If like me you love your morning (and mid-morning, and mid-afternoon) coffee you’ll likely have noticed the increase in cafes offering single-use compostable cups for takeaway. And if you’re like me you thought: “This is awesome! Finally a guilt-free way to enjoy coffee on the go when I forget my re-usable cup!” But wait right … Continue reading
You know this wild weather we’ve all been experiencing? You wouldn’t be wrong for thinking it wasn’t always this way. Continue reading
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
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
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
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 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
Our second day in Amsterdam was a blustery one, as you can tell from this photo! See what I wore and we got up to on day two of our 14 day, 7 city trip. Continue reading
Wearing the clothes we already own, and washing them less frequently, is the best thing we can do for the environment when it comes to garments. And it’s also totally free, so we can all do this from time to time! Continue reading
Silk is one of my favourite fabrics because it’s so lightweight and comfortable to wear, but so help me if I’m going to spend the time, money or energy dry cleaning it after every wear. So let me share with you my favourite tricks for keeping silk at its best between cleanings that’s also kinder to the environment: baking soda / bicarbonate of soda and air. Continue reading
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