As much as I enjoy shopping second-hand from vintage and charity shops around town, sometimes it can be a pretty overwhelming and exhausting experience. Sure, it’s fun going through the racks and exploring what’s out there, hoping that pair of vintage high-waist jeans you have been dreaming of for years will magically appear and it … More The best online second-hand clothing shops
Our closets impact the environment more than we might realise it. The fashion industry produces 10% of all humanity’ s carbon emissions, making it the second-largest consumer of the world’s water supply. A report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation states that if the fashion sector continues on its current trajectory, that share of the carbon … More My 2020 Challenge: One Year, No New Clothes
The holidays are fast approaching, and so is the need to finally take a break from 2019, put our feet up and relax… preferably with a glass of wine in one hand, and the remote control in the other. As lovely as it is to buy gifts for our loved ones, write Christmas cards and … More 5 ways to get into the Christmas spirit
White t-shirts have to be the most worn and versatile items in my warderobe. No matter the season, I always have them hanging in my closet as they are super easy to wear and they go well with everything. They also make the perfect layering piece. Dress them up with a blazer, a nice necklace … More Back to basics: Ethical and sustainable white t-shirts you can wear with everything
When it comes to make up, I like to keep it clean and simple. Just give me a nice and light foundation, a bit of concealer and I am good to go. My previous NYX foundation and concealer did a good enough job, but upon finishing them , I decided to go for something different. … More Review: Urban Decay and Anastasia Beverly Hills
There are many ways you can go green and reduce your environmental impact. I am slowly, but surely making changes and adapting to a new, environmentaly friendly lifestyle. It isn’t always easy, and sometimes it takes more time and effort than anticipated to get over certain habits, but it sure is worth it. In case … More The Low-impact Living Challenge II: 5 simple ways to go green in the kitchen
Making sustainable and ethical choices on a daily basis can sometimes be overwhelming. Whether you are just starting to be more conscious about your habits, or you are an experienced green warrior, a bit of extra help and motivation is always welcome. Luckily, as with nearly everything today, there is an app for that. Here … More 5 apps to help you live a more sustainable and ethical life
Have you ever noticed that no matter how much lip balm you put on your lips in the winter, they always end up chapped? A simple solution to this problem is regular exfoliation. There are tons of products out there that do the trick, however a lot of them are quite pricey. What if I … More DIY Lip Scrubs
This year one of my biggest goals is to improve my shopping habits and minimise my skincare and beauty routine. My bathroom cabinet has always been stuffed with all sorts of products, some of which I’ve only used a few times and forgot about them. Not proud of it. It has taken me ages to … More Review: Evolve Organic Beauty
Magical? Dreamy? Nope. Don’t let the pink skies fool you. 2018 kept its mask on till its very last day. Toxic is the Oxford English Dictionary’s word of 2018. Defined as “poisonous”, the word’s deadly history dates all the way back to the ancient Greeks and their lethal arrows. Toxic is derived from the Greek … More Thoughts: 2018 in one word
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