The capsule wardrobe idea is EVERYWHERE. I think they’ve gotten a bit out of hand, honestly.
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Consumption is a double-edged sword: we as consumers have the power to influence and shape the fashion industry by speaking with our dollars, by choosing NOT to buy fast fashion, or from companies who are not transparent, but on the flip side, consumption will not change everything. Buying the newest eco-friendly product on the market is not the only way to influence environmental sustainability, and in fact, it may not even be the BEST way.
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I used to always want new things. I LOVED new things. I had new things all the time. I bought new things, and I had to wear them immediately. I looked forward to the next day when I could wear or carry my new thing, as if everything would suddenly be different – better.
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I’ve been talking a lot about The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up lately, so I thought I’d do a more concise “review” of it – at least a look at why/how it resonated with me and at some of her key points. I do recommend it, and think it was definitely worth reading; even as much as I think/read about wardrobe minimalism and paring down in general, this book inspired me to look at things in completely new ways.
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A familiar refrain. I’ve certainly said it my share of times: buy what you love, wear what you love, keep what you love. There’s no room in your life for things you don’t love…but…is that all there is to it??
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