as well as an addict and a hoarder. My character traits just gleam, don't they?
I went to the thrift store on my lunch break today (that would be the addiction - it's only been 4 days since my last trip. And really only 1 if you count the fact that I went with my husband yesterday. Not getting anything made me sad so ...).
Again, I didn't take my sister-in-law (there's the liar. I'm really bad at this, but in my defense I was working so that completely justifies it. Right?).
And I bought 4 pairs of pants that I don't need to go with all my other clothes, which I'm supposed to be purging but am putting off in the hopes that I just forget about it all together (aaand there's the hoarder)!
It saddens me that I'm such a low-life, but at least my clothes are cute. I did set aside some things over the weekend to put in my "to be donated" bag, but really they're just sort of in that weird out-of-sight-out-of-mind place which means they most likely will get "found" again in a few months and then get thrown right back into rotation. And, for what it's worth, not only did I buy my SIL those wedges and that skirt the other day, I actually GAVE them to her and didn't keep them for myself, which I briefly considered (wow, I'm mean!), but I also gave her a second pair of shoes from my own collection that she'd worn during an overnight stay and loved.
I've actually given her several pairs of shoes that have come to me through another wonderful friend who showers me with all of her unwanted clothes and shoes but no longer or have never fit me. My policy is this: If I can find a home for a piece of clothing I will. If not, I donate it. Seeing as I buy donated clothing I like to contribute to the cycle of giving clothes to those that need them. But if I personally know someone who will appreciate my things, they get first dibs. That's where the little sister come in.
On another note about sharing - I'm interested in being part of a clothing swap. Has anyone done this? My thought is to host one, invite my friends to bring gently used clothes and shoes and accessories and set up some spaces for trying on, etc. I haven't really read up on how this is done but I'm considering rules: you can only participate in the receiving if you bring something to swap. Swaps must be equal unless agreed upon by the parties involved (like, bottom for bottom, top for top, etc.) and whatever is left must be donated to a local charity/thrift store/shelter.
Thoughts? Ideas? Suggestions?
PS. I know I still need to post pics. A few items are being altered, and a few things are being washed. I'll try to find a cute photo of something else to post in the meantime, mmkay?
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