Apologies for the little break. I'm back now.

A sad farewell to wonderful(ly expensive) Harnett's in Harvard Square, which is officially closing this month. In its place will be Boston's second American Apparel store.

American Apparel sells clothes that are made in the USA by people who are treated and paid well, which doesn't happen a lot these days, and has lots of organic cotton versions of their best-sellers. Plus, I like the style and color of their clothes and can find stuff that fits me!

But, I'm feeling totally mixed about this. On the one hand, I'm so excited that American Apparel will be so close to me and that I can finally shop somewhere near my house that I like and don't feel guilty about. To know that I'm buying a shirt that's equivalent in quality and price to, say the Gap, but more of that is going to the worker makes me feel like a righteous (and awesomely dressed) consumer.

On the other hand, I've been recently sketched out by the recent actions by CEO Dov Charney, which makes me feel less positive about the brand's image. Plus, the clothes are still a little expensive for me to be buying regularly, especially for casual clothes that I won't be wearing on a daily basis come September.

I was originally enthusiastic about American Apparel when it was only in L.A. and on the Internet and I felt that it needed my support as a company that fits my values. But now, I'm on the lookout for a brand that encompasses all of my values and has clothes that make me look like a legitimate business student. So for now, I'll keep browsing, both at American Apparel and other places.