Sustainable Spotlight

Elisamama Adunni Maxi Dress from Saks Fifth AvenueElisamana

In October 2021, I committed to being more mindful of my fashion choices. I called this initiative my “sustainable spotlight” and featured recently discovered brands. One such brand is Elisamama, a farm-to-fashion brand known for its artisan-produced clothing from Nigeria.

Sustainable Spotlight featured Nigerian Crafted Brand ElisamamaElisamama History
Fisayo Che, a Nigerian-born Californian, launched Elisamama in 2020. The brand came into existence when Fisayo visited Nigeria to have clothing made for her daughters and discovered artisans struggling to make a living. She fell in love with the vibrant, joyful prints created by these artisans. The Elisamama brand also makes little girls’ clothing also sourced in Nigeria. (more…)

Every autumn, bright and vivid shades of the color wheel abound with the fall foliage. But have you noticed fashion’s colorfully pleasing pop of red trending this fall?

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My Monthly Episode for Reducing My Carbon Footprint

As you may recall, I pledged to shop my closet more, buy better, and buy less. Here’s the March episode of reducing my carbon footprint in keeping with that commitment. As someone who studies textiles and has a passion for fashion, I don’t always follow the latest trends. My style is classic and traditional, with […]

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Sustainable Spotlight: Custom Jewel Colored Glass Products Made in Poland

Estelle Colored Glass In August, I shared my brand’s intention to reduce my carbon footprint. In today’s post, I’m formally moving toward that goal—my sustainable spotlight on Estelle Colored Glass. As midlifers, aren’t we all looking for ways to connect with similar people on a mission in life?

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Are You Helping to Reduce Fashions Carbon Footprint?

Last year’s Coronavirus health pandemic pause caused me to examine how much I need to own. I’m examining myself by asking the specific question: are you helping to reduce fashion’s carbon footprint?  I’ll answer the question first. When I started blogging in 2013, I knew I would catapult myself into purchasing so much fast fashion.

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