At The Biltmore

skirt: Rugged Warehouse
blouse: gift
shoes: Okabashi
backpack: BAGGU
inspiration: Hypepotamus

On West Peachtree Street

The Thrifting Atlanta Bus Tour visited freefab'rik yesterday as the final stop on a marathon shopping spree. The charitable arm of the popular clothing retailer, its mission is "to restore dignity to young ladies who have lost theirs". Thus the flagship store on West Peachtree became a community boutique offering gently used clothing donations for resale. The proceeds support a six month vocational training and personal development programs. When faced with amazing finds priced from three to thirty dollars, your guilt-free indulgence becomes a gift someone in need.

Save The Date: This Weekend

At All Saints yesterday for the Fall Festival preparations, a Georgia Tech friend many long time readers will recognize stopped by with something seasonal to share. Thanks for the new slides in my show. Like last year, I'm offering a portrait raffle. Tickets are just $10, which not only benefits the youth of our parish but gives an excellent chance of winning time with me to celebrate your life in location portraiture. Look for my booth between a potter and a glazier, just across from old friends, re:loom. Please follow this link for details. See you there!

Street Scene: West Peachtree

My Style Vita At Fab'rik

Jessica Camarata shares her joie de vivre and great outfits on the popular blog, My Style Vita. Last night she and Fab'rik welcomed friends, readers and shoppers to the midtown boutique for a little holiday cheer. With a chill in the air, donations of gently used coats for charity earned a discount. Thanks for the champagne, Nothing Bundt Cakes and networking.

Reduce, Reuse...Upcycle!

dress: thrifted
silk scarf and cotton gingham bag upcycled by re:loom

Weaving A Better Life is the business of re:loom. More than repurposing fabric into rugs, scarves and bags, the Initiative For Affordable Housing in Decatur is renewing the fortunes of those in need by teaching them valuable skills. Donations of disused materials both gain and give new life. Care to lend a hand? Visit affordablehousingatl.org or call 404-299-9979.

Street Scene: West Peachtree

shirt and jeans: Target
scarf: H&M souvenir of Scotland
coat: Old Navy
boots: Lucky Brand

On West Peachtree Street

On West Peachtree Street

Needlework forms the dots, whose zigs and zags are captured in elegant symmetry by the genius of MaxMara.