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A month, that usually (for me), is filled with all the feelings about already missing summer + already dreading an Iowa winter was quite the opposite this year. This September we: β»οΈSaw Second Hand September have a moment (month!) like never before;Β β»οΈWatched 16-year-old climate activist Greta ThunbergΒ address theΒ U.N.'s Climate Action Summit like a B O S S and start... β»οΈThe Climate Strike -- a worldwide day of action -- that wasΒ only the beginning of a true revolutionβΒ Now, we know shopping second-hand/sustainable options is not going to solve our climate crisis, but, it is a HUGE start. And we can all work toΒ make second-hand/sustainable/slow fashion/vintage the fall trend that everyone has to have -- and your influence is your...
It's still #SecondHandSeptember, so you know we're keeping the party going... with a can't-miss event this week π₯³ We're teaming up with Inner Circle Co.Β Β (follow them stat if you're not) to throw a thrifting party and you're all invited!Β A few of our ASOME babes + other local thrift enthusiasts are bringing some of their treasures for you to shop: clothes, shoes, accessories, home and even vintage for the minis in your life, so mark your calendars nowΒ ποΈ When: Wednesday, Septemeber 25th // 5p-8p Where: The Studio in Windsor Heights, 6571 University Ave, Windsor Heights, IA Shopping second-hand is one of the most fun ways to help save theΒ πand show your style - and we want to see your style!Β SoΒ let's kick...
As we all know...it's Second-hand September! Need some more inspo to join the party? No prob. We're re-upping a few of our favorite reasons to shop second-hand on #theextrareport this week: Reason #1 = Environmental ImpactΒ Shopping second-hand means you can feel great about your purchases because you're helping theΒ π!Β We can quit filling landfills with fast fashion (as much as possible) and lessen our carbon footprint by buying some fab second-hand finds! Reason #2 = Workers' Rights Many times (especially when it comes to mass-produced items and apparel) workers' rights and labor laws are not well monitored. We have all seen and heard the horror stories of awful working conditions, and when we continue to buy new over and over...
If you're like what the what isΒ #SecondHandSeptember? Info here!: "Every week 11 million items of clothing end up in landfills. Throwaway fashion is putting increasing pressure on our planet and its people - itβs unsustainable. Now there's something you can do to help.Β Join Second Hand SeptemberΒ and pledge to say no to new clothes for 30 days" - founded by Oxfam. If you're like why is this in Septemeber? Got you!: September is usually associated with a little thing, you may have heard of it, Fashion Week... (Sep 5 - Sep 13: New York Fashion Week; Sep 13 - Sep 17: London Fashion Week; Sep 17 - Sep 23: Milan Fashion Week) It's also the changing of seasons which usually =...
