Unfortunately, the only eco-conscious piece in this entire outfit
are the red peep toes. I wish
I had made a switch to ethical/sustainable
fashion sooner, oh well, a start is a start.
But this really got me thinking about how I should go about
converting my wardrobe from chic to eco-chic.
Well, the easier, non-sustainable and not to mention expensive way would
be to start buying eco-conscious clothes. But that defeats the purpose of
living a sustainable life!
Why buy when there is no need?
It's like buying an organic, locally grown apple instead of an imported apple when
you are not hungry; In the end, both will rot! Hence, this day forward, I have
decided on the following two things:
- I plan on not shopping for clothes anymore until I feel the ABSOLUTE need for it. (say my winter jacket is torn to shreds and I can't wear it anymore - such absoluteness is what I'm referring to) and I will blog about it when (and if) I do shop.
- And when I do make another purchase, it will be form a brand that follows ethical standards and makes sustainable/ eco-conscious goods.
Until then, the idea is to use what I have in my wardrobe to churn
out unique yet fashionable outfits.
Work with what you've got.... is the new mantra :)
The outfit:
K gave me tickets to
the Broadway show Wicked for my birthday and we watched it this week.
The show was AMAZING! Very clever and such great performances. I like dressing up
for Broadway shows and wanted a fun semi-formal look. So here is what
I went with:
Shoes: Melissa (vegan, ethical)
Tights: sockdreams
Denim skirt: too old to remember
Sequin tube top: Bought 5 years ago in Hyderabad,
India
Jacket: Romeo + Juliet Couture
Hat: H&M
Felt ball necklace: Holiday pop-up store (I'm still trying to
remember the name)
Bicycle necklace: the bike was gift for my birthday, I added the chain
Plastic Watch: SF MOMA
Wish me luck!!
You have got great ideas. Keep it going.
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