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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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#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!

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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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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.

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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.

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#DontSweaterBoutIt Fall Style Challenge

Aaaaaaand that sums up the Sweater challenge! Thank you to everyone who participated! Here’s a summary of what it entailed, my looks for the week, an overview of the experience, and some of my favorite looks from the community!

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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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Color My Closet: A Summer 2019 Outfit Challenge

I can’t believe it’s almost been a week since the summer 2019 Color My Closet wardrobe challenge ended. I’m still reeling from all the color! This challenge was created to inspire more color in a sea of neutrals. Keep reading to see the outfits I put together!

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Joseph & Stacey Handbag Review

Joseph & Stacey is a Seoul-based Korean leather design and handbags company. Their bags are high quality, have a unique tie to Asian aesthetics, and best of all, are ethically produced. I was gifted two bags to review for the Spring/Summer 2019 season and here are my thoughts!

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FIRST

This blog is a means for both personal expression, and interpersonal exchange. It is a lifestyle blog featuring the balance between my fantasies of grandeur with the realistic choices that sometimes take priority.

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