We all love having a bit of a spend up now and then. Sometimes nothing can be beat that feeling of coming home with a bag of brand new goodies. But now there is a new trend which I think will give you that same euphoric feeling of a spending spree probably even more or one as you know you won’t have a credit card bill to apy off. Swishing is the term that  has been given to the hottest new trend of clothes swapping rather than shopping. The swishing phenomenon has worked its way over from the US where it has been popular for a while.

The beauty of swishing is that you get some new goodies or accessories but without the associated feelings of guilt. Swishing is not just about new stuff, it is also :

• Ethical- no more throwing away perfectly good clothes. Someone else can benefit from them cutting down on waste and co2 emmissions released as a result of clothes manufacturing and transport.
• Frugal- In these hard economic times, we are all having to make a few savings. This is the perfect way to save money withoout compromising your style.
• Sociable- Swishing is also a socialable event. Great for socialising with like minded people who love fashion.

We all make the occasional error of judgement when buying new clothes. I have previously bought myself something I absolutely loved only to discover on the first wear that I don’t like it at all or it doesn’t fit properly. Swishing is a great was to swap these purchases saving your money to treat yourself to some really quality and luxurious wardrobe basics. I will definitely be having  a go at swishing leaving me to spend my hard earned money on this classic suede trench coat.