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Author Archives: Katie Poole
Vintage love
This dress was my grandmother’s, from the late 1960s/early 1970s, and even though I don’t wear it often it’s one of my favourites. She’s no longer with us and I love that I own something that was once hers. Simply seeing it in my wardrobe makes my heart sing. Continue reading
On switching to sustainable style
When I first started on my slow fashion journey I had my priorities all mixed up. I had a closet full of unsustainable clothes, all perfectly good to wear, and was determined to donate all of them and replace with brand new sustainable options. Which, actually, isn’t sustainable at all. Thankfully, that was too expensive … Continue reading
Sustainable: the hottest buzzword in mainstream fashion
Sustainable, not ethical, has become the hottest buzzword in mainstream fashion conversation. For years we’ve been aware of the human cost of fashion, and it became front page news in 2013 when the Rana Plaza building, where garment workers made clothes for some of the world’s leading fast fashion retailers, collapsed in Bangladesh, killing 1,134 … Continue reading
Environmentally sustainable clothing care
Can we take a moment to appreciate this floaty skirt? Great! Thank you. Now I want to talk about today’s topic: environmentally sustainable clothing care. Yes, we all know about washing at lower temperatures, but there are a few more tips I can share with you: 1) Wash your clothes less often; only underpants and … Continue reading
Perfectly sustainable and ethical consumers don't exist
Being a perfect consumer is not at all realistic; there are just too many sustainable and ethical causes to consider to be able to support all of them every time. But instead of throwing in the towel, it just means we need to identify the elements that most closely support our individual values. Continue reading
Slow Fashion Season
Slow Fashion Season 2019: 3 months, 10,000 people, no new clothes. I took part, and I’ll be honest: I completely missed the end! And while I had a two hiccups (including this dress, which is a designer sample and one of a kind), I’m proud of my efforts. Compared to my past shopping habits, I’ve … Continue reading
Designer outlets and overstock sites aren’t always what they seem
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
Trends when you’re not buying fast fashion
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
The hidden truth about sheet masks
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
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