Recently I had a message in my inbox about animal testing in the beauty industry, and it got me thinking about how I feel about animals in the supply chain in general. Today I want to share my thoughts on leather products in the fashion industry. Continue reading
Hello, vintage. This top is another gift from my mom (gifted to her by a friend), and is probably from the late 1960s/early 1970s. The jeans are dead stock Levis from the late 1980s/early 1990s via eBay, and the shoes were purchased new 9 years ago. Growing up we usually bought second hand because we … Continue reading
This dress belonged to my grandmother back in the late 1960s. Could have been early 1970s, but because of the pink my mom is guessing late 1960s.) And a couple years ago my mom gave it to me because it fit (almost) perfectly. (Grandma had a slightly different build than I do, but the fit … Continue reading
London Fashion Week AW20 is here, so let’s take a look back at LFW SS20… What an amazing season it was, with another year of incredible designs – this time heavily influenced by the 1970s with gorgeous floral and floaty dresses – and, to my delight, many designers more clearly highlighting their sustainability efforts. Extinction … Continue reading
I’m being honest, this outfit contains what I’m currently considering some irresponsible purchases. The dress: past season designer in a final sale, purchased for an event. And I didn’t even wear it in the end because it was unseasonably cold weather. If I could go back, I’d leave the dress for someone else who’d wear … Continue reading
What’s the true cost? So often I’ve found myself questioning the price tag on a garment. “Yikes that’s pricey, isn’t it? I can get similar cheaper…” But I didn’t question the cost of the artworks at the Royal Academy Summer Show. In fact, I found myself defending the price because of the quality, the craft, the creativity, … Continue reading
New Year’s Eve is only a few days away now, and if you’re anything like me you’re still trying to figure out what to wear and hunting for inspiration in the sales! (Probably not the best time to search for ideas, but I’m determined to make it work.) So, after a few trips to the shops … Continue reading
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