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Who loves a comfy top? I especially love a comfy, soft top with cute sleeves for Fall. Here's one that I love.  Check out the video showing all of the details below. Here is the link to this cute top HERE XOXO,
Natasha
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Tis the season for sweaters and white is a gorgeous way to make a statement. You can pair it with a pendant, a scarf, or it is perfect by itself. Take a look. For more information, here is the link to the sweater. HERE
Go to Long Sleeve Patchwork Pullover Hoodies he link and then to “sweater” in the menu and it is right at the top. This is a continuation from my last blog post, which described what sustainable fashion is. Now, let's look at why you should care.  The term “fast-fashion” refers to the shift in the fashion industry that has resulted in faster production with lower costs. At first glance, this appears to be an extremely beneficial change, especially for the general United States consumer. We can buy more clothes and spend less money in the process. However, it is important that we take time to ask how it is possible to the industry to have changed the way that it did. What does it really cost?  THE ENVIRONMENTAL COST OF FAST FASHION Fast fashion brands manufacture cheap clothing meant to last only a couple years, knowing that consumers will keep buying new, trendier clothing as old trends die out. This means that we over-consume and treat our clothing as disposable, so a large amount of clothing ends up in landfills. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 15.1 million tons of textile waste was generated in 2013, of which 12.8 million tons were discarded (1). Discarded clothing made from synthetic fibers don’t end their environmental impact there—unnatural fibers have been treated with many chemicals which then leach into the environment through the ground, or air if the clothing is incinerated, and also take hundreds to thousands of years to biodegrade (2). In addition, it takes a lot of resources to manufacture an article of clothing. It takes up to 2,700 liters (700 gallons) of water to produce the cotton needed for a single T-shirt (3). That’s more water than you’d drink in 12 years, assuming the average American drinks 58 gallons a year (4). SOURCE: Restitchstance  What are the ethical costs of Fast Fashion? The process of making clothes is complex and involves many people and corporations around the world. Brands want to keep their profits high and their costs down so they will move orders to whichever factory will make it cheapest. To get the work, factories often compete to pay the lowest prices. They cut corners on health and safety. Slash wages. It’s a race to the bottom. In 2013, 1,138 people lost their lives when Rana Plaza clothing factory in Bangladesh collapsed. Five years on, people from all over the world have used their voice to tell brands that things must change. And it’s working. The industry is starting to change. In the textile factories, some workers do not earn enough in a month to pay for one of the garments that they are producing. They are forced to work in unbearable conditions in order to meet the demands for disposable discount fashion. SOURCE: Fairtrade.co.uk  What You Can Do
It is easy to fall into feeling like there is nothing you can do on this side of the counter and ocean. Fast-fashion seems to be a very distant issue. However, there are changes you can make in your own life to be a part of the transformation of the fashion industry. First and foremost, it is important that you make an effort to stay informed on the issue and inform others as well. A problem cannot be solved if no one acknowledges that it exists. Second, if you can afford it, buy from brands such as Eileen Fisher and People Tree who work to produce clothing through sustainable and ethical methods. Such companies are generally more expensive than what we have become accustomed to because of the fast-fashion industry, but the products are typically of a higher quality. If you need more affordable options, try to get clothes second-hand, whether that be through clothing swaps or going to thrift shops. Apps like Depop and Poshmark, make it possible to buy clothes directly from other individuals, or sell your old clothes directly to other people. Selling your unwanted clothes through apps like these, you can help keep clothing out of landfills. Donating clothes can be a great option when you want to clean out your closet, but it is best when you can come relatively close to directly giving clothes to the people who will receive them. Of the clothes that are donated to “mission stores” like Goodwill, only about 10% are purchased in those stores, and the rest have the potential to end up in landfills. Finally, though the aforementioned options are wonderful and should warrant consideration and use, it is imperative to recognize that we do not need to purchase clothing nearly as often as we do. Advertising glamorizes things that we do not really need so that we will spend more money. New trends come out nearly every week, so we feel the need to buy more stuff just to keep up. Society has become very consumeristic, and this contributes to industries, such as fast-fashion, that disregard the health and safety of their workers to allow people in countries like the United States spend as much money as possible. By purchasing less of what we do not need, we can avoid supporting these harmful practices while also saving money ourselves. You may not always be a part of large-scale change, but you can make small, daily changes that, when combined with the efforts of others, can truly make a difference. SOURCE: CAS.UAB.EDU Hope this has been educational and a good reminder that we all living on this beautiful blue marble together and we could all use each other's support. XOXO, Natasha Sustainable Fashion. What is it and why should we care?  According to Wikipedia..."Sustainable fashion is a movement and process of fostering change to fashion products and the fashion system towards greater ecological integrity and social justice. Sustainable fashion concerns more than addressing fashion textiles or products. It comprises addressing the whole system of fashion. This means dealing with interdependent social, cultural, ecological and financial systems. It also means considering fashion from the perspective of many stakeholders - users and producers, all living species, contemporary and future dwellers on earth. Sustainable fashion therefore belongs to, and is the responsibility of citizens, public sector and private sector. A key example of the need for systems thinking in fashion is that the benefits of product-level initiatives, such as replacing one fiber type for a less environmentally harmful option is eaten up by increasing volumes of fashion products. An adjacent term to sustainable fashion is eco fashion." Check out why you should care in my next post. Believe me, this is life changing around the world.
XOXO, Natasha I know a few people who shop for new clothes quite often. For the rest of us, the reality is that we don't really have the budget for that kind of nonsensical living...or at least we should be living within a budget that does not include constant shopping. Second Hand September is a multi-pronged, multi-faceted approach to living. It helps us to stay within our budgets, helps the environment because we are cutting down on manufacturing (among other things), and we can find seasonal pieces for so much less, feeling confident in our wardrobe without feeling guilt.  Gif Credit: Oxfam I know that my account on Instagram may look like I own a lot of clothing, but I really don't and am careful in my spending...extremely careful. Nearly all of my clothing purchases this year have been through ThredUp and Poshmark. I have saved hundreds and purchased items that will stay in fashion for multiple seasons. The other awesome thing is that I sell a lot on Poshmark, so my purchases all come from my sales money. None of my purchases come out of our main family budget. Here are more examples from my own closet.  The picture above includes the following. Top: New With Tags from Poshmark $4 (regularly $16) Denim Maxi: New With Tags from Poshmark $22 (regularly $65) Shoes: Free for a collaboration Outfit total: $26 I love Poshmark, to buy and sell fashion, and know you will love it too! Make money and shop over 5,000 brands at up to 70% off. It's fun and easy - I promise! Install free app now! Sign up with my code NTASHACALL to get $10 off your first order.  The picture above includes the following.
Red Top: New With Tags from ThredUp $16 (regularly $49.95) Denim Skirt (same as previous picture): New With Tags from Poshmark $22 (regularly $65) Shoes: Free for influencer collaboration Tassel Necklace: Free for influencer collaboration Total for outfit: $38 For more about ThredUp click HERE. You'll get $10 towards your order. As you can see from the above, I will use the skirt all of the time, with a variety of tops and shoes, getting very different looks. The tops are also versatile and will last for years to come. On board with Second Hand September yet? XOXO, Natasha You may have heard about Second Hand September. But, what is it? Second Hand September is a campaign encouraging people to avoid buying new clothing for the entire 30 days of the month. The campaign, organised by the charity Oxfam, aims to raise awareness of the environmental impact of fashion.  This is sustainable living with style. It's not difficult to find great style by looking second hand. Just take a look at a few of my own finds. I'll tell you where I found each of them and how much I spent on the entire outfit.  The jacket in the above picture was purchased on Poshmark for $22, usually priced at around $180. It was brand new with tags. The layering tee was $10 at Costco and I've had it for a while. The slacks are from about 8 years ago and were around $25. The boots were from a couple of years ago and were about $20. The total for the whole outfit was under $80 and has enough classic pieces that they can move through decades and still be in style. I love Poshmark, to buy and sell fashion, and know you will love it too! Make money and shop over 5,000 brands at up to 70% off. It's fun and easy - I promise! Install free app now! Sign up with my code NTASHACALL to get $10 off your first order.  In the above photo, the top was found on ThredUp for only $8 and was brand new with tags.
The slacks are the same from the picture before, at about $25. The ballet flats were from Walmart from a few years ago and were under $6. The total for this outfit was under $40. Again, using classic pieces (like the slacks) make it easy to keep items. Any items that you stop wearing and they still look great can be resold on ThredUp or Poshmark. Use this link on ThredUp HERE and get $10 towards a purchase. They have some really cute stuff. As you can see, there are some beautiful options to style your wardrobe and you don't have to pay retail. It's worth spending time to look at items like these to fill your wardrobe. Seasonal styles are especially saved on, being that certain styles and colors don't necessarily stay in style. Give it a try. XOXO, Natasha
Fall/Winter trends that you cannot miss. There are so many, so here are a few trends in continuation of my previous posts.
Capes are hot...They are stylin and will keep you warms at the same time.
Leather on leather. In other words, leather is in in in.
Asymmetrical neckline. You might have one cold shoulder and arm, but you'd be in style.
Quilted jackets are also back. The winter comfort that we all love during the coldest months.
The more you know about what's in, the better you can prepare and look absolutely styling.
XOXO, Natasha New clothing for Fall? But how to afford it? thredUP is one of the best places to up your style game. Here are some complete outfit options.  First outfit. A bit of leopard goes a long way.  TSE XL tee - $13.99 on sale right now Westport White Denim Jacket XL - $11.99 on sale now Black Label by Chico's Skirt XL - $16.79 on sale now Statement Necklace - $5.49 on sale now Brash Ankle Boot - $18.99 Total outfit $67.25 Outfit number two has the floral trend with classic grey and a punch of pink.  Floral Top Forever 21 size L - $7.19 on sale now
Lee Slacks Size 12 - $12.79 GiGi New York Pink Purse - $25.99 Scarf - $7.99 Earthies Gray Flats - $23.09 Total Outfit $77.05 Inspiring? I'd say yes. XOXO, Natasha
Can you imagine the fun fashion this Fall? Fall always brings such fun things to wear!!
Now that we know that animal print is part of the main clothing categories for this Fall, guess what...it's also now all about the shoes.
Florals on your shoes? Yes ma'am!   Whimsical florals. Loads of florals. Make them the spotlight.   Metallic shoes pop when worn casually or all dressed up.
Defined toes are spectacular this season.
Grunge it up.   Raise your standards, or at least wear some platforms.   Fall fashion trends can be yours for less than you think. It's possible. Here's how.  I love Poshmark, the #1 app to buy and sell fashion, and know you will love it too! Make money and shop over 5,000 brands at up to 70% off. It's fun and easy - I promise! Install free app now! Sign up with my code NTASHACALL to get $10 off your first order. But HURRY, this offer won't last long! Here are some examples of what you'll save on the upcoming trends. Trend: Tiny Bags Lili Radu “V” Circle Bag Purse Round Navy Leather Regularly $390 Price: $150 Use my code NTASHACALL to get $10 off your first order  SALE!!💥2in1 Clutch or Crossbody Bag!!! Regularly $20 Price: $12 Use my code NTASHACALL to get $10 off your first order Trend: Purple Adrianna Papell Lace Dress Regular: $160 Price: $25 Use my code NTASHACALL to get $10 off your first order  Trend: Suits St. John collection beige/gold suit size 6 Regularly: $1,850 Price: $250 Use my code NTASHACALL to get $10 off your first order  Moda Business Suit Jacket and Skirt Regular: $89 Price: $17 Use my code NTASHACALL to get $10 off your first order Trend: Long Coat Slinky Maxi Duster Jacket Regular: $49 Price: $18 Use my code NTASHACALL to get $10 off your first order  Black White Nina Piccalino 8 M Checkered Coat Dress
Regular: $79 Price: $10 Use my code NTASHACALL to get $10 off your first order These are just a few examples of what you can find to help you stay on trend, but also stay on budget. XOXO, Natasha |
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