Sustain This! Alyssa Beltempo, Signe Hansen & Christina Mychas
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Welcome to Sustain This! A slow fashion podcast that's about so much more than clothes. Join us every Tuesday as your hosts Alyssa, Christina and Signe chat all things mindful consumption, personal style and the quest for building a more intentional life...and wardrobe! Alyssa Beltempo is a sustainable stylist, Christina Mychas, a shopaholic turned minimalist-ish, and Signe Hansen is a colour consultant and slow fashion style coach. Together we will unpack the nuances of what it really means be a conscious consumer & find more joy in what we have right now. Let's go!
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How to use contrast to build chic outfits
What does contrast dressing mean? Is it the same thing as adding balance or tension to an outfit? Don’t worry, friends - we gotchu. In today’s episode, we de-mystify contrast dressing, the interchangeable terms behind it, and how it can be a key tool to building interesting outfits without buying more clothes. Chapters:00:00 Exploring Contrast Dressing in Outfit Creation03:23 The Interchangeability of Tension, Balance, and Contrast07:19 Personal Approaches to Creating Contrast in Outfits11:39...
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You won't find your personal style if you don't learn THIS first
Is there a silver bullet to finding your personal style? We don’t think so. But there is one style tip that will help you find your personal style if you’re struggling. Today’s conversation covers the importance of finding your sense of self and your identity, and the important role clothes play in expressing your authentic self - without being a slave to your closet. INSTAGRAM POST MENTIONED: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C687JAZt5Dj/?igsh=MTdjajA0bmozeHV3eA== Chapters00:00 Explor...
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Has the algorithm destroyed personal style?
Has social media ruined personal style? This was a tough one to answer - and our discussion may surprise you! Today’s conversation was sparked from an article in GQ magazine. We share our take and talk about the influence of Instagram and Tik Tok on trends, click to buy behaviour, and the constant pressure to consume and shop. We dig into the importance of experimentation, self-trust, and a strong sense of personal style. ARTICLE LINK: https://www.gq.com/story/chris-black-how-instagram-r...
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Easy habits you can start today to level up your personal style
Is good style discovered through our daily habits? We think so. In today’s episode, we share all the tips to level up your style without shopping. Slow fashion and sustainable fashion is a mindset, and simple habits like mending, correctly storing, seeking regular inspiration, and playing dress up all inform our fashion consumption habits. Chapters00:00 Introduction: The Relationship Between Habits and Personal Style06:47 Habit 3: Pause Between Purchases and Integrate New Items15:33 Habi...
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Listen to this before you buy luxury secondhand | Ft. The Handbag Clinic
So you bought a luxury handbag, now what? Do you treat it as precious cargo, or wear it out? We believe in the latter. Especially when companies like the Handbag Clinic offer exceptional repair and resale services to keep luxury goods in the market longer. In today’s episode, we chat with Charlotte Staerck, CEO of the Handbag Clinic, whose mission is to promote circularity within the luxury goods market through handbag repair, restoration, and authentication. We talk all things luxury handbag...
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How to find your without fail wardrobe essentials (and our top 3 staples)
What's a hero piece in your closet? More importantly; how does it make you feel? In today's episode, we're sharing tips on how to determine which are the hero pieces in your closet, how to use them as foundational elements for personal style, and of course - what our hero pieces are! 00:00Introduction: Wardrobe Essentials and Personal Style09:35Chapter 2: Versatile and Interesting Pieces14:17Chapter 3: Confidence and Comfort with Fail-Safe Items25:27Chapter 4: Customizing Wardrobe Checkl...