Mismatch Day Ideas (Plus Tips For Styling Mismatched Outfits)
Explore your creativity through fashion and style with these Mismatch Day ideas and tips on how to style maximalist outfits. Here's how to make bold colors, prints, patterns, and textiles work for your mismatched outfit.
7 Questions To Ask When Decluttering Your Closet
Having an organized and curated closet can make the process of getting dressed easier. A streamlined and intentional selection of garments can help you to more quickly get to the core of what you’re trying to express on that particular day. Here are 7 questions to ask yourself when you are decluttering your closet.
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!
#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!
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.
6 Tips For Finding Inspiration In Your Own Closet And Rewearing What You Own
I’ve said this here a billion times already, but I’ll say it again--the most sustainable clothes are the ones that you already own. Here are 6 tips for rewearing what you already own and finding inspiration through sustainable fashion.
8 Online Thrifting Platforms for Secondhand Fashion
Fall is right around the corner and as we approach this seasonal shift, you might be considering a few new items for your closet. However, before you head straight to your favorite sustainable brand, ask yourself if the items you’re looking for can be purchased secondhand. Here are 8 online thrifting platforms for secondhand fashion.
#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.
Sustainable Fabrics 101 - Tencel
TENCEL® is an innovative, lightweight, and versatile fabric that works especially for hot summer days. This article will explore this increasingly popular fabric and its role in sustainable fashion.
6 Sustainable Underwear Brands
Underwear is just one of those garments that will always need to be replaced. Shopping secondhand undergarments can be a risky endeavor, so the best option here is to purchase new from sustainable brands. Here are 6 sustainable underwear brands for you to try out!
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.
Reorganizing My Closet for Slow Fashion Season 2020 Using the Closet Mass Index
Slow Fashion Season is right around the corner and to prepare for it, I decided to reorganize my closet and do the Closet Mass Index.
#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!
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.
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.
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!
#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!
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.
Top 8 Books on Sustainable Fashion 2020
Sustainability, and sustainable fashion, in particular, are two topics that I’ve wanted to formally learn more about. Here are the top 8 sustainable fashion books by industry leaders that you should add to your booklist.
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.