last week... Perhaps it is the optimism that comes with the turn of the new year, but I noticed sustainability in style and fashion has been in the news a lot in the past week. It is exciting to see this "trend" in the industry known as the second biggest contributor for world wide pollution, [...]
Tag: sustainability
Sartorial Sustainability Sunday: 2018 Standout Stories
This year I am going to do a better job at being sustainable. I already have plans to give up my SUV in June, which I am certain will significantly reduce my carbon footprint. Until then, I have big plans to cut down on my indulging on clothing. Did you know that next to oil, [...]
Belle of the Tall
I have become increasingly more cognizant of the values of the brands with which I work, and seek to work with those that align with my own values. Prior to writing this post and more broadly, prior to wearing anything from Brass and agreeing to work with the brand, I researched it. I directed my [...]
Shopping Moratorium 2018 | 242/123
My resistance to shopping in August was consistent with that of July, in that I did not have the discipline that I did during June. Glass half full, at least from a sustainability perspective: I mostly shopped secondhand at eBay and Thredup. tee shirt dress Remember when I bought this dress in a size too [...]
Ethical Element
In light of last week's discussion about sustainability in fashion with Meghan Evans, I took her advice and started to watch The True Cost. Not that it got especially intense, but it most definitely toed the line of disturbing. It is a shame that we westerners will turn the other way for an H&M "bargain". It [...]
Dress is More
I was so excited to receive the new floral Meghan Evans dress in the mail last week. I love the black scuba fabric dress from last fall - as did my 6'-3" sister, when she borrowed it for a going away party. She loved it so much, I still have not gotten it back and it [...]
Shopping Moratorium 2018 | 212/153
I lost my shit this month, shopping-wise. I definitely not as perfectly disciplined as I was during June. Shame, shame, shame. Here goes: I happen to love a jewelry brand that was selected for the CFDA incubator back in the late aughts. Gemma Redux was frequently featured on Gossip Girl, which is how I and [...]
