Thrift Stores

In class the other day I mentioned buying some of my clothes at thrift stores and consignment shops. I talked about the awesome designer sweaters I can buy there. The reaction that I got was: blank stares all around. Why would I ever talk about buying my clothes in thrift stores, to a room full of high school-ers? See... that was just stupid. All of the girls who are concerned about what other people think were thinking: ew... she buys clothes that other people have worn!? Why yes, I do. Wash them, and they are as good as new. Plus, they are cheap, and I am a very thrifty individual. Some things are vintage and completely original (I love being original). To all of you high school girls (and boys) who refuse to step foot into one of those places, I hope you have a boring unoriginal life. I refuse to step into American Eagle and Abercrombie, because I do not want to be like one of you. Yes, you read that right... I do not want to wear American Eagle and Abercrombie, fake-bake, straighten my hair, or carry Coach. I don't need to look like one of you, because I look like me... and unlike you, I'm okay with that.