Friday, September 25, 2009

Scrimping in style

It’s accessorizing - with a thrifty twist. This summer, as the start of school loomed, Haverhill 11-year-old Chloe Isabelle-Alper and her mother scoured her closet, and reached a compromise. Instead of a brand new back-to-school wardrobe, Chloe would get just a few outfits. The rest would be recycled, mixed and matched: Last year’s pants, shirts, skirts and dresses intermingled with ... Continue reading ...