Black-Owned Thrift, Vintage, and Sustainable Online Shops
As I update my wardrobe for summer and back-to-school (or back-to-school-from-home?), I’ve been trying to buy from Black-owned thrift, vintage, and sustainable online shops. Supporting BIPOC-owned businesses, and brands that align with your ethics, is a small action that can lead to more systemic changes. The fashion industry has a long history of racism, exclusionary advertising, and unjust working conditions for employees of color. It is also one of the most polluting industries in the world. I am a firm believer that you can look good while feeling good about where your clothes come from, especially when there are so many amazing ethical options out there!
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A Month of Quarantine Purchases
Lately I’ve resumed my oldest and most comforting hobby of keeping a journal. In it, I decided to track what I’ve been purchasing since I began working remotely in quarantine almost one month ago. I’ve tracked my purchases sporadically throughout the years, and I find that it reveals a lot about what’s happening in my life and what brings me pleasure and comfort. Keeping a running list of purchases also encourages me to be a little more mindful about how I’m spending my money…
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Ordinary Things in Extraordinary Times
On my last pre-quarantine trip to Goodwill, I found an extraordinary pair of vintage velvet flats. Too eager to save them for a special occasion, I wore them with jeans on an ordinary day off that included running errands, meeting my mom for ramen, and climbing a play structure that is now covered in “closed” signs and caution tape…
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