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8 Books On the Asian American Experience to Read Today

With the recent attacks on the elderly Asian population in America, there’s been an outcry for the acknowledgment of the Asian American experience. As someone who is hoping to do the work of unpacking the internalized racism and prejudices that I hold, I’m starting with educating myself on this shared (and also nuanced) experience. Here are 8 books by Asian Americans, for Asian Americans.

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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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sustainable & Conscious Holiday Guide

The holidays are right around the corner and as there are plenty of sustainable and BIPOC-owned gift guides out there already, I thought that it would be nice to provide an alternative list of (COVID-appropriate) experiences that you could share with loved ones this season. Below is a list of 16 conscious holiday gifts and experiences for a mindful holiday season.

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Fall Lookbook 2020

Autumn marks a transitional period. I don’t know about you, but these past few months have been an emotional rollercoaster. As a result, I’ve been focusing internally on the things that I can control and one thing that’s been extremely grounding at this time has been fashion. This fall lookbook is an exploration of outfits that I would wear if I had places to go.

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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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#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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