DISCLAIMERS This is a mood board. Shop only out of need. Support ethical brands. Hereby I created a little look book with all my favourite things I’ve seen in the last month. I’m still in doubt whether I should invest in those pieces or not, so I am happy to hear about your opinion! I’ve added the brands listed down below, if you want to have a …
Who doesn’t love a good necklace or a statement ring? Jewellery can transform your whole outfit. People say silver looks better on me, but I do what I want, so I rather wear gold. But there’s a problem with the jewellery industry. In my opinion everything that ends with industry is a problem, such as …
You probably already know: I LOVE BERLIN. Since I’m 15 I said I want to live here. For now, I am still not, however, I try to visit this wonderful place at least once a year. The atmosphere, the people, the (vegan) food, the great coffee, the language, there’s just so much to love. This …
Sustainable underwear: what is it and why is it important? The first things I started buying in organic materials was underwear to be honest. I had worn those polyester lace slips for a long time, but it wasn’t comfortable at all. Besides that, the quality decreased quickly, which left me with some poor black pieces …
I think it’s very typical of our western world in nowadays society to have the feeling you’re in a constant rush. Do you have that feeling? Do you hear people answering the question “how are you?” with “busy”? Or do you maybe do this yourself too? We are always busy doing something. Maybe it’s not …
80% of the Dutch people said that they would love to live more sustainably, but don’t know how to do so. That’s a very big part of our small country, and I can imagine those numbers are not only relevant for us in The Netherlands. I have noticed a tendency in our western society, in …
Maybe you’re lucky and you haven’t noticed it yet, but here in the northern part of Europe we definitely know: winter’s there. It’s time to cosy up and cover ourselves in clothes. However, you don’t want to look like a bulky blanket, whilst being covered in eight layers of fabric. So what do you do? …
I’m writing this post on the very last day of 2018. It feels strange that within a few hours, we’re enjoying 2019. Time went so fast. I will turn 25 in 2019. I will finish my study. I will hopefully start to work. But before I will start dreaming about the future, I want to …
I totally love Everlane. Why? Because the pieces are stylish, of good quality and totally affordable. Recently I received three items from Everlane: a jeans, a sweater and a bodysuit. You can find some of my favourite Everlane items listed here. I am from the Netherlands and I totally understand your hesitation on ordering something …
December: the month of celebration and happiness, the month of finishing the year and starting new habits. New habits such as eating healthy, living more slowly and shopping more consciously. But how can we do this in January if we are doing the exact opposite during December? If we are rushing, over consuming and eating …
Shopping preloved clothes Online shopping: I have to admit that I’m a pro. I can spend hours online to have a look on the best deals. 90% of this time is on websites, such as United Wardrobe or Kleiderkreisel. where people can sell their own clothes online. I love the idea behind those websites: selling …
Sustainable fashion online: where to find it? You want to build an ethical wardrobe, but you don’t know where to shop. No worries, I’ve got a list with all my favourite ethical webshops, for women and men. I’ll also share my favourite piece on the webshop and I’ll focus on the use of recycled materials. …
Autumn is in the air! I love the beautiful colours that our Mother Nature gives us. Besides that, I also love the colder weather and being able to wear layer on layer on layer. Cozy sweaters, here I come! Dress for autumn For today’s article, I want to share my 5 all time favourite autumn …
Winter is coming. What does that mean? It’s time to dress up for the cold! Still missing the perfect warm coat? I’ve got your back. In this article you can find 5 ethical brands that make timeless coats that you will enjoy the rest of your life. Big plus, they work with recycled materials, so …
Respect means the world to me. I will always fight against disrespectful and contemptuous behaviour. In situations where this happens, I always tell myself: “I’m not letting myself be treated this was”. And I think it’s good to speak up and fight for yourself and others for honesty and fairness. Treat people the way you …
Ever looked at your wardrobe and thought: “what the hell was I thinking?” I had this, and actually I still have this. I’ll share you my experiences on aspiring a perfect (and sustainable) wardrobe. It’s okay to take it slow Since I discovered the world of slow fashion, I took a critical look on the …
Duurzame mode, slow fashion, fair fashion, sustainable fashion, gerecyclede kleding. De termen vliegen je om de oren. Maar wat is het nou allemaal? En waarom is het ineens zo razend populair? Fast Fashion vs Slow Fashion Laten we beginnen met de tegenpool: fast fashion. De fast fashion heeft in de laatste jaren een enorme opmars …
Maybe you know this feeling… You’re a hard working, motivated and optimistic person. You put a lot of energy in what you do and you feel pretty passionate about the things you do too. But then, there is someone who doesn’t appreciate what you do and maybe even complains about it. You’re shocked, a little …
You know what they say: only buy out of need.
But if you really do need an item, please check my Good Brands Directory, where you can find many ethical and sustainable brands from all around the world.
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