Anchor & Hope - recycled womens wear and maternity boutique

When I started to think about setting up the Dear Friend workshops and this blog I received some great encouragement from a friend. This friend is Holly and we met when I first moved to London and have kept in touch since. Last year Holly followed her dream to set up a second hand maternity boutique, today it is a reality and is beautifully perched at 363 Roman Road, Bethnal Green!

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Anchor and Hope is a brilliant shopping model, 'clients' bring in their good quality clothing to the store and receive 50% of the price it will be retailed at. Everyone is a winner!

I went to the opening not long ago and the shop is lovely, with extra big changing rooms for ladies with prams and children in tow. I left thinking maybe being getting pregnant now wouldn't be all that bad ;) One of my favourite touches are the hooks in the changing rooms, there are three; yes, no and maybe. What a great idea!

The clothes are very affordable (dresses for £15, yes please) and they have a great variety of items and styles. I wholeheartedly recommend this store. If you are in the area you won't regret taking a trip over! Find out more here www.anchorandhopelondon.co.uk

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Beautiful shop ey, let me know if you do visit :)

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Have a swell Friday!