My chronic disease causes “monster hands,” ulcers in my eyes, and other body horrors, and I’m happy to talk about all of it (plus poop).

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.

My personal struggle with acne, a fascination with the French approach to natural beauty, and my passion for conservation inspired me to create handmade skincare products and eventually start my own business.

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

Comparing my earnings on Poshmark, Mecari, Depop, and Vinted for the month of June 2021.

I made an uncharacteristic turn towards fast fashion to cope with the physical and emotional demands of my pregnant and postpartum body. In hindsight, I’d handle this differently.

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.

Period underwear and menstrual cups are some of the sustainable ways to get through your monthly cycle, but you can also knit your own reusable pads.

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.

As a fashion historian, I studiously dressed the part in sophisticated clothes. A year of quarantine gave me a chance to get dressed with less pressure and more play.

My style is equal parts dark academia and edgy vampire. This exquisite blouse allows for endless iterations within my aesthetic realm.

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.

In writing this essay, I uncovered a history of self-loathing and reliance on external validation. Now I use mindfulness to explore my true personal style — and accept myself in the process.

I’m on a slow quest for ethically-made garments with spooky Victorian vibes and practical flourishes.

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.

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.

For Meg, our Communications Director, power dressing means serving interesting monochromatic looks put together with comfort, joy, and sustainability in mind.

Can we enjoy looking cool without environmental guilt?! A solution might already be here: digital fashion!

I’m an adult who collects dolls. I’ve freed myself from the stigma associated with this hobby, but now I’m starting to confront the hyper-consumerism and environmental repercussions that come with building a collection.