Vintage dressing is one of the easiest ways to express your theatrical side, whether you’re breathing new life into mid-century separates, or going full Regency in the style (or a la mode) of our Bridgerton girl crush, Kate Sharma. A fully thrifted outfit isn’t for everyone, though, and one of the main concerns people have about styling vintage clothing is looking outdated. So, how do you dress vintage without looking like you’re wearing a costume? Here are our tips: Pick your era Narrowing down your favourite eras for fashion is a great starting point when it comes to vintage dressing. Think about what it is from that time you’d like to add to your wardrobe. The silhouettes? The patterns? The colours?...
How To Spring Clean Your Wardrobe Three things are certain in springtime: rain showers, freshly blooming flowers, and the urge to get cleaning. In our last blog post, we talked about organising your wardrobe to help you style the clothes you already own, and the start of a new season is the perfect time for a clear-out. So, where do you begin? After all, tidying your wardrobe can seem like an insurmountable task — especially if it’s been a while since you saw the bottom of your drawers, and even longer since you had a free hanger. This step-by-step guide to spring cleaning your wardrobe is filled with prompts, tips and ideas that’ll have your clothing collection decluttered and detoxed...
In our last blog post, we talked about the importance of styling the clothes you already own when trying to find your personal style. Making the most of your existing wardrobe is an essential skill to have in your sustainable shopping arsenal, as it stops you from over-consuming and making impulsive purchases. It’s especially handy if you’re feeling the post-Christmas pinch, or stuck in a seasonal limbo that means you can’t justify buying another dress or coat before the weather changes. You’d think that stepping out of your aesthetic comfort zone is one of the hardest parts of your personal fashion journey, but it’s often the clothes you already have that are the trickiest to style. It’s all too easy to...
For many, the New Year is about making Resolutions with a capital R (no pressure from us if you’re approaching 2022 with a more free-wheeling attitude, though!). There are countless fashion goals you could set yourself, from creating mindful spending habits to getting round to that long-overdue wardrobe clearout. Our suggestion is geared towards self-discovery: finding your personal style. Accelerated trend cycles have made it all too easy for us to overconsume, buying into every revival only for it to pass within 3–5 working days. Pinpointing your personal style is a crucial first step in becoming a more sustainable shopper, encouraging you to invest in quality items you’ll love for years to come instead of impulse purchasing from every New...
Have A Red Christmas Fine Art Print by Sue Rogers Christmas is almost upon us, and it can be hard to shop sustainably when you’re being bombarded with discount codes for your never-ending gift list. As we move towards a more environmentally and socially conscious future, though, it’s important to think of ways we can have all the joy of festive gift-giving without contributing to the demand for mass-produced products. Here are some tips to help you shop more consciously this Christmas, along with a gifting guide featuring some of our favourite sustainable businesses. Plan ahead It may seem obvious, but having a plan of action is one of the easiest ways make more considered gifting choices. Spending hours browsing...
