What not to wear
September 3rd was the first day that the consignment store I frequent was taking in winter clothes. I've been going there for a while now as both a consignor and a shopper. Never have I seen the place so packed. The line to drop off consignment items snaked through the store.
Ever since that day whenever they are open to take consignments (which is less frequently now--they are so overrun), you must call ahead to make sure they will still do so.
What's beautiful is that so many new people are now recycling clothes, toys, and books.
But what's got me wondering is why so many new people all of a sudden?
You don't have to be a genius to figure it out. People are desperate or have been living outside of their means or need a new way to make money. Basically, it seems that people are their either because they have been fucked by the shitty economy or are legitimately interested in recycling or both.
Whatever the reason, the fact is there are a shitload more people in my area who are now recycling and buying recycled clothes and items for their children. It's a good thing. I wore hand-me-downs and my husband wore hand-me-downs and our son will, too. He will learn that what you wear does not make who you are (Sorry, Stacy and Clinton--I do love you!).
Given these economic hard times and the hard times ahead, to read about the Palin $150,000 clothes shopping spree was shocking to say the least. I understand she is a public figure and has to look put together, but people are struggling. People are wondering how they will heat their homes. Basically, if you spend $150,000 on clothes, I would say you are woefully out of touch with what is going on in America. Not only that, you are insensitive to the struggles of working people.
Ask the folks in the line at the consignment store whether any of them have spent $295 on a onesie. Can you guess what the answer would be?
Ever since that day whenever they are open to take consignments (which is less frequently now--they are so overrun), you must call ahead to make sure they will still do so.
What's beautiful is that so many new people are now recycling clothes, toys, and books.
But what's got me wondering is why so many new people all of a sudden?
You don't have to be a genius to figure it out. People are desperate or have been living outside of their means or need a new way to make money. Basically, it seems that people are their either because they have been fucked by the shitty economy or are legitimately interested in recycling or both.
Whatever the reason, the fact is there are a shitload more people in my area who are now recycling and buying recycled clothes and items for their children. It's a good thing. I wore hand-me-downs and my husband wore hand-me-downs and our son will, too. He will learn that what you wear does not make who you are (Sorry, Stacy and Clinton--I do love you!).
Given these economic hard times and the hard times ahead, to read about the Palin $150,000 clothes shopping spree was shocking to say the least. I understand she is a public figure and has to look put together, but people are struggling. People are wondering how they will heat their homes. Basically, if you spend $150,000 on clothes, I would say you are woefully out of touch with what is going on in America. Not only that, you are insensitive to the struggles of working people.
Ask the folks in the line at the consignment store whether any of them have spent $295 on a onesie. Can you guess what the answer would be?
