
Top Sustainable & Ethical Mother’s Day Gifts 2024
Celebrate Mother’s Day with these sustainable and ethical gifts. From locally-sourced bouquets to handmade candles, here are the top eco-friendly gifts for all types of mamas!
What Is Thrifting?
In 2018, I quit fast fashion. It it took me a few years, but I now I only shop secondhand (thrift). If you're ready to learn more about this eco-friendly and budget-conscious way of shopping, here's Thrifting 101: everything you need to know about buying preloved clothes.
What Is A Capsule Wardrobe (Plus How To Build One In 2024)
A capsule wardrobe is a small collection of garments and accessories that mix cohesively to make different outfits. It's a tool to help you streamline your closet and make getting dressed easier. Tired of closet overwhelm? Here's what a capsule closet is, why you need it, and three beginner-friendly steps to build the perfect one for you.
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.
#SlowFashionSpiritWeek Instagram Challenge
We made it through #SlowFashionSpiritWeek! This seven-day challenge encouraged participants to style their slow fashion outfits while we were all in quarantine. Each day was assigned a particular theme, much like regular spirit week is, so without further ado, here’s a summary of the outfits that I created!
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.
Spring Lookbook 2020: 10 Outfits inspired by Spring/Summer Trends
Spring is in the air! While we’re all stuck indoors, I took it upon myself to create 10 outfits that reflected some of the most popular trends for this upcoming spring/summer season.
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.
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!
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.
5 Valentine's Day Outfits for 2020
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and while I don’t have any plans this year, I still think it’s a fun excuse to dress up. Whether you’re staying home and practicing a little self-love or celebrating with someone else, here are 5 Valentine’s Day outfit ideas to inspire you to restyle garments that you probably already own.
Fabrics 101: Synthetic Fabrics and Microplastic Pollution (Part 2)
Last week, we discussed the importance of fabric choice and its relation to sustainability. This week, I wanted to delve more into the world of synthetic fabrics, microplastic (or microfiber) pollution, as well as my thoughts on microfiber catchers such as the Guppy Bag or Cora Ball.
Fabrics 101: Why Natural Fiber Clothing Matters and How To Care for Natural Fabrics
Fabric choice is important when building a sustainable wardrobe. The textile that your garment is made from can be a key indicator of how sustainably or ethically it was produced. Here’s why natural fiber clothing matters and how to care for individual fabrics.
Five Questions To Ask Yourself Before (Impulse) Buying
Rampant consumption is an issue within the sustainable fashion community. From large purchases from sustainable brands to thrift hauls, rapid overconsumption is something that many of us struggle with. Here’s a list of 5 questions that you should ask yourself before buying that garment.
9 Tips for a More Sustainable Holiday Season
The holiday season is right around the corner and while it’s important to maintain the cheer and joy that comes with the holidays, I think it’s equally important to do so in an eco-friendly manner. Here are 9 tips that I like to keep in mind when preparing for the holiday season!