Since moving into our current home, closet space is tight to say the least. And while I have always been fairly mindful of how much clothing I own, it has become abundant I do not have the room to house all the clothes I own at the moment. Which leads to a conundrum. Do I [...]
Category: Fashion
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 [...]
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 [...]
Wear it Wednesday | Yellow
If you’ve been here for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed my favorite color. Ever since I was little I have loved yellow, there was a brief time that I preferred pink over yellow, but looking back now that was because I gave into peer pressure. Yellow hasn’t always been a cool color. So [...]
Wear it Wednesday | My Favorite Shoes for Spring in Colorado
Spring in Colorado usually means 20-30’s in the morning and around the 60’s in the afternoon. This extreme variation in temperature can sometimes feel hard to get dressed around, but I have found if I am going from home into the office or into a building then I can enjoy some of my less wintery [...]
Wear it Wednesday | Dressember Accessories for Cold Climates
I've been a Dressember participant since 2014. This means some of my experience with Dressember was in the warm and mild winter weather of Central California. A few years ago, I made a huge effort to wear a dress every day even when I was working from home or didn't particularly want to get dressed. [...]
Is this Fashion Brand Ethical?
In recent months, more and more people have begun to question fast fashion and ask me how they can shop better. Including, how they can tell if a brand is ethical or not. As we all begin to emerge from our pandemic homes and wardrobes, it is important to ask these questions when buying something; [...]
Who made YOUR clothes?
This post contains affiliate links, when you shop through them I earn a small compensation (at no additional cost to you) through which I am able to support this website and my family. Since 2014, a group of global citizens has been raising awareness of clothing factory conditions since the collapse of the Rana Plaza [...]
2020 Dressember Wrap Up
Dressember 2020 is almost over! There is only one day left, tomorrow, but I wanted to share with you my dresses and a fundraising goal update! For my 7th Dressember, I wanted to raise $700 and we did just that and much more! If you are still looking to make a year end donation you [...]
Mindfulness | Language of Fashion
While I often cringe inwardly at the term fashion blogger, it is what I am. And while it does come with the negative connotation of being self absorbed, fashion is one of the few ways we can make a statement without saying anything. So what do our clothes say about us? Consider your favorite TV [...]
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