Dressing like yourself when you don’t feel like yourself can either feel like a form of self-care, or a colossal chore. Here’s a look at five outfits I wore on days when putting on my favourite things felt like giving myself a bit of a hug. An old school awkward outfit post featuring lots of second hand stuff, some oldies and one non-ethical blip.
Read MoreBuying second hand is undoubtedly a more sustainable choice than buying new - or is it? Despite being a great platform for circularity, at times second hand marketplaces can come off as just another cog in fast fashion’s monstrous machine. Here’s how I make conscious purchases in these environments.
Read MoreA deep dive into the French icon’s fashion looks throughout the years. What elements make up the outfits that look as fresh today as when they first stole the limelight over 50 years ago? And how can you get the look in 2023, with current items from ethical fashion brands?
Read MoreCommitting to slow fashion is no guarantee that you won’t still end up with some unloved items in a forgotten corner of your wardrobe. Nowadays, choices of ethical fashion brands are legion, which is a good thing, but can make it hard to shop sensibly sometimes. Need some help? I got you.
Read MoreLet’s talk about My Brilliant Friend. I started watching for the Italian language, but I stayed for the fashion (and sure, maybe the heartbreaking storyline and the beautiful cinematography as well). What does the protagonist’s clothing tell us about her character development? Which looks hold up to this day? And how do you get the look, sustainably?
Read MoreEthical fashion might be my pet subject now, but it took quite a journey for me to get here. I spent some time on the fence looking for brands with decent morals, but without the tree-hugger aesthetic. The good news: they exist! The bad news: I crammed them all into this absolute mammoth of a post. You might want to lock away your wallet before sinking your teeth into this one…
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