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Digital Fashion
Introduction The fashion industry is a huge contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the textile and apparel manufacturing sector accounts for one percent of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, but this number could balloon if nothing is done about it. Some companies have started making efforts to become more…
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First of all… What is Fast Fashion?
Have you ever stood in a store and looked at a dress that had just come out and thought, “wow, I like that dress!”? If so, you’ve been enticed by fast fashion. Fast fashion is the term used for clothes that are made quickly and cheaply. It’s produced for the purpose of being sold at…
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How to Shop Sustainably
If your Instagram feed is full of brands launching “sustainable” clothing lines or coming out with new clothing recycling programs, you’re not alone. It seems like every day some fast fashion company has a new sustainability initiative trying to convince us they’re not just filling landfills and causing massive amounts of pollution. If you’re reading…
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How to Shop Sustainably
If your Instagram feed is full of brands launching “sustainable” clothing lines or coming out with new clothing recycling programs, you’re not alone. It seems like every day some fast fashion company has a new sustainability initiative trying to convince us they’re not just filling landfills and causing massive amounts of pollution. If you’re reading…
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Winter Fashion…in March
There’s a lot to love about living in Canada but snowstorms in March are not one of them. While I’ve covered winter fashion in previous posts, it’s time for a refresher since it looks like we’ll be experiencing the winter weather for a while longer. Here’s a list of my wardrobe must-haves for winter. 1.…
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Renting Fashion?
What if you could have access to an endless closet without having to pay huge price tags? With my latest venture Mod Mod, you can.
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Sustainable Handbags
I know everyone says the most sustainable item is the one you didn’t buy. Obviously, there are times in your life when you need to make a purchase. When these times come you can buy new or second hand. Thrifting for handbags, especially luxury bags has never been easier. There are a number of marketplaces…
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Would you rent someone’s closet?
The idea of renting versus owning isn’t new but it is relatively new in the fashion space. It allows you to try before you buy, try out styles you normally wouldn’t, and even allows you to have a more sustainable wardrobe by consuming less. While it might take people in fashion time to become comfortable…
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Embracing hand-me-downs
Lately, I’ve spent more time shopping in my mom and sisters’ closets than anywhere else. It’s amazing how many great pieces you can find in the house you already live in. Whether something doesn’t fit your sister or it’s not your mom’s style anymore, there can be so many great finds right under your nose.…
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How to Style Pre-loved Pieces
Thrift shopping is great but knowing how to style your pre-loved pieces can be tricky sometimes. Here are my tips for styling thrifted pieces.
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Thrift Shopping Guide
This guide breaks down how to get the best thrift shopping experience for yourself.
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2022 Sustainable Fashion Guide
This is a quick and easy guide of small things you can do to work towards that goal of being sustainable and fashionable.
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6 Tips For a Sustainable Wardrobe
1. Invest in higher quality items when buying new Take the time and make the investment in higher quality, well-made pieces. Over the long run, you’ll end up saving money by not having to constantly replace your clothes 2. Support slow fashion brands If you have to buy new, buy from slow fashion rather than…
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3 Canadian Sustainable Brands
This holiday season sustainability is on my mind. I love finding new slow fashion brands to try so I’ve made a list of my new favourites.
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5 Winter Wardrobe Essentials
5 Winter Wardrobe Essentials to stay fashionably warm.