TRASHION Nov. 2013 | Page 5

Garden, a smaller Beyond Retro and Marshmallow Mountain in Soho, and definitely any charity shops you pass along the way. They’re a little more expensive than what you’re probably used to in your hometown, but they can house designer pieces at snapup prices. If you’re eager enough, get there at opening time for the best choice. Tube maps at the ready, before you head off, here’s a few little tips to claiming the perfect find. When you’re heading to these areas keep a lookout for little signs stating ‘vintage’; they often lead to hidden treasure troves of cheap, quality vintage. Also, make sure you have enough cash on you. Some stores do take cards but it’s usually when you find the gem that they don’t, so to save you traipsing around for a cash point that charges ridiculous amounts for withdrawals, keep some notes on you. And last but by no means least, take your time and enjoy it- you’re in London baby! Even if your boyfriend has to go and find a chair to cure his boredom (and aching feet), flick th ????????)??????????????e?????????)????e???????????e????????)?????????????????????)??????????????????????() ???Y??????M????)???1??????)I????Y???????????((??? I% ,?19???  =8?MQIP)1=9=8?M!]10((???MQ 1L?5I-P???!% ?MQIP) 58?Q=]8?A=IQ= 1<()5???I????1?????Q??????()?????????-??????)??????????????????????()QIM!%=8???????((?((