Designer outlet and overstock stores & sites aren’t always what they seem. Yes, they do carry overstock from past seasons, but they also list items designed specifically for discount sales. And depending on the brand guidelines it’s not always easy – or possible – to tell the difference. Don’t get me wrong; I don’t want … Continue reading
You know what? It’s hard to take part in trends when you’re only buying used / second hand, because you can’t always find what you’re after. But I like the hunt, so I was thrilled when I (finally!) found these 1970s vintage faux pearl beauties on eBay. Finally! Part of the pearl hair clip club … Continue reading
Sheet masks may be just as damaging to the environment as face wipes. Which I was not expecting, or what I wanted to hear. The issues? 1) Packaging: often sold individually and wrapped in non-recyclable plastic. These go straight to landfill. 2) Plastic backing: most sheet masks I’ve used have a plastic backing, which is … Continue reading
Guess what? October 2019 was my one year anniversary of not buying any clothing from fast fashion brands! One. Whole. Year. Can you imagine? Because I certainly didn’t think it’d be possible. But there I was. Now, I’m not going to pretend I’m perfect – because I’m certainly not! During that year I bought new … Continue reading
Pollutants aren’t pretty. Lately I’ve been posting a lot about fashion and it’s effects on the environment, but I also want to talk about beauty because what that industry is doing to our planet isn’t so gorgeous. From the packaging – 120 billion units of packaging are produced every year by the global cosmetics industry, … Continue reading
