On Beginning
Oh hey there, friend!
This blog has been something I’ve wanted to start for quite sometime. A pandemic feels as good a time as any to start a new hobby. Some people take up sourdough, some take up sewing, and me, well, keep reading and you’ll see!
Sustainability has been something that I’ve been passionate for a long time, and in the last few years, I’ve been down some really deep rabbit holes to figure out for myself the answer to this question:
What can I do to leave a gentler trace on this little blue dot that we all share?
There isn’t a simple answer, which is ironic given the title I chose for my blog. BUT. I think that there are some simple takes on what I’ve learned that are really easy to apply! So easy that I’ve even gotten my husband on board, and friend, he is a creature of habit.
In talking with people in my life, I’ve found that most people want to make better choices. When I mention companies with ethical supply chain and manufacturing practices, innovative fabric technologies, and really interesting things that companies are doing, there’s always a positive reaction. (Or they’re being polite, but I guess it’s too late now!) An area that I find interesting and honestly, fun, is personal style and playing with my wardrobe. So while there’s a lot of sustainable practices that you can adopt in your home and life, I’ll be focusing mostly on what that means for your closet and personal style!
There’s a ton of hype around ethical fashion, eco-fashion, capsule wardrobes, and I think like anything, there are always places to start if you’re able to find ways to break it down. After all, you don’t go from being a couch potato to running a marathon overnight! So don’t be scared, I’m not about to tell you to purge your closet (although it’s a very fun and cathartic process, but I’ll save that for a later date!)
Like anything, I think if you really want to go all in and critically think about every single choice you make in your life, that’s wonderful and please share your experiences with me! However, if you’re a busy person, a parent with kids who need attention, a student who should be studying and not online shopping (it’s okay, I’m not judging, this is a safe space), or even if you’re just content with your wardrobe, and want to know how you can make the most out of it - I think I’ll be able to help. My goal is to help you make the most of your closet and see what you have in a new light, and I’ll be sharing some ways that I’ve made changes to my wardrobe that you can choose to do as well! By the way. I’m not an expert, by any means. If I ever start to sound like I think I am, please for the love of all things green, call me out.
TL;DR, here’s a simple take on everything above: Perfection isn’t my goal, and it shouldn’t be yours either. I’m not tracking my carbon footprint (yet), and I’m not going to judge you for a TJ Maxx shopping spree. Don’t compare your outfit or body to posts you see on Instagram or Pinterest, and don’t worry that you can’t afford some of the brands I might talk about. What matters is that the choices you make leave your heart and soul feeling good, and your corner of the planet a little greener.
Talk soon!
Madhu
If you read this far and have thoughts, questions, comments, please leave them below! I’m eager to know what you want to hear about and what would be helpful! <3
