We all want to make more people and planet-friendly fashion choices but ethical fashion can be so boring, right? I used to feel like this too, and my misconceptions about the style credentials of ethical fashion stopped me from embracing a more conscious wardrobe for years. Yes, there's plenty of 'safe' ethical brands out there, but even if you're a real style lover there[...]
Secondhand clothing is a big deal right now. In fact, it's only going to get bigger: US resale platform Thred Up predicts resale will be 1.5 times bigger than fast fashion by 2028. If 2020 was the year of Depop, then 2021 is the year of exciting new platforms for us to sell, swap, and rent our clothes. I've always been envious of US thrift stores, but the UK is provin[...]
Happy Fairtrade Fortnight! Running from 22 Feb - 7 March in 2021, this is a celebration of the people who grow our food, as well as the fibres used to make our clothes. As we see the climate crisis continue to affect the world with a snowballing effect, not to mention the global hardship caused by Covid 19, promoting Fairtrade goods are more important than ever. My fir[...]
Nothing is more frustrating than looking at your bulging drawers and wardrobes, yet still having nothing to wear. The fact we’re in lockdown again, coupled with January’s general ‘new year, new me’ vibes, means you might be feeling a strong urge to clear out your closets, and totally invigorate your wardrobe. Great! As a wardrobe consultant I’m all a[...]
Hi, friends! This might be my second blog post in a week (!), but it's been a hot minute since I actually shared any content featuring my own actual outfits. It's funny how this little corner of the internet of mine has evolved: from a place to share the outfits I was most proud of back in 2014-2018, to an actual business as a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant wher[...]
Hi, friends! I hope you’ve had a good festive season (well, as good as 2020 could allow!) and that you’re finding some joy in these crazy times. Speaking of crazy times, we’re entering the Boxing Day- January sales period. It’ll definitely hit different this year with no physical shopping happening in the UK anytime soon, but chances are you’ve faced a barrag[...]
It’s that time of year again - the Christmas shopping period is upon us. For a lot of people 2020 has made them think about their impact on the planet, as well as the companies they give their money to. Christmas is the ultimate consumerist holiday, so why not support smaller, ethical businesses this year? Most ethical Christmas gift guides out there will advise purc[...]