Last Friday I zipped into our nearby Ropa Americana thrift store in San Rafael de Heredia in pursuit of some warm-weather clothes. We were leaving early the next morning for eight days in Nicaragua. I had only one lightweight skirt and a pair of pink running shorts in my suitcase full of layers. I don’t […]
Thrifting
Savoring the Sweet Hush of the Fitting Room In Costa Rica
My host mom says that Costa Rica has a different micro-climate every two kilometers. As I ride the bus up Monte de la Cruz to my school’s campus, my ears pop. I’m inclined to believe her. The campus stretches out at about 6,000 feet, where it’s often sweater weather. I didn’t bring much beachy wear, […]
“Overdressed” A Needed Read for Sustainable Style
I’d wanted to read Elizabeth L. Cline’s Overdressed since I read this excerpt at Slate.com. I’ve long hoped that I could do my part to save the planet by using tote bags and shopping at thrift stores. Her book quickly deflates that idea. And while I’ve resisted goodreads.com because 1. I feel maxed out on social […]