Capsule Wardrobe
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The Modern Mom’s Guide to a Chic and Functional Spring/Summer Capsule Wardrobe
Psst: This List Is Also a Handy Packing Guide Hello, modern mamas! Forget falling into fleeting trends. It’s time to invest in quality items that make you feel fabulous, look fantastic, and don’t compromise your ability to keep up with your little ones. This guide will help you curate a capsule wardrobe that’s stylish, functional,…
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Natural Fibre Pieces for a Summer Capsule Wardrobe
Play it Cool. Think Natural. When it comes to fabric, I’m a fan of naturals: cotton, linen, and bamboo. Whether you’re shopping new or secondhand, reading composition labels is a must. I probably don’t need to point out that as the temperatures outside increase, so does our tendency to sweat. Synthetic fabrics not only trap…
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What I’m Loving as a New Mom
High Quality, Durable, and Double-Duty Things That Are Worth the Investment While I would like to think that I’ve been able to maintain my personal style throughout pregnancy and motherhood, I have found myself shopping a little differently than I used to. Of course, I’m still investing in high-quality, ethical clothing pieces. But features that…
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The Two-Thirds Rule: The Ideal Outfit Formula for Petites and Kibbe Classics
Use the Two-Thirds Rule to Visually Create Length and a Graceful Appearance The Two-Thirds dressing rule is one of the best (IMO) styling tips for Petites! It’s also a great rule to follow for Gamine, Classic, and Romantic Kibbe body types who would like to appear more streamlined. Dressing any of these body types may…
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Comfy, Chic, and Ethically-Made Brands for Winter
These Classic Cold Weather Pieces Fit into Any Capsule Wardrobe The combination of working from home for 8+ years and now being very, very pregnant for the first time had me reassessing my wardrobe. I know many of you may find yourself at home more and more these days! Or perhaps you simply want to…
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Early Spring Capsule Wardrobe Planner for Dark Autumns
{ This Spring Capsule Wardrobe Planner is the first article in my 2021 Sustainable Vegan Capsule Wardrobe series. } Planning my Early Spring Capsule Wardrobe. Most people plan their capsule wardrobe’s around a single season: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall. But I personally find that too restrictive. I want need variety. Plus, I am really…
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Build a Capsule Wardrobe Based on Your Kibbe Body Type, Colour Palette, and Style Essence
Here are the 3 Factors to Consider When Planning a Capsule Wardrobe: There are two main factors that are critical to building a long-lasting capsule wardrobe: garment color and proportions in relation to your body. I think we can all agree that some colors are more flattering on us than others. And if you’re unfamiliar…
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Elegant, Casual Summer Packing List: Sustainable + Ethical Capsule Wardrobe
A Packing List for Elegant, Casual Styles that Will Keep You Cool from a Staycation to the Cottage. As things slowly begin to reopen and we are allowed to venture outside of our homes, many of us (myself included!) are itching to travel… anywhere! This practical summer/warm-weather packing list is my go-to. And, if you’re…
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Found: The ‘Forever’ Black Turtleneck by Eileen Fisher
The Perfect Sustainable Turtleneck That You’ll Wear Forever Eileen Fisher may not have the sexy media campaigns of other sustainable fashion brands that I love (hellllooo Reformation and Stella McCartney!)… But what Eileen Fisher may lack in media presence, she makes up for, in heaps, with industry clout. She was one of the first American…
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How to Pack a Capsule Travel Wardrobe (Life-Changing)
Pack Like a Minimalist, Dress like a Maximalist. PS: These tips also apply for building and maintaining a capsule wardrobe year-round. If you are new to the concept of capsule wardrobes, let me start by saying that I’m a proud outfit-repeater. The pieces I choose are highly reusable. And I tend to do a lot…
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What to Wear When It’s Scorchingly Hot
The perfect capsule summer collection for a beach vacation! We recently visited beautiful, wild, and tropical Cayo Coco, Cuba. And while we had an amazing stay, the temperatures were formidable. Mix in high humidity and you quickly realize that what may work for a sunny city summer day certainly won’t be comfortable this close to…
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Eileen Fisher & The Morse Code Kimono Jacket I’ve Been Living In
The Future is Female; And Earth-Conscious You might recall this gorgeous kimono-style jacket from my Vegan Girl’s Guide to Sustainable Winter Coats. Yes, I decided to buy this sustainably made Eileen Fisher design for myself! Practicality aside, (it can be worn as a dress or a jacket!!) this garment represents something much deeper to me.…