I was very saddened to learn that one of my favorite consignment stores, Fashion Junction in Beaverdale is closing. This statement is on their website:
“Fashion Junction Clothing and Interiors will be closing on December 31, 2011. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers for a terrific 20 years.
After my mother’s untimely and unimaginable death this year, I have decided I need to spend more time with my family. Thus, I felt it was necessary to close one of my operations. “
My heart goes out to the owner, and Des Moines is losing a first-class consignment store. If I said that 30% of my current wardrobe came fromt Fashion Junction, I probably wouldn’t be exaggerating.
I suppose if there were a bright spot to this loss, it’s that a large amount of the current inventory is 35 – 50% off. I stopped in the other night and found this Kenneth Cole skirt and top set for 1/2 off for $10:
OK, it’s not the best ensemble that I’ve thrown together, I know. It’s sleeveless, so I had to wear something over it. I found this shrug at Target for $20, and absolutely love it. And check out the shoes: Madden Girl at Famous Footwear for $27. I had to replace the “nun shoes” with something, and these seem to be a bit more current, don’t you think?
As for the Kenneth Cole ensemble, I love the print, but I’m hesitant about the length. Any suggestions?
Enough of me – this post was really one meant to pay homage to the exit of what feels to me like a dear friend. Good-bye, Fashion Junction. You may be gone, but your memory will always live on in my closet.
I mean that about “always”, because I rarely throw clothes out!
If your in Des Moines, please do me a favor and stop into FJ to make a farewell purchase. Think of it as buying a piece of Beaverdale history.
Geez, the things I come up with to justify shopping!
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Love the dress!
You need to go buy that resale shop and make it yours.
Thanks, Marie. I have to admit, buying the store did cross my mind!
Brenda, you are an enigma!
Laurie – I just looked up “enigma” and it says: “e·nig·ma/iˈnigmə/ Noun: A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.” I can’t decide if this is a compliment or not? What’s so hard to understand about me?
sorry about your mom
Nice but I think hemming the skirt to the most narrow part of you leg would make it better.
How did the big closet clean out work itself out? Was it a success? I enjoyed your posts on that.
Thanks San – I think that’s a great suggestion!
The clean-out went really well – all my clothes fit into my new home, and I really don’t miss many of the clothes I got rid of. I feel lean and mean when it comes to my clothes inventory, which is actually kind of freeing!
That’s cool and I’m happy it worked out so well for you and I bet you’re happy to have all that work done and behind you.
This Kenneth Cole outfit is pretty and I like the new shoes with it. I think a cropped jacket would look good. You called this sweater a shrug but I thought a shrug was a very, very short sweater, like just covering the shoulders and ending right under the armpits. I think shortening the hem on the skirt to the smallest point of your pretty legs and adding a cheeky cropped jacket might look good. Not that I’m an expert by any means. Just a thought. A cropped denim or moto jacket, or something like that might add a fun edge. You have a young stylist daughter living there with you now right? I’m sure she is alot of help.