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5 Sustainability Blogs or Sustainable Fashion Blogs to Follow

Learning about sustainability is an ongoing process. Whether you’re looking to dive into the intellectual thought and theories about why exploitative systems exist (both in fashion and in a greater social context) or are simply looking for practical fashion advice so that you can be more mindful in your day-to-day actions, there is a sustainable fashion blog or publication that will support you in that. Here are 5 of my favorite sustainability/sustainable fashion blogs that talk about more than just fashion from a superficial perspective.

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7 Reasons Why Secondhand Fashion Is My Favorite Slow Fashion Approach

Sustainable fashion has become a huge buzzword these past few years, leading to ongoing arguments about how we as consumers can best reduce the negative environmental and social impact that our closets may have. While each approach to sustainable fashion has its own pros and cons, here are 7 reasons why secondhand shopping is my preferred approach to sustainable fashion.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Try Slow Travel

Have you ever taken a trip with an itinerary so packed that ironically, you needed a mini staycation at home afterward just to unwind and relax? Yeah, well, slow travel suggests an alternative to that. Slow travel literally means slowing down the pace at which you’re traveling and is a great way for you to prioritize connection and experiences while traveling. Here are 7 reasons why you should try slow travel.

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Autumn Lookbook 2021

It’s officially autumn and in honor of this transitional season, I’ll be sharing 12 outfits from sustainable sources grouped in accordance with the three months of fall.

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5 Films on Sustainability To Watch 2024

Autumn is in full swing and I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for cozy season. One of my favorite things to do when the temperature drops, is to snuggle under a blanket and watch a thoughtful documentary. Here are 5 films on sustainability for you to watch this season.

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Why Free Time Feels So Uncomfortable

Why do we say that we hate work and need time away from work, but continue to throw ourselves into more work when free time is presented? Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about work-life balance and specifically, on why free time feels so uncomfortable.

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Can Sustainable Fashion and Inclusive Sizing Coexist?

As intersectional conversations around social justice, climate justice, and inclusivity have taken center stage in the media these past few years, consumers have begun to demand more from their go-to brands. But why then, does sustainable fashion have such a big size-inclusivity problem? Could it be that the nature of sustainable production does not mesh with size inclusivity? Is it even possible to produce size-inclusive sustainable fashion?

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Taipei Taiwan Lockdown Routine

Taiwan has been in a Level 3 Lockdown since May 15th. It’s pretty surreal to be experiencing the shut-down of all local activities for the second time, but the upside of this experience is that I already have routines established from the first go-around. This post will cover some of those daily moments as well as some scenes from a *more quiet* Taipei.

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How I Combat Creative Blocks

Anyone who works with creativity can tell you—it’s fickle and hard to control. There are times when the inspiration flows and ideas come easily, and alternatively, there are times when you sit there for hours and get absolutely nothing done. As an exercise, I’m taking today to just reflect on tactics that I use to combat creative blocks.

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Summer Lookbook 2021

It’s officially summer so let’s bust out the summer dresses and short shorts! Here are 8 thrifted and sustainable fashion looks that I felt were representative of this warmer time of year.

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Five Ways To Style White Pants

Summer is *literally* around the corner so that means it’s white pants season! For the longest time, I avoided white pants and saw them as high maintenance but this year, I finally decided to jump on the bandwagon and I have to say that my wardrobe is forever changed. If you’re lost about how to wear white pants, here are five ideas that you can try out today.

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How I've Been Combating Content Creation Burnout

Between balancing a full-time job in social media and creating content for this space, I frequently find myself on the fringe of burnout. Not only is spending time in a digital space taxing on the body, but the ceaseless stream of media is stressful for the nervous system as well. When I start to feel burnt out, here’s what I do to reset.

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Top 8 Podcasts on Sustainability To Listen To

Podcasts provide valuable industry updates in a convenient, easily digestible form, and can frequently be played when you’re doing other mindless tasks. As someone who is keen on new developments in the sustainable space, podcasts are by far my favorite method for learning new information. Here are the top 8 sustainability podcasts that you should listen to today.

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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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