affordable vintage from covert candy

Hello everyone, welcome to the middle of the week! I hope its been a good one so far? It’s still bloody cold here, but I’m adapting 😉
Finally got in to town Christmas shopping today. Please don’t hate me, but I only have three more presents left to buy
(and no money left!)

I know a lot of us are vintage fans, and I also know it can get very expensive, so I wanted to bring www.covertcandy.co.uk and their vintage shop to your attention as a one stop place for swapping the clothes you don’t wear for credits to buy ones you will, and their seperate online shop for cheap vintage clothes

I’ve been a member of covert candy for some time now and really love the site. I’ve had some great items from there, and have felt better about culling my unworn clothes, knowing they’ve gone to a good home.
The vintage shop is great, with loads of variety for really, really reasonable prices. Where I live, the only vintage shop is a teeny tiny one of the highstreet and it jacks prices up so much, that I often go in there feeling I’ve walked in to Selfridges or something (not that we have such shops in my sleepy little village!)

All the vintage items on covert candy are hand selected from vintage wholesalers in Paris, and they have fresh batches arrive approximatley every month. You can sign up for e-mail alerts of new arrivals as soon as they arrive.

So
go check it out, and sign up for the clothes swap too. We might end up with each other’s clothes 😉

Outfit wise, I’ve done something I swore I never would and bought a pair of “jeggings” although the ones I got, from New Look are the thickness and quality of a pair of skinny jeans, in my opinion, just with an elasticated waist.

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Not bad for £15!

xxx

53 comments for “affordable vintage from covert candy

  1. The “jeggings” look great on you.

  2. that outfit really suits youu, yerrrr I think I best check that site out!
    x

  3. You lookfab in them!! I wll getonto looking at the wesite too!

  4. The jeggings look fab on you, the new look ones are the best x

  5. I think the jeggings are lovely on you. As are those fabulous booties!

  6. I’ve never tried jeggings, but my friend just told me the other day, that it’s so convenient, as it’s just skinny jeans, and you can put it on like that! and yeah, cheaper too!

    loves

  7. They don’t look like jeggings as I know them! Where’s your muffin top, hair extensions and Ugg boots?! 😉

    They do look like skinny jeans and I’m very impressed. Will check them out in New Look next pay day.

  8. I always love your outfits, every single one!! 🙂 ♥

  9. Adorable outfit! Love you jeggings 🙂
    Covercandy sounds like a really cool website, that’s for telling us about it?
    Can you be a member even if you don’t like in the UK?

  10. Avatarpip

    I haven’t been a fan of the jeggings either. Alot of girls in my town where them with a really short top so their stomach hangs out. Not a attractive look, but since you look fab in them I MIGHT give them a go.

  11. I like the jeggings on you and what a bargain. I’m signing up now. x

  12. you look fabulous in these! I wasn’t sure about the “jeggings” thing, but you’re changing my mind with those – very cute!

  13. Those shoes are the sweetest! love them

    -N + K
    http://www.fanseapants.com

  14. i love the juxtaposition of the modern sexy shoes with the cozy plaid vintage-ness of the shirt. ps-im jealous that you’ve done your holiday shopping!

  15. Jeggings are amazing, I have one pair and I wish I had more! I’m definitely going to check out that site, hopefully its international *cross fingers* I want to go Christmas shopping so bad 🙁 Nobody has given me their lists yet though!

  16. Love the pants and shoes. 🙂

  17. You look great in those jeggings and I love the checked shirt too! The Covert Candy website seems so cool, too bad it’s only for UK residents:)

  18. AvatarAnonymous

    One more day with no tights on your legs…can’t stand it¡¡¡¡

  19. beautiful! can’t believe you’re already almost done Christmas shopping!! i haven’t even THought about what to get everyone yet… 🙁

  20. Im always love ur outfits, Im still haven’t buy anything, I should go to the mall asap before all people go to there :p

    xxxx

  21. loving the look, and thanks for the covert candy tip! 😀 Xxxc

  22. Love the look! The jeggings look great

  23. Cute outfit! I recently succumbed to jeggings too… Comfort has triumphed over good sense!
    x

  24. Love it! Simple and comfy.
    Not bad for 15 at all.
    Thanks for visit my blog!

  25. yeah.. love what you named with “jeggings” =D.Loving the plaid shirt you wore. <333

  26. AvatarAmy

    You are always so adorable- this time is no acception. Love it!

    xoxo
    Amy

    thebargainhunterextraordinaire.blogspot.com

  27. I think this may be the first time I’ve ever seen you wear something other than tights – loving these jeggings on you. Your entire ensemble is gorgeous! 🙂

  28. Lovely look; fabulous deal, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

  29. you look lovely, dear!
    I am so happy you got my package, I hope you like the blush 🙂
    have a lovely day, xoxo

  30. AvatarKb

    Love the checked shirt and thanks for all your comments! Am thinking about having a tights related giveaway soon…

  31. Love your leggings!! You look cozy and chic! Thank you for sharing that little vintage shop link! Lots of cool stuff there! xoxoxox

  32. Thanks for the support on the store! I’m so excited over here. I love your outfit and feel the same way about leggings. If you hadn’t said so I would have just though they were regular dark denim jeans. Your photos are inspiring and always get me in the mood to dress up more. I’ve been hit with the flu so am in nothing but jeans and hoodies, but I’m looking forward to getting out of this slump. btw- your kitty is adorable. =)

  33. Love your shirt and the shoulders are fine this time. 🙂

  34. Definitely going to check out Covert Candy! Love the outfit too! XOXO

  35. Good for you, getting your Christmas shopping done so fast. Me, I haven’t even started yet 😉 Thanks for the heads-up on the vintage site by the way. I’ll definitely have to check it out, as the stores in Paris are incredibly overpriced.

    By the way, those jeggings look great… glancing at the pics, I wouldn’t have known they were anything but skinny jeans!

  36. AvatarE

    How did I not know about this shop before??? Thanks for the heads up! Love your plaid top, btw!

  37. the price was amazing!!i love the shirt!!

  38. I tried to steer clear of them to, but my friend bought them for me, and they’re not so bad! xo

  39. wow only 15 that great i love that top

    i nominated you for a blog award check my blog for it

    XX
    Vi from Cali

  40. wow, lovely blog. i love your outfits and their prices!!

  41. you totally rock those books my dear!
    loving the plaid shirt!

  42. I must say that’s so cool for 15 pounds!! Wow! *___*!!

    Gorgeous as always, sweetheart!

  43. Great outfit, I love the plaid..and the booties. xo ava

  44. oh i love your shoes. I have a thing for grey.

    you look so lovely, young and so comfy in that outfit.

    have a great day pretty!

    I Am Denise Katipunera

  45. you look cool 😀 hey, let’s swap links if u don’t mind 😀

  46. Thank you so much for the link! And I love your booties!

  47. I’m not a fan of jeggings, but you look good in them. I wear treggings… I guess that’s basically the same thing.

  48. The jeggings are great, they actually just look like a pair of skinny jeans!

  49. You look cool… Love your shirt and the shoulders are fine this time!