slow fashion

I'm Wearing Recycled Materials in Today's Post

In today’s post, I’m wearing recycled materials to share my commitment to reducing my carbon footprint. 

COS Longline Recycled Polyester Vest

You may recall late last year; I vowed to move away from fast fashion and seek out companies with a commitment to sustainability. I’m intentionally withdrawing from fast fashion but focusing on manufacturers specializing in old-fashion craftsmanship and sourcing more responsibly.
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Are You Helping to Reduce Fashions Carbon Footprint?

Last year’s Coronavirus health pandemic pause caused me to examine how much I need to own. I’m examing myself by asking the specific question, are you helping to reduce fashion’s carbon footprint?  I’ll answer the question first. When I started blogging in 2013, little, did I know that I would catapult myself into purchasing so […]

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Want to Be A Sofistafunk Girl Post

Join me on March 24 to play dress up with the founder and creator of the clothing Sofistafunk label, Arlinda McIntosh, who will welcome us all with crumpets and tea as we try on her signature “Gathering” skirt in Verona, New Jersey. So, who’s up for becoming a Sofistafunk girl with me?

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Are Chic and Sustainable Mutually Exclusive; Laura Tanzer

Are our chic and sustainable mutually exclusive?  Recently, award-winning designer Laura Tanzer emailed me to see if I was interested in selecting one item to share on my blog.  Laura is known for her modern and sustainable fashions. This blogger’s dream is to experience custom eco-friendly clothing.   How did the environmental movement evolve to include sustainable […]

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