I remember the first time going to a Goodwill Retail Outlet. I was extremely overwhelmed. Seeing all those people grabbing for clothing items, the rows and rows of bins, and just wondering if  anything good can come from spending time searching through piles of what appears to be rubbish. Lo and behold I came across a Louis Vuitton belt that was extremely damaged, (yes it was authentic). I first noticed the buckle from a glance and  thought, " That's a shame, I can't do anything with that. So I overlooked it and continued on my searching adventure. I did end up leaving the store that day with some great finds, but once I got home my mind kept going back to that old tattered Louis belt I overlooked. As a matter of fact, every time I go back to the outlet, I think about that trip and what I overlooked.  Now you might ask , "What's the big deal? The belt was damaged. Actually the strap was but the buckle was not. The belt buckle could have been removed, and repl

I get so many questions from others asking what clothing pieces could I wear that's age appropriate. Now grant it every trend nor every piece of clothing is for everybody considering body shapes, and sizes. But finding the piece that works, the best answer I can give is wear what reflects your personality and wear it well. Age for some may be a factor but it doesn't have to be. I'm over a certain age, however my personality and aesthetic varies. One day I might want to style the Bo Ho trend, another day I may be rocker chic, some days my style is corporate conservative. Other days its throwing on a pair of shorts with converses and calling it a day. I love clothes and I love fashion. My dress is based according to my personality, mood and state of mind. Not my age. I don't think society should define style. They dictate you have to dress a certain way for your age. Well I'm sorry. I don't want to look older when I feel so much younger and that there's