Greetings, My Little Astrological Creatures!

A new fashion discovery was jumping around in my brain for the past few days. It has to do with the process of piecing together my personal style. I realize that I can't stand wearing only basics in one outfit. I know that it's all the rage today since the majority of us do crave the style, but I'm not apart of that majority. It's like having one foot in and one foot out for me. A plain white shirt can be a "go-to" for someone who adores a good old plain t-shirt. For me, an outspoken printed top is my "go-to" because I'm use to wearing prints all the time.

After assessing my capsule wardrobe, I realized that all I ever wear was a huge variety of prints. This made me conclude that I needed some basics to even it out. If you fast forward to a few days later, then you could see how bored I was with wearing just basics. Yea, it was easy to create outfits but this freaked me out. I feel like I wasn't myself at all. It's either I'm not use to wearing a plain t-shirt all the time or it's just not for me. Printed clothing makes me feel vibrant and different from everybody else. I would compare the feeling as to being home sick.

I think it's best to not wear basics on a regular basis (that's a tongue twister, lol). This rule only applies to shirts. I'm mainly versatile when it comes to my tops. On a relatable note, I'm going to share more discoveries in an upcoming post! I'll finally discuss the capsule wardrobe experiment down to the smallest detail. I didn't want to spoil too much in this particular blog post because I wanted to explain it in my fashion check-in. :)

Thank you for visiting and I'll talk to you all later!

Greeting, My Little Astrological Creatures!

I notice that I'm making bold moves in my own fashion universe. My closet is going to be the focus of my up and coming fashion experiments this year. I feel like this was going to happen anyway because I recently (as you all know) decided to quit fast fashion. I needed my wardrobe to evolve for the better because of my decision. Also, I want to fix some personal fashion issues that have been clinging to my back for the longest. Okay, I'll just get right into what's going on.

I'm just going to flat out say it. I want to do a capsule wardrobe. A capsule wardrobe is a small selection of clothing that can create multiple outfits. Also, these are pieces that you're in love with. This selection of clothing can A) Make getting dressed in the morning WAY easier and B) Make you feel comfortable no matter what. Now that I'm investing money into good quality clothing, I know that I can't shop as much as I use to. This is a good thing on my part because saving money is a goal for me at the moment. I realize that I really need to spend money on the most important necessities when it comes to shopping. A capsule wardrobe would show me the potholes in my closets.

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Another reason why I wanted to start a capsule wardrobe was because I want to separate what I love from what's taking up space. Also, I want to reduce time when I'm getting ready for the day. My junior year is going to be filled to the brim.  So I don't want to waste time by thinking about how I don't have nothing to wear or dig for an outfit that I probably won't like. This results in me missing the bus so I don't want to start my day off rocky and annoyed.

Greetings, My Little Astrological Creatures!

I decided not to support fast fashion companies anymore.This means that I won't shop at places like Forever21, H&M, Gap etc. I made this decision after watched "The True Cost" documentary. I believe that everybody (especially people that are into fashion) should watch this film because it will show you the real people behind some fashion brands we all are aware of. In the same day, I realized that this was going to be harder than I thought. Let me tell you all the problems that popped up in my head.

The first thought that came to mind was the money. Fast fashion sells poor quality clothes for affordable (cheap) prices. The prices are basically how the companies draw you in and makes sure that you never leave. This was a good thing for teens (including me) and people who can't afford a pair of jeans for $52. Now, I'm sitting here thinking how am I going to buy clothes without crying about how much money I've spent on a single item. I realize I have to look past the prices because great quality is what really matters.

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Since we're on the topic of quality, I had some bad experiences with Forever21. I brought boots from them a while ago and now they are in the dumpster where they belong. The sole of my boots were slowly started to come apart within the few months that I brought them. Also, a shirt that I brought from Forever21 was poor quality. After wearing it just a few times, the button fell off and I just threw it away. Before watching The True Cost, I already suspected that F21 clothes  and shoes were poor quality.

The second problem that popped in my head was looking for alternative stores. Now, I looked at Refinery29's and other websites suggestions. The alternative clothing was up there in price and there was a small selection of clothes. I am so use to variety that it took me a moment to realize that there's not going to be a bunch of items to choose from. Another thing that I notice is that I couldn't realize which brands are fast fashion and which ones are not. All I know is the obvious brands that I've talked about before. If anyone knows reliable fashion companies out there than let me know!

I'll update you all later on living the non-fast fashion life lol. One side of me thinks that this would be a challenge but the other side of me thinks this ain't nothing. I'm doing this to stand up for the workers who are treated unfairly and not paid as much as they should be. This is why I encourage you all to watch the documentary to get a better understanding of what's going on beyond the racks and window shopping. The True Cost: http://truecostmovie.com

Greeting, My Little Astrological Creatures!

I thought long and hard about the next chapter of my enlightenment journey. My mind was made up when I watched a certain documentary. I think most of you would know it but I'm not sure. It's called, "The True Cost." It digs deeper into the fashion industry and the real people who make the clothing. Also, the film dapples into fast fashion. I think that we all should be aware of where our clothes come from. Our clothes have a deeper meaning than what we see. There's more than just looking at the tag where it says,"Made In China." It's better to know the clothing that's covering your back than not knowing it at all. Let's get started shall we?

1) What Is Fast Fashion?
Fast Fashion refers to "a phenomenon in the fashion industry whereby production processes are expedited in order to get new trends to the market as quickly and cheaply as possible. As a result of this trend, the tradition of introducing new fashion lines on a seasonal basis is being challenged." (investopedia.com)

My Explanation: It means that instead of a spring/summer or fall/winter collection, there are multiple collections. The result from the continuous production of clothing in an unusual short time means that the fast fashion businesses are ahead in the fashion competition. Inflation in production means more money and a better grasp they have on their customers. On the other hand, there would be a decrease in the item's pricing (aka cheaper clothing) and poor quality.

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To be honest, it would be the companies that we all are familiar with. Here is a list of some of the most common fast fashion companies out there:

Greetings. My Little Astrological Creatures!

I've wasted a lot of money on clothes that weren't made for me. Let's dedicate this to my poor judgment and laziness when it comes to shopping. I realized that I wanted to start shopping with a squeaky clean mind. Today, I'll talk about the lessons that I've learned using my experiences from the past. Let's get started shall we?

I wasn't able to fully focus on shopping because there always was a distraction. Every time I was at the mall, I always had to something to do. This limited my time when it comes to shopping and I'll end up feeling rushed. Let me tell you that this will show up in the clothes that I've pick.

Greetings, My Little Astrological Creatures!

We all seen different hairstyles that we wish to wear as we're scrolling through our social medias. Whenever I find a hairstyle that I like, the voice in my head (you know the one that sounds like yourself) says two things. 1) "That's so cute, but you know that we'll either forget the picture or aren't capable of recreating the same look. 2) "Is this really you? If it is then go for but don't mess it up." Yea, my voice is kinda judgemental. 

I actually wanted to share some hairstyles that I really want to try. Whether my hair is in braids or when my natural hair is out and about. Another goal of mine is to actually know how to braid my own hair. This way I can rock my natural hair without worrying what do with it because I know how to braid it. Anyways, let's get started shall we?

90s inspired braid buns

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