New Year, New Look (On A Shoestring!)

It’s that time of year again when you really want to make a fresh start and try out new things, but your bank account might not quite be up to it. If the purse strings are tight, PKAVS Charity Shop are here to help! They've asked their staff and volunteers to put together their favourite looks for 2017, using pre-loved items all available from their charity shop on South Street. This is a proper #PerthLoveFest; fabulous, fashionable and charitable!

You can create an entire look with a tiny budget, and support an amazing local cause in the process. What's your favourite look? Don’t forget to pop in and see the PKAVS team in their shop on South Street for more fantastic bargains!

Look 1: Jo Eagleton, PKAVS Charity Shop Volunteer Coordinator

Under £30! Dress - M&S size 12- £4.99 Jacket - Laura Ashley size 12 - £ 6.99 Boots- M&S size 7 £9.99 Handbag - £4.99 Total £26.96

Jo says: “ I love this subtle but stylish winter look. With items from M&S and Laura Ashley, you know you’re getting great quality that will last a long time. And these boots will go so well with jeans too, for a more casual look.”

Look 2: Stephanie Allan, PKAVS Marketing Apprentice

Under £20!! Coat- Promel size 10 £4.99 Trousers- M&Co size 18 £ 2.99 Top- size XL £2.99 Handbag- £2.99 Necklace- £2.00 Shoes - £3.99

Stephanie says: “You can never go wrong with black & white! I always love to add a statement necklace to finish off a look and this one is perfect at only £2,”

Look 3: Donna Bednarek, PKAVS Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator

Under £20!  T-shirt- Next size XS £1.99 Jean's- Next size 12 £4.99 Jacket- Finesse size 10 £6.99 Handbag - £2.99

Donna says: “Blue is such a great colour all year round. This jacket is fab for brightening up those grey winter mornings too!”

Look 4: Samantha, PKAVS Charity Shop Volunteer

Under £20! Shirt- George size 10 £1.50 Jacket- Tesco size 14 £4.99 Jeans- Next size 12 £4.99 Handbag - 3.99

Samantha says: “this wee shoulder bag is perfect for going into town. Stylish and practical, and really compliments this casual look.”

Look 5: Sandra, PKAVS Charity Shop Volunteer

Under £20! Jacket- Topshop size 12 £6.99 Jeans- H&M size 12 £2.50 Scarf- £2.00 Handbag- £3.99

Sandra says “a scarf can really add to any outfit, and the colours in this one really make the whole thing just pop!”

Look 6: Aileen, PKAVS Charity Shop Volunteer

Under £20 Jacket- Classic size 10 £8.99 Trousers- H&M size 12 £2.50 Snood - £2.00 Hat- £1.00

Aileen says “my favourite thing about winter is wrapping up warm, and this outfit is perfect for that.”

Pop into PKAVS Charity Shop now to find your perfect winter look.

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