The concept of being trendy is one of my least favorite things. Trends in of themselves are hollow. Trends do not last and stay in discourse for only a fixed amount of time. Understands the fickle nature of trends is very important when one begins to have conversations regarding fashion activism and its facets.
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In the last few weeks, we have all been called to join the movement for racial justice. Many of us are responding to that call by publicly stating that Black lives matter, participating in demonstrations, and making donations to organizations fighting for racial justice. While all of those steps are positive, I also believe that making small, consistent, and permanent changes in all aspects of our personal lives is critical to the efficacy and longevity of the movement.
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On June 8th, the Goodwill locations in Centreville, Dale City, Manassas and Sterling VA reopened with adjusted store hours from 10:00 am to 6:00pm.
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Eccentric, eclectic, and elegant are how I describe my style. But this was not the case before I started shopping in secondhand stores. Coming from a very rural community, showing off my bold and edgy style was frowned upon; however, after getting to college, I began finding a voice through stores like Goodwill. I bet you are wondering how a store can help you find your voice. Well. I am going to tell you. Goodwill helped me find my voice in three distinct ways.
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Every time I shop thrift, I ALWAYS make sure to check the sleepwear section – I am never disappointed by what I find! It’s truly an underrated section at the Goodwill.
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