Fort Bend Women’s Center is offering an online store, Thrifting Fashionista, for dedicated thrift shoppers searching for individual looks at www.thriftingfashionista.com. Thrifting Fashionista is a new initiative by PennyWise, the resale division of Fort Bend Women’s Center. In addition to offering some of PennyWise’s higher end merchandise to a wider audience, the initiative also includes a Junior Fashionista volunteer program, in-store events and online advice on how to turn thrift store finds into fun, fashionable looks.
“We have seen a growth in online consignment stores selling high quality, gently used fashion and home ware, but not many non-profits have extended their resale program into e-commerce,” said PennyWise Director Joy Dowell. “We believe that our Thrifting Fashionista initiative provides consumers with a unique opportunity to snap up stylish bargains and support our mission at the same time. Shopping with us has the added appeal of knowing that every dollar spent will help survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault and their families.”
Thrifting Fashionista’s product range includes women’s clothing and accessories, home décor and collectibles. The website even offers a dedicated Baby Fashionista section. Prices vary depending on the original value of the item and its condition. For most items, mailing is free of charge within the continental United States.
PennyWise stores will also host ongoing Thrifting Fashionista workshops, offering practical advice on making over furniture, home accessories and pulling together a stylish look from low cost purchases. Through the Junior Fashionista program, high school and college age volunteers are trained to offer in-store style advice and serve as ambassadors for Fort Bend Women’s Center in their schools and community.
To learn more about Thrifting Fashionista, visit www.thriftingfashionista.com.