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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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#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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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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#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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#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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8 Lessons I’ve Learned Since Breaking Up With Fast Fashion and Starting My Slow Fashion Journey 

It’s been almost two years since I broke up with fast fashion and while my slow fashion journey hasn’t been a linear one, I will say that I’m much more confident about the choices that I make now than I did when I first started. Today, I’m sharing 8 things that I’ve learned since quitting fast fashion and starting my slow fashion journey.

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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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#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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Color My Closet: A Winter 2020 Instagram Challenge

We just wrapped up another round of the Color My Closet Challenge by Chloe Alysse! I first tried this styling challenge last August and had so much fun with it that I couldn’t wait to join again. Keep reading for a summary of my outfits and what I learned this time around!

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Fall Outfits 2019

From apple picking, to getting dressed up for Halloween, there are endless fall festivities that you can participate in! Regardless of what your plans are for the upcoming months, here are 9 looks that will hopefully inspire you to style creatively while still keeping warm!

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How to Tell If A Clothing Brand is Ethical and Sustainable

Navigating the world of ethical and sustainable fashion can be tricky. There are so many factors to consider when deciding whether a brand fits within your specific set of values and the presence of greenwashing has made it difficult to identify authentic companies. How do you know which brands are truly sustainable and ethical in practice? Keep reading to learn how!

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What Is Sustainable Fashion and Why Does It Matter?

You’ve probably heard about the damage that fast fashion does to the Earth. From the amount of water that goes into growing cotton to the sheer tonnes of textiles wasted every second, conventional fashion is one of the worst contributors to climate change. So what’s the alternative? Sustainable fashion. This article will answer what sustainable fashion is and why it matters.

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Summer Outfits 2019

From long sunsets, to ice cream parties, and beach naps, the possibilities are endless. While this summer season has been a relatively cold one, allow me to introduce a variety of outfits that will serve you as we transition to warmer days.

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