come thrift with me in ENGLAND 🇬🇧 it actually was really good!! + big try on charity shop haul

[@alexasunshine83]

💕 Captions are live 💕 Also ALL the addresses for the charity shops/vintage stores I went to are in the description!

[@heididepotter8136]

Alexa I m recieving strange messages from you. Just letting you know XXX

[@amym8785]

As a longtime viewer who works near some of these shops and went to uni near the others, this is a very wild crossover episode and I love it sm!! These exact charity shops were a huge part of my secondhand fashion journey, as was this channel, so this is a lovely little full circle moment 💜

[@alexasunshine83]

Ah 🥹 that means so much!!!

[@sierrajane5593]

Living in the UK, charity shopping is one of the most hit or miss activities. Like you get to learn which ones the good ones are but there’s absolutely no logic to it 😅

[@hequinox9760]

Hi! I’m italian, but i’m in england very often, and i love charity shops but the best are in small towns or cities, not in london.. in London charity shops are more expensive and chaotic, i found gems in the smaller ones, i’m in love with london of course ❤

[@micaaacs]

Assolutamente d'accordo! Peccato che invece in Italia i negozi vintage/usato siano così costosi. Si compra bene solo nei mercati.

[@livchadbon2356]

You should see if there’s a kilo sale next time you come to the UK - they’re more warehouse/bigger space vibes and you pay like £15 for a KILO of clothes… they’re great and usually have loads of vintage pieces

[@anoek7201]

I LOVE charity shops. I personally find it nicer to have the smaller sized stores as I tend to find the big thrift shops too overwhelming. When I lived in Oxford I loved popping in and finding the best pieces for a few pounds!! And indeed when you go to smaller towns you will find lower prices.

[@hannahdiggs5061]

Any Oxford thrifting recommendations? I’m visiting soon & want to give it a try!

[@lucypickett5021]

Oh my gosh! I’m from London + used to live in Cambridge and literally know all of the places you went to! North and central London is super expensive for thrifting, but next time you should go to south London places like Lewisham and Peckham car boot. I would happily be a tour guide! Love your finds ❤

[@tracyhuckaby5876]

Fun video. Route 66 is a K-Mart brand. In the part of Texas I live in during the 70s, and early 80s we didn't have a mall or Wal-Mart. We did a lot of shopping at K-Mart and Route 66 was very popular.

[@joyous2theworld]

Exactly what I was going to say. Fellow Texan

[@lisadowning1833]

I worked at Kmart 😢. Yes Route 66 was a 90s Kmart brand

[@thesavingsorceress]

I have always wondered what charity shopping in the UK was like! Love the denim dress, the overalls, and the floral bloomer shorts you found. And I’m obsessed with the quilted purple jacket, white dress, and Peter Pan collared shirt you were gifted. Also, your hair is the absolute cutest in this video, Alexa!

[@nerdmaid1240]

You probably hit Cambridge at the right time for jackets. The charity shopping there is bound to be student heavy, and they wouldn’t have come back from summer break yet. Obviously a good time to go! 😊

[@JADEGREENVEGAN]

If you’re still in the UK, I’d definetelu reccomend visiting a car bootsale whilst you’re here. Definitely my favourite & least expensive way to shop second hand 😊

[@x.cierra]

The pink dress!! So precious on you & a 10/10 for running through flower fields

[@CarrieDayton]

LOVE!!! let's go back 🥺❤🇬🇧

[@_sarcasmiss2141]

The trick to UK thrifting is to go to charity shops in affluent villages/towns. Thats where all the good stuff are 😉

[@maya-gur695]

Thrifting in London has been a dream of me ever since I started thrifting two years ago. Thank you for letting me living my dream a little bit through your video.

[@annelisewhite6244]

Welcome to the UK. Charity shops vary all over! As I live in an affluent area about an hour's train from Central London prices can be quite high. I recommend checking out charity shops anywhere on the coast, usually much cheaper.

[@aboutasmr.]

prolly the best thrifting video i’ve watched in a long time, that light pink jacket omg 💕

[@lvcarlton]

Route 66 is Kmart! I remember having the coolest dark blue tie dye shirt in that brand, and it was my absolute favorite shirt. Had a ton of other clothing in the brand as well because we shopped there a ton when I was in middle school. Also, looked it up and kmart is still selling that brand online!

[@kaylalauv]

the feeling of getting cute clothes that feel like you knowing you’re helping the environment while having fun !!

[@davinamcm6435]

The denim dress gasp and overalls 💛 the pink dress, little white dress and ruffle shorts, all the finds are really fab

[@alexasunshine83]

This was like one of my favorite trips I’ve ever done!! Like so many gems ❤️

[@anniebenton8059]

So so glad you had success in our charity shops!!❤️ definitely come further north when you come next time, we have some great small towns with wonderful charity shops (bit cheaper too!) and DEFINITELY do a car boot sale! You could also do a kilo sale too!

[@verityharris8551]

I’d love to see you style these pieces! Also the collared t shirt is from Mango. I’m not sure if you have Mango in the US but it’s in the same family as H&M and Monki, but higher prices and higher quality, aimed at a more mature audience (ie late 20s+), kind of like Zara’s workwear!

[@doritamills]

Mango is a spanish brand, nothing to do with H&M. But, you are right about the mature audience and higher prices. ✌️

[@merrymermaid]

& other stories (which is very similar to mango) is the one that’s owned by H&M :)

[@TheBinsQueen]

Carrie screaming every time you say 4 pounds is the best thing I've ever seen 🤣🤣

[@daisyrae1543]

I am seeing Spring/ Summer more than Fall lol but I am loving it!! Great finds girl!!

[@PookieK]

Great Haul!! I believe Route 66 is OG K-Mart brand rather than Walmart. Y’all might be too young to even remember K-Marts. You should wear the white top with the Peter Pan collar under the Pink strap dress- so cute.

[@jessicab7059]

That blue sweater with the bows was sooo cute! I would always prefer to buy from a charity shop than a thrift store. There was actually one in Seattle right along my bus route home from work. I would always stop in after a bad work day because the volunteers who worked there were these super sweet older ladies who loved to chat. The prices were awesome too, so I always loved buying a few things there.

[@bxxx7180]

I think this was absolutely your best haul! Everything you got fits you perfect and is so cute but also very classic and versatile.

[@alexasunshine83]

I’m seriously in love with everything!!

[@towse]

Omg I live 20 minutes from shepherd's bush and even closer to portobello and go all the time, I'm from SoCal and miss the California style thrift store and especially consignment stores. So cool to see your impression of the UK secondhand scene! But literally I've been in every shop you show in London it's crazy haha.

[@rebekahmann1901]

Great video! Just remember when you say “US” that California is very different from the rest of the US😁 many places in the US don’t have warehouse thrift stores and these UK stores are very similar to what we have!

[@outska3]

people with cars that have access.

[@jessicaeaton2723]

omg SUCH a good haul! love to see it and LOVE seeing you and carrie together and traveling again 🥰

[@kathiiuhhify]

Alexa your vision is phenomenal! When I saw the items on the hanger i did not like many of them BUT once you tried them on I understand it 😍

[@alexasunshine83]

I feel you!!! I'm seriously in love with everything I got my goodness!

[@josiehingst473]

those little charity shops are exactly like the second hand shops here in Australia! we call them op shops (opportunity shops)! We rarely have big warehouse op shops and when we do they’re called superstores haha! love everything you picked up!

[@alexasunshine83]

So interesting! I’d love to visit Australia and visit theirs! ❤️❤️

[@lindacaffalette8927]

💟 Pretty sure the brand Route 66 jeans are from Kmart!!! Looks like such a fabulous thrifting experience! Thanks for sharing 💟💜💟

[@veritehunter2191]

I'm so glad you came to the uk and was able to experience the joy of charity shops 😁 it's my fav thing to do on a Sunday 😁

[@thriftqueen1621]

Oh my goodness so many amazing pieces!! I especially love the pastel and more feminine pieces🌸 also the pieces from Alex are *chef’s kiss*🤌

[@livvylovem]

I'm soo glad you got the pink tiered dress!! so cute

[@itzmekimie]

So much fun! I'm living vicariously through these videos. I really want to visit the UK one day! And that pink jacket is the cutest thing ever! Love love love these videos with Carrie.

[@rachelcookie321]

I’ve never been second hand shopping in the uk because I moved when I was little and I always wondered what it was like and it seems pretty much the same as in New Zealand. It’s mostly small second hand shops like that here and they’re almost exclusively donated to by middle age and older women. All the stuff is like older lady clothes or it’s really damaged. And no vintage stuff, it’s all like modern middle aged women clothing. I think most people here will have hand me downs if the item is still in good condition to younger siblings or younger cousins. Also, in general I think we have less cute clothes. Like Target in America has genuinely cute trendy clothes, our closest equivalent (The Warehouse) never has cute clothes. It’s always like 2 years behind in trends and also the clothes feel like they’re mostly for older women. So it seems like it’s pretty similar in the UK. Maybe a bit better because regular clothing stores tend to have more trendy clothing in the UK than in New Zealand. I went second hand shopping at 4 charity shops here with my mum and grandma and out of all the stores I only found one skirt that I liked lol. Luckily it fit me so I got it. That was the only item I found out of everything that I liked. My mum and grandma found stuff though because it was all their style.

[@eileencollazo5243]

Your hair looks very nice lose!!!!! No braids, no barrettes, no headbands!!! So pretty!

[@veritehunter2191]

Also yeah in the uk we have a difference between charity shops and retro and vintage shops. They are just expensive charity shops thou 🤣 the best ones are I small towns around the outside of London the beds, bucks and shires, also some good student areas. I shop kilo retro warehouses sometimes but rarely shop the small boutique vintage shops as its overpriced. Because rich students can now afford it and the the whole y2k want to wear tracksuits that make them look a little chavy 🤣

[@SolamenteNiki]

Everything is so cute! Also just so you know, the "MNG" t-shirt is from Mango, which is a Spanish company :)

[@amandamacneil9100]

The quilted jackets are everything!!

[@tigerjayhart9634]

Alex's outfit is everything!

[@lynn13135]

Route 66 is Kmart. That flower dress was so cute on you. You should have gotten the floral shorts. You could have taken them in. You are amazing with the sewing.

[@caitlinutt6254]

Oh my GOSH! I was also just in London on holiday, and I saw that SAME gorgeous flower sweater at Royal Trinity Hospice but it was too small for me 😢. So funny!!! Love the video and re-living my trip too ❤️

[@fayecann6153]

Come to Brighton! They have 100s of charity and vintage shops down here and I think you'd love it here, there are loads of small business and quirky shops

[@alexasunshine83]

I went last time i was in the UK and it was super fun! ❤️ hope to go back the next time I’m in the uk though to explore more of it

[@ellhufhes4407]

100% need to go to a kilo sale !! They’re amazing there’s one in liverpool in the uk Also the vintage store in liverpool city centre is amazing and along with bold street it’s 100% worth the visit

[@alexasunshine83]

Definitely next time!! 🙌🏼

[@szeyin._]

So good! Love everything you got especially that pink tiered dress!

[@elisemarie17]

Those jeans are such a find!! I’m jealous😹 Loved this video, Alexa. I hope your time in England was amazing

[@sarahb.6475]

We have the big thrift stores here like Goodwill but we also have a lot of small (often vintage) thrift stores too. They look like the shops in this video... The ones here often favor stuff from the 20s to the 70s / 80s but you can find all sorts of stuff in them. Higher prices of course too.

[@tarawiseman8785]

That denim dress is 100% phoebe vibes! Or miss honey!

[@trychrochet71]

Looks like you guys had the time🎉so glad you got the overhalls and that denim dress oh my gosh it’s perfect

[@meganderus7830]

Route 66 was from Kmart back in the day -- that was my jam when I was a pre-teen 😎

[@ellademblon]

These are my local charity shops in Shepherds Bush as I go to fashion uni there! I've been watching you for ages and I can't believe I didn't see you!

[@alexasunshine83]

Omg really!! It was so cool exploring over there and definitely was surprised at how good traid was!

[@jazzthemess9636]

I love everything but I love you two queens together the most 🥰💜

[@alexasunshine83]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@heatherk4653]

It’s so cool to see you thrifting here! ❤🎉

[@lunalunchbox]

omg you are in the UK. this is so surreal to watch! 😊

[@MonicaM1111]

No way Alexa's been in the charity shops I go to in Cambridge 😭😭❤️

[@alexasunshine83]

!!!!! you got some good ones 😉

[@amibaldwin5929]

If u happen to come to the cambridge kinda area next time they normally have kilo sales in St Pauls Church like 20 quid per kilo, theres a good bootsale in Fordham every other sunday and love love love the charity shops in bury st edmunds, sudbury, braintree and the shops in cambridge down mill road, alot cuter, cheaper and less busy

[@Guuskje]

Thrifting in the UK looks quite similar to thrifting in the Netherlands (at least in city centres). We do have some bigger charity shops, called 'Kringloop' shops, often outside the cities or in the outskirts, but nothing like the American warehouse thrift stores. It's my dream to travel to America just for the thrift shops I see in your videos haha.

[@alexasunshine83]

It is crazy how huge ours are!! I definitely want to go secondhand shopping in the Netherlands soon!

[@Guuskje]

@@alexasunshine83 when you go to the Netherlands someday let me know :D we have some beautiful cities other than Amsterdam ;)!

[@saradsilv305]

I literally live in London and I’ve been looking for a charity shop like trade and the fact that I didn’t know about Shepherd’s Bush is honestly devastating 🙂

[@alexasunshine83]

Got you ! 😉💕

[@samsingline6586]

Where do you live ? You can do so much better then Shepherd’s Bush 😅

[@broccolihighkicks3857]

@@samsingline6586 hi i’m in London too, what is a good place to go charity shop hunting? Thank youuu ❤

[@nylciaF]

I'm pretty sure I have this EXACT white Peter pan collar shirt 😂😂 love everything you got ❤️ you should come thrifting in France one-day ;)

[@ZeldasMask]

That floral dress really suited you!

[@anjushka7]

Your energy is always on another level! You go girl🌸💃🏼☀️

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Alexa happy Thursday morning and I loved your vlogs and I'm glad you enjoyed in London and I just wanted to say that you are amazing Supporter

[@rachelcookie321]

Yesterday I went second hand shopping in New Zealand with my mum and damn the shops here suck. Most second hand shops here are the small charity shops in the video but they basically only have clothes for older women. There are a couple big second hand stores in my city similar to American ones (they are in old factory workshop buildings I think) so we went to one of them because they tend to have a bit more trendy clothes and they actually have more than 4 pairs of shoes. Well, it turns out they are super expensive now. Almost all the items were nearly full price. I found some cute stuff but I just couldn’t afford it. And the stuff that was nearly full price wasn’t even in necessarily good condition, some of them were definitely worn and close to breaking. I found a cute cropped chunky cardigan from I think Cotton On but it was like $20. That’s tons for a second hand cardigan. The pricing was pretty inconsistent because there was some stuff that was reasonably priced so I guess there’s like two pricers in the back competing to price things reasonably or overpriced. Like I found a nice sweater vest that I did get (it was literally the only sweater vest in the whole store) which was like pastel rainbow, from Cotton On too and it was basically brand new condition and it cost $8. They also changed their changing rooms and made them super small, like it would of been physically impossible for 4 people to stand in there, 3 people would barely fit if you were squeezed in, so you can imagine how much space you have to move around. I don’t usually feel claustrophobic but I did then and it genuinely felt a bit hard to breathe. And they also changed from 6 items at a time to 3 items which was a pain because I had a bunch of items and I had to get dressed again after 3 items to go get more and then you had to wait in line again, you weren’t allowed to keep a changing room to yourself. And despite being the size of American thrift stores, there are no shopping carts. Never seen one at a second hand store here. I had like 12 items including a big coat and they were killing my hand. I am now just realising that the bruising I noticed on my hand last night is from holding those clothes. Also, at second hand stores here the racks are always packed super tight which makes it really hard to go through all the items and look at them properly. Sorry for the rant, I doubt anyone will read the whole thing. I’m just sick of our terrible thrift stores here and I want to go thrifting in America so bad.

[@SoxyBoo]

Omggg... That lilac jacket!! It's just absolutely beautiful. BTW I'm from London, and I've never been to Trade... I'm definitely checking that place out. Glad you girls had a great time 💜💜

[@alexasunshine83]

It was so big compared to all the other places I was shocked!!!

[@ErinR1213]

Everything you got was amazing!! 💕 I love the video as always!!❤

[@Zahh1998]

next time i recommend going to like Swindon or Oxford, such beautiful places, not sure about their chairty shops, but im from Australia and every time ive gone there, justg fall more in love with the country ahah x

[@inthewanderyears]

Omg I just went to exactly all these shops in England! Hope you had the best time!

[@inthewanderyears]

Also you need to check out Bath!

[@sandyculbertson1151]

oh wow girl such great finds. love the pink an purple jackets adorable

[@FS-qi1kj]

the pink dress is insaneeeely gorgeous

[@bronwynlouise1]

So many good pieces love the denim and the purple quilted jacket! 🙂💖

[@KZesty]

That pink tiered dress and the price are to die for. I would be super thrilled!

[@em0_gremlin]

The charity shops you hit in London were expensive ones lol - Shepard’s bush is west London so is a little pricier so is Notting hill and a pretty posh area - the vintage shop there is superrrrr overpriced ! Also near lots of students so kind of over picked :)

[@mariaochoa8353]

Those Route 66 jeans are 👌🏼! They’re an old school KMart brand lol

[@outfitsbycharlotte]

omg so cool that you went to notting hill, I live there! next time you come to London the train on Westbourne grove in notting hill is literally the b e s t charity shop I've ever been in so I highly recommend!!!

[@robyn2592]

Girl I’ve been sooo excited for this!!!!!!!

[@made.by.ruthie]

We call the home section in charity stores bric-a-brac ✨

[@emeraldgreen1973]

Those quilted jackets are so cute!

[@MzMalinois]

Route 66 was a K-Mart brand

[@lianadoom]

I immediately recognised that it was Cambridge as I've been to all of them charity shops and I live here. I was like wait that looks like Oxfam next to Grafton and it is XD

[@alexasunshine83]

It’s so pretty there!!

[@equiififtynifty3413]

Loved this video!! Probably my favorite one you’ve done! 🎉

[@alexasunshine83]

Aw that means so much!!!! Wish I could already go back to the uk!

[@laurah1444]

This is so weird I was watching the part in London and thought I'm going to comment you should come to Cambridge! We have a lot more that just those few as well

[@lucyroberts2800]

Think you would like portabello road market in the undercover section where they lots of clothes at very really reasonable prices vintage and modern 😊

[@anavera2271]

Omg your pieces were so good!!!

[@karmanjones8346]

Loved loved your finds!!

[@lilalay5586]

Wow, the denim finds!

[@alexasunshine83]

I'm still AMAZED

[@selfraisingsugar898]

I love charity shopping in Cambridge. They’ve got a whole strip

[@xaff0]

As someone who volunteers in Oxfam welcome to the UK again aha :D

[@heididepotter8136]

My favorite duo X Grate finds

[@acidjane3630]

Omg I have that same liz wear denim vest! I get so much wear out of it, I'm sure you will too!!

[@rosemoon89]

Those overalls are everything 😁

[@suem7172]

What a great haul! Looks like so much fun!

[@carolitaruslender]

In southern Spain we have charity shops that are awesome, and few vintage ones but the community is getting bigger online by using apps like Vinted or Wallapop

[@southernunlimited9306]

Is a charity shop there like a consignment shop here? Or am I way off base?

[@meursaultscourtroom8886]

those overalls (dungarees since your in UK!) are precious on you!

[@caseyfinnegan4139]

You and Carrie are the cutest!!

[@kristinelager8905]

Route 66 jeans are from Kmart 😊

[@amberkiely8521]

Neext time you go look for overflow stores, I worked in one and everything was a pound I got so much good stuff there.