I’ve been thinking a lot about how the average consumer understands sustainable fashion and I’ve realised that , although most people have access to fashion, most don’t realize what is behind the fashion industry. Many of us are very lucky to be able to afford clothes that are made in a sustainable way. A lot
When we think about making changes towards a more sustainable lifestyle, the first thing that comes to our mind may not be switching to organic cotton sheets, which is ironic if we take into account the amount of time we spend in our beds. In actuallity, we spend about ⅓ of our day in bed,
How are we all starting the week? I have exciting news here about sustainable style and feature on a magazine. Whoooot?! And just in time for Fashion Revolution! Talking Sustainable Style on ExpatLiving Magazine It doesn’t happen everyday that you see your face on a magazine, right? I’m super excited to share my feature on
Healthy Chocolate and Banana Breakfast Cookies Today I’m bringing you a super tasty and healthy chocolate and banana breakfast cookies recipe. These awesome cookies have 6 ingredients: oats, dates, banana, chia seeds, chocolate and lemon zest. They are gluten free, super nutritious and make an excellent grab and go breakfast for the busy bees. When
I’m starting a new series featuring women entrepreneurs around the world that have launched a business from conscious and sustainable point of view. Carefully selecting designers, suppliers and materials to deliver a product that adds as much value to the consumer as it does to the supply chain. This article features Ascensión Aparicio, founder and
Hi there! It’s been a while since my last post and that’s because I went on holidays to Spain and had a great time focusing on spending my time with my family and friends. When I came back to Singapore I had a major jet lag and a hard time adapting to office hours and
Hi there! Guess what? I discovered something new. I gave in to rescued fabrics and organic cotton. Because it is an amazing thing to put your money into. Rescued fabrics are great because they are given a second chance to create something out of them instead of throwing them away. But organic cotton? It is
and it’s ethically made! If you read my last post, you would’ve seen a sneak peak of the beautiful ethical kaftan dress that I bought at the online shop ZERRIN . When I first saw it on the website I thought it was beautiful, but when I received it at home I couldn’t believe the amount of details
In the midst of the Black Friday madness, I thought it would be good to sit back, stay away from social media marketing for a bit and give you some tips for conscious shopping. Your bank account will thank you, and me 🙂 It feels a bit overwhelming to see hundreds of Black Friday deals
There is a new online shop in town for stylish sustainable fashion and clean beauty products. It’s called ZERRIN. It is the first ethical multi-label online shop in Asia and I’m a declared fan of their amazing curated selection! Shopping for stylish sustainable fashion is not the easiest thing in the world. Although there are
I’m really getting into the organic and clean skin care products and makeup. There is something awesome about knowing that my skin is not absorbing toxic stuff and instead is getting nourished by essential oils and natural ingredients. And the same applies to makeup! I came across this Singapore based brand, FRANKSKINCARE, some time ago
Eating healthy everyday could be challenging, specially if you have a corporate job and want to take your lunch to the office. I know, I know: prepare the food, the containers, carry it with you all day… Not that convenient. In Singapore there are plenty of food choices, but I do find that there is
Anyone that knows me knows that I love makeup and beauty. I am a beauty junkie. A complete and total addict! At a very young age I started collecting makeup and playing with it and pretty soon my drawers were not enough for all the stuff. Got new storage, kept accumulating. Got tired of some
In Singapore we have a permanent summer weather that is just lovely. I’m not gonna lie, it gets too hot an humid sometimes, but still, I prefer it to cold and snow! If you have traveled to South East Asia, you will know that warm weather is the norm around the Region. Wardrobe wise, it
I am obsessed with podcasts. I don’t know how it happened, but I have over 20 different podcasts on my phone that I listen to daily. Depending on the mood I’m having at the moment I’d listen to different topics. I usually listen in the train (hello 30 minute commute to work) or at home
For the past few years my coffee consumption had grown exponentially, mainly after joining a corporate job and being surrounded by people who take smoke/coffee breaks regularly. Yep, that doesn’t help! Cause when you are in an office and your colleague says “let’s go have a coffee” chances are you’ll join. And going for a coffee
I thought I would do a compilation with the highlights of the past month of August, just to look back and see what happened and what I’ve been up to. This month of August has been about a bit hard, as it is the usual time when I take a long vacation, except that this
And Jewelry too! During my holidays in Spain there was an important task on my to do list during the stopover in Madrid. Paying a visit to the Bakari shop and checking out their unique handmade bags and clutches. I can assure you that in this shop you will find the bag you are looking
Finding an ethical way to shop fast fashion brands is a thought that has been in my mind for some time now. And it is quite a controversial one! If you know anything about ethical fashion you are probably thinking that I’ve gone mad and that there is no ethical way to shop in fast fashion
Today I’m bringing some amazing and unique handmade souvenirs that I got in Hanoi recently. I traveled there for work, but I found some free time the day before flying back to Singapore to do some “handmade in Vietnam” souvenir shopping. It was my first time in Hanoi before and because it was a work trip
Over the years my interest in a more conscious lifestyle has grown. Less consumption = less waste. “But how do I stop buying fashion and makeup?” Says my Zara-addicted self. Good question. I’m working on implementing a more conscious approach to shopping that I want to share with you. How I try to shop meaningfully and
Let me break this out to you right from the start: We buy way more clothes than we actually need and wear. Sustainable fashion is becoming a trend as consumers are more interested into durable clothes that are produced ethically. But where does this come from? Channel News Asia released an article where they revealed that the average Singaporean
This week has been life-changing for me. I attended a series of events organized by Fashion Revolution in Singapore, a global organization originated after the collapse of Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 24th April 2013. That day 1,138 garment workers died and over 2,000 were injured due to the poor conditions of the building they
With bonus tip for a great office lunch There are two things you can do with a bunch of mint leaves, one is mojitos and the other one is mint pesto. For the second option, keep reading! This mint pesto pasta recipe was totally improvised. I went to the supermarket that day to do the
Working on a corporate job full time and loving to sleep long hours don’t go well together. I like to sleep in as much as possible and I keep delaying my alarms. Alarms, in plural, cause I have a couple on my phone…. During week days I’m usually running in the morning. I do my
Today we went to Tiong Bahru for brunch at one of my favorite places in Singapore, Plain Vanilla Bakery. They have the best avocado on toast with poached eggs of the country, hands down. And amazing cupcakes too! Tiong Bahru is a kind of hip and nostalgic neighborhood area, with very cool architecture and filled
Or how relax and do nothing at all for 3 wonderful days! Langkawi is an amazing weekend-getaway destination if you live in Singapore. It is just one hour away by plane and all low-cost airlines have flights landing there everyday. We went to Langkawi for a long weekend and although there is not much to see
Green smoothie or a tropical cocktail drink? Hard to tell! To be honest, green smoothies were never appealing to me and the idea of “drinking” veggies is something that would have never crossed my mind. But as I am more and more into adopting a healthier diet, the idea of getting so many nutrients out of one
Touring colonial Phnom Penh and its surroundings Last week I had to travel to Cambodia for work. And since the flight back was on Friday, I decided it to change it to Sunday and stay there for the weekend! A friend of mine in Singapore came and joined me, so it worked out perfect. We had a
A chicken roast with a healthy fruity twist If you have been here with me for some time you will know that I love to cook and try out new recipes that will get my diet a bit more fun. This healthy peach and honey chicken recipe is inspired by the amazing book by Madeleine Shaw,
