Why Second Time Around is This Fashionista's First Choice

For a fashionista on a budget there simply is no better place to shop than consignment shop, Second Time Around (STA), where you can get top of the line designer clothes for next to nothing; labels like Nanette Lepore, Maggy London, and Nicole Miller can all be found there for a fraction of the original retail cost.

With stores in Chicago, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Washington D.C., Vermont, New York, and Philadelphia, the chain is spreading its wings as much as it's expanding its style perimeters.

New Additions to Second Time Around For Spring 2011

You'll see small variations in each of the different stores: some STA stores feature men's wear and some feature maternity wear while the others don't; but one thing that will be an across-the-board addition is a line of basics. According to the February 22, 2011 post on the STA blog, the new line of basics would cover items like: leggings, t- shirts, and tank tops at an affordable price range of $8 to $12.

And to compliment not only the new basics line but the signature high-end designer items, STA has created a discount jewelry line ranging in price from $6 to $50.

STA has stylish women pegged, they know that a woman wants to be able to make a one-stop shop and get her designer wardrobe staples (LBD, blazer, leather jacket, trench, suit, etc.) and her cheapie basics all in the same spot. And STA also knows that while a woman is willing to pay a bit more for those few staple pieces she doesn't want to break the bank doing it and she wants to have money left over for accessories and basics to compliment those high-end items.

Other Reasons Second Time Around Is This Fashionista's First Choice

STA has several things going for it other than just fabulous designer labels including, an easy consign online option to de-clutter the closet quickly while giving another woman the chance to make use of those previously worn items.

In addition to the quick and easy consigning process, since STA offers gently used clothing it limits the amount of environmental resources extended to constantly produce new garments. To me it's akin to rummaging through your girlfriend's closet because she said you could borrow that super-cute dress for your date, it's just a much bigger closet and there are many girlfriends to borrow from.

Why Second Time Around Is This Fashionista's First Choice: Conclusion

If you haven't tried Second Time Around yet, take a few minutes to peruse their site and blog and then head out to a store near you, you won't be disappointed.

Happy Shopping!

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