Thrift Haul: March 7

Went thrifting this weekend and was hugely successful! I've been on the lookout for high-waisted jeans and blazers, and I found some! The high waisted jeans because they fit my body shape best and blazers because I'm trying to slowly build a "professional" wardrobe.

Jan/Feb Update (Because i'm lazy)

Week 1: A bunch of nothing (which is good)

Alright, we're officially over a week into the new year, and the thing is going well so far.

By the thing I mean the project.

Despite many enticing sales lately, I've not bought any clothes whatsoever since January 1st. (and i didn't really buy anything before that either)

However, I do have plans to go thrifting sometime next week, so you can expect an update then.

I haven't decided yet what item of clothing I'm going to make this month. I have a few ideas bouncing around but no real attachment to anything. The knitted hat I started 2 months ago is FINALLY finished and resembles a tote bag. My oversized stuffed cat loves how warm it keeps its ears!

So anyways, expect an update on the DIY situation next week too.

Adios for now.

12.26.14

Expect an update soon. This will be the home of my 2015 fast-fashion fast in the spirit of makethriftmend, wherein I will stop consuming poorly-made, environmentally harmful, cheap clothing.

THE GUIDELINES

1. No clothing from large chain brands such as Forever 21, H&M, or American Apparel
2. Old clothing must be donated, traded, or recycled
3. Gifts from other people are exempt from the rules.
4. HandMake at least 1 article of clothing each month (12 new pieces in my wardrobe by end of year) from eco-friendly or sustainable materials
5. Attempt whenever possible to trade for clothing, because fuck capitalism.

The objectives of this project are to:

• minimize my impact on the environment through clothing
• save me money (impulse buys are my biggest financial drain)
• become closer to my community by supporting local stores
• and to save the dying arts of mending, making, and thrifting.

I predict the biggest hurdle to this project will be me going to college and the urge to refresh my wardrobe.

I hope that if the project goes well, In the future I can expand it to include body & beauty products.