TGIF.
Today continues the weekly series, F*ing Fridays, which will coincidentally occur on Friday. I mentioned some of my favorite F words back on Day 5, including: Fearless, Fabulous, Fine, Fun, Faith, Freedom, Forgiveness, to name a Few.
Last week I dove into the word Flood.
Today’s F*ing Friday is dedicated to the word:
Fashion.
As in, fashionable finds.
Today I met a totally amazing woman, who is keeping thousands in fashion.
She’s not a stylists or a designer, but don’t be mistaken, she is a fashion diva!
Shannon Wilburn has created a movement of recycling by reselling children’s and maternity clothes and accessories through consignment sales events with her business called Just Between Friends.
Here’s a pic of Shannon and I at Tory Johnson’s Spark & Hustle Tour today in Orlando, Florida.
Here’s what I love about what Shannon created:
- she created a heart-led business with a mission
- she is recycling for the planet
- she is helping other women own “big” small businesses
And, what I also adore, is the fact that she is giving good clothes another chance, for a good cause. Don’t we all need second chances along the road of life?
After I met Shannon I began thinking of my own outfit I wore today.
There I was standing in a half-used outfit.
My white cropped pants ~ from a friend’s pile of clothes headed to the thrift store
My open toed tan shoes ~ from Justin’s Mom as a hand-me down
In fact, ever since I started this little promise not to shop, not to buy frivolous item, not to purchase new shoes, I seem to have stumbled upon a gold mine of fashion finds.
It’s as if the clothes and shoes keep finding me.
Even more so, it is as if the universe is rewarding me in my own brand of “currency” ~ like, said “universe” is looking down and honoring my journey to take care of my head, heart, body & soul by sending me little gifts along the way.
Well, it’s working.
I haven’t missed a day yet…
And I feel committed, excited, and focused.
And, meeting the fabulous Shannon today reminded me of something I feel very strongly about: I believe clothes live on.
It’s why some people save their grandmother’s wedding dress.
It’s why some go gaga over vintage style.
And, it’s why I have a collection of Cindie’s clothes.
Friends and Fashion.
Two pretty powerful F words if you ask me.
And just between us friends…
I think Shannon has proven that good finds are always in fashion.
I love your 365 Promise! Sparked by economic hardship 2 years ago I started only buying used clothing. I consider myself to be quite a fashionista and no one would ever know that all my clothing is pre-owned. In fact, it has become part of my Soulful Lifestyle! It’s eco friendly and financially savvy! It also allows me to refresh my wardrobe often, I give away things I don’t wear anymore with ease because I only paid $5 for it to begin with, no emotional attachment or buyer’s guilt! I find it quite freeing! So I’m so glad you’re documenting this journey and I hope your message is spread far and wide! And your right the Universe will continue to support you in all that you do! You can manifest all that you need! Thanks for sharing, I look forward to continue reading each day. Soulfully Yours, Sally
Thank you Sally, for the really kind words and for sharing your journey too! What a great inspiration!! I love the idea of used (and what I lovingly refer to as vintage) clothing. I am actually thinking I want to add a really wonderful vintage piece to my first re-shopping spree next year. And with Holly Getty by my side, I can’t wait to see what she helps me uncover. I know I will never shop the same again.
Go vintage girls!
xo~Jamie