Black Friday’s coming up. It’s the Friday after American Thanksgiving, which is always the fourth Thursday in November. And my favourite holiday as an adult because it brings together my whole family, without the stress of presents. (But I hate the history of the holiday – it’s truly embarrassing.) Growing up in America, just about … Continue reading
It’s no secret that I love a sample sale; like most of us I’ve been conditioned to love a good deal. And getting up to 95% off designer items feels like a win. But it’s easy to go overboard at these sales, buying for the “deal” and imaginary lifestyle. (How often do you *honestly* have … 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
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
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
Did you know? Aviation is one of the fastest-growing polluters and currently accounts for about 2% of global emissions. Taking a long-haul flight generates more carbon emissions than the average person in dozens of countries around the world produces in a whole year. (“How your flight emits as much CO2 as many people do in … Continue reading
Recycling is not the answer, and all too often it’s treated that way. In the purest sense, everything is recyclable with the right skills, knowhow, access and infrastructure. But whether or not the recycling happens is a totally different story, depending on so many factors. This has me thinking about every single item I own. Yes … Continue reading
THE OUTFIT Top: ASOS Jeans: ASOS Necklace: Suzywan, past season Bracelet: Whistle & Bango Watch: Nixon, past season Ring: wedding ring Bag: Mango, past season Shoes: Kurt Geiger, past season I’ve got a thing for floaty white tops, and ruffly tops of an oversized style are stealing the show for me at the moment. I wore … Continue reading
The other day I received a survey email from Topshop asking me all about blazers, when I wear them, etc. Apparently blazer jackets are going to be a trend item this spring, and I’ve already got two in my closet that I never wear. And I had two other ones till I donated them in February … Continue reading
I’m really excited for spring – and warmer weather! – so I’ve started to go through my wardrobe to put together outfits to wear when the weather is right. First up: this simple monochrome look. Continue reading
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