We explore slow consumption, high style, and low waste.
How to Thrift Your Halloween Costume
Dressing up for Halloween is a great excuse to go thrift shopping and get creative with garments you already own. Here’s how to source a stunningly sustainable costume this year and build a costume trove for years to come!
14 Ways to Have a More Sustainable Wedding
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!
What I Earned Reselling Clothes for One Year on Depop, Poshmark, Mercari, and Vinted
Haley, an experienced online clothing reseller, discloses her one-year earnings on Depop, Poshmark, Mercari, and Vinted and tells us what motivates her to stay in the resale game (it’s not the profit).
Summer Recap of Resale Apps
Comparing my earnings on Poshmark, Mecari, Depop, and Vinted for the months of July, August and September 2021.
Tricks and Treats to Dressing Up Sustainably for Halloween
Kiss the days of last-minute Amazon orders for Halloween goodbye and embrace the concept of a community costume closet. With a little planning and a lot of secondhand hunting, you’ll never be caught unprepared for a theme night again!
Six Months of Selling
Comparing my earnings on Poshmark, Mecari, Depop, and Vinted for the month of June 2021.
Shopping in Grief
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.
All My Clothes Are Dead People’s
I own a vintage shop and regularly inherit the wardrobes of the recently deceased. I’ve learned to embrace this role and choose to honor my loved ones by wearing their clothes.
Cruising through May
Comparing my earnings on Poshmark, Mecari, Depop, and Vinted for the month of May 2021.
Faking Vintage
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.
Blogger Burnout
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.
Little Effort, Big Payout
Comparing my earnings on Poshmark, Mecari, Depop, and Vinted for the month of April 2021.
Collars; A Cute Accessory Not Just for Your Dog!
Alison shares her Thrifty Find: an adorable hand-quilted collar.
Thrifty Gifting
Shopping for secondhand gifts is a great excuse to support your favorite thrift stores this spring! Here’s a guide to sustainable gift buying for the various occasions and people in your life.
Spring has Sprung and so have Sales
Comparing my earnings on Poshmark vs Mercari vs Depop vs Vinted during March 2021.
New Baby, Used Gear
Don’t let the relentless algorithms targeting pregnant women drive you to buy unnecessary new baby gear! Here’s my guide to buying used and buying better.
The Resale App Grind
Comparing my earnings on Poshmark vs Mercari vs Depop vs Vinted during February 2021.
Thrift, Haul, Repeat
I post haul videos on YouTube even though I understand the problematic nature of them. Haul videos encourage shopping as a competitive sport. So why do I do it?
What a Tag Tells You
Every single element of a piece can give clues as to when it might have been made, and those clues give us a deeper understanding of fashion and textile history.