Handmade Knits – Why, How and Price Tags

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.

Battling Burnout in Thrifted Vintage YSL

Honest talk and helpful actionable tips on how to overcome burnout at a time when the world is on fire, plus some thrifted luxury vintage fashion.

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.

01.20.23

A collection of Instagram captions from what I call “wedding spam” on social media. Detailing our experiences, vendors, planning details, and brands.

Yellow Romper in Brazil

Short but epic, this trip to Brazil packed crazy, interesting, unique, and impactful memories. Instead of writing essays as per usual, I want to try a new easy-to-read travel recap format of an interview I will be conducting myself with myself.

Oversized Blues in Brazil

Everlane – not at all shocking – is who this oversized blue dress-shirt is by. Udler backpack + of course, my patriotic Ukrainian sneakers by The Coat + complete lack of jewelry complete the look.

SPOTLIGHT ON: O.TAJE

“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.

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.

7 blazers for fall – by Ethical Brands

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.