Slow Fashion Stuff
Slow, fast, eco, ethical, preloved, secondhand, sustainable fashion… the list goes on. Easy to feel like it’s a minefield. If you’re looking to make some sustainable choices through what you wear, have a scan of these short blogs and you’ll emerge as a slow fashion stylista in no time!
Getting into the market scene can also feel a little daunting to the uninitiated…so the market day blogs will kick-start your exciting journey.
PJs in public…absolutely!
Who says PJs are just for bed or at home? Sleepwear in public has become a major trend, but not just any pajamas - dressing up silky and striped pieces with luxe pieces like heels, lacy bralettes and dainty accessories is pretty sassy. Or for a more casual look -...
It’s all about you: rework your wardrobe
In The Curated Closet, Anuschka Rees talks about not following trends or buying into a standard list of wardrobe essentials or must-haves. Instead, it’s about creating your wardrobe to work perfectly for your style and life.
A guide to your summer 2019 colours
From the fabulous article by Maya Adivi at glowsly.com The summer 2019 colours have pastels making a recurrence, along with rich, warm shades that are also a little autumnal. Mango Mojito, Toffee, and some darker greens like Terrarium Moss and Pepper Stem give those...
Budget bangs for your buck. Accessories.
Accessories enliven the outfit possibilities in your wardrobe, without buying up expensive or unnecessarily. This reduces your environmental impact and saves you money. It’s also a way for your creative style and individuality to stand out. Expanding your array of...
10 sassy quotes on sustainable and fast fashion
Fast fashion is like fast food. After the sugar rush it just leaves a bad taste in your mouth. — Livia Firth, ethical fashion advocate and founder of sustainable fashion consultancy Eco-Age As consumers we have so much power to change the world by just being careful...
Stress Free Market Day
You’ve decided what items of clothing, shoes, accessories, and so on, to move on. Fantastic – that will feel quite cathartic. The next step is to ensure your transition to stall is smooth (aka stress-free), and doesn’t undo all the great feelings that come with having...
High Fives: 5 handy tips for moving clothing on.
Sitting around feeling frustrated as you contemplate what to do with your unwanteds after you’ve had a seasonal clearing of your wardrobe? When seasons change that itch to sort and clear out your life to make way for a ‘new you’ style can become insatiable. Welcome to...
Fast Fashion Facts
Vivienne Westwood, punk rocker from way back, summarised the future of clothing consumption well when she said buy less, choose well and make it last. It's not about not shopping. We all love clothes (and shoes, and accessories) and new-to-us pieces. We all crave...
The good, bad and ugly of preloved shopping
Sort the good from the bad and ugly when buying secondhand and preloved clothes with this handful of fast tips: 1. Pick your time. A change of season is when people usually have a clean out of their wardrobes – there are generally great bargains to be had. You’ll also...