Styling Ukrainian Upcycled Denim with Thrifted Finds
Discussing spring layering, environmental benefits of thrifting, and innovative upcycling efforts of brands like Omelia, this post explores sustainable fashion with style and purpose.
Discussing spring layering, environmental benefits of thrifting, and innovative upcycling efforts of brands like Omelia, this post explores sustainable fashion with style and purpose.
Explore the category
This post is inspired by my mom’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 – chef’s kiss.
“99% perfect and 1% sparkle” is the brand’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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shopping for blazers is easy for me – I know it’ll be worn consistently. Here are my 7 top picks of gorgeous blazers for fall all made and curated by ethical brands.
My take on who carries responsibility for making our world more sustainable, including the fashion industry. And how the hierarchy of responsibility really works.
3 brands I’m considering buying some things from before the year ends. As the other half of this post, here are 4 brands I would never buy from and encourage you to stop supporting.
Breaking down my own style and wardrobe truly helped in solidifying my taste in fashion and guiding future shopping decisions. Step 1 was finding 3 words I would use to describe how I dress.
Highlighting 3 of my favorite Spotify podcasts on the topic of sustainable fashion, ethics, and the industry’s evolution.
3 spring items you may already own that can either be very trendy, depending on the season and mixing / matching or completely classic and timeless dressed down. These 3 are perfect for the warmer spring days.
3 spring items you may already own that can either be very trendy, depending on the season and mixing / matching or completely classic and timeless dressed down. These 3 are perfect for the colder spring days.
Discussing the 5 factors that go into making a sustainable fashion shopping decision: need, quality, longevity, personal style, and brand ethics. See how you can apply this formula to your 2021 shopping.
7 winter 2021 sweater trends with shopping options from online thrifting platforms. Read my full guide to sustainable sweaters here.
Ethical Brand Alert done in collaboration with Trace Collective. Let me tell you a little about the brand and why I decided to partner with them.
Discussing the role of digital & influencer marketing plays in the modern world of fashion & how you can recognize + push back against marketing’s influence.
Ethical Brand Alert done in collaboration with a sustainable Swedish jewelry brand TREEM. Learn more about and shop the brand in this post.
8 ethical brands that offer high-quality dresses that are made to last & reduce your shopping trips. Read my full guide to sustainable dresses here.
8 ethical brands that offer high-quality, classic winter boots that are made to last & reduce your shopping trips. Read my full winter footwear guide here.
Ethical Brand Alert done in collaboration with Universal Standard. Let me tell you a little about the brand and why I decided to partner with them.
I decided to shoot this look full of winter trends that are very much IN right now. But they were also pretty IN last year. And the year before. So, in conclusion, these are the winter “trends” that will never go out of style.
My “WHAT IS” sustainable fashion series: learn all about what it means for a brand to be ethical and why some brands have a hard time going that route.
My “WHAT IS” sustainable fashion series: learn all about what biodegradable fabrics are, why they’re important and why some fabrics can’t be recycled.
My “WHAT IS” sustainable fashion series: learn all about what slow fashion is, why it’s way better than fast fashion and the 5 steps to smart shopping.
One of my favorite Ukrainian fashion brands: The Coat is a sustainable and beautiful luxury brand with classic styles and transparency around production.
In collaboration with Michael’s Consignment Store in NYC, I put together 3 looks featuring one item: an oversize denim jacket.
Wearing a one-of-a-kind Alexander Dets dress, I’m sharing tips on how to build a unique wardrobe that reflects your personality & doesn’t drain your budget.
Post about my new #1 rule of maintaining a sustainable style and something I did last week for the very first time in my life of shopping. THRIFTING.
Shining a spotlight on 2 ethical fashion brands: Stella McCartney & NAADAM. Learn about the brands, sustainability commitments and my love for them here.
My journey to a fully sustainable wardrobe began with this post, where I talk about re-wearing clothes we own and why it’s important to decrease shopping.