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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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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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