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I’m Over 40 ... And It’s Never Too Late to Go Green #sustainablefashion #crueltyfree and #veganbeauty advocate
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You may very well be wondering why I’m in shorts

You may very well be wondering why I’m in shorts... this is my casual day to night outfit during my recent trip to a nice warm place. As you can see, you can wear shorts for a night out. Break through boundaries and make more use of the clothes you have. If you want to see how else I wore there clothes, read my blog about hope to pack efficiently. Link in bio.

I rented this dress from @bananarepublic style pas

I rented this dress from @bananarepublic style passport when I went out of town for an event that my husband and I were attending. Since I didn’t just want to wear this dress once on our trip, I re-imagined it to be something very casual. Swipe left to see how to dress this down. Part of living more sustainability is continuing to wear clothes for multiple uses. Also, if you want to learn how to pack for trips more efficiently so that you don’t end up getting tempted to buy more stuff, read my blog. Click the link on my bio.

I recently went on a trip to FL. I don’t know if

I recently went on a trip to FL. I don’t know if you fall into this but I used to bring a large suitcase with me to trips because I know I needed the extra room for everything I would shop for (which is mostly clothes and shoes)This time around, I decided to put sustainability first and only bring a carry-on. This will prevent me from buying random things and senselessly fill a larger suitcase. Read my blog about packing efficiently using a carry on. Link in bio

Remember the Valentines Day dress that I posted on

Remember the Valentines Day dress that I posted on Friday? This is how I winterized it. Get some other ideas on how to wear your cocktail dresses all year round. That way each piece of clothing you have gets more uses. Read the blog by clicking the link in my bio.

It is now post Valentines Day and you might be won

It is now post Valentines Day and you might be wondering where you’re going to wear that special occasion dress again. Read my blog to get some outfit tips. Let’s use that article of clothing more than a handful of times. I think most people already have a jean shirt, graphic tee, and sneakers in their closet. Right? You can dress down a cocktail dress by using clothing you already have! Reimagining is so much fun! Don’t you think?

Happy Valentines Day everyone! Now I don’t know

Happy Valentines Day everyone! Now I don’t know about you but I’m always tempted to buy something new during special occasions. Then, I only end up wearing it once and it never gets used again. One factor to consider, when you’re looking to be more sustainable, is to control consumption. On the blog today, I wanted to give you some ideas on how you can wear a special occasion dress (like this red cocktail dress I have in my closet) all year round! Click the link in my bio.

One of my most favorite drug store make up product

One of my most favorite drug store make up products that is cruelty free and vegan is @elfcosmetics They provide such great color and versatility. Please support companies like this that don’t test on animals and don’t use any animal ingredients in their products! I particularly love using their eye related products! For this post, I used their eye shadow palette, mascara, and blush. Swipe left to take a look at the e.l.f. products I used.

This coatigan is one of the last fast fashion piec

This coatigan is one of the last fast fashion pieces I’ve bought from @hm and I have to say that I feel quite relieved that my cycle of always having the latest fashion and obsessive consumer behavior is now being addressed. You might have noticed that I’ve changed my Instagram username as well. It was time to tell the world that I’m really serious about taking the deep dive into fashion and beauty sustainability! All these items are from my closet and it has been fun to put together outfits and re-imagine what I already have!

Have you guys considered corduroy as a casual opti

Have you guys considered corduroy as a casual option compared to denim? It is an incredibly durable and versatile material. It is generally made out of cotton, but you still have to make sure that it is sustainably made and sourced if you buy new.. or just buy used. I’ve had these for so long and they still look like new! Would you try cords vs denim?
Top: Rented from @renttherunway Pants and Shoes: Owned for a long time

I love pastels in the winter! I don’t own a lot

I love pastels in the winter! I don’t own a lot of pastel clothes coz I’m kind of a neutral and basic kind of gal, which is why I rent them. It makes me feel like it’s not so gloomy and cold outside! Would you wear pastels in the winter?

Happy Saturday all! Snowing so much outside so I o

Happy Saturday all! Snowing so much outside so I opted for something super cozy. I love mixing my rentals with my own clothes. It’s a fun way to reimagine items in my closet that I’ve had forever. The sweater and coat are from @renttherunway #sustainablefashion #sustainable #sustainability #clothingrental #fashionover40 #styleover40 #cincinnatiinfluencers #cincinnatibloggers #consciousfashion #ethicalootd #secondhandfashion #thriftedthis #ethicallymyway #ethicalfashion #ecofashion #morewithless #buylessbutbetter #shopyourcloset #joyover40 #curateloset #slowfashion #shopethical #shopconsciously #lovetorewear #30pluswears #consciousfashion #domorewithless #ethicalfashionbloggers

Have you ever heard of the Sustainability Report?

Have you ever heard of the Sustainability Report? It basically gives fashion companies a sustainability grade based off of certain criteria. It is incredibly enlightening and I highly recommend that you research and read it. I didn’t know this but the GAP family of brands, which @bananarepublic is a part of, scored a B. More surprising is that @adidas scored an A. I still prefer to rent @bananarepublic just because I don’t need to buy new stuff.. and I’ve had these @adidas sneaks for years.

Did you know that you can rent bags from @rentther

Did you know that you can rent bags from @renttherunway too? Yes, a ton of designer bags right at your fingertips! I literally would not be able to afford these bags otherwise and my taste changes so much that it doesn’t make any sense to buy.. plus a lot of these bags are leather and I’m trying to minimize the impact since leather tanning processes can be quite toxic. So rent bags if you can. Would you ever consider it?

This @gucci watch is a hand me down from my mom. T

This @gucci watch is a hand me down from my mom. This watch has literally been around for 30 years. Just goes to show you that even pieces that have been around a long time can be current and relevant! So go ahead and raid your mom’s closet and ask her if she is still using various pieces. You might just find a gem!

When you like something.. it’s only natural that

When you like something.. it’s only natural that you wear it again... right? Sometimes I think I have a mental block where I think people don’t consider me fashionable when I wear the same exact outfit on different days and different occasions. But if you like it.. and you feel confident in it.. then flaunt it as many times as you want! Style is about an inner confidence expressing itself outwardly.. not about being trendy and always wearing something new...

Buying used jewelry is something that I’m gettin

Buying used jewelry is something that I’m getting into more and more. Finding unique jewelry pieces at vintage and gently used boutiques in your local area is a way that you can support your local economy and prevent adding waste (as long as you keep that piece of jewelry for a long time and not just randomly buying stuff) I got this gem at @portalucaboutique which supports @dfscincy I bought this piece last year and still get so many compliments.

I don’t normally think of amazon when I think ab

I don’t normally think of amazon when I think about sustainability, but they do have some good vegan products there like these vegan leather look leggings by @lyssenewyork They’re extremely comfortable and smooths out all the places that need smoothing. You can get these on prime wardrobe so you can try it in before committing. I always try on first. It prevents me from impulse buying. So.. I wouldn’t count out amazon quite yet.

Can we talk purses? I’m obsessed with purses. I’m a bit embarrassed to say this, but I believe I own at least 25 and they are mostly designer. So, I admit that I have spent thousands of dollars on purses. According to Businesswire.com, most women in the US owns about 11 purses and spend about $160 per bag. Ten percent own at least 20. I fall in the 10% category. I think it’s safe to say that I don’t need to buy a single purse! In an attempt to be more sustainable, I have to address how many purses I consume and make a conscious choice to stop buying more purses. How many purses do you have?

It’s about quality not quantity. Fashion changes

It’s about quality not quantity. Fashion changes at a very fast pace and people want to stay on trend. I know this because I fall into this too. What happens to me is that I just impulse buy depending on what’s trendy. Not only do I waste money by doing that, but I tend to buy things of low quality so that I’m justified in wearing them once. To change my mindset, I started buying clothing with a clear purpose in mind. Because of that, I bought less often and hang on to my clothes for a longer period of time. The items of clothing and jewelry (except the shoes) have been with me for at least 5 years. Sustainability has a lot to do with consumption habits. That’s something I continuously think about.

This is my go to weekend outfit.. My fav sweater o

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