Quality Is Worth It
I paid $16.20 for a tank top a few days ago. That may sound excessive, especially for someone who calls herself “The Wardrobe Miser,” but I think this was a worthwhile purchase. I’m pretty sure this shirt will last for a long time. You see, just before my son was born, my sister gave me …
More than Just a Clothing Swap
Swap-O-Rama-Rama takes the concept of a clothing swap and expands it into a traveling clothing recycling event. Once you’ve shared and swapped from the donated clothes, on-site experts help you sew and modify your finds, then everyone gets to show off their new outfits in a fashion show. I just wish there was one of …
Resale Review: Aiken Salvation Army
Having just moved to Aiken, I thought it was time to check out the local thrift and consignment stores. I began with the Salvation Army on Whiskey Road. After dropping off a load of tschochke the previous owners of our house left behind, I perused the store. Their clothing selection is average and a bit …
Investment Color: Rust
It goes well with both navy and gray, and it hasn’t been in for long enough that you probably don’t own anything that color. I think that the dark orangey-red family of colors, usually called rust, are in for a resurgence over the next couple of years. If you buy rust now, it should look …