Have you ever been to a clothing swap? If you haven't you are really missing out on not only some great fun, but some great finds.
I was invited to my first one from a girlfriend of mine who shops at a private design boutique called
Simply Netfah. It is a specialty boutique that carries beautiful wholistic clothing and accessories for women and every spring they hold a gathering at their place where invited clients gather among good food and good company, to exchange old and unwanted articles of clothing from their closets for new ones. It is the boutique owner's way of giving back to Mother Earth through the encouragement of clothing recycling and sustaining her community through barter exchange.
It was a Sunday afternoon, and when my girlfriend and I got there, it was packed! Women from around the city had come to not only discover hidden treasures on the racks of wore-only-once and what-was-i-thinking fashions, but to unload their haute couture filled closets to make room for more. It was a smorgasbord of 'oooh's' and 'aaahs' as we both hung our once trendy give aways up for interested viewers.
By the end of the afternoon, I had found a beautiful white Ashro convertible Goddess Dress, a pair of Steve Madden beaded leather flip flops and three Simply Netfah designer's cut originals, all for the price of, well, you guessed it...
FREE! One woman's trash really IS another woman's treasure. By recycling old clothing I saved time from having to shop all over town which reduced the cost of gas fare on my pocket and fuel pollution in the air, I reduced the need for manufacturers to use up more natural resources to make new garments, and I saved a whole lot of money too. Who would have thought helping to save the planet would be so much fun!
So, gather your friends and family and hold your own clothing exchange, or hop on the world wide web to see how you can play your part in making the place we call home a healthier and more sustainable place for all Earth's creatures. I guarantee it will be worth it.
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As 2009 rolls in, we are met with the opportunity to make yet another attempt to start and, yes, actually follow through, with our new year’s resolutions. Whether it is starting a new diet, beginning an exercise program, or embarking on a new career path, these commitments made to us, by us, are reflections of our desire to better ourselves and our lives in some small or big way. And what better time to do it than at the start of a new year? It’s almost as if by putting our goals and dreams into motion at the same time Mother Earth is moving into another celebrated year of existence, we are somehow given a boost of hope and encouragement to achieve what we set out to do.
Speaking of Mother Earth and New Year’s resolutions, for 2009 why not make a commitment to a goal that will benefit both you and her. With increasing pollution, decreasing natural habitats and global warming on the rise, both man and Earth are suffering and must work together to preserve life for ALL living creatures, including the ones not born yet.
With such worldwide issues at hand, one can feel overwhelmed at the thought of solving the problems, but have no fear; the power of one is truly powerful indeed, and it doesn’t take millions of dollars or some complete transformation in our lifestyles to make a change. All it takes is one step, one commitment, one change; and J&O Fabrics can help.
At J&O, we carry a selection of environmentally friendly organic fabrics created without the use of artificial dyes, synthetic materials or hazardous chemicals. From our seaweed and cotton based Sea-Tiva, to our naturally anti-bacterial and odor-free Bamboo and Kona Cottons, our eco-sensitive collection not only looks good, but is good for you. Instead of spending your hard earned money on fads created from synthetic materials like rayon, spandex or lycra that suffocate your body and are not biodegradable once thrown away, try replacing one or two pieces in your wardrobe or linen closet with breathable, natural fibered cottons, wools or even organic hemp. A shirt for you here, bedding linen for your children there, just one step can make all the difference. Plus, who knows what kind of trend you will set in your circle of family and friends for 09’. Just one step.
Worried about the cost? Relax, with a prices at our online store starting as low as $7.98/yd, isn’t it worth the investment towards your health and that of our future generation? Make that change for the New Year. Go Green! Do it now! It’s just one step. What are you waiting for?
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