Maximalism vs minimalism
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Slim pickings in the thrift stores
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Excessive waste Vs $20 T-shirt Wedding dress
When so many people are struggling to afford housing it seems crazy that they also put a huge amount of pressure on themselves to have...
Buying a new bag ?
Gorgeous up-cycled leather bag, made from a leather jacket combined with new leather ( off cuts from another project). The fold over bags...
alternative to a scarf, keep warm and add an element of style.
How to make a plain outfit look stylish and different. My latest creation is an alternative to a scarf , its big enough to keen you warm...
productive consumption?
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Up-cycled fashion shoot with Steve Brown from Black Diamond Photography
Fantastic Fashion Shoot with Steve from Black Diamond, The Models looked amazing in these garments which cost a next to nothing. the...
1901 necklace!
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If you are in Rotorua, this is well worth a visit, but you need to be quick because at the moment this is pop up store! There is an...
Mono- fashion vs secondhand style
Fast fashion and globalisation have had a huge impact on the apparel industry, consumers, workers and the planet. When we started...
savemart greerton- karen walker
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frock of ages
Gorgeous feminine wrap dress, with a floral print. This lovely wrap over dress fits in the right places creating a figure flattering...
recycled labels- Betty Monroe bargain
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Saturday bargains
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