Pick Me Up! Special

SECOND-HAND BUT GRAND

Rummaging through rails of clothing, something caught my eye.

Digging out a dress, hidden away right at the back, I smiled.

I love it!

It was a floral Zara number, and at just three quid it was a steal.

I’ve always dabbled in charity shops and second-hand websites, but three years ago now I took on the charity Oxfam’s Second-Hand September challenge.

I banned myself from buying anything new for a whole month.

And I was surprised to discover how easy it was, and fun, too!

I’ve always been concerned with the environment, and my impact on the planet, and I do anything I can to lessen it.

My boyfriend Jack and I share a car,

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