Have you heard of The Story of Stuff? If not, I urge you to watch the whole thing on their website. Here is a little clip of the entire 20 minute video.
11.18.2009
Fall Boots
Whoops, I disappeared there for a while. In all honesty, after I opened my etsy shop I became very discouraged with myself and my work. Not quite sure where I was going with it and it sort of led to a rut. But enough on that topic...
In a recent post I wrote about how I cleaned out my wardrobe, with nothing left but my favorites and essentials. Now that it's slowly getting colder, it's time I add a few pieces for fall and winter.
Boots by scriptandserif on Polyvore.com
Boots have definitely been on my mind lately. After my trip to Portland I realized that all my shoes didn't really cover my feet! For every day wear I usually slip on a pair of ballet flats or moccasins, neither of which cover the top of my foot or even allow me to pair them with woolly socks. As much as I love the Clark desert boot inspired wedges on the left, I think I'd wear a pair of flat boots more often. Unfortunately I haven't really found one that fits the bill. I did however come across a pair of my ideal boots, except they have a heel!
Other than looking for my ideal boot, I'd like to learn more about the process of them being made. What's the difference between a moderately priced shoe and a designer shoe? Is it the quality of materials? Craftsmanship? I'm sure both play a part, but what about ethical production? There are plenty of clothing designers that design with the environment in mind, and we are often given a glimpse into their production. Some examples of such are not using sweat shops in third world countries and using organic materials. But what about shoes? How and where was the leather sourced? Where were they assembled? How do I know quality pieces are being used? As passionate as I am about ethically produced clothing, it is much harder to find information about the origin of my shoes.
11.09.2009
Etsy Shop Opening
11.04.2009
A Lasting Wardrobe
One of my summer outfits. Striped top: from Loehmann's, Skirt: American Apparel, Vest: H&M, Necklace: For Me, For You by Kate Miss.
Lately I have been thinking a lot about my current wardrobe. Over the past two years I've slowly weeded out my closet, getting rid of all the things I no longer wear, are the wrong size, or are beyond repair. But now I am left with a near empty closet. It was fine during the summer because when it's that hot you don't really care what you wear, just as long as its loose and comfortable. But now that the weather is finally cooling down (except for the heat that arrived last week!), I really need to start filling up my closet with things to wear.
My biggest problem is that my clothing budget is about $0. Even more so, I am so, so tired of wearing poorly made clothes. I've become more aware of garment production, from sweat shop documentaries to sewing things myself, and I really just want more quality pieces that will last me a long time. I'd also prefer to support smaller businesses, or people who genuinely care about the things they make.
I used to shop at stores like Forever 21 and Nordstrom BP all the time. But where are all those things now? Not in my closet. More often than not, I can't even remember what trendy, poly blend shirt I bought from there. Not only is this a waste of money, but what about the environmental impact disposable clothing creates?
Sometimes I think I'm asking for too much. In my dream world, I'd like well made garments made from natural, organic fabrics. I'd like them made by designers I want to support, not from sweatshops. Oh, and I want them to be cute of course. Am I asking for too much? They don't even have to be organic, but it would be nice.
I could really go on about this topic for ever, but instead I'm going to break it up into separate posts so it's not too overwhelming. If you have any thoughts you'd like to share on this, please feel free to e-mail me at sunshinebysara AT gmail DOT com. I'd love to hear from you!
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