One day you will be working for a flashy magazine. You will have a private car to take you to your hotel and some lovely hired help to carry your luggage. You will swan around heading to the most exclusive shows, while putting your lunches on expenses and graciously accepting free gifts and goody bags. Today is not that day.
If, like me, you have been lucky enough to grab tickets to London Fashion Week, but not quite lucky enough to have someone funding your trip, this blog is here for you. ‘London Fashion Week on a Choo string,’ will give you all the tips you need to enjoy the shows without wasting money.
#1 Preparation
1. Book ahead.
Most hostels aren’t as bad as their reputation. I often find that they are better kept than most cheap hotels and definitely worth the pound-saving for only a couple of nights. Private rooms usually still come in cheaper than a bargain hotel and you can sometimes select a room with an ensuite. The key benefit of staying in a hostel is that you can afford to be central. This means that you can hop to wherever the fashion action is happening and keeps travel expenses to a minimum.
This tip also applies to trains. The earlier you book, the cheaper your journey will be. If your trip involves lots of changes, be sure to check if buying numerous singles instead of one ticket would be less expensive. If you can, book your return journey in advance too.
2. Travel light.
Carrying a huge bag on the tube is the opposite of fun. The reason Victoria Beckham always looks so glamorous coming out of the airport is due to the team of people behind her, rather unglamorously lugging all her outfits around. Essentials: phone, camera, chargers, tablet, underwear. Plan each outfit, down to the socks to ensure you don’t have to cram anything unnecessary in. Don’t forget a compact mirror and any hair/beauty accessories to make you stand out. A few loose hairbands will not go amiss, as you can tie back your ‘do as you rush around town without ruining it.
3. Give in to your mates.
They are always offering you a kip on their sofa when you come to town, or asking to cook you dinner, so take them up on it! Don’t be a sponge, but keep telling yourself that you’d do the same for them – because you would!
4. Make a schedule.
As you have made the effort to travel to the city and are probably paying for accommodation, make the most of your time. Pack in as much fashion as you can. Writing a timetable will help you keep track of where you need to be and when you need to be there.
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