June 2020 – Thrifty Mango

June 30, 2020July 1, 2020

How to Find Fashion Inspiration

Have you ever opened a fridge full of food and just not fancied anything in it? I experience this with my wardrobe more often than not. The amount of time I've wasted staring aimlessly at all my clothes without a clue what to wear is unbelievable. This isn't always solved easily, but sometimes all you need is a little inspiration. Inspiration can come in many forms, you can be inspired by anything from a person to a period in history. So, if you're struggling to find inspiration, here's my advice on where to find some...

June 16, 2020June 29, 2020

How to Always look Put Together without Spending Money

Who doesn't like looking chic and expensive? I know I can't wait for nights out and shopping trips with friends after the lockdown ends and Coronavirus is a distant, tragic memory. I love getting dressed up for going out but there is a fine line between being dressed up and being overdressed. So I decided to compile some tips for dressing up everyday outfits to look more put together while avoiding overdressing...

June 9, 2020

Exploring Upcycling: Making Something New out of Something Old

With all this free time on our hands, a lot of people have been busy making things and crafting to stay productive during the lockdown. As well as that a lot of us have been clearing out our cupboards of things we no longer use or need. However, not all of this should go to waste. For instance, my great aunt Irene has been making tote and shoulder bags out of recycled fabric. I try to upcycle when I can with the resources I have and I really think more people should give it a try as almost anything can be upcycled and it's often not as hard as you think. Here are some upcycling ideas that can be made from bits and bobs around you home...

June 1, 2020April 12, 2021

A Realistic Look into my Life in Lockdown

Remember one of my previous posts (10 things to do in Self-isolation)? Is that really how I’m spending lockdown? Have I dressed up daily in my best vintage gear and devoured novel after novel? Or have my boyfriend and I, out of sheer boredom become your typical nosy neighbours, peeking out of the window to see what’s going on every 10 minutes? We’ve certainly got used to life inside our tiny flat, often wasting away days at a time doing nothing. So here is a realistic look into how I am spending time and attempting to amuse myself during the UK Lockdown...