Priestley’s is a new luxury handbag brand that offers a design aesthetic similar to Louis Vuitton, with a more minimalist and sustainable approach. Priestleys put sustainability at the heart of what they do, from design, sourcing, materials, and opting to go down the ‘made to order’ route over mass production. Even their packaging is sustainable. …
“But how do you know what colours are cool?” – I get asked this a lot. Defining cool colours and knowing the difference between warm colours, is a key part of creating a wardrobe that works and finding colours that flatter your complexion. In this post I share everything you need to know about cool …
Bras are hard to find at the best of times. They have to be supportive, stylish and high-quality. So the search for a good bra becomes even trickier when you add “ethics” to your already long list of criteria. But don’t let your underwear fall under the ethical-radar. It may be basic, but a non-wired …
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In this Lockdown 3.0 diary entry I share all the crazy ideas I had about the things I would do whilst staying at home. And that I didn’t end up doing. Perhaps you can relate? Do you always have a personal to-do list that is quite frankly ridiculous? During lockdown I think I amplified the …
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Tencel is quickly gaining popularity among ethical clothing brands and conscious fashion bloggers. And for good reason. It’s light, versatile and a greener alternative to cotton. But what exactly is Tencel? In today’s blog, I highlight the pros (…and cons) of Tencel and consider whether it belongs in a sustainable wardrobe. What is Tencel and how …
I review the quality and ethics behind the Danube Cape by ethical womenswear brand Jewelled Buddha. I explore the many options to wear the multi-tasking cape and see how many ways it can be sustainably styled to suit my style and wardrobe. I think the thing that struck me the most about this cape is …
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Building a sustainable wardrobe sounds easy right? Just shop from sustainable brands or from charity shops? Actually, it’s a little bit more thoughtful than that. The truth is it requires discipline, like any diet or fitness routine you’ve got to be committed and clear on your ‘WHY’ – otherwise it’s too easy to give in …
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Today, the 14th of March 2021 marks the anniversary of the last day of life as we knew it, before the reality of the first UK lockdown started on 23 March 2021. It was the weekend that I went out (on the advice of Boris) to see a group of friends, despite the eerie and …
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Find out if you should wear white or cream by carrying out a few simple tests. These will help you determine if you are likely to have warm or cool undertones – or be a neutral! Basically, the best way to do this is to focus on looking at the under eye area and place …
Taking care of your shoes is the most sustainable thing you can do. Never let your shoes get so worn out they get to a state of disrepair. Many people don’t know how to take care of their shoes properly and find themselves needing to buy new ones frequently, which means lots of old shoes …
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