“I can’t afford slow fashion.” This is something I hear said often. And i get it! When I first started moving away from fast fashion and towards slow fashion, I was sure the best way to do that was to buy a bunch of new clothes that aligned with my sustainable mindset. I desperately wanted to erase my old ways by purging my closet and getting rid of my previous purchases to make room for my new sustainable wardrobe. How…
*Post UPDATED May 6, 2022 About 5 years ago after having my twins, I went on a mission to find underwear that fit, that I felt good in, and that were comfortable to wear. I also wanted to move away from toxic, big brand companies, who treat their garment workers horribly and often have no idea what we want from our undergarments. I was looking for natural fabrics that breathe and also wash and wear well. Luckily, there are now…
hat: old , shirt: Buttercream Clothing , wool blazer: thrifted , straw clutch: old, pants: Harley Jae When it comes to the conversation around Fast Fashion, it often goes like this…Fast Fashion is bad and therefore those who consume fast fashion must be bad too, right? Wrong. Over the past few years, I have taken the deep dive into committing to change my consumer behaviour, moving away from fast fashion, and making purchases with mindfulness and need over…
It is not Fall yet. Not even close, in my mind anyway. We had a late start to the Summer here on the West Coast, so I’m soaking up every minute of sunshine and heat. I know sartorially we always want to skip ahead to the next season. Rather than choosing to shop one season or another, opt for pieces that can transition seamlessly from one season to the next. When shopping for new pieces, especially dresses, I like to…
Versatility! One of the main words we should keep in mind when we bring a new garment into our wardrobe. How many ways can I style this garment? What different occasions could I wear this garment for? Can this item be worn both casually and dressed up? Cue the fabulous new jumpsuit from ethical, Canadian, brand, Encircled. A piece like this can have so much flexibility in your wardrobe. I would wear this piece for anything from a chill weekend…
