1 00:00:09,985 --> 00:00:15,265 Speaker 1: Said you're listening to Amma Mia podcast. Mamma Mia acknowledges 2 00:00:15,305 --> 00:00:18,345 Speaker 1: the traditional owners of land and waters that this podcast 3 00:00:18,465 --> 00:00:22,585 Speaker 1: is recorded on. Whoever said orange is a new pink 4 00:00:22,745 --> 00:00:26,385 Speaker 1: with seriously disturbed laurels for spraying groundbreaking? 5 00:00:26,665 --> 00:00:28,945 Speaker 2: Oh my god, you have to do it. You live 6 00:00:29,025 --> 00:00:29,745 Speaker 2: for fashion. 7 00:00:31,145 --> 00:00:34,145 Speaker 1: Hello, and welcome to Nothing to Wear, the podcast that 8 00:00:34,265 --> 00:00:37,905 Speaker 1: solves fashion problems and levels up your wardrobe. I'm Lee 9 00:00:37,985 --> 00:00:40,545 Speaker 1: Campbell and every week I talk to an expert who 10 00:00:40,625 --> 00:00:42,545 Speaker 1: helps us work out how to get more out of 11 00:00:42,545 --> 00:00:45,345 Speaker 1: the clothes we already own and tells us exactly what 12 00:00:45,625 --> 00:00:48,905 Speaker 1: is and what isn't worth adding to our wardrobe. If 13 00:00:48,945 --> 00:00:52,145 Speaker 1: you love fashion but haven't quite cracked the code on 14 00:00:52,225 --> 00:00:56,265 Speaker 1: secondhand shopping, this episode is for you. Today we're talking 15 00:00:56,305 --> 00:00:59,185 Speaker 1: all about pre love fashion, how to find the best pieces, 16 00:00:59,345 --> 00:01:02,945 Speaker 1: what to avoid, and how to make vintage finds feel modern, 17 00:01:03,345 --> 00:01:06,825 Speaker 1: plus how to elevate quote unquote boring outfits without breaking 18 00:01:06,865 --> 00:01:10,905 Speaker 1: the bank. Joining me today is Mattia and Julia. They're 19 00:01:10,945 --> 00:01:13,905 Speaker 1: their sisters behind Love It Longer, which is a carefully 20 00:01:14,025 --> 00:01:17,785 Speaker 1: curated pre love designer store with a cult following online. 21 00:01:18,265 --> 00:01:20,785 Speaker 1: With over twenty years in the fashion industry, they know 22 00:01:20,905 --> 00:01:24,185 Speaker 1: exactly how to give clothes a second life and help 23 00:01:24,225 --> 00:01:27,985 Speaker 1: you build a wardrobe that's both stylish and sustainable. Matia 24 00:01:28,025 --> 00:01:31,385 Speaker 1: and Julia, welcome to the show. And if you listen regularly, 25 00:01:31,425 --> 00:01:33,545 Speaker 1: you'll know I'm going to start with some questions, so 26 00:01:33,585 --> 00:01:36,425 Speaker 1: you might be ready. Julia, let's start with you. Can 27 00:01:36,465 --> 00:01:38,745 Speaker 1: you describe your style in three words? 28 00:01:39,105 --> 00:01:43,545 Speaker 3: Yeah, so I would think I'm pretty classic timeless, but 29 00:01:43,625 --> 00:01:45,985 Speaker 3: I like to have a little bit of edge with 30 00:01:46,065 --> 00:01:49,185 Speaker 3: my accessories. I copy Materia a lot, to be honest, 31 00:01:49,785 --> 00:01:53,105 Speaker 3: I'm the older sister, so whatever she's doing, I try 32 00:01:53,145 --> 00:01:53,345 Speaker 3: to do. 33 00:01:53,585 --> 00:01:55,825 Speaker 1: You're the older so you're trying to be younger and cooler. 34 00:01:56,145 --> 00:01:59,225 Speaker 3: Maybe be cooler, but then you know, I always go 35 00:01:59,305 --> 00:02:01,105 Speaker 3: back to being pretty classic in time. 36 00:02:01,305 --> 00:02:03,945 Speaker 1: Okay, Julia, what's your vibe? What are your three words? 37 00:02:04,345 --> 00:02:07,265 Speaker 4: We dress quite similt. As Julia mentioned, we do copy 38 00:02:07,305 --> 00:02:11,185 Speaker 4: each other, but I think Matt Skilling is am I 39 00:02:11,185 --> 00:02:12,065 Speaker 4: pronouncing that right. Yeah. 40 00:02:13,665 --> 00:02:15,585 Speaker 2: I go for timeless dressing too. 41 00:02:15,745 --> 00:02:18,465 Speaker 4: I'm really conscious in my buying now, but yeah, I 42 00:02:18,625 --> 00:02:19,985 Speaker 4: like to add a little bit of edge. 43 00:02:20,385 --> 00:02:22,425 Speaker 1: Now. The theory that we think is pretty true for 44 00:02:22,465 --> 00:02:24,785 Speaker 1: most people, there's ten percent of our wardrobe we wear 45 00:02:24,825 --> 00:02:27,225 Speaker 1: the most and the other ninety percent is there and 46 00:02:27,265 --> 00:02:28,945 Speaker 1: we wear it, but that's that ten percent that we 47 00:02:28,985 --> 00:02:31,425 Speaker 1: go back to. So Julia, what's in your ten percent? 48 00:02:32,105 --> 00:02:36,865 Speaker 3: Oh, definitely denim. I just wear denim on rotation. I 49 00:02:36,945 --> 00:02:40,945 Speaker 3: love a good white T shirt. I can't go past it. 50 00:02:41,505 --> 00:02:43,265 Speaker 3: I always have a red lipond. 51 00:02:43,985 --> 00:02:44,985 Speaker 1: We both do today. 52 00:02:45,145 --> 00:02:46,145 Speaker 2: I always do. 53 00:02:46,225 --> 00:02:49,385 Speaker 3: I even wear it at homely, so I don't know 54 00:02:49,665 --> 00:02:51,545 Speaker 3: my husband has ever seen me without it. 55 00:02:51,585 --> 00:02:53,385 Speaker 1: This isn't my beauty podcast, but now I need to 56 00:02:53,385 --> 00:02:54,585 Speaker 1: know the red lead. What do you wear? 57 00:02:55,225 --> 00:02:58,265 Speaker 3: Well, sometimes it's hourglass, sometimes it's imper beauty. Do you 58 00:02:58,265 --> 00:03:00,225 Speaker 3: know what I'm saying? Like, I'm that girl, I've got 59 00:03:00,265 --> 00:03:01,625 Speaker 3: you and everything in between. 60 00:03:01,665 --> 00:03:04,385 Speaker 1: Okay, So you're not loyal to one't interesting? Okay? And 61 00:03:04,465 --> 00:03:05,665 Speaker 1: what's your ten percent? 62 00:03:05,865 --> 00:03:11,505 Speaker 4: Definitely denim, whether it's blue, black, white, green, blazer. Always 63 00:03:11,545 --> 00:03:14,145 Speaker 4: go to a blazer. And yeah, a good T shirt 64 00:03:14,145 --> 00:03:16,705 Speaker 4: called polo cardigan ten percent. 65 00:03:16,865 --> 00:03:17,705 Speaker 2: Yeah, cardigan. 66 00:03:17,785 --> 00:03:19,905 Speaker 1: I love a good cardigan. I can't always style it, 67 00:03:19,945 --> 00:03:22,665 Speaker 1: but I just much prefer it. Well, I like growing 68 00:03:22,705 --> 00:03:24,185 Speaker 1: a dumper when it's really cold, but when you're not 69 00:03:24,185 --> 00:03:25,865 Speaker 1: sure of the weather and a cardigan you need to 70 00:03:25,865 --> 00:03:27,065 Speaker 1: get on and off, and you don't want to ruin 71 00:03:27,105 --> 00:03:27,625 Speaker 1: your hairt. 72 00:03:29,625 --> 00:03:33,305 Speaker 4: Che underneath, especially in Melbourne because the mornings are so 73 00:03:33,505 --> 00:03:36,385 Speaker 4: cold and then it's afternoon asiler. 74 00:03:35,945 --> 00:03:39,825 Speaker 1: So you're like ripping it off. Now let's talk about 75 00:03:39,825 --> 00:03:43,905 Speaker 1: Love It Longer. Firstly, fantastic name, but what inspired you 76 00:03:43,945 --> 00:03:46,465 Speaker 1: both to start Love It Longer? Was there a particular 77 00:03:46,545 --> 00:03:48,905 Speaker 1: moment that sparked the idea? And for listeners that don't 78 00:03:48,905 --> 00:03:50,025 Speaker 1: know what is love It Longer? 79 00:03:50,625 --> 00:03:51,145 Speaker 2: So Love It. 80 00:03:51,185 --> 00:03:55,585 Speaker 4: Longer is a pre love designer consignment store. We sell 81 00:03:55,705 --> 00:03:58,665 Speaker 4: to women all over Australia. It's a family run visitors, 82 00:03:58,745 --> 00:04:01,745 Speaker 4: so it's me, my sister Julia, and our mum is 83 00:04:01,745 --> 00:04:04,225 Speaker 4: in the background. And we also have an employee called 84 00:04:04,225 --> 00:04:06,465 Speaker 4: Emily who is also like a sister tour so it's 85 00:04:06,465 --> 00:04:08,465 Speaker 4: a very small, tight knit business. 86 00:04:08,665 --> 00:04:08,865 Speaker 2: Yeah. 87 00:04:09,825 --> 00:04:12,305 Speaker 3: We actually were both working in fashion. I was working 88 00:04:12,305 --> 00:04:14,385 Speaker 3: at Scanlon Theaterre and I was there for ten years. 89 00:04:14,465 --> 00:04:18,505 Speaker 3: Matiir was pr fashion been there for over god twelve years. Yeah, 90 00:04:18,505 --> 00:04:21,145 Speaker 3: and we both were pregnant. We got pregnant again for 91 00:04:21,185 --> 00:04:23,665 Speaker 3: the second time. Yeah, and we were like, oh my god, 92 00:04:24,025 --> 00:04:24,985 Speaker 3: we're unemployable. 93 00:04:25,705 --> 00:04:27,185 Speaker 1: No, but I know what you mean. It is a 94 00:04:27,185 --> 00:04:28,425 Speaker 1: scary life stage. 95 00:04:28,585 --> 00:04:31,265 Speaker 4: We were also driving to South Yarra every day and 96 00:04:31,265 --> 00:04:34,145 Speaker 4: those familiar with Melbourne beat in the car with your 97 00:04:34,145 --> 00:04:36,065 Speaker 4: second trial getting to drop off. 98 00:04:36,185 --> 00:04:36,945 Speaker 2: It was too much. 99 00:04:36,985 --> 00:04:39,145 Speaker 3: So I knew a lot of women from working at 100 00:04:39,145 --> 00:04:42,545 Speaker 3: Scanlon on the floor selling who had all these clothes 101 00:04:42,705 --> 00:04:44,065 Speaker 3: and they didn't know what to do with them, and 102 00:04:44,105 --> 00:04:45,745 Speaker 3: they would say to me in the change room, Julia, 103 00:04:45,825 --> 00:04:47,425 Speaker 3: what do I do with all these clothes? I said 104 00:04:47,465 --> 00:04:49,385 Speaker 3: to Mattia, do you know what, Let's let's. 105 00:04:49,145 --> 00:04:51,865 Speaker 2: Start something in the North. And it just started off 106 00:04:51,865 --> 00:04:53,305 Speaker 2: with a few of my clients. 107 00:04:53,345 --> 00:04:56,505 Speaker 3: Matia has a great contact and then it just really 108 00:04:56,785 --> 00:05:00,225 Speaker 3: grew organically and now we're shipping all over Australia. We've 109 00:05:00,265 --> 00:05:03,025 Speaker 3: got a website. We just are moving. We've been in 110 00:05:03,065 --> 00:05:05,745 Speaker 3: the same spot for four years. We're moving into a 111 00:05:05,865 --> 00:05:09,505 Speaker 3: house in Rathdown Village, so the whole home will be love. 112 00:05:09,305 --> 00:05:12,105 Speaker 4: A long yeah, and it's kind of branded as the 113 00:05:12,105 --> 00:05:16,385 Speaker 4: House of Circular Fashions. So it's just growingly, really organically 114 00:05:16,425 --> 00:05:19,185 Speaker 4: and quickly, and we really we're happy. 115 00:05:19,385 --> 00:05:19,585 Speaker 2: Yeah. 116 00:05:20,265 --> 00:05:22,745 Speaker 1: And so Circular Fashion was definitely having a moment then, 117 00:05:22,865 --> 00:05:25,145 Speaker 1: but I can imagine in the last four years you 118 00:05:25,185 --> 00:05:27,665 Speaker 1: would have seen it just explode. Can you talk me 119 00:05:27,705 --> 00:05:29,065 Speaker 1: through that and why you think that is. 120 00:05:29,905 --> 00:05:32,785 Speaker 4: I think when we started, like you said, Lee, no 121 00:05:32,865 --> 00:05:36,465 Speaker 4: one was really doing it. I think the whole circular 122 00:05:36,505 --> 00:05:40,745 Speaker 4: fashion and buying pre loved has evolved and changed. I remember, 123 00:05:41,185 --> 00:05:43,905 Speaker 4: let's say six years ago, no one was really buying 124 00:05:43,985 --> 00:05:45,545 Speaker 4: pre loved, or if you did, it was a bit 125 00:05:45,545 --> 00:05:46,225 Speaker 4: of a secret. 126 00:05:46,385 --> 00:05:47,545 Speaker 2: Yeah, But now it's. 127 00:05:47,385 --> 00:05:50,785 Speaker 4: Almost celebrated and it's almost cool to buy pre loved 128 00:05:50,865 --> 00:05:53,065 Speaker 4: and have that item that no one else has. And 129 00:05:53,145 --> 00:05:55,905 Speaker 4: I think it's also about the whole sustainability and people 130 00:05:55,945 --> 00:05:56,905 Speaker 4: are more educated. 131 00:05:57,025 --> 00:05:59,865 Speaker 2: But we work with a young students. 132 00:05:59,545 --> 00:06:02,265 Speaker 4: From the National Fashion College, from the National Fashion College, 133 00:06:02,305 --> 00:06:05,585 Speaker 4: and one of their whole curriculums is about sustainability. 134 00:06:05,905 --> 00:06:07,945 Speaker 2: So everyone's just more educated on it. 135 00:06:07,985 --> 00:06:12,225 Speaker 3: And everyone's selling just about the money, every one self, 136 00:06:12,825 --> 00:06:15,665 Speaker 3: it's about the environment, it's about not feeling. 137 00:06:15,345 --> 00:06:20,225 Speaker 2: Guilty buying more. It's just changed change. 138 00:06:20,945 --> 00:06:23,105 Speaker 1: I agree, you guys got in it exactly the right time. 139 00:06:23,585 --> 00:06:25,745 Speaker 1: Regular nothing to our listeners. Know how much I love 140 00:06:25,785 --> 00:06:28,665 Speaker 1: secondhand shopping, and that's a really broad term. I guess 141 00:06:28,665 --> 00:06:30,425 Speaker 1: you know it can be thrifting in your Vinni's and 142 00:06:30,425 --> 00:06:32,985 Speaker 1: your charity shops and it can be high end luxury 143 00:06:32,985 --> 00:06:35,385 Speaker 1: and more where you guys sit. But then there's still 144 00:06:35,465 --> 00:06:38,505 Speaker 1: some people that aren't keen on it, maybe have sort 145 00:06:38,505 --> 00:06:40,545 Speaker 1: of an older view of what it was back in 146 00:06:40,585 --> 00:06:44,105 Speaker 1: the day, you know, like a stinky eighties blouse, or 147 00:06:44,145 --> 00:06:46,185 Speaker 1: they just don't know how to find the good stuff. 148 00:06:46,225 --> 00:06:49,065 Speaker 1: So how do we help these people get into all 149 00:06:49,185 --> 00:06:50,825 Speaker 1: spectrums of prelove shopping. 150 00:06:50,985 --> 00:06:53,145 Speaker 4: Yeah, I think, like you said, it is so broad 151 00:06:53,185 --> 00:06:56,105 Speaker 4: and it can sometimes be overwhelming, but there is like 152 00:06:56,225 --> 00:06:59,065 Speaker 4: our space is more curated, right, so we want a 153 00:06:59,065 --> 00:07:02,505 Speaker 4: hard work for the shoppers. We are so selective with 154 00:07:02,545 --> 00:07:05,225 Speaker 4: what we take. It's like a boutique experience. But if 155 00:07:05,225 --> 00:07:06,945 Speaker 4: you don't want that, you could go to more like 156 00:07:06,945 --> 00:07:09,185 Speaker 4: a rent to act. There's something for everyone, but I 157 00:07:09,185 --> 00:07:12,065 Speaker 4: think you have to pick what, like she said, what 158 00:07:12,105 --> 00:07:14,905 Speaker 4: you're into, what kind of brands you want to find, 159 00:07:15,385 --> 00:07:17,945 Speaker 4: and start there or else it can be really really overwhelming, 160 00:07:18,065 --> 00:07:22,305 Speaker 4: And that's why we have such a curated range, and 161 00:07:22,425 --> 00:07:25,825 Speaker 4: every item we've select has gone through a process because 162 00:07:25,865 --> 00:07:28,905 Speaker 4: we are only taking pieces that we would wear. Yeah, 163 00:07:28,945 --> 00:07:30,745 Speaker 4: I think you've just got to find your niche in 164 00:07:30,785 --> 00:07:32,705 Speaker 4: the whole pre love I think. 165 00:07:32,585 --> 00:07:35,705 Speaker 3: With us as well, having our mum who's in her 166 00:07:36,065 --> 00:07:39,705 Speaker 3: late sixties. I'm in my forties, materis in her thirties, 167 00:07:39,705 --> 00:07:40,825 Speaker 3: and Emily's in her twenties. 168 00:07:40,865 --> 00:07:42,505 Speaker 2: We've got everyone covered. 169 00:07:42,865 --> 00:07:45,465 Speaker 3: Mum takes pieces that she thinks women of her age 170 00:07:45,465 --> 00:07:47,865 Speaker 3: would we but she's cool, like, she's got great style. 171 00:07:48,425 --> 00:07:50,225 Speaker 3: A lot of women come in of all ages and 172 00:07:50,225 --> 00:07:51,265 Speaker 3: they feel seen. 173 00:07:51,705 --> 00:07:53,505 Speaker 1: So we started, you know, I guess maybe a more 174 00:07:53,545 --> 00:07:55,185 Speaker 1: high end place if we're not sure. But I think 175 00:07:55,185 --> 00:07:56,785 Speaker 1: a lot of people are really keen to get into 176 00:07:56,785 --> 00:07:59,825 Speaker 1: secondhand shopping, obviously for the sustainability, but also for the price. 177 00:07:59,905 --> 00:08:02,265 Speaker 1: So is there any more general info if they can't 178 00:08:02,305 --> 00:08:04,225 Speaker 1: get to you guys or you know, they want to 179 00:08:04,945 --> 00:08:07,585 Speaker 1: really be conscious of their budget. Do they look for fabricous? 180 00:08:07,625 --> 00:08:10,425 Speaker 1: You know they're popping to their Vinnies or their Red Cross. 181 00:08:10,625 --> 00:08:11,305 Speaker 1: What do we look for? 182 00:08:11,705 --> 00:08:12,345 Speaker 2: It's a big one. 183 00:08:12,385 --> 00:08:16,545 Speaker 3: You're right, you need to buy. Well, don't just buy 184 00:08:16,625 --> 00:08:18,865 Speaker 3: because it's cheap and you think, oh, you know, it's 185 00:08:18,865 --> 00:08:20,785 Speaker 3: going to sit in your wardrobe and it's still not 186 00:08:20,825 --> 00:08:22,785 Speaker 3: great for the environment, even if it's pre loved and 187 00:08:22,785 --> 00:08:25,225 Speaker 3: it's you're not wearing it. Yeah, it's not a great fabric. 188 00:08:25,345 --> 00:08:28,105 Speaker 3: We really try to take pieces that are really well made. 189 00:08:28,465 --> 00:08:31,185 Speaker 3: So even when you're at the Salvation Army or Vine's, 190 00:08:31,265 --> 00:08:34,865 Speaker 3: look for those pieces that have good fabrics and unique 191 00:08:34,945 --> 00:08:36,665 Speaker 3: and unique and that you will wear. 192 00:08:37,025 --> 00:08:38,025 Speaker 2: Otherwise there's no point. 193 00:08:38,145 --> 00:08:41,065 Speaker 4: Okay, you're just filling with clutter. Yeah, don't just go 194 00:08:41,145 --> 00:08:43,505 Speaker 4: with the trend of buying pre love. Still buy pre 195 00:08:43,585 --> 00:08:44,385 Speaker 4: love consciously. 196 00:08:54,785 --> 00:08:56,985 Speaker 1: What does good mean? Is it looking that all the 197 00:08:57,025 --> 00:08:59,705 Speaker 1: buttons work or the zips work? Do we always try on? 198 00:08:59,865 --> 00:09:02,305 Speaker 1: Is it smelling like? How can we? Obviously you guys 199 00:09:02,345 --> 00:09:03,985 Speaker 1: have done all that for us when we come to 200 00:09:04,025 --> 00:09:08,065 Speaker 1: see you or buy online. But more generally we're secondhand shopping. 201 00:09:08,145 --> 00:09:09,425 Speaker 1: How do we vet an item? 202 00:09:09,945 --> 00:09:13,585 Speaker 3: Sometimes when I'm secondhand shopping, I go into this mode 203 00:09:13,585 --> 00:09:16,145 Speaker 3: where I get so excited and that my eyes start 204 00:09:16,225 --> 00:09:18,705 Speaker 3: rolling back and I get the adrenaline and I'm starting 205 00:09:18,745 --> 00:09:21,785 Speaker 3: to really take a minute breathe, go for a little 206 00:09:21,785 --> 00:09:22,825 Speaker 3: walk around the shop. 207 00:09:23,225 --> 00:09:25,385 Speaker 2: Make sure you really need the piece. Try it on, 208 00:09:25,545 --> 00:09:27,705 Speaker 2: see if it's working, see if it really looks good. 209 00:09:27,785 --> 00:09:31,025 Speaker 2: Don't get so caught up in the thrill. In the 210 00:09:31,105 --> 00:09:33,665 Speaker 2: thrill of it, and I make that mistake too. 211 00:09:33,705 --> 00:09:35,625 Speaker 1: Sometimes I do too, because it's a one off. So 212 00:09:35,625 --> 00:09:38,865 Speaker 1: you're not you've seen sixteen of the same thing, and 213 00:09:38,905 --> 00:09:40,545 Speaker 1: you can go and think about it and come back 214 00:09:40,585 --> 00:09:42,585 Speaker 1: next week. Because it's a one off, it's hard not 215 00:09:42,705 --> 00:09:47,225 Speaker 1: to get that impulse and it is exciting, so you think, definitely, 216 00:09:47,305 --> 00:09:49,625 Speaker 1: always try everything on, because that's the part I can't 217 00:09:49,625 --> 00:09:50,265 Speaker 1: be bothered with. 218 00:09:50,745 --> 00:09:52,225 Speaker 2: I think, yes, try it on. 219 00:09:52,465 --> 00:09:56,225 Speaker 4: I know sometimes at pre love stores like Savers or 220 00:09:56,265 --> 00:09:59,305 Speaker 4: Goodbyes or you might feel intimidated to try things on 221 00:09:59,345 --> 00:10:02,905 Speaker 4: because they're hectic. Some of these pre love experiences. It's 222 00:10:02,945 --> 00:10:07,745 Speaker 4: like a nightclub. But stop breathe, find that space. Put 223 00:10:07,785 --> 00:10:10,945 Speaker 4: on those Levi jeans, make sure sure they fit. I 224 00:10:10,985 --> 00:10:14,065 Speaker 4: know we spoke about bedding, the garment, making sure it's 225 00:10:14,105 --> 00:10:16,905 Speaker 4: good quality, whatever, but sometimes you'll find a pair of 226 00:10:16,985 --> 00:10:19,745 Speaker 4: jeans that may be missing a butt in or maybe 227 00:10:19,785 --> 00:10:22,865 Speaker 4: a little bit stained. Don't get too put off because 228 00:10:23,105 --> 00:10:26,865 Speaker 4: how many garments, Julia, we mound and we've washed or 229 00:10:27,065 --> 00:10:30,145 Speaker 4: taken to moms or my non news and they're fixed 230 00:10:30,265 --> 00:10:33,505 Speaker 4: and they're amazing. So yeah, just be a bit flexible. 231 00:10:33,665 --> 00:10:34,465 Speaker 4: But take your time. 232 00:10:34,545 --> 00:10:36,065 Speaker 1: That is such a good point. Yeah, if you love 233 00:10:36,105 --> 00:10:38,665 Speaker 1: it enough and you think it's fixable, just really assess it. 234 00:10:38,905 --> 00:10:42,065 Speaker 1: What about taking a friend because producer Grace, who's sitting 235 00:10:42,065 --> 00:10:43,905 Speaker 1: in the booth there. I took her on her first 236 00:10:44,025 --> 00:10:46,465 Speaker 1: thrifting experience and she was very overwhelmed. But I love 237 00:10:46,505 --> 00:10:48,625 Speaker 1: seeing that she still wears the stuff we got a 238 00:10:48,705 --> 00:10:50,785 Speaker 1: year later. So do you take a friend who is 239 00:10:50,865 --> 00:10:52,345 Speaker 1: good at the secondhand stuff? 240 00:10:52,625 --> 00:10:54,945 Speaker 3: I mean, listen, I don't like shopping with friends, to 241 00:10:54,985 --> 00:10:56,865 Speaker 3: be honest, that's me having said that. 242 00:10:56,945 --> 00:10:59,065 Speaker 2: I still call my mum and I'm forty two. Miss 243 00:10:59,065 --> 00:11:01,785 Speaker 2: the fact I'm shocking like that. 244 00:11:02,425 --> 00:11:04,705 Speaker 4: I think, yes, but it can be a bit competitive. 245 00:11:04,945 --> 00:11:07,585 Speaker 4: Like honestly, sometimes when I go throughfty with a friend, 246 00:11:07,585 --> 00:11:11,305 Speaker 4: I might move out of mine. I can see that 247 00:11:11,385 --> 00:11:14,145 Speaker 4: piece and I want it. So I mean each to 248 00:11:14,185 --> 00:11:16,345 Speaker 4: their own. But yes, if you feel like you're not 249 00:11:16,385 --> 00:11:19,025 Speaker 4: confident in that space, definitely take a friend or you 250 00:11:19,065 --> 00:11:21,905 Speaker 4: know a sister who I would bring and get bad advice. 251 00:11:21,985 --> 00:11:23,785 Speaker 2: But no, there's only one item. 252 00:11:24,105 --> 00:11:25,825 Speaker 4: So if it's your day, it's your day, and you've 253 00:11:25,825 --> 00:11:27,745 Speaker 4: got to get to that rap the fastest. 254 00:11:28,065 --> 00:11:30,105 Speaker 1: That is such a good unique point. It's not like 255 00:11:30,145 --> 00:11:32,505 Speaker 1: strolling Westfields, where if you both really love it and 256 00:11:32,625 --> 00:11:34,385 Speaker 1: decide to wear it at separate times, you could both 257 00:11:34,385 --> 00:11:36,065 Speaker 1: get it. I've never thought of that, maybe I won't 258 00:11:36,065 --> 00:11:38,905 Speaker 1: take anyone ever again. Now back to love bit longer. 259 00:11:39,105 --> 00:11:40,945 Speaker 1: How do you source your items? You said you had 260 00:11:40,945 --> 00:11:44,145 Speaker 1: some clients from past lives, but four years on, where 261 00:11:44,145 --> 00:11:47,065 Speaker 1: do your clients come from and where you know, how 262 00:11:47,065 --> 00:11:49,265 Speaker 1: do they bring their clothes to you? And what's the 263 00:11:49,345 --> 00:11:51,185 Speaker 1: kind of you know, the general vibe. 264 00:11:51,345 --> 00:11:55,385 Speaker 4: Well, Julia has amazing clients that she acquired in scam 265 00:11:55,385 --> 00:11:56,425 Speaker 4: the theater in South Era. 266 00:11:56,705 --> 00:11:57,585 Speaker 2: It's really fun. 267 00:11:57,665 --> 00:12:01,305 Speaker 4: We have people drive with groups full of brand new 268 00:12:01,345 --> 00:12:02,345 Speaker 4: clothes with tags. 269 00:12:02,345 --> 00:12:05,665 Speaker 2: They come across the yarra. It's so fun. That's the favorite. 270 00:12:06,025 --> 00:12:07,505 Speaker 4: Do you think that's the best part of our job 271 00:12:07,545 --> 00:12:09,785 Speaker 4: when livery arrives. 272 00:12:10,145 --> 00:12:11,745 Speaker 3: I think the best part is when they invite you 273 00:12:11,825 --> 00:12:13,465 Speaker 3: to their home and you get to go to their 274 00:12:13,545 --> 00:12:16,905 Speaker 3: wardrobes and you stand there and they're like what about this? 275 00:12:17,105 --> 00:12:20,025 Speaker 2: You're yes, no, yes, not. That is fun. 276 00:12:20,265 --> 00:12:23,105 Speaker 1: Wow. And so it's just people that love fashion but 277 00:12:23,145 --> 00:12:24,705 Speaker 1: also don't want to hold onto things they're not going 278 00:12:24,745 --> 00:12:26,945 Speaker 1: to wear or would rather than be loved by someone else. 279 00:12:27,305 --> 00:12:29,865 Speaker 2: Correct hundred really then yeah, absolutely. 280 00:12:29,905 --> 00:12:33,025 Speaker 3: And we also have people that contact us via a 281 00:12:33,145 --> 00:12:35,385 Speaker 3: DM and just say listen, I've got these clothes. They 282 00:12:35,425 --> 00:12:38,265 Speaker 3: send photos, we send them out consignment Guide and it 283 00:12:38,345 --> 00:12:41,145 Speaker 3: goes from there. It's not just clients that we know, 284 00:12:41,225 --> 00:12:44,585 Speaker 3: it's the majority, but we're always open to people with 285 00:12:44,625 --> 00:12:46,345 Speaker 3: beautiful clothing that they want to sell. 286 00:12:46,505 --> 00:12:47,945 Speaker 1: I love that, and I love that you have a website. 287 00:12:47,985 --> 00:12:49,745 Speaker 1: There's nothing worse than when you follow an account or 288 00:12:49,745 --> 00:12:52,225 Speaker 1: something and it's only in a specific location in another state. 289 00:12:52,305 --> 00:12:54,305 Speaker 1: So thank you for also having it online store. 290 00:12:54,425 --> 00:12:54,585 Speaker 2: Now. 291 00:12:54,625 --> 00:12:56,665 Speaker 1: One thing I do hear from people that want to 292 00:12:56,665 --> 00:12:59,065 Speaker 1: do pre loved or not sure quite how to get 293 00:12:59,105 --> 00:13:02,465 Speaker 1: into it, more of those unique pieces, not so much classics, 294 00:13:02,505 --> 00:13:03,945 Speaker 1: but then they feel like they then have to go 295 00:13:03,985 --> 00:13:06,585 Speaker 1: buy a whole outfit to go around it, which kind 296 00:13:06,585 --> 00:13:09,545 Speaker 1: of defeats the purpose. So say we've found a beautiful, unique, 297 00:13:09,785 --> 00:13:11,705 Speaker 1: you loved item, what do we do when we get 298 00:13:11,745 --> 00:13:13,145 Speaker 1: at home? How do we make it work with our 299 00:13:13,145 --> 00:13:14,105 Speaker 1: current wardrobe? 300 00:13:14,265 --> 00:13:16,505 Speaker 3: I mean, a great accessory always looks good with a 301 00:13:16,505 --> 00:13:18,705 Speaker 3: pair of jeans, a white tshir and blazer. I mean, 302 00:13:18,745 --> 00:13:21,465 Speaker 3: I don't think you need to buy a whole new outfit. 303 00:13:21,505 --> 00:13:23,985 Speaker 2: I'm pretty sure you'd have it in your wardrobe. Yeah, 304 00:13:24,065 --> 00:13:27,025 Speaker 2: I agree. I think Julia is correct, Like often you 305 00:13:27,025 --> 00:13:27,705 Speaker 2: can buy. 306 00:13:27,585 --> 00:13:30,625 Speaker 4: That one item that is just missing from a fabulous 307 00:13:30,665 --> 00:13:33,825 Speaker 4: outfit which you already have. Yes, so don't be disheartened 308 00:13:33,905 --> 00:13:36,065 Speaker 4: if you know, you buy a sparkly top and it's 309 00:13:36,105 --> 00:13:38,065 Speaker 4: fabulous and you think, oh no, I don't have the 310 00:13:38,105 --> 00:13:40,585 Speaker 4: match in pand like, go home, take your time, look 311 00:13:40,625 --> 00:13:42,265 Speaker 4: through your wardrobe and I get you have it. 312 00:13:42,465 --> 00:13:44,985 Speaker 1: Yeah, and it's probably if it's so unique and fabulous, 313 00:13:44,985 --> 00:13:47,665 Speaker 1: You're right. It will look great paired back with basics. 314 00:13:47,665 --> 00:13:50,505 Speaker 1: It doesn't need anything new, and that's going to buy 315 00:13:50,545 --> 00:13:51,225 Speaker 1: for its attention. 316 00:13:51,625 --> 00:13:54,065 Speaker 3: We also offer styling sessions that love it longer, so 317 00:13:54,145 --> 00:13:56,345 Speaker 3: if you know, if anyone wants to come in and 318 00:13:56,585 --> 00:13:59,865 Speaker 3: ask us for advice, we give that. And we love 319 00:13:59,905 --> 00:14:00,905 Speaker 3: that part of the job too. 320 00:14:01,145 --> 00:14:04,385 Speaker 1: That's so handy. I try when I'm thrifting to think 321 00:14:04,465 --> 00:14:06,305 Speaker 1: how many ways can I wear this? But you're right, 322 00:14:06,385 --> 00:14:09,065 Speaker 1: that whole excitement of the one item and maybe the 323 00:14:09,105 --> 00:14:11,265 Speaker 1: price tags sometimes takes over and you're like, oh, work 324 00:14:11,305 --> 00:14:13,865 Speaker 1: it up later, So maybe way up the cost. And 325 00:14:13,865 --> 00:14:16,265 Speaker 1: if it's a pricey second love item, then make sure 326 00:14:16,305 --> 00:14:18,065 Speaker 1: you think about how many times you can wear it 327 00:14:18,185 --> 00:14:19,065 Speaker 1: or what you can wear it with. 328 00:14:19,545 --> 00:14:21,905 Speaker 2: Correct. Yeah, agree anything. 329 00:14:21,665 --> 00:14:23,625 Speaker 1: Not to buy? I mean, I know love It Longer 330 00:14:23,665 --> 00:14:26,905 Speaker 1: doesn't sell underwear, for example, secondhand, but like what's the 331 00:14:26,945 --> 00:14:29,105 Speaker 1: best stuff to buy secondhand and the stuff that's not 332 00:14:29,145 --> 00:14:31,785 Speaker 1: as reliable, Like I think shoes and bags are great 333 00:14:31,825 --> 00:14:34,105 Speaker 1: secondhand because they're kind of more durable. What are your 334 00:14:34,145 --> 00:14:36,825 Speaker 1: thoughts or what do you see sell and come through 335 00:14:36,865 --> 00:14:38,105 Speaker 1: the store the most. 336 00:14:38,305 --> 00:14:41,825 Speaker 2: You know, what's underrated with pre Loved is gene I 337 00:14:42,025 --> 00:14:45,585 Speaker 2: find by denim that's worn because they've done the hard 338 00:14:45,625 --> 00:14:49,105 Speaker 2: work for you and they're comfortable. People look over denim 339 00:14:49,145 --> 00:14:49,465 Speaker 2: a lot. 340 00:14:49,505 --> 00:14:52,345 Speaker 4: In pre Loved, we get a goldie, we get beautiful, 341 00:14:52,385 --> 00:14:55,545 Speaker 4: beautiful brands, and I think if you can find a 342 00:14:55,625 --> 00:14:58,505 Speaker 4: great denim gene that's been lived in, you should really 343 00:14:58,545 --> 00:15:00,305 Speaker 4: get it because they always look great. 344 00:15:00,625 --> 00:15:04,145 Speaker 3: So I've bought a pair of fantastic levis from Love 345 00:15:04,145 --> 00:15:07,105 Speaker 3: It Longer, and I'm obsessed with them because the lady 346 00:15:07,105 --> 00:15:08,265 Speaker 3: had really warn them in for me. 347 00:15:08,585 --> 00:15:11,305 Speaker 2: You know what's not easy to sell high heel. 348 00:15:12,585 --> 00:15:18,025 Speaker 3: Over everything changed and it's really hard to sell high heels. 349 00:15:18,025 --> 00:15:19,705 Speaker 2: We don't wear the march as. We don't. 350 00:15:19,825 --> 00:15:21,745 Speaker 1: I was going to say the one joy of Lockdown 351 00:15:21,825 --> 00:15:23,785 Speaker 1: is that I feel like we all fell in love 352 00:15:23,785 --> 00:15:27,425 Speaker 1: with flats and then designs and styles became more chic 353 00:15:27,505 --> 00:15:29,745 Speaker 1: and varied in flats. But yeah, you're right, if you've 354 00:15:29,745 --> 00:15:31,505 Speaker 1: got a fabulous pair of heels. It's only if I'm 355 00:15:31,505 --> 00:15:33,745 Speaker 1: going to a black tie ball really that i'd wear 356 00:15:33,745 --> 00:15:34,305 Speaker 1: a high heel. 357 00:15:34,585 --> 00:15:38,825 Speaker 2: And you know what else, small sizes, yes, don't sell well. 358 00:15:39,025 --> 00:15:39,745 Speaker 2: They don't want. 359 00:15:40,545 --> 00:15:44,385 Speaker 3: Bigger because even if you are small, you like oversized generally. 360 00:15:44,625 --> 00:15:46,705 Speaker 2: So yeah, no one's buying. 361 00:15:46,665 --> 00:15:52,105 Speaker 4: Four sixes, even eights, like our most popular sizes. 362 00:15:51,625 --> 00:15:54,785 Speaker 1: Fourteen, which is fantastic to hear because so often, you know, 363 00:15:54,825 --> 00:15:56,545 Speaker 1: we did a thrifting episode a little while ago and 364 00:15:56,585 --> 00:15:58,145 Speaker 1: so many people said, oh, but you know, I'm not 365 00:15:58,185 --> 00:16:01,545 Speaker 1: straight sized, and I think it's again maybe a misconception 366 00:16:01,905 --> 00:16:03,985 Speaker 1: or that you do have to go digging with secondhand, 367 00:16:04,025 --> 00:16:06,665 Speaker 1: But there is other sizes out there. It's just that 368 00:16:06,745 --> 00:16:08,745 Speaker 1: you can't go out that day going I want to 369 00:16:08,745 --> 00:16:11,345 Speaker 1: find cropped red pants in my size. That's not how 370 00:16:11,385 --> 00:16:14,025 Speaker 1: second hand works. But there is definitely a very diverse 371 00:16:14,145 --> 00:16:15,945 Speaker 1: size range, and it's good to hear that it's selling. 372 00:16:15,985 --> 00:16:19,505 Speaker 3: It sells out actually, and because our clients are women 373 00:16:19,945 --> 00:16:25,185 Speaker 3: in their forties fifties, week amazing product in wonderful sizes 374 00:16:25,305 --> 00:16:28,385 Speaker 3: When I say wonderful, I mean ten, twelve, fourteen, that's 375 00:16:28,425 --> 00:16:28,985 Speaker 3: what sells. 376 00:16:29,065 --> 00:16:30,225 Speaker 2: Yeah, I agree. 377 00:16:30,825 --> 00:16:33,425 Speaker 1: Anything else you want listeners to know before we get 378 00:16:33,425 --> 00:16:38,345 Speaker 1: into boogie budget about circular fashion, any suggestions and where 379 00:16:38,385 --> 00:16:39,545 Speaker 1: you think this industry is going. 380 00:16:40,145 --> 00:16:42,705 Speaker 2: Were you just recently we went to Japan. 381 00:16:43,025 --> 00:16:46,265 Speaker 4: We went it was just myself, my sister, mom and dad, 382 00:16:46,345 --> 00:16:48,865 Speaker 4: left the kids' husbands at home whatever. Anyway, it was 383 00:16:48,905 --> 00:16:52,625 Speaker 4: just an eye opening experience because pre Loved is so 384 00:16:52,785 --> 00:16:53,865 Speaker 4: big in Japan. 385 00:16:53,985 --> 00:16:56,345 Speaker 1: Have you been, Lee, I've been to Japan, but not 386 00:16:56,425 --> 00:16:58,265 Speaker 1: to go pre Love shopping. But Grace got back a 387 00:16:58,305 --> 00:17:00,505 Speaker 1: little while ago, and while I was away, she said, 388 00:17:00,585 --> 00:17:02,505 Speaker 1: Lee Campbell, she sent me all these photos. She's like, 389 00:17:02,545 --> 00:17:05,025 Speaker 1: this whole row of stores is just for trench coats. 390 00:17:05,385 --> 00:17:08,425 Speaker 1: And I was like, Grace put me on FaceTime, so 391 00:17:08,585 --> 00:17:11,385 Speaker 1: I definitely want to. But yeah, it's so huge there. 392 00:17:11,945 --> 00:17:14,985 Speaker 4: Oh it's massive. And that was really eye opening for 393 00:17:15,065 --> 00:17:18,105 Speaker 4: us because it is not going anywhere, like we are 394 00:17:18,145 --> 00:17:21,105 Speaker 4: on the edge and it is going to do. Every 395 00:17:21,225 --> 00:17:25,505 Speaker 4: third shop in Shibuya is pre Love with security guards. 396 00:17:25,545 --> 00:17:28,465 Speaker 4: It's an experience like this is the way the world 397 00:17:28,585 --> 00:17:31,265 Speaker 4: is moving, and we're really excited that we're in it, 398 00:17:31,425 --> 00:17:33,945 Speaker 4: and that we can be part of the journey because 399 00:17:33,985 --> 00:17:35,785 Speaker 4: I just think it's going to get bigger and bigger. 400 00:17:35,945 --> 00:17:38,025 Speaker 1: I agree, And it's just there's so many benefits, you know, 401 00:17:38,065 --> 00:17:40,505 Speaker 1: for the environment, for owning good quality pieces at a 402 00:17:40,505 --> 00:17:42,985 Speaker 1: more affordable price, you know, not feeling guilty if you 403 00:17:42,985 --> 00:17:45,145 Speaker 1: did buy something fancy and you're now passing it on. 404 00:17:45,185 --> 00:17:47,945 Speaker 1: There's so many wins. I think another great way for 405 00:17:48,025 --> 00:17:51,505 Speaker 1: someone to get into secondhand shopping the circular economy could 406 00:17:51,505 --> 00:17:54,625 Speaker 1: be the little bits and pieces or the accessories, because 407 00:17:54,625 --> 00:17:56,625 Speaker 1: it's not as scary as going to try on a 408 00:17:56,665 --> 00:17:58,665 Speaker 1: whole dress or you're not looking for a whole dress, 409 00:17:58,705 --> 00:18:01,185 Speaker 1: and it can really help elevate what we would call 410 00:18:01,225 --> 00:18:03,505 Speaker 1: a boring outfit or your classics at home. You wore 411 00:18:03,585 --> 00:18:06,465 Speaker 1: Drobe Staples you ten percent, So how can we elevate 412 00:18:06,545 --> 00:18:09,265 Speaker 1: a simple outfit with pre loved. 413 00:18:09,385 --> 00:18:13,185 Speaker 4: So I've kind of moved away from design and designer handbags. 414 00:18:13,225 --> 00:18:14,865 Speaker 4: I don't know how everyone's going to feel about me 415 00:18:14,905 --> 00:18:17,705 Speaker 4: saying this, but I was inspired in Japan. It's all 416 00:18:17,745 --> 00:18:21,105 Speaker 4: about like a fluffy bag or something really unique, and 417 00:18:21,105 --> 00:18:22,905 Speaker 4: we've kind of carried that on it love it longer. 418 00:18:23,025 --> 00:18:26,305 Speaker 4: So we've actually got a really amazing accessories that are unusual. 419 00:18:26,825 --> 00:18:30,025 Speaker 4: So I think to elevate a boring outfit, as you say, 420 00:18:30,465 --> 00:18:32,705 Speaker 4: I always say a handbag, And like I mentioned, it 421 00:18:32,745 --> 00:18:36,505 Speaker 4: doesn't need to be Chanel, Bitchi Prada. You can come 422 00:18:36,545 --> 00:18:39,145 Speaker 4: in at a mid price point and buy something really 423 00:18:39,225 --> 00:18:40,905 Speaker 4: original and a fluffy bag. 424 00:18:41,065 --> 00:18:44,905 Speaker 2: Yeah, definitely. We also have Ana Rossy jewelry at Love 425 00:18:44,905 --> 00:18:46,105 Speaker 2: It Longer. She's a friend of mine. 426 00:18:46,145 --> 00:18:48,425 Speaker 3: She actually we work together at scamm feet or and 427 00:18:48,465 --> 00:18:52,025 Speaker 3: she gives us her pieces and that just elevates any outfit. 428 00:18:52,185 --> 00:18:55,705 Speaker 3: Great earrings, beautiful necklace. And also we have great shoes. 429 00:18:55,745 --> 00:18:59,185 Speaker 3: We have great, unique shoes that always elevates an outfit. 430 00:18:59,305 --> 00:19:02,305 Speaker 3: I think if you've got a good blow wave, a 431 00:19:02,425 --> 00:19:05,345 Speaker 3: red lipstick, a nice and. 432 00:19:05,785 --> 00:19:06,625 Speaker 1: Back to the red. 433 00:19:06,505 --> 00:19:08,665 Speaker 2: Lasses, I think you look good. Yeah. 434 00:19:09,265 --> 00:19:11,065 Speaker 1: It's so true about the shoe as well, though, because 435 00:19:11,105 --> 00:19:13,225 Speaker 1: often I'm quite classic. I'm a Dni'm a white shirt 436 00:19:13,265 --> 00:19:14,785 Speaker 1: as I am today, and then I'll do the wrong 437 00:19:14,825 --> 00:19:17,225 Speaker 1: shoe theory, or I'll just do an interesting shoe. And 438 00:19:17,345 --> 00:19:20,625 Speaker 1: my most interesting shoes have all been secondhand because otherwise 439 00:19:21,105 --> 00:19:23,825 Speaker 1: they're very same same in the stores, which is good 440 00:19:23,825 --> 00:19:26,265 Speaker 1: for function sometimes, but you get a really cool pair 441 00:19:26,345 --> 00:19:29,825 Speaker 1: of secondhand shoes and everyone asks about them. They're a 442 00:19:29,865 --> 00:19:32,105 Speaker 1: bit quirky and it makes the whole outfit look like 443 00:19:32,145 --> 00:19:33,465 Speaker 1: you thought about it more than you did. 444 00:19:45,385 --> 00:19:48,065 Speaker 2: It's very expensive, Damney, how would you. 445 00:19:52,985 --> 00:19:56,385 Speaker 1: Let's do bougie and budget so they can be new things. 446 00:19:57,145 --> 00:19:58,865 Speaker 1: I'm going to bring two new things, but that I 447 00:19:58,865 --> 00:20:01,745 Speaker 1: would love to be able to find secondhand. So do 448 00:20:01,745 --> 00:20:03,665 Speaker 1: you want to start with your bougie or your budget? 449 00:20:04,625 --> 00:20:06,065 Speaker 2: I'll do bougie. Well. 450 00:20:06,105 --> 00:20:07,785 Speaker 3: I bought it at Love a booker and it is 451 00:20:07,785 --> 00:20:11,865 Speaker 3: a Chanelle gold belt that's a playing belt and I'm 452 00:20:11,865 --> 00:20:15,905 Speaker 3: obsessed with it. And I wear my husband's oversized Colos 453 00:20:16,065 --> 00:20:19,745 Speaker 3: T shirt, which is my budget my Leviy's which I 454 00:20:19,865 --> 00:20:23,225 Speaker 3: purchased it love for longer with the gold chain Chanel belt, 455 00:20:23,825 --> 00:20:25,065 Speaker 3: and I am a vibe. 456 00:20:25,345 --> 00:20:27,705 Speaker 1: I love that. I love it. It's so true and 457 00:20:27,985 --> 00:20:30,265 Speaker 1: that goes back to how to elevate a boring outfit. 458 00:20:30,345 --> 00:20:33,465 Speaker 1: It's a belt with otherwise classic outfit. 459 00:20:33,465 --> 00:20:36,545 Speaker 2: And sometimes you can actually wear the belt as a necklace. 460 00:20:36,585 --> 00:20:38,425 Speaker 1: And you combind your bougie and budget in one there. 461 00:20:38,465 --> 00:20:41,705 Speaker 1: So that was very close. No, that's good. Only one outfit? 462 00:20:42,385 --> 00:20:42,945 Speaker 1: What else? 463 00:20:43,545 --> 00:20:47,225 Speaker 4: Okay, so bougie again. I was lucky to get from 464 00:20:47,265 --> 00:20:51,025 Speaker 4: love it longer. But I purchased the Chanelle slingbacks about 465 00:20:51,025 --> 00:20:53,305 Speaker 4: a year ago. It took me like a year to 466 00:20:53,305 --> 00:20:55,745 Speaker 4: style them because I thought they were too feminine for me, 467 00:20:56,225 --> 00:20:58,625 Speaker 4: but they're actually not. So I've been wearing them back 468 00:20:58,665 --> 00:21:02,865 Speaker 4: with just like Levi jeans again, a basic T shirt. 469 00:21:02,945 --> 00:21:03,465 Speaker 2: I go to. 470 00:21:03,705 --> 00:21:07,705 Speaker 4: Udigo, which is budget. That's a good tip. Men's teas. 471 00:21:08,025 --> 00:21:08,545 Speaker 2: I'm wearing the. 472 00:21:08,585 --> 00:21:10,385 Speaker 1: Men's white one right now. I've had this for about 473 00:21:10,385 --> 00:21:12,025 Speaker 1: two years and it comes out of the wash every 474 00:21:12,065 --> 00:21:14,025 Speaker 1: time it looks brand new exactly. 475 00:21:14,145 --> 00:21:17,745 Speaker 4: So I do that look lee a unicotee, a Levi 476 00:21:18,305 --> 00:21:21,465 Speaker 4: dentem jean, and a Chanelle slingback. And I always slick 477 00:21:21,545 --> 00:21:24,625 Speaker 4: my hair when I'm having an off day. I just 478 00:21:24,665 --> 00:21:27,465 Speaker 4: feel like, I don't know, my Chinelle slingbacks inspired me. 479 00:21:27,705 --> 00:21:30,825 Speaker 4: Just slick your hair back into a bun, use that 480 00:21:30,865 --> 00:21:33,625 Speaker 4: slick stick and put a scrunching in and you look, 481 00:21:33,705 --> 00:21:36,305 Speaker 4: I don't know, I'm into it. 482 00:21:36,305 --> 00:21:38,905 Speaker 1: It's very polish, but you didn't have to think much. 483 00:21:39,065 --> 00:21:41,265 Speaker 2: Correct and people think you were put together. 484 00:21:41,545 --> 00:21:44,225 Speaker 1: So true. Well, my bougie finally is from scan On 485 00:21:44,225 --> 00:21:46,945 Speaker 1: the Theodore and it's inspired by I found a Selene 486 00:21:46,945 --> 00:21:49,945 Speaker 1: belt thrifted last year, and I'm just not that I 487 00:21:49,985 --> 00:21:51,705 Speaker 1: would ever spend that much money on a belt full 488 00:21:51,705 --> 00:21:53,345 Speaker 1: price anyway. But now I'm like, well, if I can 489 00:21:53,385 --> 00:21:56,105 Speaker 1: find a Selene belt secondhand, I'd love to find the 490 00:21:56,345 --> 00:22:00,145 Speaker 1: soft triangle belt from scan On Theatre secondhand full price. 491 00:22:00,185 --> 00:22:03,065 Speaker 1: I think it's two hundred, so that's not outrageous. But 492 00:22:03,265 --> 00:22:05,705 Speaker 1: just finding something like that is such a win because, 493 00:22:05,745 --> 00:22:07,625 Speaker 1: like you say, it elevates a boring outfit just with 494 00:22:07,625 --> 00:22:10,665 Speaker 1: a fancy belt and my bud. Yet I have been 495 00:22:10,745 --> 00:22:12,985 Speaker 1: loving when I am doing thrift shopping. I've have found 496 00:22:13,025 --> 00:22:17,145 Speaker 1: a lot of Men's Academy brand shirts or overshirts, and 497 00:22:17,185 --> 00:22:19,265 Speaker 1: they're so good because you know, they're a bit oversized 498 00:22:19,305 --> 00:22:21,105 Speaker 1: on me. They've got one at the moment called the 499 00:22:21,225 --> 00:22:23,705 Speaker 1: Essential overshirt and it comes in a bunch of different colors. 500 00:22:23,905 --> 00:22:25,585 Speaker 1: You can wear it over swimmers, you can button it 501 00:22:25,665 --> 00:22:27,905 Speaker 1: up and tuck it into your Levi's and I just 502 00:22:27,945 --> 00:22:29,825 Speaker 1: love because they're one hundred percent cop or one hundred 503 00:22:29,865 --> 00:22:33,345 Speaker 1: ccent linen, which not a lot of stores are, or 504 00:22:33,385 --> 00:22:34,945 Speaker 1: I don't know, maybe it's just the box your men 505 00:22:35,065 --> 00:22:37,225 Speaker 1: cut again that just looks really effortless, and I've got 506 00:22:37,265 --> 00:22:39,185 Speaker 1: some of those for sort of ten twenty dollars. 507 00:22:39,825 --> 00:22:40,465 Speaker 2: I love that. 508 00:22:40,785 --> 00:22:42,905 Speaker 1: Yeah, well, thank you so much for joining me. I'm 509 00:22:42,945 --> 00:22:44,425 Speaker 1: going to have to pop down to Melbourn to visit 510 00:22:44,465 --> 00:22:45,945 Speaker 1: the store, but in the meantime I'm going to have 511 00:22:45,945 --> 00:22:47,945 Speaker 1: a hunt around on the website. And thank you for 512 00:22:48,025 --> 00:22:53,225 Speaker 1: coming on Nothing to Wear You, thank you for listening 513 00:22:53,225 --> 00:22:55,705 Speaker 1: to Nothing to Wear and don't forget. There's a newsletter 514 00:22:55,705 --> 00:22:57,545 Speaker 1: that goes with this show. If you'd like to sign up, 515 00:22:57,585 --> 00:23:00,145 Speaker 1: there's a link in the show notes. See you next week. 516 00:23:00,425 --> 00:23:03,465 Speaker 1: This episode was produced by Grace roof Ray, with audio 517 00:23:03,465 --> 00:23:07,985 Speaker 1: production by Lou Hill. 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