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My Latest “Thrift Haul” - Intentional Thrifting

While “thrift hauls” aren’t sustainable at all, I do believe that mindful thrifting can be a viable alternative to traditional shopping. As a means for personal accountability, as well as to spark conversation around how we can be more mindful consumers, here are some of the secondhand pieces that I’ve picked up over the last four months and my logic behind those purchases.

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3-5 Month Taiwan Capsule Wardrobe

I recently decided to take a 3-6 month trip to Taiwan and because I wanted to stick with my commitment to sustainable fashion, I decided to pack a capsule wardrobe. This 33-piece capsule closet includes daily wear, clothing for special occasions, outerwear, shoes, workout clothing, and pajamas.

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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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Summer Lookbook 2020

I know, I know...it’s almost autumn...why are you dropping this right now? Well, I’ve gotta say, sometimes that’s just how life works. This summer lookbook is a log of the outfits that I wore this summer as well as a documentation of how the past few months have gone.

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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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