Summer Outfit for the Beach to Street with OC Goodwill

I was thrilled when the Goodwill of Orange County asked me to blog about summer style featuring outfits from their newly revamped OC Goodwill Boutique in Huntington Beach. I attended the grand opening day which was a mad house, but hey, at least the opening was a success, customers were snagging up great finds, and it all benefited the community and Goodwill cause. This location marks OC Goodwill's third boutique location and it's huge, which is why I found so many great pieces to style summer outfits.

This first look out of three features a sheer, printed top with shoulder detail. I wanted to put together an outfit that was relaxed, but fashion forward and could seamlessly be worn from the sandy beach to a lunch date at a chic cafe.

I wore the top off one shoulder and over a simple bikini top. I finished the look with mint colored shorts that matched the print of the top, tan espadrille platforms, and a backpack. Visit the OC Goodwill blog to read more about this look and how it's a great beach to street look.

OC Goodwill Boutique in Huntington Beach

18631 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Tel: 714.274.0120

Hours:
Monday through Saturday 9 am � 9 pm
Sunday 11 am � 7 pm

RARE by Goodwill in Anaheim, CA

I was invited to come check out new concept specialty boutique, RARE by Goodwill back in November but unfortunately couldn't make it to their media preview. I had attended an event and shopped the OC Goodwill boutique in Tustin before and was therefore expecting RARE to be very similar, boy was I wrong when I finally got to stop into the location a couple weeks ago. RARE is a treasure trove of specially handpicked and curated clothing, accessories, and home goods; whereas as the other thrift locations, the items on the sales floor have not been as carefully selected for the store. The artful and intriguing displays and fixtures are r-epurposed items or elements that were taken from the materials used in the daily operations of the Goodwill company, and clothing is hung on recycled hangers; therefore promoting eco-consciousness and sustainability.

One of the most striking displays of the store aside from the old television chandelier, t-shirts situated to create am ombre effect at the cashwrap, and three floating chairs showcasing shoes; is the amazing book wall with the statement 'We are ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY - We are Rare', which perfectly encompasses what the store is all about, and also serves as a great lounging and reading nook. A very exciting feature of the store is the vinyl records section in which you can peruse the wide selection then get to listen to the record with a Crosley record player! Every item is individually priced compared to a flat price for each category of items at the usual Goodwill store; and instead of a 'sticker color' of the day discount, RARE hosts weekend sales such as 25% off bottoms.Visit this beautiful gem of a place that is constantly supporting our community.

RARE by Goodwill
411 W. Broadway, Suites C-H
Anaheim, CA 92805  
(Find the entrance off the Center Street Promenade)

Phone: (714) 786-6642 / Street Parking, but call for other parking options and SALES!

Business Hours:
M-Sat: 10AM-8PM
Sun: 11AM-6PM