Slow fashion, sewing, & sustainability
Fast fashion is bad. I don’t mean to sound preachy here. I aim to lead by example and educate others so they can make an informed decision about the products they buy and the companies they support. But when you look at the facts, objectively it’s hard to disagree that fast fashion is really problematic
The holiday season is fast approaching. Personally, it’s my favourite time of the year! It’s always been that way ever since I was little. Back then, I was always most excited for the gifts to be completely honest. But as I’ve grown older, as most of us do, I’ve come to love this time of
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
I used to live on my own in a one bedroom apartment, which meant I had space for a lot of stuff. I had two full closets to myself, and they still managed to be overflowing. When I moved in with my boyfriend two years ago, I donated about half my closet to make the
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
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
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