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FOCUS Flea: Shop for a Cause

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Nicole Patterson Student Contributor, University of Virginia
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Francesca Lee Student Contributor, University of Virginia
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UVA chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Now that spring is in full bloom, having the clothing essentials for the season is a must.  If you are in need of some great new pieces for this spring, check out FOCUS Flea thrift store. Located on Main Street on the way to the downtown mall, FOCUS Flea is the perfect way to solve the winter blues, without burning a hole in your pocket.  Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00-5:30, they sell new J. Jill brand clothes that go for $10-$18, and the clothes that are community-donated are priced as follows:
 
Shoes $8
Scarves, silk or cashmere $7
Shorts $5
Skirts $8
 
Also, if you buy clothes at FOCUS Flea, you are helping the FOCUS Women Center; all of the money goes directly to the center to help women in the community gain life skills to get jobs and skills to help them live on their own.  So, if your closet is ready for an upgrade, treat yourself to a leisurely walk down Main Street, and go see FOCUS Flea for yourself – you will not be disappointed!
 
Check out this great Bergdorf Goodman silk top for only $7!

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Nicole Patterson

UVA

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Francesca Lee

UVA

Francesca Lee is a fourth year majoring in sociology with a minor in media studies at the University of Virginia. This summer, she developed a passion for TV production after interning at WETA, the public television station for DC and the greater metro area.  Throughout the summer, Francesca researched, wrote and produced several WETA Around Town segments about the local arts programs and graffiti murals in DC.  As the new campus correspondent for Her Campus UVa, she is working to create video content for the UVa branch to supplement the written content.  This spring, she hopes to study abroad in Denmark and expand her knowledge of international broadcasting and advertising. Francesca also gives historical and admissions tours to visitors and prospective students at UVa and is a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. Â