Put Your Armor On

In our last blog post we shared a way to debrief and take stock of the year that was. In this second part, as part of your personal strategic planning process, it’s time to think about your goals and plan. The process is similar to strategic planning for an enterprise, but this time for yourself.

Now that we are nearing the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the year that was and determine what you want in 2023. Companies and enterprises hold strategic planning sessions and we can adopt this practice in our personal lives. This is a two-part blog to help you do just that. Part 1 - Debrief, Part 2 - Goal Setting and Planning

One of the biggest problems in the fashion industry due to mass production is the problem of fit. But consumers are willing to take a chance of the item not fitting, because they can return the items anyway, no problem. It should go back to inventory, right? That's what I thought too. Then I learned that the problem with returns is that the store typically doesn’t put the returned item up for sale again. Instead it either ends up at the bottom of the stockpile, is sold cheaply to discounters, or is sent to the landfill. The whole process contributes greatly to the carbon footprint of fashion brands. 

Hello, amor. We love that you are into sustainable fashion. Are you also into slow food? Do you buy vintage and support local? To support your journey of being a mindful consumer here’s a list of simple things we can do to live more sustainably.

Hello, amor. It's good to learn more about how our actions have an impact, directly or indirectly, on other people and the planet. Fair warning - learning about sustainable fashion, gathering different perspectives, leads to learning about sustainable living, slow food, the circular economy, etc. If you were to draw a mind map, it will have many branches and it will lead you down a rabbit hole. If you're ready to dive in, here are 11 resources we've put together to get you started. 

Being sexy is an attitude that comes from the confidence that sexy is not just about our bodies but also about our minds, our hearts, our actions. You can be in a messy bun and an oversized shirt, and still be sexy and attractive. It’s about being beautiful inside and out. So, how do you feel sexy in your own skin? Here are 10 ways

I knew it was time to break up with fast fashion. But it was easier said than done. It was a challenge to find sustainable fashion alternatives, especially for work clothes so I decided to start a sustainable fashion business to create pieces for myself and women like me who were looking for more choices. That was four years ago. They say that when you start a business it always takes longer and costs more than you originally think. It’s true! But it has also been a  very interesting journey. We are finally almost ready to launch and are so excited to share our pieces. For now, sharing some snapshots along our journey.

Ready to dive into finding out whether your wardrobe is sustainable? In this blog post, we share a few questions to reflect on. 

Now that you know a little more about the different ways to incorporate sustainability in fashion, you might be wondering, where do I start? As consumers, our own small step is to understand these different sustainable fashion business philosophies so we can decide what’s most important to us so that we can align our purchases with our values and vote with our wallets.