Thrifted looks

Casual Panther

Casual Panther is a look in which I focused on comfort, but I wanted to add something sexy as well. I have never been a fan of animal prints until I hunted this coat. The panther is subdued here and performs the function of an interesting accessory that fastens the whole look together rather than …

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Time to stop beating about the cotton bush, let’s talk materials and their ecological price. Part 2

CARBON FOOTPRINT Everything we see, touch, wear and eat has its own carbon footprint and impact on the environment. Even our breath has one.  That greenhouse gases cause Global Warming, we already know, but what exactly is this carbon footprint? Dictionaries basically say that it is the amount of carbon dioxide released to the atmosphere …

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Time to stop beating about the cotton bush, let’s talk materials and their ecological price. Part 1

ABOUT MATERIALS We all know basic materials used in garment production: cotton, silk, genuine or synthetic leather, polyester, viscose or nylon. Some of us already know which materials are good quality and cause our skin to feel good and „breath” and in which ones we are sweating like little piggies. However, do we know what …

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What it’s all about?

For some time now I have been wondering how can I help the Mother Earth and in my own tiny household contribute somehow to the improvement of the environment. With a rising respect, I was watching my friends changing their diet habits to become vegetarian and eventually vegan. Many of them diligently recycled their household …

Thrifted looks

Cozy Denim

In Cozy Denim look I focused on comfort and details. Skirt, jumper and jacket like Tom Cruise from Top Gun were bought in local Charity Shops. I am lucky to stay in Stockbridge, one of the most fancy and beautiful districts of Edinburgh, so I make sure to check charity shops regularly. People tend to …