Posts on ethical and sustainable fashion
I’m definitely of the every little helps frame of mind when it comes to sustainability. Making small steps towards sustainability is far more positive than the all or nothing approach. Which can be off-putting and isn’t easy. Which is why I love seeing high street brands making small changes towards becoming more ethical and sustainable […] Read more…
Podcasts have become my new favourite thing (late to the party I know). I’ve listened to them on and off for a while now but recently I’ve found myself choosing a podcast over music. My favourite type of podcast is the more educational ones. Turns out I really enjoy this way of learning. One of […] Read more…
For me ethical fashion isn’t just about paying the people you made your clothes fairly (although that is very important) it’s also about caring for the environment. A big part of reducing the environmental impact of your clothes is thinking about what they are made from. I’ve found myself looking for natural materials for my clothing […] Read more…
Recycling tyres isn’t anything new to me. Before blogging and my current career in higher education, I used to be an outdoor play specialist. This involved running outdoor play sessions and supporting schools and nurseries to develop their outdoor play provision. One of the things I always suggested was to introduce loose parts play. Loose […] Read more…
One of my favourite ethical fashion brands People Tree has collaborated with the Victoria and Albert Museum to create 2 mini capsule collections Tulip and Seed. The People Tree V&A collection is based on dress fabrics produced by the Calico Printers Association, Manchester in the 1930s. The collection takes inspiration from the 1930s referencing the […] Read more…
Last I spoke about how difficult finding sustainable and ethical footwear can be, but underwear is another tricky area. Especially as most of us prefer to buy our underwear new (for good reason). So to help you shop for sustainable underwear I’ve asked Lara Miller co-founder of sustainable lingerie brand AmaElla to share her top […] Read more…
I’ve spoken about why I think outfit repeating is completely OK in the past. I’m very open about being a proud outfit repeater. If I create a great outfit hell yes I’m going to wear it again and again. In fact, you could say having a capsule wardrobe is going to lead to plenty of […] Read more…
The other day I booked a last minute vacation. With all the home renovations going on we weren’t sure if a trip would be in the budget this year. But we’ve both been so busy lately what with work and the never ending painting a vacation is needed. So we’re off to Cape Verde in […] Read more…