Shopping secondhand is really what kicked off my love of sustainable style, years back. Of course, back then it was more about being wallet-friendly. But hey, whatever gets the ball rolling. We've been a lot more active on Instagram lately than here on the blog (but still, blogs forever.), and it's seriously inspiring to see how stylish a proud outfit repeater can be with a collection of old used clothes. Basically, if you're creative, you do not need fast fashion (or designer fashion) to ... Read More
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How to Become a More Mindful, Efficient Thrift Shopper
Mindfulness is about being aware. And when it comes to thrift shopping, I think it's all about getting rid of the "if it doesn't work, I'll just re-donate or sell it!" mindset. It's been proven that many chain thrift stores, like Goodwill, are not lacking in donations. They've basically become the landfill that makes you feel good—as there's so much overflow that (literal) tons of it gets thrown away or shipped overseas, causing a multitude of other problems in the process. Smaller independent ... Read More
How to Create a Sustainable Fashion Budget
One of the biggest challenges the sustainable fashion industry faces is price point. For one, if you were able to buy sustainably made clothing for cheap or cheaper than the alternative, the debate would fizzle out. It’s of course necessary for ethical fashion to cost more even to exist, but personal budget comes before all else. We can’t buy sustainable fashion if we can’t afford sustainable fashion, right? Just becoming conscious of the difference is a big step. You’re probably willing to ... Read More
