Taylor Swift’s limited edition vinyl for Midnights—released in five colors—looks like a smart marketing strategy, but it has a major ecological downside: vinyl is toxic to produce and is hazardous to your health. Here’s what every music lover should know about their record collection.

Elise Nye — our social media strategist — picks out two totally opposite TikTok style trends (cozy Coastal Grandma and edgy Avant Apocalypse) and breaks down how to create looks for each without buying a single new piece of clothing.

Lydia, vintage seller and self-described “custodian of stuff,” remembers drowning in kid’s clothes by the time her son turned one, and offers advice for organizing and minimizing the steady stream of garments that come with raising a growing child.

A wedding is a celebration of a lifetime commitment so why does it involve so many single-use items? Here are some planet-friendly ways to approach your big day!

kat, an eco-conscious sexual being who has worked in sex toy retail (and tested a lot of toys), provides a comprehensive guide to finding high-quality and ethically-made sex toys that you’ll love for a long time.

Microtrends come and go in less time than standard shipping. How does one keep up without overconsuming? Social media strategist and vintage reseller Elise Nye and Design Director Haley Burson show us how by styling three looks using pieces from Haley’s existing wardrobe — no purchase necessary!

Iris’s trip to a cobbler in the industrial repair district of Monterrey, Mexico, opens up a world of feel-good experiences: supporting a local business, approaching fashion sustainably, and giving new life to a pair of well-loved shoes.

Foraging is a great outlet for those constantly seeking the “thrill of the hunt” and it awakens our sense of wonder and appreciation for nature.

For many of us, beauty means dealing with body conditions that no one really wants to talk about, so the Slow Notion Team will! There are no 24k gold masks or jade rollers on this must-have list.

Ready to get off of the Glossier bandwagon? Here’s a list of eco-conscious alternatives to some of your favorite Glossier skincare products.

After experiencing a miscarriage and other painful losses, I bought a lot of aspirational clothing that I didn’t wear. Clearing out my closet became a process of making peace with my current reality.

MP Guillot of Ungarbage Magazine reflects on her past strategy of dressing to impress, and how she aims to curate a post-pandemic style uniform that doesn’t do anything but represent her true self.

It’s taken almost two decades of flailing through outward-facing identities before arriving at what I call my Final Aesthetic Evolution: stoner artist type drinking lukewarm wine on a windy and rainy beach.

There’s a certain disdain in the science community for those who focus too much on their appearance. I tried to fit in by wearing indistinct outfits. When I was furloughed because of the pandemic, I traded my wallflower attire for a bold 1960s op art-inspired wardrobe.

The physical space I give to my clothes helps me stay true to my consumption values. It also makes me feel like Cher Horowitz in THE iconic closet scene from “Clueless.”

Some of us don’t want — or can’t afford — to buy vintage clothing. I developed a practical, comfortable, liberating, second-hand style that’s all my own.

When I was in college, I started a style blog just for fun. But when I tried to blog for a living, I fell into a cycle of over-consumption and guilt. This is my journey recovering from blogger burnout.

Reaching the free shipping threshold when shopping online is always tempting. As someone who has worked in the trucking industry for years, I know that free shipping hides the true cost of moving things around the world.

My brand-new denim jacket arrived smelling like garbage. It turns out that this is a bigger issue caused by an environmentally harmful sulfur-based dying process. The result is that people are throwing out unworn clothes.

I know the urge to nest before the baby arrives is strong. I would advise new parents to focus on the bare necessities. Your life is about to get so much more complicated but also infinitely more beautiful. Trust that the material items you need will come into your life one way or another.