know what is
consignment stores, like Debbie Damon's B'Dazzled Resale
Boutique, which now has three locations, including one in
Columbus, Texas. B'Dazzled will even set you up with a
personal shopper.
was shopping for her own designer wardrobe, as her job
as a paralegal demanded a high-end dress code. When she
discovered the treasures of consignment boutiques, she be-
came a loyal customer, eventually earning store credit for
marketing assistance she offered to resale stores. When an
opportunity arose to purchase a consignment store in Hous-
ton called B'Dazzled, Debbie felt prepared to take the helm,
as she had seen the ins and outs of the business. The rest is
resale history.
lived in the back of the closet for years. Consignment and
resale stores like B'Dazzled give those clothes and items a
chance at a new life. A classic, high-quality piece of clothing
does not go out of style, and, as Debbie says, "If you aren't
wearing the item anyway, why not make a few extra dollars?"
B'Dazzled also sells consignment items on eBay, which ex-
pands its customer market and increases selling success.
ing new homes is almost like having a neighborhood of girl-
friends' closets you can borrow from. And the community-
minded focus does not end there. Debbie is purposefully
involved in pouring back into the community. "We employ
and mentor young women entering college, helping to build
their self-esteem and confidence," she says. "We teach wom-
en how to dress for job interviews." They also have ongoing
projects with local charities and non-profit organizations.
New items appear every day...you just never know what is
coming in the door!"