4 videos about (not glamorous) fashion

If you read Ethically Conscious you know I became interested in knowing more about fashion and started to research about it, so that's also became something I want to share as I learn more.

Yesterday I spend part of the day watching videos about the costs of fast fashion so I wanted to share the ones I watched with you. I'm the first saying that they're not easy to watch, but it's important since they reveal the other side of the fancy and glamorous things that we see in stores.

All theses videos mention the Rana Plaza factory collapse that happen in 2013 and you can even notice some of the same people in different videos, but they are from different perspectives and there's new information in all of them.

Have you ever watched any of these videos? What are your thoughts?

Lots of hugs, A

Closet | Personal Style

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I find it really difficult to define my own style because I guess I just wear whatever I want. The only words I can think of that may define my style are 'comfort' and 'simplicity'. I wear clothes I feel comfortable in and I like to create really effortless and laid back/casual outfits.

I normally wear plain outfits with a pop of color. My favourite colors are grey, black and white (yeah I know, pretty basic). Jeans are my best friends. Sneakers are my must-haves. I love combat boots. I'm crazy about hoodies, sweatshirts and jumpers. I'm not into flats and I don't like heels. I love tartan and paisley patterns.

I don't wear dresses or skirts, they are definitely not my thing and I guess I never liked dresses, but I remember to wear skirts until my 13 or 14 years old and after that they were completely out or my wardrobe.

For a long time I would only wear shorts at home because I didn't like my legs and I didn't want people to see them. Finally, this summer I've decided to overcome that problem and wear shorts again, so no more spending the whole summer with jeans because of my lack of confidence.

My style is clearly not "girly" but I don't consider myself a tomboy. But yes, I guess that sometimes the way I dress is a little bit tomboyish, but I don't it on purpose. Plus, I also wear more "feminine outfits".

You can check my posts Fashion and I and Forever 21 Wishlist to get to know more about my fashion side.

Sometimes I think that the way I dress  is a subconscious process to show who I am but well, the whole 'the way we dress reveals our personality' could be a topic for a future post, so enough of rambling.

Now it's your turn. Let me know about your personal style. Do you have a defined style or not really?

Lots of hugs, A

Closet | Forever 21 Wishlist

There's no Forever 21 where I live and I've never order online from there so I don’t own any Forever 21 item but I visit the site once in a while because I can always get some inspirations and then find something similar and more affordable in another store.

I’ve decided to make a collage and share it with you, because why not?

1. Popcorn-Knit Sweater - first of all, popcorn? Just the name makes me want this sweater. Simple and beautiful. Also, I love the necklaces that the model is using

2. Dip Dyed Cardigan - perfect for my plain outfits (aka every time) plus, this cardigan seems to be super fluffy

3. Floral Pocket Kimono - this kimono couldn't be more perfect. I love black and white, I love flower patterns, I love clothes with pockets and I love kimonos so this one is perfect

4. Scalloped Cutout Embroidered Top - super delicate top and I love the embroidered details on it

5. Textured Crew Neck Sweater - I love the mixed colors in this sweater and it seems to be super cozy

6. Marled Ombré Sweater - yes I love sweaters and I love this one with the white-gray ombré effect

7. Perfect Paisley Romper - the name says it all. I've become a huge romper lover last summer and paisley is my favourite pattern and this romper also has pockets and a cutout back

8. Abstract Floral Drawstring Romper - ideal for casual and sunny days


Just realized I said 'I love' way too many times. I love a lot of things x)

I also see this wishlist as a way to share some of my tastes with you. Do we share some taste in clothes?

Lots of hugs, A

Closet | Fashion and I

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I do not fancy Victoria's Secret Angels, the only thing I know about Cara Delevingne is that she's a model, I'm not interested in designer clothes or accessories, I don't have a style icon, I don't read Vogue or Elle, I don't want a Chanel bag or Christian Louboutin heels and going to a Fashion Week is not on my bucket list. At the same time, I follow personal fashion blogs and I love them, exactly because they are about personal styles and not about the dictates of fashion.

I'm not really that into fashion and I'm not one of those people who follow fashion trends or buy new clothes every season so I'm not into the “serious” fashion but I like it in a different way and with that being said I just want to let you know that my style is not unusual and awesome. I like simplicity, easy-going outfits and more than everything I need to feel comfortable with what I'm wearing.

I refuse to be told what to wear and refuse to listen to someone telling me that something is out. I may like some trends, but I won't restructure my buying and wearing decisions around what's in vogue, I'm not a fashion victim and I don't accept any new fashion trend. What's available in stores is affected by fashion trends so they end up affecting what I wear, but I only pay attention to what's trendy if it appeals to me. I wear what I want and everyone should feel comfortable enough to wear what they like regardless of what is “in or out of fashion”. We should use fashion and not let fashion use us.

This is my relationship with Fashion. How is your relationship with Fashion? Let me know

Lots of hugs, A