As I tend to live and die at events, I buy a LOT of dresses. If I’m lucky, I can still fit into them make them ‘work’ the next season. If not, I usually give them to my super cool domestic. Now, however, I’ll be donating a few of them to It’s Your Turn, a non-profit organisation that sells second-hand matric dance dresses to young girls in townships. The profits are then used to buy school uniforms and shoes for township kids.
If you didn’t know, matric dances in the townships is just a big a deal as it is in wealthier areas. This puts a lot of pressure on the parents to buy an expensive dress; sort out hair, nails and make-up and even hire a limo! Fortunately, It’s Your Turn makes getting a pretty dress all the more accessible to struggling families. This way, even though they’re struggling to buy groceries, they’re able to give their daughters the gift of feeling totes amaze on her special day. 

So, if you need a little extra karma for that time you poured nail polish on the bonnet of that bitch’s car, or simply have a good heart and want to help, go dig that dress out of the back of your cupboard. To find out how to get it to It’s Your Turn, contact Ryan on ryan@itsyourturn.co.za. You can also visit your nearest Store-Age to drop it off.

Love, love

Leigh