Conscious Consumerism Archives

A thrift shop with jeans and womens clothing

December 4, 2020

11 tricks to finding the best clothes in your local thrift store. These are the easy way to make sure you find the best thrifted clothing. Continue Reading 11 Awesome Tips for Buying Thrifted Clothing

Returning makeup: makeup brush and foundation

October 23, 2020

You may ask, "can you return makeup?" but should you? Here is what employees behind the makeup counters wish you knew Continue Reading Why You Should Never Return Makeup

October 1, 2020

I’ve been thinking about new ways to get the word out on zero-waste and upcycled goods. In order to benefit you, my shop, and like-minded, creative artisans, we’ve put together a guide that would show us all off. Continue Reading Zero Waste Shopping Guide for 2020 Holiday Shopping

Woman in cute outfit. What is upcycled fashion?

August 15, 2020

Upcycled fashion is not just your boho-aesthetic, counter-culture DIY. It's another way to have a more sustainable wardrobe that's ethical and trendy. Continue Reading Why Ethical Shoppers Love Upcycled Fashion

Woman wearing a cute white graphic tee shirt

April 17, 2020

Finding affordable and sustainable fashion that you love can be a real challenge. Often slow fashion brands focus on staples for your wardrobe. This is great but sometimes, we all want a little pizazz at a reasonable price. Continue Reading 7 Ways to Find Affordable Sustainable Fashion

March 30, 2020

Deadstock fabric are fabrics that have been rejected by businesses or mills. Excess in fabric that will not be bought or used usually goes to waste. Fabric can become “deadstock” for several reasons. Continue Reading What is Deadstock Fabric and is it Sustainable?

Woman wearing a jean jacket looking up at the sky

December 9, 2019

Hyper-consumerism has been a real problem for climate change and has only fostered growrth for fast fashion. Here's my possible cure. Continue Reading A Cure for Hyper-Consumerism and Fast Fashion

Holding three denim jackets that are folded and stacked

November 25, 2019

It's expensive to shop for the holidays, especially when trying to shop ethically. Here are some different ways to have handmade gifts this Christmas season! Continue Reading 6 Eco-Friendly, Handmade Gifts for the Holiday Season