Ugly Wardrobe

B.,

A friend of mine is a CAbi sales rep. Her name is Patty Ponder ###-###-####. She is a personal clothing consultant. She represents a line a clothes that are great for women. She would be happy to help you. Tell her S. told you to call her.

To view the spring '09 collection, visit
http://www.PattyPonder.cabionline.com/

Not kidding: Good Will -- in Roswell on Alpharetta Hwy and there's also one in Buckhead in a Target shopping center at Johnson Ferry and Roswell Rd.

I'm not sure where you live, but if your in the Atlanta area there are tons of consignment stores. Just do a google search for consignment stores in your city. I also like Marshall's, TJ Maxx and Ross. If you can go alone without the kids because you will have to do some hunting to put together an outfit, but you can get some nice stuff for cheap. I was in the Marshall's in Alpharetta last week and they had at least 10 racks of clearance items. Name brand pants, skirts, and tops for under $15.

About a year or so ago I saw on 20/20 or something similar how women/friends all got together and brought the clothes that they could no longer fit and/or just wanted something different and swopped with each other. When I saw this message, it reminded me of my favorite size 4-8 jeans, suits, and tops that I've stacked in my closet and have refused to get rid of cause I promised I'll get back to that size again someday after 2 kids :-) I'm starting to think maybe not. Anyway, maybe you can organize something like that with your friends/family where you all get together to swop clothes that you can no longer fit and a friend can fit, or you just want a different wordrobe....no cost to anyone.

Hey B., Where do you live? I live in Atlanta, well at least I have a home there and I have a lot of clothes. When I get back there, if you would like, I will send you some. I am getting ready to move and needed to go through my closet anyway and any single mom rasing two beautiful children is where I would like my clothes to go. Let me know where you live. D. theheartlink at aol dot com
Also go the www.TheHeartAlliance.com it is a no cost female women's networking community that I founded and I think you could meet other great women who might want to help you as well. Blessings,

Hi B.,
First of all, you must buy the right colors! Take your kids to the library and get out a book called "color me beautiful" (after the cookbooks). I know you don't have time to read, it's not really a reading book, more of a skimming through book. Buying colors that are flattering on you is the absolute most important thing to looking good in your clothes!

Second, there is a neat program called Missus Smarty Pants. It's just advice on what to buy for your body type. Check out http://www.missussmartypants.com/.
Hope this helps!

There are great consignment stores around the metro area, and this is the perfect time of year for weekend consignment sales. I know the Northside Consignment Sale (www.Northsideconsignmentsale.com) is in two week, and not only do that have children's clothing, they have ladies clothing as well. A good site for the weekend mega consignment sales is www.bargainwatcher.com

For new clothes, you can't beat Ross. I got a pair of Michael Korrs pants, orginally priced at $158.00 for $10.99! You can find some great stuff there, if you look!

Good luck, and happy (inxepensive) shopping!

~D.

well, if your clothes must be new, read no further, But if you are OK with slightly used clothes, go to Goodwill. You will find designer clothing, sometimes new pieces. Be patient and keep going back and you will find what you want. Great place for children. clothes.J. Gorrdon

Hello B.,
I would recommend shopping at Loehmann's. They have excellent quality clothes for a very reasonable amount. And trust when I say, I love to shop, but I have a budget. My guy had purchased my clothes, which had valued a little over $500.00, but he only paid less than $150.00; which consist of at least 4 items. And these were very high quality clothes. Needless to say, he loves that store. lol, lol

Thrift stores are great! My personal favorite is Park Avenue Thrift in Woodstock, GA. If you are looking for something trendy check out Plato's Closet (chain thrift store), thir prices are a little higher ($10-$15 for jeans) but they have some quality clothes.

We are now entering the season for consignment sales, which are another great way to get good quality clothes cheaply, for you and your girls. Check your local newspaper.

Finally, check craigslist.org. People sell or give away all kinds of stuff there. Good Luck!

Finders Keepers in Avondale has great clothes at reasonable prices. I have always shopped at Goodwill, and if you take your time looking through the racks, you can find excellent brands and styles. Psycho Sisters, Plato’s Closet and Back by Popular Demand are also cool second-hand shops to check out, but a little pricier. You can also check out Craigslist and Freecycle.com. People give clothes, furniture, appliances and misc items for FREE! Don't forget yard sales and Church Sales, which are great for kid’s clothes, buying or selling. They are gearing up now for the Spring/Summer Sale March 6th 7th & 8th at FBC of Decatur and March 20th & 21st at Mountain Park United Methodist.I too am planning a huge sale and I used to be a 5/6!

I hope this helps.
Jolie