22 NORTH BAY WOMAN S P R I N G | S U M M E R 2 0 2 1
By Lenice Smith
T
here are options when pair-
ing mood with wardrobe. It
is safe to say, our image can
easily be reflected through
fashion choices. Show of
hands, how many of us purchase cloth-
ing with the end in mind? Meaning,
those eye-catching pairs of pumps,
what happens when you've finished
walking with purpose and no longer
need the zeal of their sole? Where is
the final resting place for the leopard
print blouse your lovable fur baby
snagged his tooth on while you played
tug of war? Thrift store donations and
shopping may be a solution.
Bloom's thrift store, in downtown
San Rafael, is where you will find
people like Kailani Medina and her
friend Emma Hartvickson. Medina is a
student softball player at Dominican
University. Her passion for thrifting
comes through seeking vintage pieces
because trends always come and go.
Hartvickson, student and volleyball
player for Dominican, says she can
easily find proper clothing for business
wear at a low cost. Thrifting is a unique
Mood:
Thrifty, Sustainable,
Fashionable
Sustainable fashion
pressed against
environmental
impact ... a balance
between individual
choice and social
responsibility.
