Read for the revolution
It’s happened again. Several months ago I had every good intention of planning a post for Fashion Revolution Week, which kicks off today. An amazing outfit refashioned from rubbish, or at the very… Continue reading
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Slow Fashionista tips
If you follow me on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, you probably already know this, but I was part of a feature about slow fashion on SBS2 program The Feed last week. (You can… Continue reading
Event news: The True Cost screening
Just a quick one this week* to let you know about something special coming up on June 15. The True Cost, a documentary about fashion’s impact on people and the planet, is being screened… Continue reading
Monday musing: is KonMari for creatives?
The world of creatives is super glamorous – slick white studios floored with polished concrete; inspirational images pinned so artistically to mood boards that they could be mistaken for finished works; pale pine timber… Continue reading
How to turn plants into pom poms
I’m sure you are all aware that I do not possess magical powers of any kind (for those who didn’t know, sorry to burst your bubble!) – and yet, yesterday, I turned plants… Continue reading
My Christmas is here!
I know that officially, Christmas day is next week, but mine seems to have arrived early. For a start, I’m on holidays (from my day job, at least), but what’s even more exciting… Continue reading
Christmas gifts that give twice
At the risk of sounding like a Grinch, I’m really not a huge fan of Christmas. I have no problem with people getting together to enjoy delicious food and one anothers’ company, but… Continue reading
Weekend plans: Fair@Square festival
After what seems like an extra-long, cold winter here in Melbourne, it’s just about time to come out of hibernation – and what better way to warm up than with a festival? Fair@Square… Continue reading
It’s a giveaway for…
Yes! It’s national swap day at the Clothing Exchange on October 28, a great chance to clean out your wardrobe and score some new-to-you threads in time for spring. I will not actually… Continue reading
Don’t waist a good skirt!
(This is an “after” shot… see the below for what this skirt looked like before!) In reaction to an ever-increasing pile of clothes waiting to be altered, I have resolved many, many times… Continue reading