A girl needs to shop but going through cancer can affect your employment situation…so when I began following the blog Knickers Model’s Own, where Caroline Jones swears to wear clothes only from charity shops for an entire year, raising funds for Cancer Research UK, I got totally inspired to head to the charity shops for some second hand (and cheaper) retail therapy.
I just had my first radiotherapy session, of which went well – you lay on your back and they align the designated permanent tattoos to their lasers and have a machine revolve around you. Although bursting for a wee afterwards you are pretty much free to leave when it is over and so I needed, or wanted, a little well done treat. Off to Cancer Research UK shop on Botanic Avenue with the complete intention of getting a full outfit. If this girl can get a new outfit every day, even one every week, I am sure I can rise to the challenge of finding SOMETHING. I saw all of her cool outfits and accessories and thought how the hell is she finding all these in a charity shop?! And then I did!
It was glorious. I mean, I could have found more that one outfit but I completed it. I got the dress, the jacket, the shoes, bag, belt and necklace (all for less than £25!!!) Check this:
Do yourself a favour and follow this lady on Facebook for her outfit posts. You can also donate to her justgiving.com page She is one third of the way to raising £36.5k! How amazing is that!? Her style is fabulous and hopefully they will also inspire you to give it a go.
I have also just challenged my friends to find themselves a full outfit from a Cancer Research UK clothes shop (or any charity shop really!) and post their images to me. This is going to be so fun! I would also love to see anyone else who raises to the challenge!!!
The Uninvited Guest - Cervical Cancer 