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Creating a minimalist jewellery capsule
My relationship with jewellery has been a rollercoaster. I started taking it seriously after watching Legally Blonde at the age of 15. My silver Tiffany charm bracelet was my pride and joy and made me…
Tips for creating a workout capsule wardrobe
Keeping exercise simple is how I make it happen. When getting dressed for the occasion feels like a chore or makes me feel anxious I’m less likely to do it. Overflowing drawers of random workout …
Five years of capsule wardrobe lessons
Last year I bought less than 5 items of new clothing. This wasn’t because I was doing a low buy year or because none of my clothes needed replacing. It was because my mental health was in tatters…
The importance of building a sustainable wardrobe slowly
Lifestyle movements have a way of sweeping us off our feet. Instagram and Pinterest glorify the much deserving ethical and sustainable fashion movements by making them look oh so beautiful. If you’re a…
How to build a sustainable wardrobe on a budget with Organic Basics
Sustainability is now a household name and we all want in. Our wardrobes are an obvious place we can make a huge difference. Swapping fast fashion for sustainable alternatives is kinder to the…
How to buy quality, sustainable clothes that will last
Fashion’s dirty secret is out. I think we can all agree it’s becoming increasingly difficult for us to turn away from the poor practices that flood the clothing industry. The effort brands invest in hooking…
A minimalist summer capsule wardrobe
Something had changed. Curled up on the sofa flicking through my favourite magazines I remembered how trigging I used to find these pages. The words must haves and things you need would…
A minimalist year round capsule wardrobe
I’ve been obsessed with simplifying my wardrobe for over five years now and the capsule wardrobe side of my life has become a return feature on this blog. The mindful style category is so popular I even…
The quest for a luxurious plastic-free sustainable period with Modibodi
The pursuit of a plastic-free, sustainable and luxurious period is one I take very seriously. Figures from the Marine Conservation Society show that on average, 4.8 pieces of menstrual waste are found per…
A minimal spring capsule wardrobe
I’m all for cosying up in the winter but I’m so ready for change. Every morning, when I step outside the house I find myself mumbling my desire for Spring. This isn’t like me. I’m a winter person through…
Slowing down fast fashion with intentionality
Before I knew better or managed to break my mindless spending habits I used to shop my feelings. I’d buy anything that caught my attention, was recommended or featured on my ever expanding…
Why I shop seasonally for my capsule wardrobe
Do you remember being a child and getting new clothes just a few times a year? Before online shopping, before fast fashion grew into the monster it’s become and before wearing an outfit only once became…
A minimal winter capsule wardrobe
I know winter has arrived when I see a glittering frost on the fields outside my bedroom window. It’s a beautiful sight. It signifies the time for boots, tights, oversized cosy sweaters and it’s every excuse I…
A minimal autumn capsule wardrobe
First thing’s first. Apologies for the lateness of this post. I know we’re halfway through autumn already but the truth is I’ve been playing ostrich and burying my head in the sand. I blame the horses and all…
My biggest capsule wardrobe mistakes
My capsule wardrobe autumn season audit is imminent. Although I won’t know for sure until I go through and asses everything I own, I’m not anticipating many changes this time around. This feels really…
How trendless can we actually be?
The more time I dedicate to writing for publications the more I’m told to look out for trends. The media love trends, it’s how the industry works. Whilst I rolled my eyes at first and even questioned the idea of…
The importance of dressing for yourself
’m staring at myself. I’m checking my outfit in the mirror, about to set off to meet a friend, and I snap my usual Instagram stories outfit shot. I felt so comfy and surprisingly confident compared to how I used to…
A sustainable clothing brand directory
There’s been a sharp shift when it comes to the fast fashion industry and I’m thrilled to have witnessed it. Every time I log into Instagram another fashion blogger is raising awareness around sustainability…
The joy of shopping alone
I feel like 90s teen films taught me how to shop. My core belief that I wasn’t good enough as I was and buying stuff would make me feel more worthy had a part to play too. But, remember the…
A few ways to make your clothes last longer
I’m standing in H&M and there’s a giant poster on the wall encouraging people to recycle and repurpose their clothes. Could the fast fashion brands finally be waking up to the fact our throw away culture is…