Let’s just start with Urban Originals’ motto, “Choose Kindness.” Isn’t that amazing! If that isn’t reason enough to support a brand, I don’t know what is. They say, “every single one of our handbags and accessories is animal-free. Our premium vegan leather doesn’t sustain animal exploitation or cruelty of any kind. All our actions prioritize …
Epicuren Discovery’s® goal has been been to leave the biggest impression on this world through natural skincare, while leaving the smallest footprint. They are a result-driven, anti-aging natural beauty brand that cares as much about the wellness and self-care of their customers as they do about the environment. That’s always the first thing I look …
Personally, I think probiotics should be a staple, something you take every day. Probiotics are made up of good bacteria that help keep your body healthy. This good bacteria helps you in many ways, including fighting off bad bacteria when you have too much of it, helping you feel better. Probiotics are a part of …
In a twist that could only be described as ironic, I, a vocal advocate for sustainable fashion, received an email from SHEIN, the fast fashion giant, asking “me” to collaborate with them. The email read:
“Good day! We at SHEIN are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest clothing brand, and we couldn’t help but notice your exceptional style and passion for fashion. After carefully reviewing your profile, we believe you possess the qualifications for an exciting collaboration with us.”
What the what????
Lexy Silverstein’s thrifted blazer, turtle neck and upcycled necklace made from old keys – all purchased in Florence Italy
We all love wearing the latest trends, but have you ever stopped to think about what’s actually in your clothes? Let’s dive deep into the world of fashion fibers and see what’s up. 1. Microplastics are Everywhere! You know those tiny plastic bits that are harming our oceans? Turns out, they’re coming from our clothes! …
Is a Chanel Handbag Actually a Good Investment?
Chanel has been going crazy raising their prices. It’s serious business over there. This has been happening since 2019 but the price increases got really intense during the pandemic.
DEPOP is my pride and joy. The love of my life. My everything. I always find the coolest, most unique pieces on DEPOP. Things that you wouldn’t see many other people have. DEPOP is a thrifting app, so if you’re not in the mood to go to a thrift store or if you’re just staying …
Hard to believe right? We always hear about dangerous sweatshops in Bangladesh or China but you rarely heard about sweatshops in the good ol’ USA. So you go to buy a shirt, you look at the tag to make sure you are being a responsible consumer and you see those three comforting words, Made In …
Now I understand, it’s not a perfect world. Nobody is perfect. We can’t do everything right every second of every day. And so with that I understand that we can’t always be sustainable. Sometimes we really like that one pair of shoes, but it’s from that terrible brand that we always try to stay away …
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Confessions of a Former Fast Fashion Shopper. Admitting you have a problem is the first step. I am a bit of a shopaholic. Guilty!
And yes I was super guilty of supporting fast fashion by shopping at places like H&M, Zaful, & Shein, just to name a few of the offenders. It all started when I was young at Justice, remember that store?
In my defense, I was clueless. Of course, in the court of law, ignorance of a law is no excuse and doesn’t mean you aren’t “guilty”.
TO THRIFT OR NOT TO THRIFT, THAT IS THE QUESTION! The answer is to THRIFT, of course duh! Did you know that “thrift” is actually a noun that means “using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully” not just a verb or an adjective. Am I the only one who doesn’t know this? Maybe …
Dermalogica Clear Start Kit Dermalogica has a “Clear Start” kit that DOES what it says, allowing for you to get a “clear start” with your skin. Since I moved to California, I have been having issues with breakouts because of the lack of humidity. I stated using this kit and immediately noticed a difference. The …
Sustainable Fashion: How to be fashionable and not impact the environment.
All FIDM students and anyone in the fashion industry should be appalled at this partnership and protest it by signing this petition, calling on FIDM to end the SHEIN partnership and to partner with a sustainable fashion brand. FIDM and SHEIN announced a partnership for a new scholarship program and curriculum for students called SHEIN …
FIDM Should END Partnership with SHEIN, a Global Fast Fashion Company Read More »
Being surrounded by runway glitz and glam of the recent fashion weeks, you can’t help but wonder about the dark side of fashion—the fast fashion frenzy that’s devouring our planet. We’ve all fallen victim to the lure of trendy, cheap clothes, but at what cost? It’s a critical question that’s been hanging over the industry …
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