Do buy now, pay later schemes encourage impulse buying? Now you may wonder why I am featuring buy now, pay later (BNPL) schemes but I believe that impulse buying is linked to sustainability. After all, Life’s a Catwalk is all about making considered purchases. Buy Now, Pay Later I have to start by saying that …
Shopping sustainably is only a few swipes away with these sustainable fashion apps. Whether you are keen to try renting, borrowing, shopping your existing wardrobe or buying pre-owned, there is the perfect app for you. Sustainable Fashion Apps Good on You Price | Free to download Perfect for you if | you’re looking to buy …
High end luxury brands like Chanel, Dior and Hermès used to be unaffordable for the vast majority of fashion lovers. This has all changed with the rise of luxury resale stores like third-party platform, Sellier Knightsbridge which pairs resellers and buyers. Why has luxury resale taken off and how is it changing the face of …
In my quest to shop more sustainably I have been turning my attention to underwear. Trying to find sustainable lingerie is actually harder than I thought. However, I would like to share a brand with you called Daylight Lingerie, who have developed the world’s first fully biodegradable underwired bra. Daylight Lingerie Luxury brand, Daylight has …
I previously wrote a post giving six tips for sustainable clothes shopping, but what about the clothes you already own? The most sustainable thing you can do is re-wear what you have. So rather than replace your existing wardrobe with clothing from sustainable brands, try to extend the life of your clothing. I’ve put together …
I have just experienced a lockdown birthday. I think everyone has now. When we went into lockdown 1.0 it was a few weeks after my birthday so I guess I was quite lucky. I’ve just turned 35 which I still find unbelievable, I still feel like I’m 18. I wanted to do something to mark …
There are a lot of myths surrounding sustainable fashion which sometimes stop shoppers taking positive steps towards sustainable purchases. Here are ten commonly heard sustainable clothing myths and the truth about them. Sustainable clothing myths You need to spend more to be sustainable Of course some sustainable clothing brands are quite expensive. After all, the …
If you are a frequent visitor you may have seen that I have previously rented designer handbags. But what about clothing? I feel like there is still a stigma around buying second hand/ pre-owned clothing but I don’t hear about renting clothing. I came across Reason to Rent online and wondered how easy is renting …
As I’ve become more interested in sustainable fashion and changing my spending habits I’ve come across more sustainable fashion brands. But what has also struck me is that many of these brands don’t have inclusive sizing. When I have spoken about this topic with people I have been met with “this doesn’t affect you so …
I’m always keen to shop more sustainably and this blog has become the place where I chart my efforts. I regularly shop pre-owned and in the past I have also rented designer handbags. But what about renting clothes? Here are six reasons why you should rent clothes. Six advantages of renting clothes Saves you …
More people than ever are keen to start shopping sustainably. But when it comes to clothes shopping, where do you start? I’ve put together six top tips to help make things easier. Six tips to make clothes shopping sustainable Make considered choices Before buying something think about whether you really need it. I know that …
Cashmere is considered to be one of the most luxurious fibres in the world. It is said to be three times warmer than wool. As we move into colder weather we are coming into the most popular time of year for wearing cashmere. ASOS chose to ban the fabric by the end of January 2019 …
We hear about fast fashion time and time again as people become aware of the environmental impact of the fashion industry. But what about slow fashion? What is slow fashion? Slow fashion considers the process and resources that go in to making items of clothing, mainly focusing on sustainability. The idea is that you purchase …
