I had a recent discussion with Tonith last week about how style can cost you a pretty penny. The key word here is "CAN". It seems like there are way too many people that limit themselves to the well-known chain stores that the mall says they should buy their clothes at. They feel like they have to have a particular label so that they appear stylish. ag-guys.com
I heartily disagree with this sentiment. You don't need to listen to those mall voices... you CAN look elsewhere to put clothes on your back.
As I write this, I am also recalling a blog entry by eric in which he went on a hesitant name-brand shopping spree. It's alright to get nice things at the name-brand stores, it really is. As long as it is not an obsession.
Why do I rant about consumerism? I just got back from a trip to Goodwill. I freaking love the Goodwill down the street. It's really well organized, and they keep it that way. Today, I bought a sweater, two skirts, a cell phone faceplate, a coupla pairs of pants for Iko, a shirt for Reb, and 2 cans of silly string for $40. And they're all new or look like new. Can't beat that.
I think that it's funny that Tonith said that I am one of the most best-dressed, together-looking women she knows, and that she is a walking billboard for Goodwill. Little did she know I totally dig shopping there.
Plus, I get to save my money for more important things. Like, uh, an iPod. Yeah.
I just wanted to give the love to Goodwill. They rock.
Geesus. I feel like crap, considering I just dropped ~$700 at the mall tonight. Oh and you know what's sickening? I was pissed that A&F's were closed for remodeling and I had to buy GAP jeans (for every generation, you know)... ick. Oh, but buying that spiffy new mereno wool sweater at Banana Republic made up for it. I know. I'm going to hell.
transmitted by Hitesh on October 20, 2002 02:30 AMOkay, maybe the rest of us can just be jealous that you can drop that much on clothing. I guess my priorities are to save the big bucks for the geeky gadgets and toys!
Oh, and BTW... you're going to hell, and taking those stylish pants with you! ;)
transmitted by Courtney on October 20, 2002 02:35 AMCourt,
Just read your post. I'm so glad that I did talk to you about it. It gives me hope that i can be just as well dressed and still shop at my favorite stores! ;) You rock!
Love, T
transmitted by Tonith on October 21, 2002 10:33 PMI also forgot to mention my local surplus store. I was reminded about them tonight when the guy at In-N-Out Burgers asked me where I got my cool hoodie. Surplus stores rock.
transmitted by courtney on October 22, 2002 09:56 PM