WORDS and PHOTO Chandler Hines
David Bowie wrote a song about it. Beautiful girls have made a career out of it. Countless magazines cover it.
Fashion. For me, it’s like beautiful silk stiletto couture pornography. Yup, I said it. It’s my purple silk pleated maxi skirt... with pockets! I, like most women, love shopping and collecting beautiful clothes; however, this can get a little costly. But how are we expected to keep up with the latest trends without spending all of the money our husbands don’t know we have in a separate account?
That’s where I come in the picture. I collect clothes like an art collector hoards paintings, all without spending a fortune. I love finding great deals and never pay full price. At least that’s what I tell my husband. Other than shopping online, finding deals can be challenging unless you know where to go.
Recently, I found some gems at our local Goodwill store. We’re talking fur coats, silk blouses, leather handbags, and metallic shoes. All for less than I care to say! It was so much fun exploring the store and its hidden treasures, and knowing that we are helping others by shopping at (and donating to) Goodwill makes it even more worthwhile.
Goodwill stores are located at 900 Air Base Blvd. and 5326 Atlanta Highway. Follow Chandler’s blog at www.daretowearcsh.blogspot.com