3 ways to stay sustainable fashionable

July 12, 2022 By fashionandstylepolice in Fashion Tags: 3 ways to stay sustainable fashionable, Depop, Ebay, Fashion and Style Police Blog, Preloved Items, preloved websites, The RealReal, Vesitiaire Collective, Vinted 4 Comments

Many fashion lovers like to keep up with the latest trends and it is super easy to get carried away with all the fab fashion in the stores. However, it is important to ensure we aim for a fab sustainable fashion that doesn’t cost the earth. Many of us shop a lot for fashion items, and many of these pieces are hardly worn. Sustainable fashion is so important but the dilemma for many is how to stay sustainable when it comes to keeping up with the latest trends. Here are some stylish tips to help you do your own bit for the planet while keeping your wardrobe up to date:

Shop your wardrobe before you go shopping

Before you go shopping it is important you do a wardrobe audit. This will help you ensure you don’t buy items you don’t need or buy items you have already. I enjoy shopping my wardrobe. It allows me to find clothing I have completely forgotten about and the challenge for me is always how to breathe new life into these old pieces. I enjoy thinking of new ways to style my looks and a wardrobe audit is always a nice opportunity to do so.

Go for preloved

If you find gaps in your wardrobe, you can opt for shopping for preloved. There are loads of websites that sell amazing preloved items, which is great for the environment. Plus many high-end designer brands are more affordable from preloved websites and out-of-season items are usually available on preloved websites as well. If you are struggling with where to start in your hunt for preloved items, start with eBay, Depop, Vinted, Vestiaire Collective, and The RealReal for stylish designer brands.

Don’t buy what you don’t need

This goes without saying but it is one of the most important tips when it comes to sticking to sustainable fashion. Ignore the sales tag and only buy what you need every time. If you don’t need a new dress, don’t buy a new dress even if it is only a tenner. Don’t buy what you don’t need regardless of the price tag. The sales will always be there so ignore the pressure and only shop if you have to.

Are you into sustainable fashion? Do you have any tried and tested tips to share? Please sound off in the comments section below, let’s chat Thanks for stopping by. Stay safe.

5 Business Ideas for Fashion Lovers

January 3, 2020 By fashionandstylepolice in Fashion, Freelancing/Self-employed Tags: 5 Business Ideas for Fashion Lovers, Cheshire Fashion Bloggers, Ebay, Fashion and Style Police, Fashion business tips, UK Fashion Blog North West 4 Comments

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If you are a fashion lover and wondering what sort of business you could start this new year, you may find this 5 Business Ideas for Fashion Lovers post very handy. Turning your love for fashion into a business can be hard when you first begin to think about it but it can be easily done. As long as you are ready to put in the work and you are passionate about your fashion business idea, you will most likely succeed. My love for fashion led me to setting up Fashion and Style Police and my passion has kept me going all these years. When the ups and downs come (trust me, they do), your love for your business will keep you working on it.

Here are 5 business ideas for fashion lovers –

Have a fashion boutique

If you have the capital, setting up a fashion boutique can be a lucrative business. You need to bring something else to the table to stand out in this field. Having a regular fashion boutique like everyone else won’t cut it. You have to stay ahead of your competition by being different. One way you could do this is by having a stunning looking boutique with stylish clothes sourced from suppliers consumers won’t find anywhere on the high street. You can also stand out from the saturated fashion boutique industry by being innovative with your interior decor. If you are after some interior design inspiration, you may find this Object Space Place Japanese interior design tips very useful.

Set up a fashion blog

That’s what I did. I set up a fashion blog that has now evolved to a fashion, beauty and lifestyle blog. It helps pay the bills and it keeps me very creative. I can’t imagine not having a blog now. This online space has completely changed my life. If you enjoy writing about fashion, you should consider setting up a fashion blog.

Have a YouTube fashion channel

If vlogging is more your thing, you should think of setting up a Youtube fashion channel. Many fashion Youtubers are really doing well these days, so it is worth considering if you are into video editing and all. You never know how successful you will be until you take that leap.

Write a fashion book

Writing a fashion book is great business idea for the fashionistas. If you enjoy writing and love fashion, you could combine both passions and write a book about fashion. It is easy to self publish thanks to Amazon. I did it a few years ago and I plan on doing it again soon.

Sell clothes and accessories on eBay

Selling clothes and accessories on eBay is another lucrative business venture. You could sell brand new pieces or go for preloved items. High value preloved items like shoes and handbags tend to be very popular on eBay. If you have a good eye for fashion, this would be a great business idea for you.

What do you think of these fashion business ideas? Did any catch your eye? Do sound off in the comments section, let’s chat.

Thanks for stopping by.

Selling on eBay with Shiply

July 15, 2018 By fashionandstylepolice in Freelancing/Self-employed, Lifestyle Tags: British Lifestyle Blog, Ebay, Fashion and Style Police, Lifestyle Blog Cheshire UK, Selling on eBay with Shiply, Shiply, Shiply - The Transport Marketplace, UK Blogger Cheshire 39 Comments

Selling on eBay is one of the many ways I make money online. I have had an online eBay shop since the kiddies were born over 4 years ago. It has been kept me quite busy for years in a little way. I sell both pre loved items and brand new items on there and I make quite a few hundreds every few months. It is a great way of decluttering my home and making money by the side. A win-win!

However, having an eBay store can be time consuming especially when it comes to listing your items for sale. Thankfully, eBay has simplified this process, and it is now only a few clicks to list items on the eBay app. In the early days, listing items on eBay took forever and it was one of those jobs I never looked forward to. But these days, I am usually one listing 10 items or more (depending on how quickly I move) in 30 minutes.

Shiply – The Transport Marketplace

If you buy or sell items on eBay, then you will know all about the troubles of dealing with large items that can’t go in the regular post. I have had my own fair dealings with large items that I have had to sell as collection only because I am unable to post them. Items like a baby bath stand, car seats, bicycles, baby walkers and many more.

Listing an item as a collection only automatically reduces the chances of the item selling. Only people who are nearby or able to travel to you would be interested. Which means you could have your collection only items listed for a very long time without any sort of interest. So you cam imagine my excitement to discover Shiply. For those who have never heard of Shiply, it is a large item courier service used by millions of people to ship large/bulky items.

How It Works

Using the Shiply service is quite easy, all you have to do is complete a form online and wait for the quotes to come via email. It is fast, easy and very affordable since Shiply’s delivery companies are already making similar trips. The quotes are usually up to 75% cheaper than standard rates, which is amazing for us eBay sellers. I like the fact that I can now get my large and bulky items delivered to my customers through Shiply. You can send pretty much anything legal through this courier service, even cars. It is the one of most convenient services available today.

Shiply is a blessing to business owners, especially eBay sellers that sell various items for a living. The convenience of it all ticks all boxes for me. I no longer have to list items as collection only with this amazing courier service. It has definitely made my life a lot easier.

What do you think of the Shiply service? Do you sell on eBay? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below. Let’s chat.