Military Inspired Jacket and Jeans

I found the most beautiful navy blue military-inspired jacket from a local boutique and I couldn’t wait to wear it. The jacket is Lauren Ralph Lauren and is adorned with gold buttons, gold stripes on the cuff and gold leaf designs near the collar. Since it’s so structured, I opted to pair the piece withContinue reading “Military Inspired Jacket and Jeans”

Last Chilly Days Leading Into Spring 2023

Tomorrow is the official first day of spring. It is still chilly in the Lowcountry with highs in the high ‘50s. The beautiful sunny skies and cool weather are the perfect prompt to get outdoors. On days like this, I like to wear easy pieces like a white v-neck sweater, black trousers and pointed toeContinue reading “Last Chilly Days Leading Into Spring 2023”

Collective Autumn 2022/Winter 2023 Thrift Haul

I love clothes. That’s a given. But I also love shopping sustainably, and one of the best ways to do that is by purchasing second-hand clothes. I have been shopping on ThredUp for many years now and the selection of clothing just keeps getting better and better. I collected a variety of items from fallContinue reading “Collective Autumn 2022/Winter 2023 Thrift Haul”

Clothing Repairs and Maintenance February 2023

There comes a time every season where you must take a good, hard look at your clothes and decide if you’re going to get rid of items or repair them. I’m a big advocate of repairing your clothes since this saves you money in the long-run, improves your skills of fixing items and allows youContinue reading “Clothing Repairs and Maintenance February 2023”

Clothing Repair Day – Repair Clothes with Me June 2022

What’s better than getting new clothes? That’s a trick question. There is nothing better than buying new clothes! But fixing up clothes you already own and love is a close second! Sure it takes learning a new skill or putting in a little effort to clean or repair items, but believe me when I sayContinue reading “Clothing Repair Day – Repair Clothes with Me June 2022”

5 Ethical Jewelry Brands You Should Know About

One thing I love about the slow fashion movement is that it gives the items we choose to wear an even bigger purpose. Gold, white gold and precious stone jewelry have always been an area where individuals spend a lot of money and research in investing in long-lasting pieces. Now, the market has expanded toContinue reading “5 Ethical Jewelry Brands You Should Know About”