If you have ever met me in person, then you would know I grew up in the 90’s and early 2000’s. Barbies were a childhood staple and the fashion scene was filled with low rise jeans, cargo pants, micro mini skirts, crop tops and chokers. Needless to say I was not a fan of theContinue reading “Barbie Aesthetic and Y2K Fashion”
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Could my clothes be shrinking?
Ever tried on clothes in a shop and they fit perfectly, but once you’ve washed and dried them they just are a little too tight? Seems to happen to us all at some point or another. No it’s not that extra slice of cake you had for dessert last night (or the night before), it’sContinue reading “Could my clothes be shrinking?”
That Little Cross Stitch on your Jacket
Todays post might be something that blows your mind and changes your world. It also might be something you already know, but from my experience very few people know about this and it’s such a common thing! You are out buying some new clothes and find the perfect blazer/ jacket. It’s such a good fit,Continue reading “That Little Cross Stitch on your Jacket”
When Should You Pre-Wash Fabric & New Garments
We’ve all been there, bought that new garment home from the shops and thought to ourselves “is it really necessary to pre-wash this, I really want to wear it now!” And if you’re like me that applies to your fabric purchases, brand new fabric I want to cut and sew straight away but always remindContinue reading “When Should You Pre-Wash Fabric & New Garments”
Six Simple ( and Inexpensive) Ways To Refresh A Tired Wardrobe
We’ve all been there, stepping into our dressing room or wardrobe, or opening the cupboard doors and feeling like there is nothing there that we haven’t worn 100 times already (impressive if that’s true! Because the average times a garment is worn is only 7!). We look at our collection of clothes and feel boredContinue reading “Six Simple ( and Inexpensive) Ways To Refresh A Tired Wardrobe”
Fashion Stories from My Wardrobe
All our clothes carry stories – stories of who made them, who wore them and our memories from when we are wearing them. Today I share with you three short stories from my wardrobe, items with different origins and stories to tell. And I invite you to share a story of a garment you loveContinue reading “Fashion Stories from My Wardrobe”
15 of my Favourite Sustainability X Fashion Quotes
I love finding wise words to inspire me on my sustainable fashion journey, so I hope that these will do the same for you! From iconic activists, to fashion designers and scientists these people come from all walks of life but love the same thing you and I do – sustainable and ethical fashion. PleaseContinue reading “15 of my Favourite Sustainability X Fashion Quotes”
Fashion, Fish & Microfibre-Plastics
Put your hand up if you’ve heard of microplastics. Now keep it up if you know what they are. And keep it there is you know what fashion has to do with it. If you hand is still up I’m impressed! It’s a topic I’ve seen some commentary around, but really not enough as itContinue reading “Fashion, Fish & Microfibre-Plastics”
Forecasting Fashion
The trends seem to change so fast these days, one minute we are wearing skinny jeans and the next they’ve been “cancelled” and flares are back in! But who decides these trends, and how do they decide? Let’s talk about fashion forecasting. Fashion forecasting is a method of predicting which trends will be popular basedContinue reading “Forecasting Fashion”
Quintessential Australian Style
The land down under, a place like no where else on earth. We have unique wildlife, incredibly diverse landscapes from deserts to rainforests, snowy mountains to white sanded beaches and a climate to match. For a long time fashion has been mirrored the world over, what happens in the European fashion houses has been reflectedContinue reading “Quintessential Australian Style”