Personal style, gosh the sole reason i started this blog. To find it and improve it!!!! Now before i delve deeper into my own personal style, what it is, how i found it and why you should too, let me put the most important thing i learnt in the last 2.5 years and that is, personal style is just a state it is not forever until u keep it that way. That means it changes, evolves with what you see, where you go and are, the people you meet, etc etc. So i wouldn’t say the style i have right now is forever because as a person i constantly evolve and my signature style at any point is only a reflection of that current state and totally open to changes and who knows it might be completely different a couple of years down the line, i guess thats the beauty of fashion!!!!
Why you must find your personal style - It makes your life so much easy because you know what looks good on you and you feel great in so you only buy those things. And when you buy appropriate pieces you don’t waste time making and matching outfits, your wardrobe is like a zen everything goes with almost everything and most importantly you wear everything so no money waste!!!!
What my style is- Simple, effortless, chic with some amount of edge and romance but before everything super comfortable!!! Now that describes my style but what pieces exactly make my style? here they are breaking into clothing, shoes, accessories and hair.
Clothing- As much as any other girl i like wearing dresses and skirts but i absolutely love wearing jeans/ trousers. I feel great with jeans / trousers on and obviously when i feel great my day is bound to be great!!!! Between the two as also seen on the blog i mostly wear jeans because of my lifestyle so i am always looking for great pairs and my current favourite is the straight leg as for trousers i like wide leg. I like to pair them with basic tee’s or chic blouses mostly white or the same colour as the bottom. A sucker for monochrome and talking of white, you guys know its my absolute favourite colour all year, other colours i choose are blue, grey, pale pink, nude, red and black in order.
Shoes and accessories- I like to bring more interest to my looks with my shoes and accessories. So it will not be wrong to say that I take many liberties when it comes to shoes and accessories. Mules both heeled and flat, loafers, pointed toe kitten heels, converse are all love at the moment. When it comes to jewellery my one and only choice is earrings with the rarest of rare exception of chokers and dainty necklace. Earrings just bring so much to all my outfits, from satetemnt pieces to sleek i like to experiment and choose the best one for the look. Not much of a bag person and i mostly like an easy to carry fuss free shoulder bag but i am totally digging the bucket bags at the moment!!
Hair- 9/10 times hair in a braid. With the length of my hair it becomes super difficult to be active and do stuff when my hair is open, doesn’t hurt since i love braids!! Hair plays a big role in bringing romance to my looks.
I love details in outfits and layering so autumn winter fashion is more exciting!!!!
Guys after i found and most importantly decided to stick to this particular style my life has been so easy, i barely take a minute or two to decide what i have to wear, all the pieces look great with each other and i always have loads of options even though i only shop three max four times a year.
What i wore - Top- asos, Jeans- asos, shoe- river island
With Personal style and my style addressed in this post i am going to write about how you can find your own signature style/personal style in the next post, actually wanted to cover everything in one post but this is already huge!! So next post, monday.
I so loved writing this post, regular readers know but feels great to share.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next!
Love
Chichi
My personal style and why you must find yours
Personal style, gosh the sole reason i started this blog. To find it and improve it!!!! Now before i delve deeper into my own personal style, what it is, how i found it and why you should too, let me put the most important thing i learnt in the last 2.5 years and that is, personal style is just a state it is not forever until u keep it that way. That means it changes, evolves with what you see, where you go and are, the people you meet, etc etc. So i wouldn’t say the style i have right now is forever because as a person i constantly evolve and my signature style at any point is only a reflection of that current state and totally open to changes and who knows it might be completely different a couple of years down the line, i guess thats the beauty of fashion!!!!
Why you must find your personal style - It makes your life so much easy because you know what looks good on you and you feel great in so you only buy those things. And when you buy appropriate pieces you don’t waste time making and matching outfits, your wardrobe is like a zen everything goes with almost everything and most importantly you wear everything so no money waste!!!!
What my style is- Simple, effortless, chic with some amount of edge and romance but before everything super comfortable!!! Now that describes my style but what pieces exactly make my style? here they are breaking into clothing, shoes, accessories and hair.
Clothing- As much as any other girl i like wearing dresses and skirts but i absolutely love wearing jeans/ trousers. I feel great with jeans / trousers on and obviously when i feel great my day is bound to be great!!!! Between the two as also seen on the blog i mostly wear jeans because of my lifestyle so i am always looking for great pairs and my current favourite is the straight leg as for trousers i like wide leg. I like to pair them with basic tee’s or chic blouses mostly white or the same colour as the bottom. A sucker for monochrome and talking of white, you guys know its my absolute favourite colour all year, other colours i choose are blue, grey, pale pink, nude, red and black in order.
Shoes and accessories- I like to bring more interest to my looks with my shoes and accessories. So it will not be wrong to say that I take many liberties when it comes to shoes and accessories. Mules both heeled and flat, loafers, pointed toe kitten heels, converse are all love at the moment. When it comes to jewellery my one and only choice is earrings with the rarest of rare exception of chokers and dainty necklace. Earrings just bring so much to all my outfits, from satetemnt pieces to sleek i like to experiment and choose the best one for the look. Not much of a bag person and i mostly like an easy to carry fuss free shoulder bag but i am totally digging the bucket bags at the moment!!
Hair- 9/10 times hair in a braid. With the length of my hair it becomes super difficult to be active and do stuff when my hair is open, doesn’t hurt since i love braids!! Hair plays a big role in bringing romance to my looks.
I love details in outfits and layering so autumn winter fashion is more exciting!!!!
Guys after i found and most importantly decided to stick to this particular style my life has been so easy, i barely take a minute or two to decide what i have to wear, all the pieces look great with each other and i always have loads of options even though i only shop three max four times a year.
What i wore - Top- asos, Jeans- asos, shoe- river island
With Personal style and my style addressed in this post i am going to write about how you can find your own signature style/personal style in the next post, actually wanted to cover everything in one post but this is already huge!! So next post, monday.
I so loved writing this post, regular readers know but feels great to share.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next!
Love
Chichi
Denim on Denim, well i have to admit it is one of the easiest outfits to wear and super duper chic. A no brainer look everyone can pull off because everybody owns denim bottom and denim top be it a shirt or a blouse or a denim jacket. Having said that it can also be a super flop think Brittany spears and Justin Timberlake in 2001 so today i am sharing my top tips on how to rock a denim on denim look.
- Play with different shades, i.e choosing the bottom in a different shade than the top.
- Play with accessories, since your outfit is one colour bring more interest to your look with statement shoes, earrings bags etc.
- Choose pieces with detailing e.g instead of choosing a plain skinny jeans go for trendy styles like step hem or cropped or frayed. Likewise for tops you can choose embellished or embroidered pieces.
- Animal print is a winner with denim on denim outfit. Specially leopard print. Wear leo print shoes or bag or even a belt.
- Colours that look super chic with denim on denim outfit are nude, pale pink, red, camel and black.
- Wear red lipstick to make a statement.
- As for jewellery i personally find silver and rose gold to be more flattering but it totally depends on what metal looks good on your complexion.
- If you are not a fan of the canadian tuxedo i.e wearing one colour denim look, a great way is to wear different colours of denim e.g a grey or black bottom paired with a blue denim jacket.
What i wore- Denim Jacket- Mango, Jeans- Asos, Boots- River island
The key to pulling off a denim on denim look is balance and injecting fun with accessories and when done right it is easily one of the most effortless chic looks to rock!!!
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How to wear denim on denim
Denim on Denim, well i have to admit it is one of the easiest outfits to wear and super duper chic. A no brainer look everyone can pull off because everybody owns denim bottom and denim top be it a shirt or a blouse or a denim jacket. Having said that it can also be a super flop think Brittany spears and Justin Timberlake in 2001 so today i am sharing my top tips on how to rock a denim on denim look.
- Play with different shades, i.e choosing the bottom in a different shade than the top.
- Play with accessories, since your outfit is one colour bring more interest to your look with statement shoes, earrings bags etc.
- Choose pieces with detailing e.g instead of choosing a plain skinny jeans go for trendy styles like step hem or cropped or frayed. Likewise for tops you can choose embellished or embroidered pieces.
- Animal print is a winner with denim on denim outfit. Specially leopard print. Wear leo print shoes or bag or even a belt.
- Colours that look super chic with denim on denim outfit are nude, pale pink, red, camel and black.
- Wear red lipstick to make a statement.
- As for jewellery i personally find silver and rose gold to be more flattering but it totally depends on what metal looks good on your complexion.
- If you are not a fan of the canadian tuxedo i.e wearing one colour denim look, a great way is to wear different colours of denim e.g a grey or black bottom paired with a blue denim jacket.
What i wore- Denim Jacket- Mango, Jeans- Asos, Boots- River island
The key to pulling off a denim on denim look is balance and injecting fun with accessories and when done right it is easily one of the most effortless chic looks to rock!!!
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We are almost at the end of summer and hot weather which can run different emotions in different people. Autumn is my favourite season of all so i am a happy person. Cant wait to infuse my wardrobe with some fresh autumn appropriate pieces. Although i have been shopping quite a lot of indian wear, salwar suits and stuff for the coming weddings in my family and the line of festivals around this time of the year but i need to look at the high street stores/ online for day to day wear.
Todays look is one i shot in beautiful greece and works well for end of summer style inspo. Rocking a beautiful pair of embroidered shorts is not a bad idea before it becomes cold to have bare legs. These shorts are from Miway fashion a brand i discovered before my Greece trip and i have to say i loved ever piece i picked and wore. Perfect for effortless chic styles and moving with the fashion trends, a win win.
Black and white are always a winner and as i always say when you have a neutral outfit you have the opportunity to infuse many details. I wore a lace bodysuit top with my embroidered shorts and thought of having some fun with the hair.
What i wore- Shorts Miway fashion, Bodysuit- Asos, Sandals- Zara, Hair tie- Asos
Sorry guys for being away from the blog this month, Vaibhav was unwell and i couldn't focus on anything except getting his health back to perfect.
Hope this look helps you with any late summer holidays and if not holidays just to end summer with a bang.
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Chichi
End of summer look
We are almost at the end of summer and hot weather which can run different emotions in different people. Autumn is my favourite season of all so i am a happy person. Cant wait to infuse my wardrobe with some fresh autumn appropriate pieces. Although i have been shopping quite a lot of indian wear, salwar suits and stuff for the coming weddings in my family and the line of festivals around this time of the year but i need to look at the high street stores/ online for day to day wear.
Todays look is one i shot in beautiful greece and works well for end of summer style inspo. Rocking a beautiful pair of embroidered shorts is not a bad idea before it becomes cold to have bare legs. These shorts are from Miway fashion a brand i discovered before my Greece trip and i have to say i loved ever piece i picked and wore. Perfect for effortless chic styles and moving with the fashion trends, a win win.
Black and white are always a winner and as i always say when you have a neutral outfit you have the opportunity to infuse many details. I wore a lace bodysuit top with my embroidered shorts and thought of having some fun with the hair.
What i wore- Shorts Miway fashion, Bodysuit- Asos, Sandals- Zara, Hair tie- Asos
Sorry guys for being away from the blog this month, Vaibhav was unwell and i couldn't focus on anything except getting his health back to perfect.
Hope this look helps you with any late summer holidays and if not holidays just to end summer with a bang.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next!
Love
Chichi
Shopping for occasion wear can be quite an intimidating task as we are usually not in the habit of shopping for them. It will be right to say that all of us can do with some help. A special occasion be it a cocktail party, a formal dinner, a meeting, a black tie event, prom, the races, a wedding function, etc. deserves a special outfit. In my opinion a special dress works best. I wouldn’t ask you to go all out and create a full wardrobe of occasion wear clothes if you only attend a few of such events in a year but i recommend that you keep a couple of pieces, pieces that fit you perfect and you feel great everytime you put them on.
When shopping for occasion wear dresses here are a few points to keep in mind.
- Go for more classic styles than trendy styles if you are only going to have a couple of pieces in your closet. Occasion wear is not cheap and you obviously want the dress to serve you for a few years so going classic is sensible.
- Stay away from prints. I have seen quite a few fab printed occasion wear dresses but prints don’t work for all occasions so its better to invest in solids.
- While colours look stunning i would suggest you stick to neutrals (black, white, nude, grey) , metallics (gold, silver, bronze, rose gold) and pastel shades of pink and blue or your favourite colour. The reason is neutrals, metallics and pastels are more versatile, wearable and work from events be it in the day or night. Having said that there is one other colour i would love to recommend, midnight blue, gorgeous gorgeous, works for any occasion and be it day or night.
- Go for detailing like textures and embellishments. Think lace, crochet, pearls, sequins, tulle etc.
- While a maxi can be a tad bit formal and a mini tad bit casual the midi is the perfect balance and works well for all ages.
- Although i wouldn't recommend splurging on something you only wear a couple of times a year, its worth spending a tad bit more on quality considering the occasions you will be wearing the dress on.
- Last but not the least choose the one you feel absolutely WOW in, if you are just going to have one spend your money on what makes you look good and feel good.
I have a few formal events coming up so i was browsing online for occasion wear dresses and absolutely loved the collection on Quiz clothing, gorgeous metallics and beautiful embellished pieces holding on all the points i mentioned above. Also ASOS has a great collection and today i am sharing my favourite occasion wear dresses from my online stroll.
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What to consider when shopping for occasion wear
Shopping for occasion wear can be quite an intimidating task as we are usually not in the habit of shopping for them. It will be right to say that all of us can do with some help. A special occasion be it a cocktail party, a formal dinner, a meeting, a black tie event, prom, the races, a wedding function, etc. deserves a special outfit. In my opinion a special dress works best. I wouldn’t ask you to go all out and create a full wardrobe of occasion wear clothes if you only attend a few of such events in a year but i recommend that you keep a couple of pieces, pieces that fit you perfect and you feel great everytime you put them on.
When shopping for occasion wear dresses here are a few points to keep in mind.
- Go for more classic styles than trendy styles if you are only going to have a couple of pieces in your closet. Occasion wear is not cheap and you obviously want the dress to serve you for a few years so going classic is sensible.
- Stay away from prints. I have seen quite a few fab printed occasion wear dresses but prints don’t work for all occasions so its better to invest in solids.
- While colours look stunning i would suggest you stick to neutrals (black, white, nude, grey) , metallics (gold, silver, bronze, rose gold) and pastel shades of pink and blue or your favourite colour. The reason is neutrals, metallics and pastels are more versatile, wearable and work from events be it in the day or night. Having said that there is one other colour i would love to recommend, midnight blue, gorgeous gorgeous, works for any occasion and be it day or night.
- Go for detailing like textures and embellishments. Think lace, crochet, pearls, sequins, tulle etc.
- While a maxi can be a tad bit formal and a mini tad bit casual the midi is the perfect balance and works well for all ages.
- Although i wouldn't recommend splurging on something you only wear a couple of times a year, its worth spending a tad bit more on quality considering the occasions you will be wearing the dress on.
- Last but not the least choose the one you feel absolutely WOW in, if you are just going to have one spend your money on what makes you look good and feel good.
I have a few formal events coming up so i was browsing online for occasion wear dresses and absolutely loved the collection on Quiz clothing, gorgeous metallics and beautiful embellished pieces holding on all the points i mentioned above. Also ASOS has a great collection and today i am sharing my favourite occasion wear dresses from my online stroll.
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I often think about the events or tasks that might be basic and day to day or even special and occasional but can be taken to another level to give a real wow feel if done with an extra bit of help aka with the service of a professional. You know those things that we know how to do and do not usually want to spend on! Lol!! Today i am sharing 3 things that would be well worth spending that extra buck on.
- Professional cleaning- Alright we know how to dust and wash, might even have a maid to help but i am not talking about any random house help. I mean a professional who is well versed with domestic cleaning, works like a zen and leaves your house spic and span. I mean why not a professionally cleaned house stays clean longer and is much more hygienic. Whenever i have got my house cleaned by a professional i have had the wow factor living in for days that far surpasses the extra buck i spent.
- Wedding planning - It can be expensive and mostly people avoid the cost but weddings are full of stress, be it your own or a family members getting outside help only helps in letting one enjoy the special occasion. Should not be even said that a professionally planned wedding has a different shine and after all how many times one gets married so that extra cost is well worth.
- Professional photographer- Human beings are visual creatures and with the increased captivation of social media in our lives every moment seems like not lived if not captured in a photograph. Being a blogger with a social media following even more. Traditionally pictures were taken on special occasions like wedding, engagement, baby shower, birthday, anniversary, etc but now photo taking has become an unconscious activity, almost. For capturing moments and occasions we often use our phone but those random phone pictures more often than not get deleted after a few days as compared to a well composed well shot photo that can almost be a treasure and that is the reason I invested in a DSLR early on. Our DSLR works for my blog pictures as well as to take pictures of family functions and special occasions, having said that neither me nor anyone in my family is really professionally qualified. So we also lookout for economical and efficient photography services believing a well shot photo can almost be a treasure.
In the direction of getting professional services i would love to introduce you to Bidvine. It is a one stop online shop for all your service needs, from learning yoga to plumbing to cooking lessons to wedding planning to photographer to anything. Making hiring the services of local professionals easy peasy. I found the site very user friendly, just have to select the service you want, put a few details about your requirement and your area pin code. You receive a confirmation email from Bidvine with the number of days it will take to get response/ bids from local professionals. Once you start receiving the bids, review them and choose the best one. Done . Super simple. Through Bidvine its also become easy to get services done / gift services to family members. You are away and your parents sink is leaking, here comes Bidvine!!!! Gift a yoga class to your mom, etc,etc!!!
Have you ever employed a professional for any of the services above? Is there a service you think we wont usually but deserves to be taken care by a professional, please share in the comments.
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When to spend on the service of a professional
I often think about the events or tasks that might be basic and day to day or even special and occasional but can be taken to another level to give a real wow feel if done with an extra bit of help aka with the service of a professional. You know those things that we know how to do and do not usually want to spend on! Lol!! Today i am sharing 3 things that would be well worth spending that extra buck on.
- Professional cleaning- Alright we know how to dust and wash, might even have a maid to help but i am not talking about any random house help. I mean a professional who is well versed with domestic cleaning, works like a zen and leaves your house spic and span. I mean why not a professionally cleaned house stays clean longer and is much more hygienic. Whenever i have got my house cleaned by a professional i have had the wow factor living in for days that far surpasses the extra buck i spent.
- Wedding planning - It can be expensive and mostly people avoid the cost but weddings are full of stress, be it your own or a family members getting outside help only helps in letting one enjoy the special occasion. Should not be even said that a professionally planned wedding has a different shine and after all how many times one gets married so that extra cost is well worth.
- Professional photographer- Human beings are visual creatures and with the increased captivation of social media in our lives every moment seems like not lived if not captured in a photograph. Being a blogger with a social media following even more. Traditionally pictures were taken on special occasions like wedding, engagement, baby shower, birthday, anniversary, etc but now photo taking has become an unconscious activity, almost. For capturing moments and occasions we often use our phone but those random phone pictures more often than not get deleted after a few days as compared to a well composed well shot photo that can almost be a treasure and that is the reason I invested in a DSLR early on. Our DSLR works for my blog pictures as well as to take pictures of family functions and special occasions, having said that neither me nor anyone in my family is really professionally qualified. So we also lookout for economical and efficient photography services believing a well shot photo can almost be a treasure.
In the direction of getting professional services i would love to introduce you to Bidvine. It is a one stop online shop for all your service needs, from learning yoga to plumbing to cooking lessons to wedding planning to photographer to anything. Making hiring the services of local professionals easy peasy. I found the site very user friendly, just have to select the service you want, put a few details about your requirement and your area pin code. You receive a confirmation email from Bidvine with the number of days it will take to get response/ bids from local professionals. Once you start receiving the bids, review them and choose the best one. Done . Super simple. Through Bidvine its also become easy to get services done / gift services to family members. You are away and your parents sink is leaking, here comes Bidvine!!!! Gift a yoga class to your mom, etc,etc!!!
Have you ever employed a professional for any of the services above? Is there a service you think we wont usually but deserves to be taken care by a professional, please share in the comments.
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Everything runs in cycles, and the age of the pre-owned, rented and shared is back. Millennials are opting to buy pre-owned watches instead of the latest models. The new generations prefer to rent a tux rather than spend hundreds on a new one. And the first multi item rental shops are popping up.
But there are some items you should never buy pre-owned whether that is for hygiene or safety purposes, here are a few!
- Baby Crib
Baby cribs have been an item that has endured many recalls over the years whether it’s due to the crib being painted with paint containing lead or due to the risk of strangulation of the child. In 2011, the Consumer Product Safety Commission also banned the sale of drop-side cribs after several children died. All up-to-date information on recalls can be found at the CPSC.gov website. Check these before buying your child a NEW crib!
2. Car Seats
Many people do not know it, but car seats actually have a “shelf life” meaning they should only be used for so long before they are disposed of. Buying previously owned car seats can also be dangerous as it’s not known if the car seat was previously compromised or damaged. If you must buy used car seats do it from someone you personally know and trust.
3. Fine Jewelry/Watches
If you can’t authenticate the realness of it with 100% assurance you are probably wasting money. Spending money on something that “looks” real can land you in a lot of trouble. Even used these prices are not “cheap” and it’s a lot of money. There are a lot of fakes out there that look 100% real. Unless you have paperwork to authenticate your purchase, or you buy from a site like Chronoexpert who verify every one of the watches on their site, consider steering clear of used luxury items.
4. Baby Bottles
Buying used baby bottles allow any sort of previous viruses or bacteria from the previous child that used it to possibly get into your child’s mouth. Moreover, this can cause a serious illness to the child. Also, bottles sold before 2012 when BPA’s were found harmful and outlawed in the US may still contain them. New bottles are your best bet.
5. Mattresses
Mattresses may be one of the worst things you can buy used. When buying a used mattress then you are also buying all the owners previous bodily secretions and dead skin cells! While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can recommend signs to look for to find things like bed bugs no system of telling is foolproof. Point being your best bet is a new mattress.
6. Sheets/Pillows/Bedding
The same deal goes for sheets/pillows/bedding as did for mattresses. You are buying the previous owners bodily secretions and dead skin cells as well! It’s best to go new.
7. Used Pet Beds
Just like it’s not recommended to buy humans used bedding the same goes for your pet. The previous animal that used that bed is now passing its dead skin, fur, viruses, etc onto your lovely pet. Buy Fido a new bed, too!
8. Make-Up
Unless you want all of the bacteria and germs from someone else’s face spread onto yours, make-up is best bought brand new. Any germs or bacteria the previous owner had are lurking in that makeup. You are putting it all over your mouth and eyes and all over your face so avoid pre-owned make-up.
9. Hair/Makeup Brushes
If the person had a pink eye virus it may well be on their makeup brushes. If someone had lice it very well could be on their hairbrush. When it comes to brushes just buy new so you don’t risk getting what the previous owner may have had. You will spend more getting treatment than you saved.
10. Vacuum Cleaner
“But it’s still running just fine” Yeah! We’ve heard that argument before plenty of times. Chances are if the person is getting rid of the vacuum it’s not doing much vacuuming anymore. At that point, you are pushing a machine around your house just for a cardio workout. You’re not vacuuming much of anything. Plus, any bacteria, germs, or dust mites that got vacuumed up before will end up in your home! Check discount stores for better deals on new vacuums.
11. Shoes
It can be very tempting to buy second hand shoes at the charity of vintage store, but did you know that when you purchase someone’s used shoes you are also buying a shoe that conformed to someone else’s foot. That shoe is not likely to be very comfortable for you to wear unless you have the same foot shape. What are the chances of that? Slim to ZERO.
12. Worn Cookware
Buying slightly used heavy duty pots and pans are probably not harmful but buying well-used cookware with flaky surfaces and crusts on them may cause the chemicals in the coating on the pots or pans to leak into your food, and moreover, may contain potential carcinogens.
13. Small Appliances
These have become relatively inexpensive so buying new should be reasonable. You never know what will be wrong with a previous appliance you buy from someone else. The warranty has likely expired. If it breaks you will be out the money plus what you have to buy to replace it. Blenders, microwaves, toasters, just buy new.
14. Bike/Motorcycle Helmets
There is a very serious safety issue when it comes to helmets if it has been damaged or compromised then it will no longer protect you. See here for more info about how a bike helmet works.
15. Tires
Although the tire might pass the age old “penny test” it’s not a safe bet to buy used tires. If they were damaged like the sidewalls inside the tire you wouldn’t know it. If there’s a recall you won’t hear about it. Buy new tires.
I hope this post is helpful, please share in the comments any other item that you think should not be bought preowned.
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15 items you should never buy pre-owned
Everything runs in cycles, and the age of the pre-owned, rented and shared is back. Millennials are opting to buy pre-owned watches instead of the latest models. The new generations prefer to rent a tux rather than spend hundreds on a new one. And the first multi item rental shops are popping up.
But there are some items you should never buy pre-owned whether that is for hygiene or safety purposes, here are a few!
- Baby Crib
Baby cribs have been an item that has endured many recalls over the years whether it’s due to the crib being painted with paint containing lead or due to the risk of strangulation of the child. In 2011, the Consumer Product Safety Commission also banned the sale of drop-side cribs after several children died. All up-to-date information on recalls can be found at the CPSC.gov website. Check these before buying your child a NEW crib!
2. Car Seats
Many people do not know it, but car seats actually have a “shelf life” meaning they should only be used for so long before they are disposed of. Buying previously owned car seats can also be dangerous as it’s not known if the car seat was previously compromised or damaged. If you must buy used car seats do it from someone you personally know and trust.
3. Fine Jewelry/Watches
If you can’t authenticate the realness of it with 100% assurance you are probably wasting money. Spending money on something that “looks” real can land you in a lot of trouble. Even used these prices are not “cheap” and it’s a lot of money. There are a lot of fakes out there that look 100% real. Unless you have paperwork to authenticate your purchase, or you buy from a site like Chronoexpert who verify every one of the watches on their site, consider steering clear of used luxury items.
4. Baby Bottles
Buying used baby bottles allow any sort of previous viruses or bacteria from the previous child that used it to possibly get into your child’s mouth. Moreover, this can cause a serious illness to the child. Also, bottles sold before 2012 when BPA’s were found harmful and outlawed in the US may still contain them. New bottles are your best bet.
5. Mattresses
Mattresses may be one of the worst things you can buy used. When buying a used mattress then you are also buying all the owners previous bodily secretions and dead skin cells! While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can recommend signs to look for to find things like bed bugs no system of telling is foolproof. Point being your best bet is a new mattress.
6. Sheets/Pillows/Bedding
The same deal goes for sheets/pillows/bedding as did for mattresses. You are buying the previous owners bodily secretions and dead skin cells as well! It’s best to go new.
7. Used Pet Beds
Just like it’s not recommended to buy humans used bedding the same goes for your pet. The previous animal that used that bed is now passing its dead skin, fur, viruses, etc onto your lovely pet. Buy Fido a new bed, too!
8. Make-Up
Unless you want all of the bacteria and germs from someone else’s face spread onto yours, make-up is best bought brand new. Any germs or bacteria the previous owner had are lurking in that makeup. You are putting it all over your mouth and eyes and all over your face so avoid pre-owned make-up.
9. Hair/Makeup Brushes
If the person had a pink eye virus it may well be on their makeup brushes. If someone had lice it very well could be on their hairbrush. When it comes to brushes just buy new so you don’t risk getting what the previous owner may have had. You will spend more getting treatment than you saved.
10. Vacuum Cleaner
“But it’s still running just fine” Yeah! We’ve heard that argument before plenty of times. Chances are if the person is getting rid of the vacuum it’s not doing much vacuuming anymore. At that point, you are pushing a machine around your house just for a cardio workout. You’re not vacuuming much of anything. Plus, any bacteria, germs, or dust mites that got vacuumed up before will end up in your home! Check discount stores for better deals on new vacuums.
11. Shoes
It can be very tempting to buy second hand shoes at the charity of vintage store, but did you know that when you purchase someone’s used shoes you are also buying a shoe that conformed to someone else’s foot. That shoe is not likely to be very comfortable for you to wear unless you have the same foot shape. What are the chances of that? Slim to ZERO.
12. Worn Cookware
Buying slightly used heavy duty pots and pans are probably not harmful but buying well-used cookware with flaky surfaces and crusts on them may cause the chemicals in the coating on the pots or pans to leak into your food, and moreover, may contain potential carcinogens.
13. Small Appliances
These have become relatively inexpensive so buying new should be reasonable. You never know what will be wrong with a previous appliance you buy from someone else. The warranty has likely expired. If it breaks you will be out the money plus what you have to buy to replace it. Blenders, microwaves, toasters, just buy new.
14. Bike/Motorcycle Helmets
There is a very serious safety issue when it comes to helmets if it has been damaged or compromised then it will no longer protect you. See here for more info about how a bike helmet works.
15. Tires
Although the tire might pass the age old “penny test” it’s not a safe bet to buy used tires. If they were damaged like the sidewalls inside the tire you wouldn’t know it. If there’s a recall you won’t hear about it. Buy new tires.
I hope this post is helpful, please share in the comments any other item that you think should not be bought preowned.
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