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5 Sustainable Halloween Costumes

It's officially Spooktober! Halloween and holidays in general can be pretty bad for the environment. We’ve developed this culture of going out and buying new things simply in the spirit of the occasion so in contrast to that throw-away culture, this blog post will provide 5 Halloween costumes that you can create sustainably from clothes that you already have in your closet!

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#RemixYourWardrobe Instagram Challenge Recap

We just wrapped up the #RemixYourWardrobe challenge on Instagram! This style challenge was a rehash of one that occurred earlier this year and it prompted participants to reassess and restyle their existing wardrobes. Here’s a recap of the looks that I put together as well as some features from the community!

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5 Tips for Mismatched Outfits: Styling Colors, Prints, and Patterns

The first step to building a more sustainable wardrobe is to decrease consumption and to make the most of what you already own. Sustainable fashion has helped me gain an appreciation for shopping my own closet and the joy that creative styling can bring. Here are 5 tips to help you pair colors, prints, and patterns so that you can make the most of your existing wardrobe.

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#EffTheStyleRules Instagram Challenge

This past week, I participated in the #EffTheStyleRulesChallenge on Instagram. This unique and radical challenge gave us the opportunity to examine common style rules and how they enforce privilege across gender, class, body size, and more. This blog post is a summary of the outfits I created as well as my thoughts on the topics that they addressed.

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Top 8 Books to Read on Sustainability

A sustainable lifestyle is rooted partially in practice and partially in education. As an advocate for this movement, there’s a responsibility for you to educate yourself on the complex systems that have created our current climate crisis. I hope that you’ll join me in reading these 8 books on sustainability.

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#StyleByFood Instagram Challenge

This week, I participated in the #StyleByFood Instagram Challenge where we had to create five different outfits inspired by your favorite foods. Needless to say, this challenge was uniquely difficult and really pushed me to be creative!

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Five Tips for Thriving This Slow Fashion Season

It’s almost Slow Fashion Season. Have you signed up yet? Every year, from June 21 to September 21, people all across the globe come together to combat the fast fashion industry by actively choosing to slow their consumption down. Taking this vow to be a conscious consumer can be a big commitment so I’ve put together five tips to help you thrive this Slow Fashion Season.

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Key Indicators of Greenwashing: A Letter to Fast Fashion Brands

Fashion Revolution Week has garnered a lot of media attention these past few years and because of that, it’s become a prime opportunity for businesses to launch their greenwashed campaigns. To shed some light on the techniques, I’ve written a fun letter to them. As a consumer, I hope that you’ll consider it as a guideline for some key indicators of greenwashing.

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9 Thrift Tips For A Sustainable Closet

If you’re looking to create a more sustainable closet but can’t afford some of the sustainable fashion brands on the market, a smart alternative is to shop secondhand. Thrifting is an art form and to help you master this skill, I’ve compiled a list of tips from some secondhand shopping rockstars in the community to share with you!

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#DressTheDots Instagram Challenge

We just wrapped up the #DressTheDots style challenge over on Instagram where we challenged participants to wear polka-dots for five consecutive days. Here’s a summary of my looks for the week as well as some favorites that the community came up with!

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Sustainable Service Review: Ecosia

Ecosia is a search engine that uses its ad revenue to plant trees in regions that need it the most. I’ve been using this search engine instead of Google for the past month and today’s blog post will cover my thoughts and experiences with it.

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Affordable Sustainable Fashion: Tips for Doing Good On A Budget

Let’s talk about accessibility in sustainable fashion. With basics ranging from $30-$80 and more intricate garments costing up to hundreds of dollars, it’s a challenge for people on a budget to support brands that align with their values. Even so, remember that sustainable fashion pertains to more than just those brands. Here are the top five tactics to affordably build a sustainable closet.

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