Thursday, April 28, 2016

#Haulternative -- Vintage

#haulternative
vintage
WHAT IS IT?
Hunt for your own unique piece to own a
piece of history and channel that Audrey
Hepburn, Lauren Bacall or Marylin Monroe
look. Vintage gives you personal style and
means you’ll be reusing, repurposing and
extending the life of beautiful clothes.
WHO’S DOING IT?
Vintage addicts include Lily Allen, Kate
Moss, Sienna Miller, Chloe Sevigny, Alexa
Chung, Daisy Lowe and many many more.
WHERE DO I FIND IT?
Most towns have a vintage shop
or a good second hand charity
shop, otherwise look online.
www.williamvintage.com
www.lovemissdaisy.com
www.etsy.com/uk
ADD VESTIAiRE
Louisville Locals shoulc check out: Pink Door Boutique and Old Souls Vintage!
A Vintage Flair is Always in style!



Day 320 -- Festival


Day 320

Festival

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

#Haulternative -- DIY

#haulternative
DIY
WHAT IS IT?
If you’ve fallen out of love with a piece of clothing,
don’t throw it out, change it up. You can tailor clothes
to a different shape, add new embellishments, or dye
it a different color. You could turn it into something
completely new, like a scarf or an accessory.
WHO’S DOING IT?
Gwen Stefani and Lily Cole
WHERE DO I FIND IT?
Visit your local haberdashery for a sewing kit
or order it online. There are loads of great
sewing blogs and tutorials online, which can
teach you amazing ways to customize, mend,
transform and revitalize your clothes.
More Info:

 7+ Years ago.. I began making clothing for friends and family to get my feet wet in the craft. Well I am almost all self taught from You Tube, Tutorials, and Studying up from Sewing Books! If you want to become more of a DIYer... no need to start big.. personalize the small things and see what you like! Get your feet wet like I did.. you never know it may turn into a thriving business. 

 

Day 319 -- California Dreaming


Day 319

California Dreaming

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

#Haulternative -- SWAP

#haulternative
swap
  
WHAT IS IT?
Swapping, swishing, sharing. The simplest
way to extending the life of your clothes
is by giving them a new owner.
WHO’S DOING IT?
Gwen Stefani, Sarah Jessica Parker,
Joanna Lumley and even the Middleton
sisters are all up for a bit of swapping.
WHERE DO I FIND IT?
Do a clothes swap with a friend or fellow vlogger.
Go to a swishing party, or even host your own.


 Clothing SWAP is a great way to refresh without the worry of $$$$$! 

What looks good on you but you may be tired on can also look amazing on a friend! 

SWAP today to help SLOW FASHION reign over FAST FASHION!


Day 318 -- Summer Grunge



Day 318


Summer Grunge

Monday, April 25, 2016

#Haulternative -- 2nd Hand

#haulternative
2hand
WHAT IS IT?
Recreate your favourite looks for
a fraction of the price by buying
from your local charity shops. 
WHO’S DOING IT?
Lily Allen, Pixi Geldof, Lily Cole
and Erin O’Connor
WHERE DO I FIND IT?
Everywhere
Louisville Locals can check out the Amazing Vintage and Second Hand Shops we have available: Old Souls Vintage, Acorn, Urban, Attic, Pink Door Boutique!
The Look Below came from a consignment shop! 
Can You Believe it! She Looks Amazing!





Day 317 -- Summer Goth


Day 317


Summer Goth

Sunday, April 24, 2016

#Haulternative -- Fashion Fix

#haulternative
fashion fix
WHAT IS IT?
When we wear clothes we adore again and again, they can
start to show signs of wear and tear. A rip, a missing button
or a stain should never stand in the way of you and a good
outfit. Don’t throw them out, give them a fashion fix. Make
your clothes last longer by repairing them when they need
it. Get creative; make your broken seams, holes and tears
into a fashion statement.
WHERE DO I FIND IT?
There are loads of workshops and online tutorials that
can teach you amazing ways to mend and revitalize your
clothes. Check out the Japanese art of
Sashiko Mending
or
find a quirky
patch
to cover a hole.
More Info:
 One of the BEST ways to fix up an old pair of jeans is with a PATCH!
www.misshappypink.com has some exciting new designs that will help prolong the life of your clothing! Her QUIRKY designs have been our favorite for years!

#CATCORE


 

Day 316 -- Oh So Hip


Day 316


Oh So Hip

Saturday, April 23, 2016

#Haulternative -- Broken and Beautiful!

#haulternative
broken & beautiful
WHAT IS IT?
Just like you never stopped loving your teddy when he lost
an eye or arm, there are certain items of clothing which
we continue to love, maybe even more, when they are no
longer perfect; a pair of jeans that are almost worn through
but are so soft and fit so perfectly still, a favourite jumper
that’s fraying at the sleeves.
Share the story about an item of clothing that you’ve
worn in to the point that others may see it as damaged or
broken, but that you love and will cherish forever.
WHERE DO I FIND IT?
In your wardrobe.
More Info:
There are those boots in your closet that you just cannot get rid of...
They have been worn to hell and back but they will never leave your grasp!
Tell The World About "Those Boots" in a fab Haulternative Video Post!
 
 

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Chic Made Consciously - Fashion Revolution Week

 This week is all about the Fashion Revolution!
Check out Chic Made Consciously...

We did and we can't get enough!!




We thought her STORY was amazing!
Who better to tell it than the woman herself.. Cassandra!

Here is her story...


Chic Made Consciously was born in early 2015 with high consideration for people and the planet. We strive to offer timeless products that are sustainable. Fashion is more than just looking chic and stylish, it's about being conscious and ensuring that everyone in the process is treated fairly.

In the summer of 2014, Cassandra travelled across South East Asia, pursuing her passion of immersing with different cultures and exploring the world. On her travels, she became inspired and fascinated by the art, culture and lifestyle in Asia, especially Bali, Indonesia. 
One of her favourite cities in Bali was Ubud, the art capital of the island which made her feel like she had stepped into to another world. Artisans, craftsmen, and painters filled the streets handcrafting some of the most beautiful, one of a kind goods she had ever seen. As she walked down one street, she came across a shop where the worker was creating accessories from repurposed tire inner tubes. She fell in love with his magnificent work and was invited to spend the day creating and working with the material herself.
She learnt about the unfortunate circumstances with tire waste on the island and all over the globe. In Bali, the locals dump their tires in landfills, which in turn pollute the island and waterways. She saw how passionately these artisans worked to make change and give waste a new life. This sparked a fire inside of her and she eagerly wanted to be a part of this movement. 
Instead of mass producing products made with planned obsolescence, Chic Made Consciously spreads the message of slow fashion by offering accessories that are designed to last. We support local workers in Bali in order to preserve their culture of art and craftsmanship, while also promoting ethical production and fair wages. We use a material that is repurposed to help preserve our planet, too. 

Our business model works with being transparent in everything we do. Our values = value for our customers. 

 We hope to continuously educate consumers to make more conscious fashion choices. We believe that working as a collective community, we can truly make a change.

Source:  https://www.chicmadeconsciously.com/pages/about-us


We decided this product was the real deal and wanted to try it out! 

Well the results are in...

Chic Made Consciously is the BEST Accessory!! 

You know we love out B_L_A_K and so all of the accessories fit perfectly within our wardrobe!

We are all for the sustainable and ethical practices...duh they are the necessary change that our society needs to move away from the wasteful fast fashion culture we live in!