Impulsive shopping. We all have been guilty of this. The marketing and social media worlds are really good for making us feel that we 'need' new clothes every week. We feel pressure to be on trend and with the fast fashion at its peak, it's getting easy to buy a lot of clothes for little… Continue reading Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying New Clothes
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Sustainable Brand: Po-Zu
Fast fashion doesn't only affect the clothing industry, but the accessories and footwear industry as well. Mass-production eats up resources and sends an average of three pairs of shoes per person to landfill every year. The quest for cheaper and faster production has encouraged the exploitation of workers through long hours, low payments and dangerous… Continue reading Sustainable Brand: Po-Zu
7 Beachwear Brands That Use Recycled Materials
Summer is just around the corner. It's time to go to the beach, relax and sunbath. And of course, it's time to show off your summer body. Whether you prefer a bikini or a swimsuit, let's try to make this coming season a green one. How? By investing in sustainable swimwear brands. I discovered some… Continue reading 7 Beachwear Brands That Use Recycled Materials
Sustainable Brand: Paula Janz Maternity
Being pregnant and having a minimalistic wardrobe don't go hand in hand. With a growing belly, it is likely to need new clothes. I tried to avoid getting new clothes as long as possible, but slowly the time came and the first thing I needed was a bigger jacket. The only thing I was sure… Continue reading Sustainable Brand: Paula Janz Maternity
Sexy And Sustainable Made Undies
Cheap underwear is made from synthetic fabrics. Mostly polyester and nylon. These fabrics are loaded with chemicals that are not bad for your health, 'apparently'. The garment workers who made such underwears are suffering and not getting paid enough to make our €2,- panties. We need to stop buying cheap undies. And whether it's healthy… Continue reading Sexy And Sustainable Made Undies
Stop Buying Cheap Bad Quality Clothes, Do This Instead
One year ago, I decided to stop buying clothes from fast fashion brands. At the time, I was already aware of all the problems fast fashion brings to the environment and to the garment workers. Still, I occasionally felt into temptation and bought some clothes from fast fashion brands. The last time I went to… Continue reading Stop Buying Cheap Bad Quality Clothes, Do This Instead
SUSTAINABLE GIFT GUIDE
Christmas is just around the corner. This is the most joyous season filled with family, friends, and food. And let's not forget about: presents! Shopping for presents can be a hard job. Even harder if you want to give something ethically made, organic or vegan which doesn't break your bank account. On my Pinterest account, I have… Continue reading SUSTAINABLE GIFT GUIDE
Sustainable Brand: Troo
Ethically made lingerie has the bad reputation of being boring and basic. It took me some time until I found this sexy badass lingerie brand: Nette Rose that I discovered through Troo. A webshop that sells only ethically made pieces. Slow and responsible fashion is at the core of the founders of Troo: Nic and… Continue reading Sustainable Brand: Troo
10 TIPS FOR MASTERING SECONDHAND SHOPPING
It´s been now more than 5 years since I started buying second-hand clothes. I have to admit that at the very beginning I was skeptical and didn't like the idea of buying clothes previously worn by someone I don't know. That feeling went away as soon as I found clothes that look as good as… Continue reading 10 TIPS FOR MASTERING SECONDHAND SHOPPING
SOME TRUTHS ABOUT THE PROJECT 333
Almost two months have passed since I started the project 333. I keep on repeating outfits and for most of the time I love it, but some days I get tired of it... These are my outfits from the past 3 weeks. During the 5th week, I replaced a basic white v-neck t-shirt for a… Continue reading SOME TRUTHS ABOUT THE PROJECT 333
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