The press keeps telling us that money is tight, so sooner or later we will come to believe it. If your purse strings are being challenged at the moment, you might find these websites just what you’re looking for.

www.clothesagency.com - a favourite second hand site for the Royals

www.gumtree.com - unlike eBay, there is no bidding

www.rokit.co.uk www.marymoorevintage.com www.c20vintagefashion.co.uk - vintage bargains

www.secretsamplesale.co.uk – designer discounts

www.handbaghirehq.co.uk  www.designerhandbaghire.co.uk a cost effective way to be seen with the latest designer must-have bags 

www.bentley-skinner.co.uk  the royal jewellers hire out necklaces and tiaras at 1% of the retail price

www.oxfam.org.uk better than it sounds now that Oxfam is opening shops in very rich neighbourhoods where designer cast offs are most likely to be deposited