Slow fashion, sewing, & sustainability
I started this blog as a way to share my journey towards simple living with others. But some of you might be wondering, Just what is simple living, anyway? Is it the same as minimalism, and if not, how are they different? In this article I’ll be sharing my thoughts on what simple living means
Recently, I undertook a 12 x 12 Challenge where I wore only 12 items for 12 days. It was fun and I learned a lot! But to make sure I wasn’t wearing the exact same outfit everyday, I had to get creative. Towards the few final days, I started to feel a little bit bored
As someone who consigns clothing, buying secondhand clothing is clearly something that I strongly support. There are so many benefits – it saves money and helps the environment, to name a few. Keep reading to see my top 5 reasons for buying your clothing secondhand! 5 Reasons to Buy Secondhand Clothing It costs less. One
The words ‘shopping‘ and ‘minimalism‘ might sound like they don’t belong together in a sentence. However, I’ve learned that minimalism really isn’t about deprivation, but intention. I used to be a total impulse shopper – I’d buy what I wanted as soon as the thought crossed my mind. A lot of the time, this led me
Today I want to talk about what I like to call a ‘simple wardrobe’ (also known as a capsule wardrobe). If you don’t know what that is, it’s essentially a curated closet that has a limited number of items which all work together and match your personal style. As of today, I’m still working towards
Taking care of your clothes is one of the most important things you can do to get the most out of your closet. It keeps clothes looking new longer, encourages you to wear them more often, and reduces the need to replace them. It really comes down to only two things: laundering and storage. Today
Decluttering your closet can be a daunting task – trust me, I know. It can be hard to let go of the things that we invested so much money in (like that leather jacket you never wear anymore), that hold sentimental value (the purse your friend gifted to you years ago), or that you might need for some
Well, here I go with my first post! I wanted to kick things off with an introduction and explain who I am, where I’m coming from and why I decided to start a blog about simple living. First things first – my name is Emily and I’m a 27-year-old living in beautiful Vancouver, BC. I’ve