I'm not much for trends. I think that they're just a good marketing ploy to get us to buy more stuff that we don't need. But sometimes, one comes along that I totally fall for. And if it seems like a trend that has legs...i.e., one that I will love for a long time, I jump on board. Which recently happened to me with the quilted coat trend. Like most trends that I end…
I thrifted a wool sweater. A beautiful black wool crew neck sweater. It was vintage. It was fluffy. It was cozy. It was made in Scotland (which, if you know me, you know I'm obsessed with Scotland...and if you didn't know, now you know :). It only cost $15. Oh, and it had an awful mothball smell! Funnily enough, I didn't notice this when I tried it on, or when I checked it out,…
Hey. It's been a minute since I wrote a post on how to live simply in ways that go beyond our wardrobes. But I think that it's all interconnected and I wanted to share a few ways that you can simplify your life that you can start using today! The easiest way to live simply is to make small changes over time. It's a little less overwhelming. When I became interested in intentional living,…
Ah, hiking boots. So utilitarian. So comfy. But stylish? I would argue that they are, and to show any non-believers, I've put together a few outfits to show you how I style hiking boots that make them suitable for lots of occasions. Hiking boots are something that I keep in my wardrobe all year long. I think they translate well in every season, and not just with hiking clothes. I have the Danner Mountain…
Ah, a dress over pants...are you a fan? I remember this being pretty popular in the 2000s but then it seemed to fall out of trend. I've seen it pop back up here and there over the past few years. I like it, whether or not it's "on trend". I've done it myself quite a few times recently... I definitely think it's a fun way to get more wear out of pieces in your…
If you read this previous "Capsule by 5" post, or you follow me on instagram, then you know that I came up with a mini capsule wardrobe challenge a while back. It's called the "Capsule by 5" or #capsulex5 challenge and the premise is to take 5 clothing items and to create as many outfits as possible with them. I am writing this post in the hopes that you will feel inspired to grab…
The most sustainable piece of clothing is the one you already own! Altering clothing is one of my favorite ways to have a more sustainable wardrobe. And with that in mind, I decided to alter a tank top that wasn't getting much wear! I bought this particular tank top back in the summer of 2018. I purchased it shortly after I became interested in ethical clothing brands. It was just as I was becoming…
It's the little black dress that get's all the attention, isn't it? But what about the little white dress (LWD)...the true star of summer, don't ya think? I haven't always owned a LWD but now that I do, I see how versatile it is. And it's because of it's versatility that it's the perfect item for a capsule wardrobe. It's the perfect base to add to. Little White Dress Inspiration When I thought of…
Let me ask you a question...how often have you thought about whether you have a sustainable wardrobe or not? Is it something that your strive for? OR is it something that rarely, if ever, crosses your mind? I have only been really focused on making my wardrobe as sustainable as possible over the past year. Although my commitment to stop buying fast fashion and to only shop at ethical brands has been going on…
Oops, I did it again! I made another dress for my capsule wardrobe. It's been about 2 months since I made my first ever clothing item, a dress, which I wrote about in this post. I've had the pattern lying around for a little over a month while I waited for the fabric to come. Then I had to carve out a day to devote to it. I'm the kind of sewist that keeps…
Over the past few weeks, I have been working to educate myself on racism and how I can become anti-racist. For a long time, I viewed myself as being "not racist" but I have realized that it is not enough to be not racist...I need to be anti-racist. White people need to take actions to give the black community a seat at all of the tables. Their voices need to be amplified and it's…
I have never really sat down and thought about my creative process when it comes to creating outfits. It wasn't until I put a query out on Instagram and asked what kinds of things people would be interested in reading about that this became a forefront thought in my mind. I think I would be intested in hearing about the method of getting creative with clothes. I have a lot of things I love…
