Goodwill's Glitter Sale

This weekend was Goodwill's Annual Glitter Sale, and after a great transportation debacle, two girlfriends and I made it to the International District. The Glitter Sale section was separate from the normal merchandise and walking into said section was quite overwhelming. Hardcore returners, clad in leotards and swimwear (there are no dressing rooms for the sale) heaved piles of sparkle and shine, guarding their treasures like lionesses. The racks boasted vintage pieces, furs, and other indulgent fashions that no wallflower would dream of putting on. I was searching for the perfect leather jacket - an exhaustive search that has been going on for about a year - to no avail. I did however, find an odd sweater that mixed some glam with a bondage feel. Sex and sparkle are themes I often incorporate into my wardrobe, so obviously this was a hit in my book. Monday, I sexed it up a bit more with some "ripped" leggings I found at Buffalo Exchange, my favorite faux-leather jacket, and tall Hunter rain boots. A woman in the Communication Building's Advising office - a former hippie - complimented me on my "trousers" and noted that she made some similar pants during the Sixties or Seventies. I then professed my love for hippies. She was pleased. After classes, my roommate, Ian Ostericher was kind enough to take some photos of me in a stairwell with some assistance from the lovely Kimberly Roberts.





Vintage Sweater (Goodwill), Bebe Leggings (Buffalo Exchange), Hunter Wellington Boots (Nordstrom), Faux-Leather Jacket (H&M), Scarf (Urban Outfitters), Chain cuff (Urban Outfitters), Vintage Ring

Thank you to both Kim and Ian!