I’ve been receiving a huge variety of comments, messages and e-mails on my (un)ethical fashion posts and as loads of the less than complimentary responses contain the same basic theme I thought it might be wise to tackle it …
Is thrifting really ethical?
With the wealth of information and resources readily available online combined with frequent media reports about unethically produced fashion there is absolutely zero excuse to continue supporting ridiculously cheap brands and yet these unethical companies continue …
How to make money in the fashion industry
Conscious lifestyle blogger Kristen Leotsakou shares her absolutely fantastic (& oh-so-sarcastic) honest look at how to make money in the fast fashion industry: B R I L L I A N T ! Disclaimer: I am …
Why do celebs support unethical fast fashion?
Do you think Katy Perry was paid less than a living wage to pose for these fast fashion ads? How the hell do people think a sequin embellished t-shirt can possibly be sold for 9.99 or …
My Top Tips for Cleaning Thrifted Suede
Brightening up thrifted leather is a relatively simple process however the shaggy nap of second hand suede requires more of a gentle touch: Keep your suede looking fabulous with my top tips for cleaning thrifted suede:
My top tips for cleaning thrifted leather
Scoring a luxurious leather (or faux leather) item at the thrift shop is fantastic but what do you do when your fab find is in less than stellar condition? Follow my tops tips for cleaning …
The True Cost of a Shirt
The below info graphic breaking down the costs behind a $14 shirt is from 2011. Does $0.12 for the labour and work that went into making it seem adequate to you? What do you suppose …
My Top Tips for Dyeing Clothing
Upcycling and creating your very own wardrobe full of unique clothing is awesome and one of the quickest, easiest and most dramatic transformation methods you can use is to simply re-colour your refashioning victim! Snag …
Made in Bangladesh – a look behind the label
You wouldn’t agree to work 7 days a week for $38 a month so why do you continue supporting the fast fashion companies and brands that force their employees to accept a payment far below …
My Top Tips for Cleaning Vintage Clothing
– the groovy companion to my top tips for thrifting vintage – What do you do when you’ve spied a piece of vintage awesomeness in the thrift shop that looks as if it was made for …