48 episodes
Sustain This! Alyssa Beltempo, Signe Hansen & Christina Mychas
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4.9 • 143 Ratings
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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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Is it a 'fit' or is it just Pinterest? Why your outfits never look like the inspo photo
Is it a "fit" or do we just like the vibes they're giving? In today's episode, we break down why carbon copying a fit from the gram or Pinterest can be detrimental to personal style, and how to use outfits we see online as inspiration rather than shopping envy.
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CONTACT US: sustainthispodcast@gmail.com
SIGNE HANSEN
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dk
Website: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobe
CHRISTINA MYCHAS
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christinamychas
Website: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychas
ALYSSA BELTEMPO
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempo
Website: https://msbeltempo.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo
If you loved this episode please share it on your stories and tag us! We love to see which episodes resonate with you and it helps to spread the word more than you know, xo -
Why the trifurcated closet sucks & how to REALLY maximize the potential of your closet
Have you heard of the term the trifurcated closet? The more we seek out versatility in our clothes, the more important this term becomes. Essentially, the trifurcated closet is a closet that is heavily categorized into sections. In today's episode, we talk about why this method could be limiting your personal style, AND the versatility of your closet. Of course, we also talk about tips to get the most out of your closet.
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CONTACT US: sustainthispodcast@gmail.com
SIGNE HANSEN
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dk
Website: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobe
CHRISTINA MYCHAS
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christinamychas
Website: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychas
ALYSSA BELTEMPO
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempo
Website: https://msbeltempo.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo
If you loved this episode please share it on your stories and tag us! We love to see which episodes resonate with you and it helps to spread the word more than you know, xo -
Our BEST Secondhand Shopping Tips So You Can Thrift Like A Pro
Do you shop secondhand? Do you know the difference between consignment, thrift, and vintage? We’re sharing everything we know and love about secondhand shopping in today’s episode - whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to shopping secondhand, we hope this episode introduces you to some new ways to extend the life of beautiful clothing!
BONUS CONTENT:
Christina’s vintage shopping video: https://youtu.be/9D5TsnAHB7Y?si=fj_05BVv_JXKzmFt
Signe’s vintage shopping video: https://youtu.be/x-hb-Keohms?si=LfN0s4KyOXJdmUw0
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CONTACT US: sustainthispodcast@gmail.com
SIGNE HANSEN
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dk
Website: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobe
CHRISTINA MYCHAS
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christinamychas
Website: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychas
ALYSSA BELTEMPO
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempo
Website: https://msbeltempo.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo
If you loved this episode please share it on your stories and tag us! We love to see which episodes resonate with you and it helps to spread the word more than you know, xo -
Why don't we wear our clothes to death anymore?
Have you ever felt like you had to "save" an outfit for a special moment? Or that you couldn't wear the same dress to a different occasion? We've all been there. In today's episode, we discuss the joy of wearing our clothes out, embracing signs of wear and tear, mending, and building styling habits with what we already have.
LINKS MENTIONED:
Article: https://bit.ly/4aCRVZJ
mending site: http://the.seam.uk/
CHAPTERS
1:00: aspirational usage and topic intro
3:23: drawing the line between worn out or worn beyond repair
6:44: how to balance old items and wear them without feeling sloppy
7:28: reframing how we see "old" items
8:59: where to spend vs. save
11:30: social media and personal style
13:36: building better style habits
16:59: the most worn out items in our wardrobes
20:00: decluttering
23:58: mending
26:48: parallels between looking young and clothes looking new
33:00: aesthetic vs. aura and how it impacts consumption
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CONTACT US: sustainthispodcast@gmail.com
SIGNE HANSEN
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dk
Website: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobe
CHRISTINA MYCHAS
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christinamychas
Website: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychas
ALYSSA BELTEMPO
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempo
Website: https://msbeltempo.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo
If you loved this episode please share it on your stories and tag us! We love to see which episodes resonate with you and it helps to spread the word more than you know, xo -
Ask Us Anything! Maximizing your closet, life & style transitions & how much is enough? | Episode 44
We love answering your questions and got some amazing ones while on our recent trip to London and Copenhagen! In today's episode we are answering your questions around the nuances of shopping "sustainably", how we maximize our closets, and how to manage a conscious closet through life and style changes - and more! Thank you for submitting your questions, we love hearing from you!
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CONTACT US: sustainthispodcast@gmail.com
SIGNE HANSEN
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dk
Website: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobe
CHRISTINA MYCHAS
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christinamychas
Website: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychas
ALYSSA BELTEMPO
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempo
Website: https://msbeltempo.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo
If you loved this episode please share it on your stories and tag us! We love to see which episodes resonate with you and it helps to spread the word more than you know, xo -
If you want style inspiration, get off social media!
Where do you get your style inspiration from? While the default may be to look to our phones, we talk about all the places that aren't on the internet that you can discover inspiration for your next outfit. Whether it be your own local cafe or pop culture - we run through our favourite places for style inspiration and how it can be translated to the closet.
Episode Chapters:
2:00: Finding inspiration on the street and at home
4:40: The power of seeing a stylish human IRL
15:00: Integrating our 3 words with inspiration
18:00: How your aura or essence effects your style
19:12: The importance of experimentation and playing with proportions
23:47: How makeup plays a role
28:17: Movies and shows that inspired us
35:20: Thanking our amazing hotel, Bryggen Guldsmeden
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CONTACT US: sustainthispodcast@gmail.com
SIGNE HANSEN
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dk
Website: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobe
CHRISTINA MYCHAS
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christinamychas
Website: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychas
ALYSSA BELTEMPO
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempo
Website: https://msbeltempo.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo
If you loved this episode please share it on your stories and tag us! We love to see which episodes resonate with you and it helps to spread the word more than you know, xo
Customer Reviews
Informative and fun!
This podcast is so informative, thoughtful, calming, and a pleasure to listen to. I really like the way all three women take their time and consider each topic and talk about sustainable fashion, less consumption, etc. in an insightful and inspiring way. It’s encouraging to listen to their honest opinions and experiences to help me in my own day-to-day mindfulness and style journey.
Love it!
I really enjoy listening to this podcast, love that it’s geared towards sustainable fashion/style.
Incredible!
These women are so bright, thoughtful, and insightful. They share actionable advice to enjoy fashion and style in a sustainable way. I’m so grateful for this podcast and can’t recommend it enough!!