Fashion & Sustainability: my mindful manifesto
Sustainability can seem like such a huge subject, that it’s easy to become overwhelmed and wonder what on earth you can do that will possibly make a difference. The more
Continue ReadingSustainability can seem like such a huge subject, that it’s easy to become overwhelmed and wonder what on earth you can do that will possibly make a difference. The more
Continue ReadingWhen I did my Master’s degree and started to focus on underwear in my research, I discovered that there are a lot of books published on that topic (specifically on
Continue ReadingSustainability is such a huge topic that it can be hard to work out what you can possibly do that will make a difference. It’s easy to become disheartened but,
Continue ReadingI’ve written and read so many lingerie reviews in the last few years that you’d think I would now be an expert in selecting the perfect bra. I’ve just about
Continue ReadingLast week I read an article by Lucy Siegle for Stylist about shopping more mindfully. In it, Siegle writes about letting go of the thrill of the fashion haul and
Continue ReadingWhether or not you wear them, chances are you probably don’t realise just how complicated bras are to design and how difficult they are to manufacture. Many people, confused by
Continue ReadingInspired by Talonted Lex and her ‘Unwearable‘ series of make up posts, I’ve been taking a closer look at make up colours I wouldn’t usually consider. To be honest, a
Continue ReadingRegular readers will know that I have more than a passing interest in the more sustainable aspects of the fashion industry. Having already read ‘Stitched Up: The Anti-Capitalist Book of
Continue ReadingAt the beginning of February, I decided to try very hard to buy no new clothing or accessories for myself for six months. Gifts for others were fine, but anything for
Continue ReadingThis month’s Lust List doesn’t have an alliterative theme – partly because I couldn’t think of one, and partly because I didn’t want to end up having to do that
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