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Sustainable Clothing, Wardrobe

My Top 6 Places For Awesome Vintage & Thrift


Where I Shop for Secondhand Clothing and Accessories  Hey friends! I’ve already shared that I’ve challenged myself to buy no new clothes for one entire year. But what I haven’t shared yet is all the various places where I hunt for my vintage, secondhand, and thrift store finds. Today I’m spilling my go-to shops from […]

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CURRENT MAKEUP MUST-HAVES

ALL CURATED COLLECTIONS
Ilia Fullest Volumizing Mascara
Ilia Fullest Volumizing Mascara
RMS BEAUTY Luminizing Powder
RMS BEAUTY Luminizing Powder
Ilia TrueSkin Serum Concealer
Ilia TrueSkin Serum Concealer
100% Pure Long Last Brows
100% Pure Long Last Brows
100% Pure Creamy Long Last Liner
100% Pure Creamy Long Last Liner
ILIA Liquid Powder Chromatic Eye Tint
ILIA Liquid Powder Chromatic Eye Tint
ILIA Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil
ILIA Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil
100% Pure 2nd Skin Green Color Corrector (Acne + Scars)
100% Pure 2nd Skin Green Color Corrector (Acne + Scars)
100% Pure Fruit Pigmented® 2nd Skin Concealer
100% Pure Fruit Pigmented® 2nd Skin Concealer
100% Pure Lip Caramel
100% Pure Lip Caramel
100% Pure Fruit Pigmented® Lip Glaze
100% Pure Fruit Pigmented® Lip Glaze
FITGLOW BEAUTY Vegan Good Lash +
FITGLOW BEAUTY Vegan Good Lash +
100% Pure 2nd Skin Peach Color Corrector (Dark Circles)
100% Pure 2nd Skin Peach Color Corrector (Dark Circles)
KYPRIS BEAUTY Illuminating Eye Serum & Primer
KYPRIS BEAUTY Illuminating Eye Serum & Primer
HYNT BEAUTY Eyebrow Definer
HYNT BEAUTY Eyebrow Definer
100% Pure – Cocoa Kissed  Bronzer
100% Pure – Cocoa Kissed Bronzer
FAT Lip Plant-Based Plump
FAT Lip Plant-Based Plump
FitGlow Beauty – Vegan LipLiners
FitGlow Beauty – Vegan LipLiners
Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation
Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation
Ilia The Necessary Eyeshadow Palette
Ilia The Necessary Eyeshadow Palette

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MY SUSTAINABLE & ETHICAL CLOSET STAPLES

ALL CURATED COLLECTIONS
Alexandra K Joy Midi Flow Sandy Beige Corn “Leather”
Alexandra K Joy Midi Flow Sandy Beige Corn “Leather”
Alexandra K 1.4 Sandy Beige Corn “Leather”
Alexandra K 1.4 Sandy Beige Corn “Leather”
VETTA The Long Cardigan Dress
VETTA The Long Cardigan Dress
VETTA The Reversible Satin Midi Skirt – Save 10% ‘CLOSET10’
VETTA The Reversible Satin Midi Skirt – Save 10% ‘CLOSET10’
Vestiaire Collective Stella McCartney Falabella Tote – Save $50 ‘USX53P’
Vestiaire Collective Stella McCartney Falabella Tote – Save $50 ‘USX53P’
Joah Brown Invisible Zip Long Sleeve
Joah Brown Invisible Zip Long Sleeve
Joah Brown Slouchy Dolman Long Sleeve
Joah Brown Slouchy Dolman Long Sleeve
Alexandra K 1.5 Corn “Leather” Rosy Beige
Alexandra K 1.5 Corn “Leather” Rosy Beige
Bleusalt  1 or 2 Yard Wrap – Save $20!
Bleusalt 1 or 2 Yard Wrap – Save $20!
VEERAH Hedy Boots – 10% NATALIEMILAKARA
VEERAH Hedy Boots – 10% NATALIEMILAKARA
Encircled The Comfy Dress Shirt
Encircled The Comfy Dress Shirt
Bleusalt Turtleneck – Save $20!
Bleusalt Turtleneck – Save $20!
Bleusalt  Classic Sweatpants – Save $20!
Bleusalt Classic Sweatpants – Save $20!
Joah Brown Bare Tanktop
Joah Brown Bare Tanktop
Bleusalt  1 or 2 Yard Wrap – Save $20!
Bleusalt 1 or 2 Yard Wrap – Save $20!
Alexandra K 1.4 – Grape “Leather”
Alexandra K 1.4 – Grape “Leather”
Rothy’s The Point Flats – Save $20!
Rothy’s The Point Flats – Save $20!
Alexandra K Bliss Sneakers Grape “Leather” Rosy Beige
Alexandra K Bliss Sneakers Grape “Leather” Rosy Beige
Encircled The Comfy Blouse
Encircled The Comfy Blouse
Encircled The Comfy Puff Sleeve Cardigan
Encircled The Comfy Puff Sleeve Cardigan
Bleusalt Swing Top – Save $20!
Bleusalt Swing Top – Save $20!
MATE Organic Cotton T-Shirt
MATE Organic Cotton T-Shirt
MATE – Organic Terry Shorts
MATE – Organic Terry Shorts
Girlfriend Sport Bras – Save $10!
Girlfriend Sport Bras – Save $10!
Girlfriend High-Rise Pocket Legging – Save $10!
Girlfriend High-Rise Pocket Legging – Save $10!
Alexandra K Joy Midi Corn “Leather” Dusty Pink
Alexandra K Joy Midi Corn “Leather” Dusty Pink
Rothy’s The Square Flats – Save $20!
Rothy’s The Square Flats – Save $20!
Rothy’s Sneakers – Save $20!
Rothy’s Sneakers – Save $20!

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ETHICAL SHOPS THAT I LOVE

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Four Sigmatic – 10% off w/ THEPURISTLIFE
Four Sigmatic – 10% off w/ THEPURISTLIFE
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Four Sigmatic – 10% off w/ THEPURISTLIFE
Four Sigmatic – 10% off w/ THEPURISTLIFE
Adaptogen Mixes
Chic & Basta
Chic & Basta
Modern Handmade Home Goods
100% Pure
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Fruit Pigmented, Cruelty-Free Makeup
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The Detox Market
Clean, Botanical-Based Beauty
Made Trade
Made Trade
Ethical Home Goods
Alltrueist
Alltrueist
Luxury Vegan Clothing & Accessories
Four Sigmatic – 10% off w/ THEPURISTLIFE
Four Sigmatic – 10% off w/ THEPURISTLIFE
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Chic & Basta
Chic & Basta
Modern Handmade Home Goods
100% Pure
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented, Cruelty-Free Makeup
The Detox Market
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Made Trade
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Navy and brown or gold will always be one of my fa Navy and brown or gold will always be one of my favourite colour combinations. Recently I’ve even been trying it with my makeup. Like the navy winged eyeliner paired with sun-kissed bronzer in these photos. It’s an unexpected take on a classic look.

Fresh article alert: my current go-to bronzer that’s dead-simple to use and perfect for those “no-makeup” makeup looks. It’s also crueltyfree and vegan! 

Tap the link in my bio to read my honest opinion on the luxurious Beauty Butter Powder Bronzer by @westmanatelier 

#westmanatelier #classicmakeup #veganmakeup #neutralstyle #navyandgold
Happy Earth Day! Yes it’s my third post today, a Happy Earth Day! Yes it’s my third post today, and that’s unheard of for me. But the topics of sustainability, pollution, and a greener future are all near-and-dear to me. So I have a lot to say about it 🌎

Over on my website, I just published a fresh article on my favourite eco-conscious cleaning products for your home and your body. They’re all plastic free! Plus, what to look for when shopping if you want to support a greener tomorrow.

#earthdayeveryday #plasticfree #zerowaste #ecoconscious #ditchtheplastic #ethique #forgo #unwrappedlife #truearth #soapworks #cleancult
So UNIQLO asked me to celebrate Earth Day with the So UNIQLO asked me to celebrate Earth Day with them. And once I saw what they’d been working on, I was more than happy to! 

However (!) I also have a request that I’d like to extend back to them…

First things first:
♻️ UNIQLO already has an impressive lineup of recycled-fiber fashion. And I’ve been wearing quite a few of those pieces lately: these leggings, windbreaker, and fluffy zip-up are all made partially from recycled plastic.

Earlier this year, UNIQLO launched a game-changing underwear design that is both leak-resistant AND can absorb up to 40ml of fluid. The Sanitary Shorts are part of UNIQLO’s AIRism line that features super comfortable and moisturizer resistant fabric. But what’s really innovative about the new Sanitary Shorts is that they are constructed using THREE layers of bonded technical fabric: one for odour protection, one to absorb fluid, and a third that’s water resistant. This means that you can wear them during mensuration and not worry about any leaks or stains. They can even be used in place of a pad! Just wash them and they’re good to wear again. I also like that these briefs reduce the amount of disposable products women may rely on.

This is really cool and all…

But (!) ☝️

… where I believe a product like this could make the MOST impact is with girls living in impoverished and low-income communities. Females across the globe are unfairly held back from pursuing a future that they are entitled to. All because of a natural bodily function that prevents them from going to school or work when they don’t have access to the right products.

🩸UNIQLO, this type of menstruation innovation could make a real difference in thousands of girls lives today. Would you be willing to donate some of your AIRism Sanitary Shorts to give girls a better shot at education, careers, and other future opportunities? Here are some organizations that work directly with individuals and communities in need:

The Period Purse @theperiodpurse 
Because I’m a Girl @biaagcan 
Malala Fund @malalafund

If you’d like to see UNIQLO take on this challenge, please tag them and let them know why ❤️

#uniqlo #earthday2022 #becauseimagirl #recycledfashion #sustainability
Who doesn’t love a monochrome look? Here are a f Who doesn’t love a monochrome look? Here are a few reasons why I love them:

1 Monochrome looks can be elongating, especially if you are Petite or curvy.
2 It looks like you put a lot of effort in, when all you did was colour match!
3 If you shop consciously, monochrome outfits are dead simple to create since you already have multiple pieces in similar colours in your closet.*

* Selecting pieces to add to your curated wardrobe is a lot easier when you’re buying from the same colour family. This is one of the key principles that I live by when adding to my own closet. (And you can find plenty more style tips on my website under the Wardrobe category.)

If you are just starting down a journey of creating a curated closet, one of the first things you’ll need to do is figure out which neutral colours flatter _your_ complexion. For example: true black or paper white can be either flattering or draining on different complexions—Consider navy, camel, off-white, taupe, beige, and charcoal as other potential neutrals.

Once you have a solid base of neutrals, add in one or two accent colors.

Here you can see I have combined oatmeal beige (a neutral) with pale pink (an accent colour but also fairly close to neutral). Because the two shades are so similar, they visually combine into a more homogenous monochrome look. 

Want to edit your wardrobe but don’t know where to start? I have an in-depth article titled “BUILD A CAPSULE WARDROBE BASED ON YOUR KIBBE BODY TYPE, COLOUR PALETTE, AND STYLE ESSENCE”. There’s a direct link in my bio.

#capsulewardrobe #neutraloutfit #slowfashionstyle #neutraltones #neutralaesthetic #buylesschoosewell
Out and about with zé bub in a head-to-toe ethica Out and about with zé bub in a head-to-toe ethical vegan outfit.
I haven’t posted yet about this reversible cardigan dress by VETTA but I’ve been lovvvving how easy it is the throw on and go. (Plus, having things that open at the front is important when you have a hungry baby.)

Did you know I launched a ‘Shop’ page on my website? There you’ll find a curated collection of ethically-minded skincare, make up, wardrobe staples, and vegan accessories all in one place! (Plus a few extras like supplements and eshops that I like.) You can find the rest of my ethical outfit details, plus a few discounts, online at ThePurist.life. Just tap “Shop” from the main menu!

#veganfashion #classicstyle #capsulecloset #sustainablefashion #dressedtoNOTkill #vettacapsule #dogoodlookincredible
My one item a month for February: a pair of very s My one item a month for February: a pair of very sparkly vintage Christian Dior clip on earrings.

Yes I am _quite_ late posting this. (I can’t believe it’s April already!) But I didn’t want to miss sharing these beautiful earrings. 

// Why this item?
Vintage designer jewellery is something that I love curating and collecting. I didn’t have anything super sparkly in my collection yet. So when I saw these beauties, I knew I needed to have them.

Plus they are so timeless and chic! These gold and faux-diamond half-rounds pair perfectly with anything from a t-shirt and jeans to full-out evening wear.

// Vestiaire Collective
You can browse thousands of luxury consignment items on Vestiaire Collective, which is where I purchased this beauty. Personally, I really enjoy hunting/shopping for luxury items secondhand with them. Vestiaire features lots of tools for narrowing down your search, setting up alerts, plus each item goes through a thorough vetting process to ensure authenticity. Even though these Dior earrings have a little bit of wear from the previous owner, I still feel super classy when I clip them on as a finishing touch.

// $50 Off
I am happy affiliated with @vestiaireco ! If you would like to purchase secondhand luxury items from them, just tap the link in my bio for my discount code.

#dressedtoNOTkill #oneitemamonth #longlivefashion #sustainablefashion #secondhand #neutralstyle #parisianstyle #slowfashion #veganfashion #vestiaireco
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