Sustainable Fashion

Comfort First: Redefining Fashion Choices

The more I thought about this, the more I realized – even fast fashion consumers can create a sustainable (not ethical, but sustainable and long-lasting) closet if they chose personal comfort.

4 Ukrainian Brands I Wore in Italy in 2024

4 brands that create and produce high quality pieces made in Ukraine, with fairly affordable price tags and durability you canā€™t deny: Jul, Balcony, The Lace and Udler.

My Growing Collection of Vyshyvankas

3 Instagram posts in 1 day!? Thereā€™s a short list of occasions that can make me break a social media detox these days – Vyshyvanka day on May 15th is one of the few.

Giving Fast Fashion a 2nd Life

This whole outfit is fast fashion, yet I haven’t contributed to a single unethical company thanks to my favorite theme on this blog: thrifting. Learn how you can build a stylish, sustainable wardrobe by embracing the art of thrifting and making ethical fashion choices.

Handmade Knits – Why, How and Price Tags

This post is inspired by my momā€™s amazing talent and hobby – and this gorgeous hand-knit sweater she created. The intricate texture of this piece, the weaving of delicate sequins just to add a tiny bit of sparkle, the oversized sleeves ā€“ chefā€™s kiss.

Milan, Italy + how to budget for sustainable fashion

Vibrant streets of Milan, rich culture and exquisite fashion, a stunning Army Utility Jumpsuit by MOOS STUDIO exclusively made in their atelier + top tips on budgeting for sustainable fashion through saving, thrifting, borrowing, and embracing upcycling and repairing.

SPOTLIGHT ON: O.TAJE

“99% perfect and 1% sparkle” is the brandā€™s motto, as well as not forcing a customer to choose between trendy and classic styles. I still think the overall vibe of the brand leans towards classic and probably also cozy – most clothes look comfortable.

8 Ukrainian Brands I Shopped in 2022

Making a thoughtful investment through purchasing fashion took on a whole new meaning by supporting #MadeInUkraine – most of these labels operate through air raid sirens from russian missiles on a daily basis.

Ukrainian Brands on the Beach

The swimsuit in this shoot is by Overthesea – same brand I just highlighted for an Ethical Brand Alert. The hat is by a Ukrainian designer Ruslan Baginskiy – a world renowned artist and couture genius when it comes to headwear.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Overthesea

Overthesea is the perfect Ukrainian sustainable brand to recommend – a solid selection of styles and garments, incredible quality with care sewn into creation of every single piece, a great fabric / color palette selection and endless options for styling.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Etnodim

Etnodim Vyshyvanka is highly versatile and very comfortable – style the dress like mine with a belt and modern footwear, create oversized silhouettes without belting at all, or cinch the waist with a matching sash.

Support Ukraine & a Catalog of Ukrainian Accessory Brands

I compiled a 2-part series – a catalog of incredible Ukrainian brands that produce beautiful one-of-a-kind creations. Today I urge you to discover some new creators, add some new labels to your list of favorites and do something you would normally never hear me say on this blog – shop your heart out.

Support Ukraine & a Catalog of Ukrainian Ready-to-Wear Brands

I compiled a 2-part series – a catalog of incredible Ukrainian brands that produce beautiful one-of-a-kind creations. Today I urge you to discover some new creators, add some new labels to your list of favorites and do something you would normally never hear me say on this blog – shop your heart out.

7 dresses for fall / winter – by Ethical Brands

I have about 5 black dresses in my closet and 3 of them are 8+ years old and nowhere near retirement. I compiled 7 beautiful black dresses by ethical brands that would be amazing for this late fall / early winter.