Today WWD reports that according to The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, consumers continue to grow more confident – gaining 5 points in April and reaching it’s highest level since September. Not quite where we were years ago, but I’m excited to see that we’re really getting back on our feet.

I’ve felt over this last year and a half that it wasn’t so much of a recession as it’s really more of a restructuring. Now that the dust is settling we’re really seeing who are the stars that shine and it’s the small business owners!

I especially like the mindset of this boutique owner on Larchmont in Los Angeles:

Yes! As I said, I’ve felt that way for a while!

In any case, you know how I feel about spending money (on clothes). There is no such thing as impulse shopping or returns – you buy it because you love it and you know you’ll wear it. I prefer to buy on sale, but I won’t buy just because it’s on sale. And, I’d rather shop your closet first!

Happy Consumer Confidence!

xox, Catherine