A top, a t-shirt and jeans for the price of two pints and a packet of crisps , well done 👏🏻

@jasonwoods4811

2 ай бұрын

two pints and a packet of crisps, what a show :D

@GiantHaystack

2 ай бұрын

​@jasonwoods4811 I think you mean 'what a number 1 single!', Splodgenessabounds were there first!

@jasonwoods4811

2 ай бұрын

@@GiantHaystack two pints of lager and a packet of crisps, kzread.info/dash/bejne/epOjsadpgpCnmM4.html

That T shirt fitted your assets perfectly 👍👍

This was a fun idea for a video. I used to volunteer in a local Hospice charity shop and absolutely loved the interaction with donors and customers. I offered my services and started work at the same time as a new Manager arrived. She cleared out all the tat that had been hanging around for far too long and started being much more selective about what she took for stock, what went for eBay auction, what went for rags and what hit the bin. She did the pricing and displays with a couple of other volunteers while I manned the till. I found so many bargains as we all unpacked and sorted through the black sacks and cardboard boxes. Kids toys (a £40 game that was as near new as made no difference bought for £2), a pair of large table lamps complete with shades (which I still have many years later) still in their boxes with the original store’s Sale label of £40 reduced again by us to £20 then 50% off to shift them, so just £10 in the end, and too many CDs and books to mention. I pounced on a pair of pristine leather brogues for my significant other that were priced at £8 when he normally pays around £90-£120 for a pair. That particular donation from a lady whose husband had recently died in the Hospice the shop was raising funds for also included a beautiful bespoke navy wool overcoat with a Savile Row label. The only thing wrong with it was an inside button had come a bit loose. It wasn’t SO’s size, unfortunately, but it soon sold for £25 when it probably cost around £400 or more to have made. Although a house move had rather more to do with it, I used to say I had to leave in the end because I couldn’t afford to keep working there any longer! 😂 Treasures galore and the thrill of sniffing out a bargain. Can’t beat it in my book and you can actually get better at it. You’ll be skip diving before you know it ….. 😮

My mum basically lived out of her local charity shops. And she always found fantastic clothes and looked great. She also always made a point of taking the clothes she no longer wore back to the shops so somebody else could give them a try.

@AdventuresAndNaps

2 ай бұрын

Love that!

@Elwaves2925

2 ай бұрын

My cousin does that, both buying and giving. They often find they can do a straight swap, item for item, so it doesn't cost them anything but time.

@brianwhittington5086

2 ай бұрын

If Alanna had come shopping to most towns in South Yorkshire, the High Streets are full of charity shops, takeaway's, Poundshops, and a Greggs Bakery. They'd be a ghost town of closed up shops without them. Most well known stores have now moved to out of town retail parks.

@Elwaves2925

2 ай бұрын

@@brianwhittington5086 That sounds like a town near me in the midlands. There'a a little precinct which has an Iceland, a Greggs, a cheap sweet shop, a chippy, a hairdressers, a travel place along with an Age UK, an Air Ambulance. All before you get to the main street

@wilmaknickersfit

2 ай бұрын

My lovely Mum used to live in Scotland and when she came down to the Midlands to see me, she loved doing the rounds of the charity shops. She rarely went home empty handed! Her favourite shops were in the Cotswolds which was on the way to visit my brother in Wiltshire. ❤

I'm an old man (71) and have no problem with ripped jeans. I was rocking them myself 50 years ago. The difference is, I earned the distress. I didn't buy them pre-ripped.

@stevemichael8458

2 ай бұрын

Hear hear. Also there is no such thing as 'age approriateness' in colour choice or indeed anything else. You wear what makes you happy. If anyone else has a problem with that then that's a 'them' problem not a 'you' problem :)

@jamesrowe3606

2 ай бұрын

@@stevemichael8458 Quite right. The best thing about being old is that I have no fucks left to give. 😏

Not sure if it's relevant but here it goes, Many years ago when i was attending a job club whilst unemployed looking for work we were set a challenge with just £10 each to go to charity shops 'thrift shops, if you like' to find clothes to wear for a job interview, just to prove you don't need great expense to find suitable job interview clothes. Well a few people come back with interesting attire which wasn't so suitable, one of the guys came out with his clothes looked like a member of the mob going for a job interview, which we all had a giggle at but some of us managed to pull it off interview clothes.

I’m British and have been living in England my entire life and never heard anyone used the term “thrift” or “thrifting” it’s literally charity shops and that’s it.

Well done Alana more people should go to charity shops, its good for the planet.

Loved this different kind of video! British charity shops are one of the best things ever

That mustard hoodie is fine! Not too short at all

@miaschu8175

2 ай бұрын

Nor too long, neither.

The great thing about those hoodie jackets are you can throw them on to nip the corner shop to grab a pint of milk or bread, quick and simple. I have various different colours from Primark and they are just efficient and casual.

May I recommend : Wide brimmed hat, you never need an umbrella again ... and the bonus is you will look like Carmen Sandiego

Alanna, to hear you've forgone the umbrella means you have now gone full native as the rain no longer bothers you. 😂😂 Great post and you should do more of these type of content. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

It was all spot on Alanna, You got to Thrift again.. 🙂

I liked this video, wouldn't mind more like it. You can get some really good stuff.

@AdventuresAndNaps

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The Jurassic shacket looks good on you. All of the stuff is great. Good thrifting.

@AdventuresAndNaps

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

@jamesbeeching6138

2 ай бұрын

With the Jurassic shacket you needed a cowboy hat!!😂😂😂😂

@terrystewart1973

2 ай бұрын

You should try it wearing a heavy Woolly jumper, for walks when it's cold out

The jeans are high waisted- exactly as they’re meant to be and super flattering! You did well- keep shopping slow at charity shops! X

Fun to do some different things. Thank you!

@AdventuresAndNaps

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Jumper goes quite well with those jeans👍👏👏👏👏👏

If you like 4 of 6 items, I'd say that was a win. With the other two, donate them to different shops lol. Choice here is much more limited. Close to me we have Value Village, Salvation Army and Goodwill. There's also Habitat for Humanity Restore Store but that is more furniture and home items. Hard to find clothing in my size but always interesting to wander around,

@AdventuresAndNaps

2 ай бұрын

Back home we only really had Value Village but most of it was so strange - definitely useful for Halloween costumes but less-so for everyday

You can return items to charity shops, they allow exchanges, but will likely give you a credit note to use rather than a cash refund. It's only fair as you may buy more than one item, or something dearer & you're still contributing. Some charity shops are big businesses. - So don't feel you can't, 👌 You make my husband & I chuckle, ie. your face at the football supporters chants!😅 - (They can go too far sometimes mind you). All the best from us!

I think that you did really well, Alanna. I enjoyed this video a lot, nice to see you out and about again.

A good friend way back at school used to get some fantastic things in charity shops and we had great fun poking around them for hours. Thesedays, being conscious of price, and recycling stuff, I get pre-loved items on ebay, and have picked up some amazing bargains. Really enjoyed the vid and would love to see more bargain hunting!

I think a lot of those new clothes with the tags still in are where people buy them (often online) and then don't like them or they don't fit and they can't be bothered to work out how to return them so just drop them at a charity shop.

I used to go to charity stores to buy records, but many now have a specialist volunteer who checks online prices. Nothing wrong with that, except that they then price them at the top of the market almost regardless of condition, so they're often overpriced. And it must be said that you have to wade through an awful lot of dross at most stores to find the small number of interesting records.

teal tshirt and mustard hoodie, look really nice together. Sweater and the jeans also great finds!!

@lucyj8204

2 ай бұрын

I agree the teal and mustard look great together!

@chrissmith2114

Ай бұрын

@@lucyj8204 Teal with Mustard also tastes great, but not a nice a pork pie with mustard...

Hi Alanna,given the brightness of your personality i am quite happy to watch any subject that you choose given that this was a girly subject I did watch it to the end.cheers,Roly 🇬🇧.

I have never bought clothes in acharity shop but I have bought classical music cds, dinning plates, beer mugs and other items in the shops. Gotsome great classical music CDs there.

Thanks for showing us the Charity Shop thrifting.. I would be lost without a Size list to shop with.. Fun video.. Understand lack of front pockets...

Great video Alanna! Some really good bargains but the best purchase i think was the cornish pasty :-)

The beauty of charity shp finds is that you can redonate. Great vlog, a lot of fun

I love teal and mustard.

Last outfit combo was cute❤❤

I still shop charity shops and online clothes recycling websites. Often clothes are brand new. I used to go to a very nice area in Essex with lovely charity shops and picked up some designers suits in the 1980’s for a ridiculous price. All for clothes recycling! ❤

The mustard hoodie will be perfect for the Gym, great thrifting x

LGR - coverage of retro tech, PC gaming, has huge success with thrifting.

The stripe jumper and jeans look lovely on you. I love looking in charity shops.

honestly for such a long time, had no clue what thrift shop or what thrifting even meant, I'd just call them charity shops and don't have a word for looking in charity shops. I volunteer in a charity shop and its usually quite nice and relaxed environment. met my closest friend also volunteering in a charity shop :)

I love saving money. This is my kind of video!

I love a charity shop. I much prefer getting a one off bargain outfit. They are such a win win win, charity, planet and your pocket. Try a carboot sale challenge in the summer

How can you have been in the UK for 7 years and not used Charity Shops? I love them. I didn't actually know that's what you meant when you kept saying 'thrifting' as it's not a word I think of related to charity shops. Your £25 regret jacket was very expensive for a charity shop, but your other purchases were great. The mustard yellow really does suit you. Ripped jeans, wow, you survived a wolf attack and you're still smiling! 🐺🐺🐺🤣🤣

I wish we had charity shops here in Croatia. There are one or two secondhand clothes shops but it is usually about 80% womens clothes and I'm a man. For me the advantage of secondhand is that the quality is often higher than the stuff they make today. I still wear M&S stuff I got in the '80s whereas new stuff is often falling to bits after a few months.

As a Brit, when you said 'thrifting' I thought: 'Who he?'You can take the girl out of Canada....;-)

I have a friend in Brooklyn NY that I did things with for several years before I learned that she always bought almost all of her clothes in thrift stores. She had made a habit of doing that. She knew several shops in Brooklyn and Manhattan and she visited them regularly whether she needed something or not. She felt she had a better chance to get something good if she often saw the "new" merchandise as soon as it came in. So I learned that one secret of successful thrift shopping is frequent browsing. Your adventure was fun and you got good things. I thoroughly enjoyed this episode.

You are right, the next shop could be better - but your purchases are so cheap that you can afford to buy the thing, and then buy the next thing in the next shop - your total spend will still be so much less than if you bought new. I never try things on - I usually dont even return it if it doesnt fit - I consider it another donation. You need to focus on the rails a bit more though - it is necessary to really look at each item as you go - it is remarkable how many interesting things you will find. That mustard hoodie is lovely and the fact that it is long looks really good

The quality of the stuff in the charity shops varies hugely from city to city depending on who lives there. Affluent areas like Cheltenham or Knutsford have lots of wealthy people living in them so they give away really high quality stuff. Of course the best items get skimmed off and sent to London to be sold in the high end charity shops in places like Chelsea.

Really enjoyed your fun and different video - thanks for sharing

loved the trip out and about, great video!

Great vlog thanks! I really enjoy the ones where you go out & about, and look forward to seeing more!

Excellent video as always, keep up the great work. x

Charity shops are great places For value in the UK, for some clothes Designer polo t-shirts sometimes Good video 👍

As an Oxfam volunteer, try our online service. The shops are excellent, but being an online volunteer, I'm a little biased....😅 (If the packaging to get it back to you is a bit wild, all apologies - I must have been on dispatch that day!) The prices are cheap, quality is good, and you can even pick up vintage stuff. Books are also good, that's my speciality.

Shoe sizes: men's average size varies from 8, to about 10. Simply try on a few. You might also see European shoe sizes, so try a few and make a note... My feet are about 8, and 8.5, simply one is larger than the other. Some shoes fit well, some only one does. So sizes vary between manufacturers.

I can't be doing with stretchy/skinny fit jeans. I agree on the shorts. Also, do look weird with no pockets at the front. The distressed ones. Not something I'd wear, sometimes can look stupid, but don't look bad on you. Also, yeah, the whole "You've got holes in your jeans" was amusing like once or twice, in like the 2000s. People still doing that need to get past it. - Unless it's something that's more hole than material, then it's fair game. Tops... T-shirt, yeah. 'shacket' ... if it's comfy, maybe just keep it for just being at home when you kinda need that in-between level of warmth - like a regular shirt'd be too thin, but a full on jumper/hoodie'd be too warm. Or if you decide to take up adventure archaeology/palaeontology etc... Stripy jumper is nice. and not too 'Where's Wally'-ey. Actually kinda works with those jeans - which I typed literally as you said that. lol Oh yeah... hoodie's fine too. nice mustard yellow too. What was the price on the original label for the shorts btw? also: plug sockets on the train? Oooh, fancy! also-also... we're really gonna overlook the fact that you said "50 cents"?

Cool, I’ve now learned what “thrifting” means.

Your conundrum regarding the quality of available items vs what might be in the next shop is and example of ‘the stopping problem’ and it’s a known mathematical equation. It turns out the answer is about 32%

Early for everything, usually servicemen do that, as they KNOW they'll be waiting due to some officer's mistake. - but not carrying an umbrella... yes, another sign you've adapted to British conditions. We rarely carry them, as the weather is just o unpredictable to worry about it. This may be why we're so funny, and a little mad.

ooo I'm a Kentish girl - Rochester is a good place to find vintage and charity too... Canterbury is good too - lots of shops.

Loved this!

I used to be a bit shy about going into charity shops but I went in with my mum one day and I spotted a brand new pair of Versace jeans for a tenner. Needless to say I aint shy anymore lol. Altho the charity shops in the west end of Glasgow where I live charge crazy amounts.

Add 2 to your US women's shoe size to get the UK size. Add 1.5 for US to UK men's shoe size.

I guess a person can be 'too old' for a certain style, but colours? The Mustard top looks fine, and it goes with the Teal t-shirt too.

I did my bachelor's degree in Canterbury, many years ago. Not been back in ages (I live overseas now), so it's nice to see how it's changed

Never been thrifting, unless you count buying pre-owned video games from Game, so was really impressed by the quality of the clothes you managed to find. Nice to see you filming outside, makes one think longer warmer days are just round the corner, and hopefully more travel videos! 🙂

@AdventuresAndNaps

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 🙏

@paulyh4531

2 ай бұрын

Your right , some shops sell dvds /CDs and games cheap as well. 👍

I have on occasion gone into a charity shop. Best thing I have bought was a Timberland leather messenger bad for a tenner!! I only had £30 in my bank account at the time but was to good to pass up! My mum had always looking and has picked up M&S things and wears them all the time! Well worth a look!

You know she's going to be wearing them shorts and Jurassic park shirt everyday!

I Adore this idea. I never expect a certain video from you so keep doing what you do. Would be amazing to see you at a car boot sale though as i believe that Kent has some of the best ones. Spring has almost sprung so keep your eye out for those car boot sales and i am positive that not only will you love it, but also bag a few bargains.

You should get a mini retractable tape measure, it really helps if you can't be bothered with trying stuff on in the shop.

Love the "T" Need more videos like this. I love going to thrift stores. I don't get clothes but love vintage other things. Tech, kitchen ware, Wall art.

You have learned a valuable lesson. Try before you buy. Could you tell us how long was the train ride and what was the cost? Really liked this vlog for a change.

You made some good choices there Alanna, I agree the "shacket" was a bit meh, but everything else looked really good on you, winner winner chicken dinner! 👍

Great video A! I love op shopping 🛍️🛒 and good to see you trying new things 😌 Motion sickness is horrible!

@AdventuresAndNaps

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@miaschu8175

2 ай бұрын

I always walk through the train to another carriage with the seats facing the right way.

Did my degree in the mid 70's so one of the old crowd and ripped jeans were very much a fashion thing even then. IMHO the mustard jacket not only works with the teal but is not too short. Remember this is Britain, too short and you get a frozen arse in winter! Wholly approve of charity shops, not only doing good by the charity also the environment and saving money, what more could you ask for.

Excellent video Alana I hope you do more outdoor stuff 👍😀😀😀🚜

50 cents! 😮 anyone would think you were from Canada 🇨🇦

Alanna I love charity shops I really do sometimes you can find some amazing things in them by having a good old rummage love it! Thank you for this video it was great! Positivity peace and love ♥️

The teal T shirt, and mustard hoodie looked wonderful together! I have to admit though: I'm an old guy so the distressed jeans - ah no. :)

The jeans llok great on you, try with a white, or black tee, great thrifting girl xx

You definitely made some good buys ! Thanks for taking us along for the thrifting adventure ! 😀I notice the red striped jumper in the tart vid !! 😄👍

My mum used to jumble sales, sort of precursor to charity shops, but without any sorting of the stuff they tried to sell, she would come home with a load of junk. She would then give the lot to my sister, who, for what ever reason could not refuse. When I first got married she tried it with my wife, a size 10, then in her 20’s with a pile of size 20 very mature ladies dresses, she never tried again. My sister ended up with the size 20 dresses, She was also a size 10.

I do the same when i am catching a train always early by a long way.

Genuinely really enjoyed this! I am a Mega “thrifter” so was a great watch! ❤️

I absolutely love thrifting and antique shopping. Going to try some estate sales this year. Always something interesting waiting to be discovered! ❤

The hoodie and t shirt. 😎👍

Loved this . More please ,the jeans and jumper looked really good on you l enjoyed seeing you out and about shopping 👍

Brilliant video ❤

The shorts and tee look great again, for a pub luch in the summer sat outside in the sun with a cold beer x

The Cornish Bakery in Canterbury opened in September last year .... Cornish Pasties are wonderful ...

@AdventuresAndNaps

2 ай бұрын

Wow that's older than I thought!

@rogerjenkinson7979

2 ай бұрын

Brit humour : avoid the cornish pastry & the danish pasty.

Honestly, there are some great charity shops. But if you go loads, you will realise where to go and where is a bit pricier. I have three favourite shops, so if I am out and about I will mainly go to them! Sometimes the prices are a bit more expensive, but that will be in more popular areas and towns.

Yes to motion sickness. New trains on Merseyrail have most of the seats facing the wrong way into Liverpool and the right way travelling out. I thought it was getting better travelling to see a friend in the lakes but Avanti between lancaster and Preston with close seats wrecks my head 😢

@chrishickey2245

2 ай бұрын

I hear ya! Can't travel backwards either.🤢

I love charity shops for books. I have got some good books for pennies. I got the Assassin Creed book collection for 5 pound.

Bakery top choice.....and a pasty totally top choice excellent food selection me thinks

I love having a mooch in a charity shop ☺

Cool, what a relaxing video to watch, Alanna. Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.

15:46 the Green T-Shirt and oversize jacket combo looks great on you. But yes the jumper with the red stripes is the ultimate winner. Very interesting video. thanks for making it.

I liked your video.. it was nice seeing you outside.. I also like the faux fur coat.. I'd have wanted to buy that

I haven't bought myself new-new clothes since 2021 and my wardrobe has never been better. You get so much more focused. My top tip is to take a tape measure with you! I think those shorts are the kind you wear over tights with boots. Could look incredibly cute. Glad you had fun with your challenge!

Excellent thrifting Alanna, especially the last £5 jumper - that really was a bargain, and it really suits you.

That was definitely different but a whole lot of fun. I think the jeans and jumper combo suits you very well. The shorts were indeed a bit odd but you can't win 'em all. At least you had a fun day out!😀👍

@AdventuresAndNaps

2 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@Clayton-S.

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😁

The shorts and teal top is called The Lara Croft Look.