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GW BOOtique
750 S. Main Street Keller, Texas
October 25, 2011
October 11, 2011
Goodwill’s GW Boutique to Host Clothing Swap with Miss Texas Kendall Morris!
OMG Fashionistas, look what was in my inbox today! Huge thanks to my friends at GW Boutique for the heads up- this is an event you won’t want to miss!!
Fashionably Yours,
Nik
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GOODWILL FORT WORTH PRESENTS THE GOOD EXCHANGE
Support a Good Cause And Refresh Your Wardrobe Through A Clothing Swap
WHO: Event emcee Miss Texas, Kendall Morris (TCU Alumna); Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth executive management including David Cox, senior vice president retail sales & marketing, Kristen Bostick, marketing communications coordinator
WHAT: Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth will provide the community an opportunity to support a good cause and refresh their wardrobe through a clothing swap. For every article of clothing (limit five) donated to the Goodwill donation station at 5970 Park Vista Circle #154 (Hwy 377 at Kroger Drive) between October 7-13, participants will receive a voucher for a new article of clothing, to be picked out at the Good Exchange, to be held at the GW Boutique in Keller October 14. Individuals that do not donate in advance of the event can donate at the door, along with a $5 entrance fee to participate. Participants will enjoy refreshments and free hair and makeup styling’s courtesy of Goodwill during the event.
WHEN: Friday, October 14, 2011; 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: GW Boutique; 750 S. Main Street Keller, Texas
WHY: Goodwill is a non-profit leader in providing education, training and career services for people with disabilities, such as physical or mental disabilities, lack of education or work experience and homelessness. Last year, Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth helped place thousands of people in jobs.
For more information on Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, please visit www.goodwillfortworth.org.
March 27, 2011
UPDATE: GW Boutique 2011
I first wrote about GW Boutique in Keller, TX on March 24, 2010, and since then that post has been one of my most heavily visited. At a year later, I thought it was high time I revisit what makes GW Boutique so fantastic, and give you an update on its newest additions.
Philanthropy (The Cake):
While I often write about fabulous items you can acquire, please remember it’s just as fabulous to give to others. Goodwill Industries International, Inc. is an institution of giving that funds community programs, including job placement and job training, by selling donated clothing. Donations do more than supplement a fellow fashionista’s wardrobe:
“Every 45 seconds of every business day, a person served by Goodwill earns a good job.”
And you thought you were just buying a blouse…
Recycling (The Icing):
Besides helping folks find jobs, donating or buying at GW Boutique means you’re practicing green living. Yes, fashion and recycling go hand in hand- and it’s a beautiful collaboration. Ever heard of vintage?
New Arrivals (The Cherry on Top):
I spoke with Kristen in Goodwill’s PR department, and she had some wonderful things to share.
You’ll remember from my original post there was only one dressing room, making for one long waiting line. Thankfully, GW Boutique has added another dressing room. I visited a couple of months ago and there was no line and thus, no waiting.
Interestingly, GW Boutique has diversified its offerings and works with buyers to bring in brand new items in addition to donated ones. On my visit I found an entire wall covered with new fashion-forward accessories.
Occasionally, the store plans to have sales on certain merchandise, such as items from White House Black Market and Banana Republic.
You’re invited to sign up for email updates here or while shopping in the store and you can find GW Boutique coupons on its Facebook and Twitter pages. Also feel free to share with the store any feedback you have.
Exclusive to Keller residents: Look for the occasional 25%-30% Off Coupon in the Keller Citizen Newspaper. (Lucky you!)
Please excuse the cake references…I gave up desserts for Lent and I’m going through withdrawals.
Fashionably Yours,
Nik
March 24, 2010
Shopping at GW Boutique
Note: Check out my latest post about GW Boutique, published on Mar. 27, 2011.
GW Boutique; 750 S. Main Street, Suite 125, Keller, Texas 76248
817-741-6600
Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm; Sun. 12pm-5pm
Hello!
So I wanted to report back what I found at the GW Boutique in Keller, TX.
On Saturday, March 20th, at 9:50am SHARP, yours truly and a friend arrived at the GW Boutique. We were going to stay in the car until the doors officially opened at 10am, as an ungodly cold front had descended upon north Texas, but one by one, women, no, our Sisters in Shopping, began to congregate in front of the store. Not wanting to miss out on the camaraderie (or be the last in line), we left the warmth and ventured out into the chilly morning.
And We're Waiting...
Still Waiting...
In her excitement, one woman peered through the glass and several women at one time or another knocked on glass…do y’all remember that old Mervyn’s commercial where the shoppers are outside the store chanting “Open open open”? Yeah, women did that here too.
Open! Let the Games Begin!
Finally, a store clerk opened the door and according to plan, I zigged left while my friend zagged right. I found some great winter pieces and she lucked up on some lovely summer dresses.
Michael Kors jeans- for cheap!
I apologize that I only have a few pictures of the madness going on inside the store, but I couldn’t shop, hold my purse, balance a mountain of clothes on my arm AND take pictures! So I took a few pics while I was in line to check out.
Check-out Line
Speaking of the check out line, it literally snaked through the racks and all the way to the wall- I highly recommend visiting on a week day, when there’s likely to be less traffic. It is, after all, a boutique and drastically smaller than the regular Good Will Stores.
So here’s what I came home with: 3 Banana Republic Sweaters and a dreamy cream coat.
Banana Republic in the House!
Banana Republic Bell-Sleeved Sweater
Banana Republic Striped Knit Shirt
Banana Republic Sweater
Piece de Resistance!
Sleeve Button Detail
Back of Coat
So here are the Tips for this Trip:
1. Don’t go on the weekend. If you do, go EARLY to avoid a crowded store. Within 30 minutes of our arrival the store was pretty full. I think there’ll be more breathing room during the week.
2. There’s only ONE fitting room. Therefore, shoppers resorted to changing in the restrooms as a fitting room alternative to speed things along. The line to get a dressing room was still long however.
3. The Boutique is small, so there aren’t any shopping carts.
4. No shopping carts means you’ll end up piling clothes up on your arm, so if you’re looking for a particular brand, I suggest knowing how their sizes fit on you and skipping the dressing room (some brands run smaller or larger than others).
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want these tips to suggest that the shopping experience wasn’t good. On the contrary- we had a great time! The entire Boutique was pristine, the staff was efficient and courteous and the clothing quality and prices were fabulous! (Coach bag for $30, anyone?) I just wanted to give you all a heads up on a few things so you can plan accordingly.
Oh, and I do plan to go back- again and again.
If you have any questions about my shopping experience, or would like to share your shopping experience from March 20th, please feel free to do so. Please also remember that by shopping at the GW Boutique, you are going green, giving back to the community and looking good while doing it!
Fashionably Yours,
Nik
