Greetings, My Little Astrological Creatures!

For me, shopping has become a little more difficult than it use to be. I was somewhat expecting this once I decided not to support fast fashion businesses like H&M and Forever21. The urge to go into these stores was pretty mild. The reason for this is because the window display always catches my eyes every time I walked past (especially Forever21). The good news is is that I refrain myself from going into these places because the images and people from The True Cost documentary always popped into my mind. This is what makes me stick my chin up with disgust and keep on searching for another clothing store.

Another reason why shopping isn't as easy as it should be is because my trust in stores has decreased.  I don't know which store supports unsafe working conditions and not paying the factory workers fairly. There are a few signs that are helpful when figuring out if a company is worth your business. 1) The company tells you where the clothing comes from. 2) They let you know if they're paying workers fairly. 3) It's a small company. 4) Their policies states that the company doesn't support inhuman behavior when it comes to productions (ex. the Adidas policy on human trafficking).

The best outcome from having shopping difficulties is the increase in awareness as a consumer. Now, I know that quality is better than quantity when it comes to buying clothes. A companies morals are just as important as supporting other people less fortunate than we are. I believe that not supporting corrupted businesses helps with being an individual because you're not wearing the same clothing like everybody else. 

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Greetings, My Little Astrological Creatures!

In August, I've noticed that my inspiration level is skyrocketing as I spend my time surfing through social media. Pinterest is where you can see my style actually blossoming all over the place. If you want to check out my page, then click: here. Pinterest inspired me so much that I create a list of styles I wanted to experiment with during the next upcoming months. Today, I'm going to share why I wanted to give these new styles a go. Let's get started shall we?

Greetings, My Little Astrological Creatures!

If you would ask me how I felt about my body five years ago, then I wouldn't know what to tell you. All I focused on was eating what I desire and covering up my body like paint coating every inch of a blank canva. The females of this particular generation are what inspired me to at least try and be comfortable in my own skin. Women embrace their body for what it is and encourage others to love themselves as well. The reason why this is the 3rd chapter in my enlightenment series is because I realize my body is as important as the clothing on my back. 

Now, we all like doing a little shopping online, but it's kinda difficult for me. I want to spend my money on clothing that would fit me well. I realize I need to know what my body measurements are. I feel like I would know my body a little bit better if I memorize them.

If you would ask me how I feel about my body right now, then I would refer to it as a deserted ancient city that needs some cleaning up. My body stood strong despite the bad weather that came crashing down on it. Still, I see a lot of potential when it comes to my body. My first goal is to get as comfortable as possible in items I'm not use to wearing. Second, I want to see what clothing works for my body type and figure out my type. Third, I'm going to figure out my face shape because I can't tell if it's either a heart or an oval. The face shape effects what type of shades or glasses that are recommended for me.

For now, I'm going to tackle these goals during the next few months. I'll update you all on any related body information when I can. The only message I want all of you to take away from this is to love and believe in yourself. :)

Greetings, My Little Astrological Creatures!

Today, I wanted to talk about my experience with my capsule wardrobe. This is my third week into trying this closet arrangement and I'm still quite new to it all. In my case, there are some pros and a  con. I feel like this is to be expected because I'm learning about how to shape my capsule wardrobe into what represents me. Before this, I didn't know what my personal style is. Now, I'm learning more about myself each day. If you want to check out my post about basic clothing than you can click: Here. To check out my closet experiments post than click: Here.

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During the past two weeks, I've been observing my closet more than I usually do. The reason why my eyes always look back is because I'm trying to find the answers to my own questions. For example,"What is my personal style?" or "What do I REALLY need to buy?" These questions were answered (of course) and I found out a lot more information that open my eyes up a little wider. I'll list all my discoveries below right here:

1) Comfort is the most important detail when it comes to picking out tops or a pair of jeans. I can handle a little discomfort when it comes to shoes but other than that everything else has to snuggle up to me.

2) I usually gravitate towards t-shirts and sometimes sleeveless shirts depending on my mood.  I want to try to get myself more comfortable with different tops (ex. slightly cropped tops).

3) My go-to pants style is capris when it comes to the summer. I'm going to try to get into wearing shorts next year.

4) For bottoms, I only own denim and sweatpants in my entire wardrobe regardless of which season it is. For now, skirts are not my thing at all but I used to wear them once upon a time.

5) Printed clothing outweighs the basic clothing in my closet.

6) When it comes to fall/winter, my preferred shoe style is boots. Besides that, I wear sneakers for every season and flats are only for summer/spring. I'm a huge fan of flats but I'm trying to get into heels next year.

7) I realize that I really dig backpacks instead of cross-body bags. The only reason why I like cross-body bags is because they help me realize what important essentials are worth taking with me when I'm on the go.

8) I lack summer/spring clothing.

9) I don't fit into just one category of style but I'll talk about it more in another blog post.

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• The before and after of my wardrobe was the real deal. I didn't realize how much junk I collected until I cleaned up my closet. I was able to see the clothing that I love clear as day instead of digging for it.

• Now, I know that it's important to change my closet when the seasons change. It'll be easier to get dressed without being tempted to wear a sweater in the summer or flats in the winter.

• It's true that I actually do get ready faster because of my downsized clothing selection.

• There are so many articles that can help to learn the basics of  a capsule wardrobe. The site that I used to help me through this big change was TheEveryGirl. I followed every instruction to a T (which is a good thing).

• I don't have a lot of summer clothing so my closet starts to look real empty real quick. I don't like the feeling that I'm running out of clothing out of nowhere.

 

I'll update you all again at the end of August. For the rest of the week, I am going to be posting on my personal blog because I haven't posted on there in a while. There will be some new posts on here either this weekend or next week. It might be a haul or an another chapter in my journey of enlightenment (who knows!).

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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.

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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