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
Knowing what tiny quality details to look for in garments is easy – once you know what you’re doing! I was lucky enough to learn by proximity: growing up, my mom was always sewing. She made her own clothing throughout her teenage years in the 1960s & 1970s, when I was a child she made … Continue reading
Let’s talk about vintage shopping “secrets”. Lately several of you have asked for my vintage shopping secrets to finding the “best” items. And I’m really sorry to say: I have none. I wish I did, but I don’t! Instead what I do have is an interest in vintage items, access to online marketplaces, access to … Continue reading
Sometimes our assumptions about what is environmentally friendly don’t always stand up to scrutiny. For example, plastic and re-usable bags. Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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