Jeans Don't Fit? Don't Throw Them Out, Swap 'em
Have you started your spring closet cleaning yet? I suppose it would be a summer cleaning. I usually do this about twice a year and it's been a while. What I have done the past few years is give the whole lot to charity. I still plan on giving, but this time I'm going to keep a few of my better pieces and swap them. Yes, swap them, It's like shopping sans guilt. The way I look at it if it's not in my closet it's new to me even if it's not brand new. Swapstyle.com is an online fashion swap party where you can swap, sell and buy clothes, accessories, cosmetics, shoes and lots more with people from all around the world. The best part is registration is free.
This is how it works. First you will need to register. After you have registered you post anything you are willing to swap on the forum, a photo of the item helps. Be sure to include any information about wear and tear and any flaws the item may have. If a fellow swapper likes what they see they will offer to either swap you for something they have or they can even offer to purchase the item. And of course you can do the same. You are under zero obligation to accept a swap request; I mean it is your stuff and your choice.
Let me just give you some examples of some of the things I saw to be swapped to give you and idea of what's out there. Prada and Coach bags, Chanel sunglasses. Jeans galore, from Old Navy to Seven to Jones NY. There are dresses, jackets, skirts and they even have a vintage category with all kinds of different things to browse.
About this blog
Roxanne Kotzman is a Daily News Photo Department veteran of nine years. When she and longtime friend Stacy Long
discovered their love all of all things environmentally responsible, they launched Happy Monkey Planet and jumped head-first into the vibrant eco-community.
Wow, so much to learn! But initially the idea is a pretty simple one: Let's change the world through information, education and action.
Rox & Stacy are a lot like you: ecologically minded but sometimes just plain overwhelmed when charged with the task of making a far-reaching difference in the environment. They have jobs, families, homes, lives and pets.
But what if doing better was a simple as a light-bulb change, a reusable canvas grocery bag, recycling that soda can or a cold-water wash?
These eco-chicks just hope to have a little fun, learn a little more, share a lot of information and maybe make the planet a happier, greener, cleaner place.
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