T.G.F.T. (Thank God for Thrifting)

Being a college student, it would be incredibly unwise of me to spend vast amounts of money on brand named clothing items. Of course there is absolutely nothing wrong with label names but when tuition and food are top priority, shopping tends to be put on the back burner. But who ever said you could not be fashionable on a budget?

Thrifting is becoming wildly more and more popular. Why go to an expensive store and spend $200, when I could easily go to a local consignment store and get WAY more for like $30? Jillgg's blog does not necessarily highlight clothing bought from thrifting, but it shows a variety of ways in which you could wear and pair key elements of your wardrobe to get that perfect, high fashion look. When I clicked on the link, I absolutely adored what I saw.

Not saying I will completely stop shopping at clothing stores because that would be a complete and utter lie. If I have extra money I will of course purchase a dress from Bebe, or a polo from Ralph Lauren, or even a new pair of heels from Steve Madden. But when I am being a responsible college student, who works for her money, I will definitely be resourceful and continue on my thrifting ventures.

Just Do It

Nike has undeniably been a major cornerstone in American culture since its debut. Men, women, children, athletes, the fashionable, and everyone else in between wear and support Nike. In fact, Nike is a brand that is recognized worldwide. It a symbol that is able to connect people. An imagine that is not only synonymous with athletes and because of that reason, everyone can bathe in the glory of the Nike empire.

I would like to start off by saying that I thoroughly enjoyed this ad. The Nike+ Fuelband Counts advertisement validates my point about Nike being an innate part of American culture. From the beginning to end, it was entertaining and relatable. All the different images and scenes are coherent and work together in an effort to promote the brand. People know about Indiana Jones. People know who LeBron James is. People have seen the Wizard of Oz. They grew up watching the Looney Tunes. Because these people, shows, and icons are apart of our culture, it makes us susceptible and willing to give the product a chance. This commercial is incredibly successful in my opinion.