Investing in sustainable fashion means choosing durable garments made from eco-friendly materials that will last season after season. By buying less but better quality, you’re not only helping the planet but your wallet in the long run.
Scrapbooking has been a hobby of mine for as long as I can remember, but I am utterly and completely bad at it. The thing is, it’s not the scrapbooking that I’m bad at (at least I think it’s not 😬), it’s my lack of commitment. I’d start one scrapbook with all the motivation in the …
Have you ever experienced déjà vu induced by mindless shopping? As a self-professed shopaholic, I’ve experienced it more times than I can count. Asking myself, haven’t I already purchased this, or didn’t I receive this package already, was all too common especially in a pandemic when days feel like they blur into weeks and then …
When I was six, my parents enrolled me in swimming lessons. The plan was for me to move up the ranks and become a swim instructor and eventually get a summer job out of it when I turned 16. After struggling through multiple levels, I ended up quitting and my parents decided to enroll me …
There’s an elephant in the room when it comes to sustainable fashion that I don’t think is talked about enough… privilege. Our society is raced, classed and sexed in a way that means minority groups are disproportionality prevented access to sustainable goods, namely sustainable fashion. The irony is that while sustainable products should be accessible …
Jean shopping can be hard. Between trying to get the right fit, cut and style, finding a pair of jeans that are flattering can sometimes feel like a needle in a haystack. But finding sustainable and ethical denim? That’s a whole other ball game. Apart from dealing with the same jean shopping issues with a …
Garment care seems pretty straight forward… wash, dry, fold, repeat, right? Is it even possible to make the process eco-friendly? By the time you’re done reading this post, the answer should be a resounding yes! This post is split into three categories that cover all the basics of sustainable garment care. You’ll learn how to …
Shopping sustainably shouldn’t be a chore. You shouldn’t have to go out of your way to find a sustainable brand or need to question whether your favourite garments are products of greenwashing. And with all of the misinformation floating around in terms of fabrics, certifications and packaging, what’s an eco-friendly shopper to do? Enter: this …
Fresh off the 30 Day Shop Your Closet Challenge and looking to add to your closet? Awesome! Have no idea what I’m talking about and just want to shop more sustainably? Great! Regardless of whatever brought you to this post just know by you simply considering sustainable alternatives to the brands we all know and …
Okay. So you know what sustainable fashion is (if you need a refresher check this post) . That’s all fine and dandy but what do you do with that information? Where do you start? Below is a comprehensive guide with the steps you can take to embark on your sustainability journey. The key word here is guide. Some …