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Sometimes reinventing something is just as awesome as getting something new

July 27, 2015Ethical Fashioneco, eco-friendly, Environment & Climate Change, Fashion, J.crew, new york, recycle, reuse, Style, sustainability, sustainable fashionSustainable Anna

I had, for some reason, never paired up this necklace, this shirt and these shoes before, and when I did, I instantly loved it! I feel way new today, very colorful and perfect for a day at the office. Reinventing comes in especially handy when you’re on a not made in China challenge, since shopping for cute stuff can be a bit challenging (obviously).

Shoes: Missoni for Target. Back in September 2011 they did a guest spot, and a friend and I went there just a few hours after the launch and pretty much everything was already gone! I did find these flats in my size and grabbed them immediately; I think they were $35.

Shirt: By my ex-lover J.Crew. Got it at the outlet (of course) in 2012.

Necklace: Gift from my sweet mom; it was for my Birthday 2009. I remember it was that year, because I wore it in a few pictures during a New-York-sister-get-away the following May. I had paired it with this purple cardigan I had, which fit really well, a beige skirt, black ballerinas and a white blouse. It looked really nice together. Unfortunately, I never saw that cardigan again! To this day, I have no idea what happened to it. I think I must have left it in New York.

Jeans: My somewhat new made in USA 7’s, the modern straight. Outlet again, paid about $100. They’re so soft!

So many memories kept in some (old, but good) well-chosen pieces! Today, good memories plus feeling pretty, definitely beats something brand spanking new. Happy Monday!

[Jeans featured in LookBook]

Seriously J.Crew? Again?

November 2, 2014Ethical FashionFashion, J.crew, made in china, not made in china challenge, shop local, shop small, shoppingSustainable Anna

Why do you keep sending me your catalogue? I can’t buy ANYTHING in your stores.

Before: J.Crew poster girl.

Now: No need to even browse.

I guess I should thank y’all for saving me so much money! I don’t need any more $70 knits, cardigans or shorts. And I sure as hell don’t need more dresses. So thanks!

And I do still wear all my favorites… all the time! Wear and wear out, then sell or give; that’s the plan for my made in China stuff.

Now if only you would stop wasting resources by sending me the catalogue.

Oh, the choices we make (go ahead, ask questions!)

March 9, 2014Ethical Fashion, Made in USAAir pollution, eco, eco-friendly, J crew made in china, J.crew, not made in china, not made in china challenge, recycling, reduce, reuse, savings, shoppingSustainable Anna

People sometimes ask me if I have thrown away everything I own from China. Of course not. That would be even worse for the environment and contribute even more to the American over-consumption (which makes me sad when I think about it) as I would have to buy new lamps, shirts, sneakers, pillows, kitchen stuff, crafts…..

No – my already purchased “made in China” will be worn and worn out! My favorite shirt in the world is made in China. I didn’t check the label as I bought it last year. Today, I would have checked and passed. Could I have lived without it? Yes. Do I love it still? Yes. Hey it’s never too late to make better, more enlightened choices. The past never decides the future.

Dying to know more about the shirt? It’s from China-central also known as J.Crew. It’s a fine knit in off white with tiny orangey fruits on it. Vintage and adorable.