Recycle and Upcycle, what else?

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Hello careless readers, how are we doing?

It’s Sunday night and I must admit, I’m quite tired. It’s been a hell of a week and I could not be happier to be on my PJs right now. As I sip my cup of tea, I have started to think about what to wear this week (yup, I’m a big planner) and that made me wonder through my wardrobe.

As part of my new year resolutions, I’ve decided not only to get less clothes (less quantity and more quality is key) but also to re-use a lot more what I have. Don’t you feel you always end up wearing the same clothes despite having an entire wardrobe full of beautiful outfits?

It’s time to upcycle our game, and I speak for the both of us. If you pick up items that have been stuck in your closet for a long time and mix and match them, you’ll feel like you are wearing a brand new outfit. Not only that’s the cheapest way of getting yourself a new look, but also is free and good for the environment. Isn’t that amazing?

If you are feeling creative, you can actually get those unworn clothes and create a brand new piece. A bit of cutting here and a bit of sewing there and here you have a new piece. OK, that may require some crafty work and a sewing machine, but dreaming is believing! I’ve seen great creations coming this way. Repurposed clothing is the way to go guys.

I’ve become a great fun of second hand clothes. I’ve always been really, but recently I have found myself rummaging for good quality pieces on vintage shops and flea markets and I have managed to score a few good ones. One of my most recent gems was a red tartan tweed jacket. The details, the fabrics, the manufacturing (made in England!)… it screams quality out loud and yet it didn’t cost a fortune. Also the shirt I am wearing is second hand, a men’s GUESS shirt in perfect condition. Score!

By re-using clothes or buying recycled clothes, not only you’ll get a one of a kind piece for yourself, but you’ll also be super Planet Friendly. The clothes that otherwise would have been discarded are now getting a new use, isn’t it lovely?

TCB x

Photography by Roz Alcazar







Caring for Earth, Still Loving Fashion

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Hello careless readers,

How are we doing this week? From my end, it’s been a hell of a ride for the past few weeks. I just moved to a new place and, on day two, I found out that my room was infested with bed bugs. NO FUN. And all my pretty clothes had to be put in high heat or in the freezer, or even dry cleaned! It was intense, to say the least.

Aaaanyhow, this year has been quite transformative for me when it comes to my relationship with fashion. I feel I’ve become a bit more conscious of how the Earth is suffering by the way we live and I thought I needed to do something about it.

I love fashion, probably as much as you do if you are reading this. I love my clothes and my #outfitroles. I am a total fashion victim. I love reading the magazines, watching the fashion catwalks and being fashion police while brunching with my friends in the city. I love shopping too, of course. However, I feel my way of shopping needed to change for the better.

We’ve all been hearing about the damages of fast fashion to the Earth (if not, read this article), but we love shopping, right? It’s all about quality rather than quantity these days. Truth is, we all have plenty of clothes in our closet. Do we really wear it all? Or is it we just like to wear something new every now and then and then we forget about it. chuck it? I think we’ve become used to doing that and as a result the Earth is suffering from it.

My approach? Buy less and buy smart. Vintage is on a high and you can pretty much find any trend on second hand shops. You don’t even have to go thrift shopping if you don’t like rummaging through clothes, sites like Vestiaire Collective have incredibly beautiful and curated vintage/ second-hace pieces waiting for you online.

Otherwise, clothes-swaping is always a great idea. I recently went to a workshop about sustainable fashion in the current era and I discover The Nu Wardrobe, an app that pretty much connects you with other fashionistas to swap clothes. It’s like going shopping without spending any money! They do charge a flat rate of £35 to become a member, though.

Oh hey ho, it’s all about the quality, not the quantity. You may spend more beforehand, but the returns will be higher in the long run, for you and the beautiful planet you live in.

TCB xx