My biggest obstacle when packing is not the “I want to pack my whole closet just because I want to” attitude but the “I want to pack my whole closet because I love to wear all these things and want to wear them on this trip” attitude. When you have a wardrobe you love and [...]
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Simplicity Saturday
Over the last several months, I’ve been slowing down. I am buying less and learning new skills so I can make things myself. Here are a few things I’ve slowly learned recently. Simplicity in my home, my attitude, my life. Crocheting I learned to crochet when I was in 4th or 5th grade. I didn’t [...]
The Problem with Fast Fashion | Part 3
So how do we fix the fashion industry? I wish I could give you a short sweet answer and a hopeful anecdote. Fixing the fashion industry is part activism, part protest, and part awareness. When you become aware of where and how your clothes are made only then can you start advocating for legislation, workers [...]
Ethical & Sustainable Fashion for Budget Buyers
Ethical and Sustainable shopping often feels out of reach for many folks on a budget but there are a lot of fun and creative ways to build a wardrobe you love when on a budget. It may take a little longer to complete your closet but remember the joy is as much in the journey [...]
Reflections on Living in Community
In complete honesty, I had no idea what it would be like to live with other people, besides my husband. Even if we had talked about doing this since 2020. In case you don’t know, we have been living with friends since mid April when we moved out of our apartment in preparation for our [...]
Wear it Wednesday | Summer Dresses
I remember as a little girl, absolutely loving wearing dresses and also being equally frustrated by them. As an adult, I have a new appreciation for dresses especially in the summer. They are fun, feminine, and can keep me significantly cooler than shorts. Here are a few of my favorite summer dresses. Yellow & White [...]
The Problem with Fast Fashion Part 2
If you didn’t catch Part 1, it is here. The problem with Fast Fashion is it puts profits over people and the planet every chance it gets. The opportunity for more profit is what drove our textile industry away from the US to “cheaper” nations, commonly found in the global south. The truth is these [...]
Plastic Free July Tips
A journey into sustainability…begins with imperfection and ends knowing you are doing your best. Plastic Free July is a fun challenge to TRY to avoid as much single-use plastic as possible and get creative with the single-use plastic you encounter. Below are a few tips for going plastic free this month and what to do [...]
Wear it Wednesday | Styling a Shirtdress for Summer
When it gets hot outside, I gravitate towards cotton & linen made pieces and lots of comfy & versatile dresses. Including this new shirtdress from Liz Alig. Her pieces are handwoven, giving them a unique feel and making them the perfect breathable styles to reach for on hot days. I was gifted this shirtdress from [...]
Simplicity Mindset
While brainstorming my new branding simplicity came to mind, not just as a visual goal for my brand but as a word used to describe myself, my style, and my goals. Simplicity. Not an anti-tech lifestyle but more like practical simplicity in the rush of everyday living. In some ways, I do feel eco-guilt when [...]
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