What’s Free/Cheap? A lot of cheap cool, alternative stuff including vintage clothing, books, records and home wares.

What’s cool about it? If you love charity shop/market style shopping or rummaging through shelves to find a good bargain then get down here to bag yourself a few goodies at low prices. Live DJs JOdy Porter and Petticoat Lane will be playing to keep you entertained while you shop.

Free,  Sat 26 March 2011, 12.30pm-5.30pm, The Boogaloo, 312 Archway Rd, London, United Kingdom N6 5AT, Map

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What’s Free/Cheap? Fabulous Designer fashion at affordable prices!

What’s cool about it? What’s not cool about affordable designer gear? If you like your labels such as Balenciaga, Balmain and Celine, you’ll save a packet! Just make sure you get there in good enough time before someone else snaps up all the best stuff!

Free, Sat 26 March 2011, 12-5pm, Aragon House, 247-249 New Kings Road, SW6 4XG, Map

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Every vintage fashion lover must have this date in their diary, and we’re giving you plenty of notice! Judy’s Affordable Vintage fair tour of 20 UK cities comes to London!

With now a yearly residency in the York Hall in Bethnal Green, you’ll find 50 traders from around the country selling affordable vintage clothing and homewares dating from the 20s to the 80s and iconic labels like Biba, Ossie Clarke and YSL up for grabs.

With an entry fee of £2, any Vintage fashionista will walk away with an arm load of fashion bargains!

£2 entry, Sun 27th Feb 2011, 11am-4.30pm, York Hall, 5-15 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PJ, Map, Website

You might think that Christmas markets are all the same but this one really brings a different atmosphere.

Instead of tinsel, you’ll find vynils and CDs from the Rough Trade shop, art from Caught by The River and Le Gun and Heretic, temporary tattoos from David Shrigley (who also did those at the last Frieze Art Fair), products from Pete Fowler’s colourful world, mini-gardens from PostCarden…

Get youself a glass of mulled wine, a lovely treat to eat from the delicious Rose Kentish Kitchen pop up cafe and relax with readings, poetry, live performances, DJ music…

All in one place, no need to be walking in the cold or rain. Now, who said Christmas shopping could not be fun?

Free entry, Saturdays 4th, 11th and 18th December from 1-6pm,The Social, 5 Little Portland St, London W1, Map, Website

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Don’t miss out on finding that unique Christmas present you can’t get anywhere else. The Angel Christmas Fair is an affordable art and design fair offering all sorts of gift ideas such as; painting, photography, illustration, fashion, textiles, jewellery, glass, ceramics and furniture. There will be mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas cake on offer, so what’s stopping you?

There will be a collaborative exhibition of 50 different artists and designers. Stalls will have a mixture of: artworks, jewellery, intricately hand printed cards and wrapping paper, luxury, hand crafted womenswear accessories and many more.

Free entry, Saturday 11th December- Sunday 12th December, 12pm- 6pm, Candid Arts Trust, 3 Torrens Street, Angel, Islington, EC1V 1NQ, website

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If you’re looking for a more unusual xmas present than what the high street has to offer, then be sure to check out the Crafty Fox Christmas market! This pop up market will be making an appearance for one day only, you’ll be able to choose unique crafts, plates and artistic peices from over 25 local artists and crafter.

If you want to go for something even more unique, take a hand at the craft workshops where you’ll be able to make your own quickly christmas gift. There’ll also be free seasonal drinks available courtesy of Dogstar while DJs spin a few tracks.

Free entry, Sat 11th Dec 2010, 11am-6pm, Dogstar, 389 Coldharbour Ln, Brixton, London, SW9 8LQ, Map, Website

If you love vintage fashion, you might find some new gems for your wardrobe at the Victoria Diner. This little store in Mile End boasts an array of freebies on Sundays including a jumble sale from 1pm-5pm and free film screenings starting at 8pm.

Have a look at the lastest listings

Free entry, Sun 5th Dec 2010, The Victoria, 110 Grove Road, London, E3, 5TH, Map

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Another chance to get your Xmas shopping in cheaply with the 20% discount shopping weekender at Selfridges – online only!

You’ll have to be quick and register for a voucher before Weds 24rd Nov Midnight. Then sign in, and shop between Fri 26th-Sun 28th Nov 2010 and your discount will be applied at checkout!

Beware that there are a fair number of concessions not participating! Click on the below link for more info.

Register now or look at the website for more info

20% discount with voucher, Fri 26-28th Nov 2010, Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London, W1A 1AB, Map, Website

Be sure not to miss out on Carnaby Street’s 20% off extravaganza! On Thursday 18th November, from 5pm – 9pm, over 100 shops, restaurants and bars in the 12 streets of Carnaby will be offering an amazing 20% discount as well as more special offers, promotions and giveaways. It’s free to take part, just make sure to download a ticket.

There will also be  goodie bag giveaways, promotions and even more special offers throughout Carnaby Street and surrounding areas. Keep your eyes peeled for that perfect bargain that can carry you on through the Autumn/Winter season from all the usual shops as well as the boutiques that grace the area.

Get more information and your free ticket

Register for free ticket, Thurs 18th November, 5-9pm, Carnaby Street, London, W1F, Map

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Yes, I had to double take at this too! The first 100 people to walk to the doors of new Oxford Street store Vero Moda by 10am will be given a special Gold Bag which entitles you to a free outfit from Vero Moda.

Here are the Gold Bag rules:

‘One outfit’ consists of up to three items from different categories, ie: One top, one trousers, one piece of outerwear. All items must be able to fit, folded into the bag and be able to seal closed by the cashiers. Full terms and conditions will apply but you can see these in store!

If you can’t make this, then join the event on facebook as they’ll be giving details of other places to nab a gold bag!

Free to first 100, Thurs 4th Nov 2010, 10am – 6pm, Vero Moda, 179 Oxford Street, London, Map, Website