Like! I can't tell you how many times fast fashion has destroyed me. At 21, i was bullied for the way i dressed. I almost started believing I was hideous and upto no good for not buying scrunchies, wristwatch, shorts, crop top... For not dressing for the crowd.
My second college helped me heal from this. This essay was such a mouthful of oxygen. Thankyou! x
This!! There was so much pressure to buy fast fashion from a young age. Going to ‘town’ with your friends to go to Primark was a right of passage. Not to mention, before underconsumption was a thing, it was normal for influencers to do hauls upon hauls. I am so glad we are collectively waking up. Glad to hear that you have a better relationship with consumption after college, I had the same experience. Yay, i’m so glad you enjoyed - thank you for the lovely comment. x
I had fashion sense... I just didn't copy off every influencer or cool girl irl i saw... I couldn't, I was broke. But even if I were rich, something just didn't feel right about mindlessly following the trends.
I feel this topic resonates so much with me! Have been following you on TikTok and other socials for a while now, and seeing you opened a Substack account and talked about creating and not just consuming made me take the step to open mine! Gonna write some little silly articles on what I know and how I live the end of my 20s <3 Feel free to have a read if you want to practise your Spanish xx
Your coined term rewired something in my brain. It challenged me to think about my long-term goals and what habits I am doing now that can help that. And not to mention, get smart about using my points for gift cards or for my traveling goals. I’m excited for my ongoing journey of intentional consumption — and not just buying things for the sake of it. Thanks so much, Mia!
When I first came across this term on your page, it sounded so so cool to me. People sometimes don’t understand the power of 1% and the little things. This whole concept that you’ve embodied is basically that, nothing crazy. It’s the little things that add up and then you can see the difference after some time. It’s like compound interest haha! Loved this piece :)
I love this!! Thank you for coining this term that perfectly summarizes a lifestyle choice. I have always been advocate against fast fashion and have been finding ways to invest in sustainable brands. I've researched a bit and found some brands but ended up reading controversial articles on the same brands. If anyone has recommendations for good quality sustainable fashion brands please let me know:)
I love this essay, especially when you talk about the ways you shop primarily secondhand. I write about similar topics and love what you’ve written here.
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Like! I can't tell you how many times fast fashion has destroyed me. At 21, i was bullied for the way i dressed. I almost started believing I was hideous and upto no good for not buying scrunchies, wristwatch, shorts, crop top... For not dressing for the crowd.
My second college helped me heal from this. This essay was such a mouthful of oxygen. Thankyou! x
This!! There was so much pressure to buy fast fashion from a young age. Going to ‘town’ with your friends to go to Primark was a right of passage. Not to mention, before underconsumption was a thing, it was normal for influencers to do hauls upon hauls. I am so glad we are collectively waking up. Glad to hear that you have a better relationship with consumption after college, I had the same experience. Yay, i’m so glad you enjoyed - thank you for the lovely comment. x
I had fashion sense... I just didn't copy off every influencer or cool girl irl i saw... I couldn't, I was broke. But even if I were rich, something just didn't feel right about mindlessly following the trends.
I feel this topic resonates so much with me! Have been following you on TikTok and other socials for a while now, and seeing you opened a Substack account and talked about creating and not just consuming made me take the step to open mine! Gonna write some little silly articles on what I know and how I live the end of my 20s <3 Feel free to have a read if you want to practise your Spanish xx
Thanks so much!! Can’t wait to see your writing x
Your coined term rewired something in my brain. It challenged me to think about my long-term goals and what habits I am doing now that can help that. And not to mention, get smart about using my points for gift cards or for my traveling goals. I’m excited for my ongoing journey of intentional consumption — and not just buying things for the sake of it. Thanks so much, Mia!
Thank you so much for the lovely comment. Very happy for you 🤍✨
When I first came across this term on your page, it sounded so so cool to me. People sometimes don’t understand the power of 1% and the little things. This whole concept that you’ve embodied is basically that, nothing crazy. It’s the little things that add up and then you can see the difference after some time. It’s like compound interest haha! Loved this piece :)
Thanks so much Spriha! Really appreciate it x
Oh absolutely Mia!
Wow. Perfectly articulated! I wanna be you when I grow up xx
Ps I’m frugally chic too thank you for putting your finger on it - emojis are a form of currency 😈😻👻
I love this!! Thank you for coining this term that perfectly summarizes a lifestyle choice. I have always been advocate against fast fashion and have been finding ways to invest in sustainable brands. I've researched a bit and found some brands but ended up reading controversial articles on the same brands. If anyone has recommendations for good quality sustainable fashion brands please let me know:)
I love this essay, especially when you talk about the ways you shop primarily secondhand. I write about similar topics and love what you’ve written here.