A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of standing with my Mom and her partner as they were married by my brother in an intimate garden ceremony. Today I want to walk you through four tips to make a micro wedding sustainable, memorable and personalized. Let nature do the decorating. May in New […]
When making the move to a more sustainable wardrobe my clients always ask me where do I start. The answer is, with your lifestyle. Our lifestyle paints of picture of how many outfit changes we will need during the current season. What hobbies are you into? What do you wear to work? On the weekend? […]
Doing the laundry was something many of our elders didn’t take lightly. There were lots of rules compared to today. This is because natural fiber clothing was more prevalent. Since then, synthetics took over the apparel industry. Natural fibers require presence, education and patience to care for each garment. The act of doing laundry infused […]
In 2003, doctor Heidi Yellen conducted a study on the frequencies of fabric. According to Yellen’s research, the human body has a signature frequency of 100, and organic cotton is the same – 100. The study showed that if the number is lower than 100, it puts a strain on the body. A diseased, or nearly […]
Often when I work with my Sustainable Style clients they can’t believe what is hiding in their textiles (I am right there with them). It can quickly get overwhelming, in order to combat wardrobe spinout I remind them to start in bed. We spend 1/3 of our lives sleeping. If you are often jumping into […]
As the days get dark and cool. We reach for cozy layers to keep us warm. One of my favorites is Merino wool. It comes from the Merino sheep, it is soft and has finer strands. This makes it easier to wear directly on the skin. Health Benefits: It regulates your body temperate naturally. It […]
Taking these photos with my fiancé will be a day I always treasure. Having professional photos of our love and little family is so special. Our photographer did a great job of emulating just that. Looking at this photo, it doesn’t scream sustainable fashion. It’s a reminder that sustainability doesn’t have to be restrictive. You can let […]
As we step out of our bubbles to get back to more socialization, our wardrobe may feel out of wack for more reasons than one. This realization doesn’t have to be overwhelming, here are 3 tips to help reframe your wardrobe with out compromising sustainability. Experience a style evolution? Since March 2020 your preferences may […]
Six years ago we started our annual textile recycling drive with our partner Green Tree Textiles. To date we have collected 7571 LBS of unwanted textiles from entering landfills. Here is why we started this initiative… The average American discards about 68 lbs of clothing and textiles each year. Most communities in the USA do […]
Learn: My favorite place to send those who are new to the world of sustainable fashion is to watch True Cost. This documentary illustrates the supply chain, environmental impacts and economic impacts. Investigate: Take a look at your clothing. Begin reading labels and deciphering between natural and synthetic fibers. What differences do you see between […]