This blog will be about playfulness and experimentation, as much as it is about refashioning and up-cycling. Live a little. Try on something outrageous. Be adventurous!

I want everyone to have more success with his or her Goodwill purchases (and buy things they might not have thought they could). This way everyone gets value for their money, more people receive job training and more waste stays out of the landfills. (It doesn’t get much better than that.)

Besides, how often do you walk into other retail stores only to realize that nothing fits, nothing suits your style, nothing. Well stop being frustrated and let’s do something.

Are you afraid of this?

Don't worry you got it!

I find that people fall into a few categories of Goodwill shoppers, and there’s something here to inspire everyone.

What kind of shopper are you?

When you go to Goodwill:

 A. Your senses become overloaded walking down the aisles; your mind is overwhelmed with indecision.

B. You’re not sure what people do with the jumpsuits, mumu’s, blazers and prom dresses you see, because you’re pretty sure you could never wear them the way they are. You opt instead for the basics.

C. You never have success at goodwill, so you shop elsewhere.

D. You are a creative type or interested in vintage and unusual pieces and have a pretty good knowledge of the joys of successful Goodwill shopping.

E. You are shopping for a special occasion and think you will find something nicer in a bigger retail store. You think goodwill is just for bargain hunters.

Solutions for everyone

For the A’s: Instead of getting lost searching for inspiration, I’ll also show you simple tools for transforming your own inspiration into real clothes.  You will have something in your hand, instead of something you drool at on a screen. Your shopping will be more purposeful.

For the B’s: I want to inspire you to push your style a little further, and be a little more playful.  The good thing about Goodwill’s prices is that you can experiment without the risk.

For the C’s: There are many ways to transform your purchases, and by giving examples of the things Goodwill has to offer, you will find that anyone can have success.  Sometimes you just need a little more focus to find great pieces.

For the D’s: While you already know the joys of shopping at goodwill, I’ve got new ideas for you to try, and global style advice for you to consider.

For the E’s: You will find that Goodwill sells clothing that is of higher quality and much more fun for parties and special occasions than other retailers. High-end vintage stores pull most of their best pieces from goodwill and add a high mark up.  Why go through them, when you can find the same pieces yourself. Besides it’s fun to stand out a little.  It seems worse to be wearing the same thing as someone else.

Beyond the looks, Goodwill’s mission concerns community outreach and social consciousness.  As part of this Blog, I will include articles that address different perspectives on fashion and give you a little cultural food for thought.

What does this mean for you?

Soon you will be browsing with confidence, knowing that your searches are no longer in vain and that something magical awaits. Go Adventure!

Happy searching!