Balancing Act: High Fashion, Low Cost

Though I've become a little disillusioned with the pop fashion industry, I am still and true fashion lover at heart. I believe in the value of dressing well, but not if it's going to cause financial havoc. Binge buying fashion isn't any better than binge eating or abusing drugs. Even if I were a millionaire, I wouldn't spend ridiculous amounts of cash on trendy items... at least that's my belief in theory. I welcome the opportunity for my resolve to be tested though :) For now, in order to stock my wardrobe with high quality items and still maintain a balanced bank account I've got to be a bargain hunting, smart shopper.

Edun Fall 2011: Is This My Fashion Future?

The thing about holistic/sustainable/green/eco/(etc) living is that it's a slippery slope. Once you start doing your research you find such an enormous wealth of knowledge that you simply can't ignore. When I go to the grocery store or restaurant now all of my choices are informed by the things I've learned about food and nutrition. Even if I make a "bad" choice - I'm doing it will full knowledge of what the repercussions might be.

Well this state of being conscious about choices extends (eventually) to everything you do. This, of course, includes your fashion choices. It's sort of a sensitive subject for me, really. Fashion has historically been a weakness of mine. I love it and have been known to indulge. It's also how I make a living. But I can't ignore my increasing discomfort with the wastefulness and decadence of the mainstream industry.