Since I've been hoofing it to and from the bus every day in the Texas heat, I'd been commenting (complaining? either one...) about how I needed some nice, breathable, work-appropriate skirts that would make the half-mile trek a little more tolerable. The pre-reqs were that the skirts had to fit well, feel cool, and match my Chacos (my Z tan is getting better every day. I'm very excited.).
Well, over the weekend, my boyfriend treated me to some new skirts from REI. Not only do these skirts meet all the pre-reqs, but they are ALL made of organic cotton/recycled polyester blends. It's pretty cool! I have never had organic clothing before, and it comes into my life at a very appropriate time. They cost a little bit more than what I normally pay at my favorite discount store (Ross), but they were a sustainable choice and therefore worth every penny. I say that, but Ryan picked up the tab... so... Thanks babe!
Anyway, I wore one of the skirts Saturday evening when I visited some family. My grandmother commented on my cute new skirt, and I proudly exclaimed, "Thank you! It's made of organic cotton and recycled polyester!" My brother and sister guffawed. "So, your clothes are recycled from...what exactly?"
Turns out, the recycled polyester was, in a former life, plastic bottles! Pretty darn cool if you ask me.
My bro and sis have taken to calling me "Organi-girl." Not that I mind. I'm pretty sure they mean it out of respect.... hmm. Whatever. Works for me.
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