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 …
More and more often we are hearing about the term greenwashing within the fashion industry. But what exactly does that mean? What is Greenwashing? To put it simply greenwashing is when a fashion brand claims that their products are environmentally friendly when quite often they’re not. They use labels like “green” or “ethical” with the …
In the past fashion was consumed through glossy magazines and catwalks shows which ensured that it remained, to a degree, exclusive. Fashion content was therefore largely determined by editors and designers. Fast-forward to 2019 and things are very different with the rise of fashion bloggers. Fashion Bloggers Thanks to the likes of Instagram, anyone can …
In a previous post I wrote why we should avoid fast fashion but that isn’t always a realistic aim especially as more sustainable, slow fashion brands can have an expensive price tag. What if you want to create a more conscious wardrobe, but can’t afford to avoid fast fashion? Can’t afford to avoid fast fashion? …
In an effort to make more sustainable fashion choices I decided to only buy clothing that has been pre-owned for the whole of 2019. It has made me really consider how much I need something before I buy it. I’ve also been shopping my wardrobe more which has meant I get more wear out of …
I’m not sure where I’ve been, but I’ve only just become aware of Second Hand September. I really like the concept behind it and think it’s something you may also want to get involved in. What is Second Hand September? Second Hand September is an initiative organised by the charity Oxfam. The campaign encourages people …
The Auro app was gifted to me to trial Many years ago I was an avid gym goer but I can’t bring myself to set foot in one now. I used to be incredibly fit but that has slipped someone what. However, during lockdown I really got back into running again and it’s now part …
As 2020 has been the year of change I’ve decided that I will also be changing the way I shop in an effort to make more sustainable choices. Changing The Way I Shop We are consumers in all aspects of our lives whether that’s food, clothing or online content. I am a big fan of …
