(my camera battery died in the middle of this shoot, so I only got two photos)
This outfit may look familiar. That’s because I wore a variation of it just a few weeks ago. There have been a lot of repeat outfits this summer, and I’m okay with that. If I had a larger space for storing clothing, I might have a greater variety of outfits. I have a small closet, and the heat limits what I can wear even more, so there are repeats, and that’s fine.
With blogging, I’ve become a lot more conscious of where items of clothing come from, and I’ve begun to happily notice that a majority of my wardrobe is second-hand and/or handmade. When I had my shopping ban (as opposed to shopping plan) I was only allowed to shop at non-second hand/handmade locations once a month. I got rid of that restriction with the shopping plan, but honestly I still haven’t bought much that was new and mass-produced. Most of the times when I go to the mall, I end up not finding anything that I really love, even when I’m more than ready and willing to spend money.
All of this fits in with my sustainability focus, because when you buy second-hand, you’re keeping clothes from going to the landfill, and reducing the amount of new clothing that needs to be produced. When you buy hand-made, you’re supporting small businesses and helping artists to earn a living. Being green can be a beautiful and stylish thing.
Shirt: St John’s Bay (thrifted)
Shorts: Ann Taylor LOFT (thrifted)
Sandals: Clarks Rime (via 6pm)
Scarf: Vera (vintage via garage sale)
Cuff: via Classy Consignment
Earrings: The Peach Tree
Purse: Morelle Charlotte
Quote: Fancy Nancy: Explorer Extraordinaire, by Jane O’Connor
Love the last picture! Your posts always give me little reminders about what’s important, and I love that. I’m glad this is a bit of a repeat outfit, because it’s just lovely and summery and fun.
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That’s gorgeously summery top – sometimes a bit of repetition is a good thing – I have waaay too many clothes and some of my favourite summer items have only just made it out of the wardrobe! I agree that blogging makes you think more about the origin of clothes – I’ve either worn handmade (by me) or secondhand the last few times I’ve been out, and it’s great
Xxx
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That is great that you are wearing so many second hand cloths. I tend to try and buy second hand and vintage clothes and find that often that these clothes look better. Perhaps because I get better quality for my money and perhaps because I choose more carefully.
Great blog!
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