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
Tag Archives: Street Style
Hello, vintage
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
LFW SS20
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
Slavery isn’t gone
Slavery isn’t gone. Did you know that garments is the second highest at-risk industry for modern slavery? (Global Slavery Index 2018) And while the UK government is working to strengthen the Modern Slavery Act, here are 6 things we can all do to help end modern slavery: 1. Press elected officials to see this through … Continue reading
I’m giving up buying clothing for one year
The last time I purchased an item of clothing was on 19 November 2019. And now I’m aiming to not buy any clothing, at all, for a full year. Why? Because I’ve run out of space in my home I could do with saving more money for my future and I feel guilty shopping when … Continue reading
Only buy what makes your heart sing
Only buy what makes your heart sing. 🎶 I bought this dress, bag, shoes and denim jacket for the same reason: I tried them on / picked the items up and thought “this has got to be mine”. I like to listen to that voice, because those items always become my most worn. When it … Continue reading
The trouble with flying
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
What I wore: a lace midi dress and slides for a sunny summer day in the park
Summer in London isn’t known for being hot (usualy: mild, pleasant, a bit drizzly), but this year Europe has been experiencing one helluva heatwave. And I just don’t have enough season appropriate clothes to keep up. Continue reading
What I Wore: holiday in Rio de Janeiro
When I was planning to visit Rio my first thought was to bring all of the skimpy layers I never get to wear in London – short shorts! tiny tank tops! drapey boho styles! But then I did some research, and realised that, actually, that might not be the best idea. We were travelling in November … Continue reading
What I Wore: white winter coat and loafers
Remember this white coat? It’s the one I bought to wear for my wedding two years ago. I got it back then in the January sales about a week before I got married because I realised I didn’t want to freeze on the day or wear my normal purpley-navy winter coat., and I always figured I’ll totally … Continue reading
