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How to Avoid Fast Fashion
Today, the fashion world is overwhelmed with fast fashion options. Fashion retailers, like H&M, Urban Outfitters, Zara, and GAP all follow the “fast fashion” model—that is, a business model in which these stores push out the latest trends as quickly as possible, sacrificing both quality for consumers and fair wages for workers.
By Haley Booker-Lauridson6 years ago in Styled
Top 9 Sites to Sell Your Second-Hands
Do you have clothes and other junk just sitting around in your closet/living space just sitting and collecting dust? The first thought may be to throw away those items or just send them off to a charity shop. While the second idea isn't horrible at all (please don't throw away your stuff if you can donate, help the environment), why not take the chance to make some side cash! I have personally tested these sites so you didn't have to and talk about my experience with each. Some of these sites you may have heard of before and have heard others using before so maybe this can give you some reassurance that this is a legitimate way to make some passive income!
By Heather Clark6 years ago in Styled
Update Your Wardrobe Using Secondhand Options...
In today's society, we want the newest and greatest thing on the market and will pay a pretty penny for it. Did you know that you could find the same or similar item secondhand? Buying thrifted and secondhand has been making waves with millennials and shows no signs of slowing down. Today's younger generation are very earth friendly and into more sustainable practices. Therefore, a lot of retailers are recognizing this shift and are rearranging their efforts. They now incorporate at least an aspect of sustainable or upcycled clothing in their stores for customer retention. Just this morning, I saw an ad for GAP and they now have an upcycled puffer jacket made from recycled plastic bottles... repurpose/reuse/recycle.
By Yolie Nonnaya6 years ago in Styled
Trendy Wedges for Women
Wedges or wedge shoes are the most reliable footwear for women. You can feel the difference once you try any of the gorgeous pair of wedges with your bare feet. A wedge-shaped heel provides more space for balance when walking. Wedges go well with summer dresses (particularly casual dresses). You can also dress up any pair of wedges with denim or trousers. It is undoubtedly the most comfortable yet trendy footwear for women (of all age groups).
By Marie Safel6 years ago in Styled
Upgrading Your Jewelry Collection? 10 Reasons to Buy Sterling Silver Diamond Jewelry
Ready to upgrade your jewelry collection with new items? For most fashion enthusiast, a diamond is the first choice when it comes to jewelry. One of the main advantages of diamonds is its versatility in jewelry styling. You can combine it with a wide range of metals and other gemstones to create dashing jewelry. Sterling silver diamond jewelry is now a trend as jewelry designers harness the qualities of the two materials to create magnificent pieces.
By kamlesh Italia6 years ago in Styled
Thrift Shopping
I was once as dubious towards thrifting as you probably are. My first thought when walking past a local St. Vinnies was “Why would I go and buy secondhand clothes when I could just buy cheap new ones?” And for years I had never even step foot into a thrift store because of misconceptions I had. The clothes in here are dirty, they are only for the elderly, I can just get things from K-Mart were common excuses that I made when thinking about thrifting. But what I found from finally putting my inhibitions behind me is that thrifting is so much more than buying clothes. It’s about helping people out, it’s about reusing clothes to stop waste, it’s about finding something new that you never would have thought you could like. Thrifting just has such a different energy in today’s throwaway society.
By Zane Kohler6 years ago in Styled
Earthly Designs
For so long I have wanted to be a designer, creating pieces that I can fit into properly. Being taller and curvier, I have always found an issue with how my clothes fit, well, and an issue with being able to go shopping with confidence that I’d find the perfect dress for this event, or the perfect top that won’t shrink after I wash lol! Being inspired by people like Dapper Dan, I knew there was a huge need for me to get creative. My very first project, I made a fur coat to wear for my birthday. I saw a picture of Rihanna with a Blush pink suit and fur to match that inspired me, but while searching online, there were no shops that sold anything close to that. That year, I settled for a pink jumpsuit, but I was determined to make the fur coat. With the help of YouTube, my very first fur coat was created.
By TRIEDBYKAY6 years ago in Styled
Thrift like a Boss
I love a good bargain, and why pay retail prices, especially when the fashion industry changes so quickly. What can be in fashion today can be out of style tomorrow. Thrift Stores are a great place to find gently used clothes plus unusual and collectible items at a great price. I have never been one to pay for name brand products, unless of course there is a need and if there is true quality attached to the item. Now don't get me wrong, I love nice things. I love silk, I love lace, I love spandex. Oh, do I love my spandex! But most of all, I love a bargain, and if I can find something I like for a ridiculously low price, then I don't mind if it's secondhand or gently used or vintage.
By Trisha de los Santos6 years ago in Styled
