You would think it would be. Cotton is a natural fabric that’s biodegradable, it’s a renewable resource, and it’s soft, breathable and comfortable. That all sounds awesome right? Not so fast. While cotton is a naturally occurring fiber, in order for us to turn it into something we can use for clothing or other products, …
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New Trend: Fashionistas are Buying Quality and Repairing instead of Replacing The repair industry is booming. That’s a great thing for the sustainable fashion movement. More and more consumers are turning to their local tailor for a quick fix rather than throwing out their clothes that have seen better days. It’s no longer considered an …
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Is Nasty Gal Sustainable? No! It’s kind of sad that a company that started out selling vintage clothing is now ultra fast fashion.
Who doesn’t love smelling good? Literally no one ever has said they’d prefer to NOT smell good. Don’t you just feel so good when you have that one perfume or cologne that makes you feel like you could do anything, throughout the day, and still smell good? You could run a mile, you could go …
OH MY! I have found something to help with my migraines. It’s called “OH MI-GRAINE”. CBD and hemp have been making its way into the beauty and health community in the past few years. VICI Wellness uses this trend to their advantage with their CBD patches, serums, and other products. It is a way to …
How Do You Tell if Your Clothes are Eco-Friendly? Look for These LabelsSustainable fashion doesn’t really exist. But in the quest for a more sustainable wardrobe, understanding the various certifications in the textile industry is crucial. These certifications not only ensure the safety and ethical production of clothing but also help in reducing the environmental impact. Let’s dive into some key certifications that every eco-conscious consumer should be aware of.
Unraveling the Threads: The Dark Side of Fast Fashion Exposed in the Brandy Hellville Documentary Lexy Silverstein, Sustainable Fashion Advocate
Grab your popcorn, folks—because the latest chapter in the epic showdown of the fast-fashion world has just dropped, and it’s nothing short of a blockbuster. Picture this: Shein and Temu, the dynamic duo of digital fashion, locked in a courtroom brawl more intense than any Marvel or Star Wars saga. It’s like watching Darth Vader …
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Is SHEIN Sustainable? No, SHEIN is not sustainable – matter of fact they are accused of having completely unsustainable business practices due to their negative environmental impact, questionable labor practices and lack of transparency. SHEIN is the largest fast fashion company in the world, making thousands of new clothing items every single day. Shein either causes or at the very least enables hyperconsumerism. Consumers today buy 5 times more clothing than they did in the 1980s.
I had been thinking about the word “sustainable” myself and after reading articles about Mara Hoffman, it’s got me nodding in agreement. “Sustainable Fashion” – it’s a term we toss around like a hot potato, but honestly, it’s starting to feel a bit… stale. Nothing is totally sustainable. It’s like chasing a rainbow that keeps moving – you can run towards it, but you can’t quite reach it. Not yet, anyway.
At this point you all know I love myself some good skincare. Out of all of my blog post topics, skincare is probably the one I write the most about. I think it’s so important to take care of your skin. You probably know I haven’t had the easiest skin journey so I definitely like …
Since Black people make up 15% of the US population, The Fifteen Percent Pledge is asking retailers to pledge at least 15% of their shelf-space to Black-owned businesses.
If you haven’t heard yet, and if you haven’t I am worried for you, but Sex and the City is making a comeback. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?? There are so many questions that need to be asked. How are they going to do the show without Samantha? What is going to happen with Carrie and …
Style to Smile This ever happen to you? You wake up in the morning, you’re cranky, not sure why, maybe you didn’t get enough sleep, maybe you slept on your pillow the wrong way but regardless, you’re immediately in a bad mood. You are getting ready to go to school, work or do whatever you …
Meejee is a facial cleansing massager that purifies and revitalizes skin to a degree that is impossible to achieve with hands alone. While hands, washcloths, and spinning brushes only clean the surface of skin, meejee is able to clean and treat skin where it counts – below the surface, inside of pores. In the past …
I recently had the pleasure of getting a facial at The Face Facial Bar in Hollywood, California. All I can say is “wow”! It was an incredible experience and I can’t wait to go back. My esthetician, Aubrey, gave me a Cryo-Jelly Mask Facial. Yeah, those super cool ones that you always see on Instagram. …