Current sustainable fashion faves #1

Apr 9, 2018 | 3 comments

Hi! Hello! How are you all doing? I’ve not been putting a lot of effort into my blog for the past couple years which I am actually super sad about. Afterall this is where it all started when I pubilshed my very first post back in 2015! I’ve been thinking about picking back up on writing so many times, but with the rise of short-form content (hello TikTok, Shorts and Reels) it’s just harder to have time for it all these days. As much as I love creating snappy little styling reels I do also miss long-form and slower content, and I’m secretly hoping that we’ll start seeing a slow shift back to that in the near future. I mean, am I the only one feeling super fatigued by the AMOUNT of content out there some times? Everything is so high speed; similar to our consumption habits. I know everyone seems to love TikTok, I’ve given it a go myself and I do kind of like it too, but man. From a content creator perspective (even not just that, from a social media user perspective too), I’m so tired of feeling like you have to be “in it” and that you need to be onboard with all the newest social media trends alive to keep up. Anyway… moan over.

I wanted to check in here with a bit of a life update (for those of you old-school enough to enjoy the written format) as I feel like we’ve not chatted in ages!

 

(Trigger warning: infertility)

One major thing I have been considering openeing up about for a while is infertility and how this has been affecting our lives for the past 2 years. I’ve been going back and forth about sharing this for so long because well, it’s private and intimate and while I do like keeping things real on here some things are just better kept private. Having said that I’ve felt so incredibly alone in this whole process, and actually, after deciding to just be honest about it I’m amazed of how many other people we meet are actually going through the same. According to WHO 1 in 6 people are affected by infertility on a global scale, so really this is something we should talk way more about, yet there seems to be a lot of shame and taboo evolving around it. It’s something you always think happens to the next person and it’s never something I pictured would happen to me. But as this article states “infertility does not discriminate”, and it can happen to anyone.

As you know if you’ve followed me for some time we were blessed with a beautiful daughter back in 2020. When we decided we wanted children at the time, it didn’t take long from making that decision until I actually had a positive pregnancy test in my hands. Not long after that we felt ready to expand the family again, but as it turns out fate had other plans for us. It took a long time for us to even feel sure and ready to become parents the first time around, but once we did (it’s true what everyone always tells you) there was nothing else we rather wanted. That was it. Wanting to experience it all again so bad and then not being able to conceive has been no less than heartbreaking. At some point it becomes part of your life – you kind of get used to the fact that it’s just not happening. I don’t want to go into too much detail, but we were ultimately left with no other option (if we ever wanted more kids) than to go through IVF. I’m currently on my second round of IVF after one unsuccesful attempt back in fall 2023. Full of hormones and super (!) tired, but feeling okay despite it all. Having spring around the corner and generally experiencing lighter days at the moment helps a lot.

I’m very grateful for where we are and what we have, please know that. So we will have to see what the future brings. I just wanted to open up about this so that maybe if you’re going through the same thing; please know that you’re not alone and I know exactly how you feel <3 And maybe also so you guys know why I might be a little absent sometimes. 

 

Many of you often express to me that you find it hard to find great styles from sustainable brands. So therefore, I thought that at least once a month I will collect some of my favourites for you – exclusively from sustainable brands. It wont be easier for you than that, right? As you know blush is a colour that is part of my spring capsule so I’m particularly fond of this color right now. Actually, it’s a pretty safe color to go after when spring and summer hits so if you’re generally a little bit scared of color (like me), the blush color is a good way to dip your toes without committing completely to a crazy colour. It is beautiful with both light and dark wash denims besides all my colorless black/white/grey items as well. This summer I dream of adding a pair of vintage Levi’s dungarees to my summer capsule (like these). I have always loved my dungarees that I use to go gardening or that I paint in, so I would love to have a pair for everyday life too! I would especially love to style them with feminine tops like the white ruffle top from People Tree on the collage above (the first picture) and a pair of sneakers or sandals. Yum!

Right now I also love the fact that Everlane has finally started making underwear and I’m also constantly wearing my trench coat from the same brand, which is the same as the one above. It’s seriously the perfect trench – the color, the quality and the details are just on point when it comes to a classic timeless trench coat. You can read my EU guide to shopping at Everlane right HERE. And then I have discovered that many of the conventional brands actually make basic items in for example organic cotton. Just look at this white tee from & Other Stories and these Monki jeans. It is an easy way not only to support sustainable initiatives as consumers, but also to slowly incorporate new and better consumer habits, choosing the most eco-friendly alternatives out there.

Der er mange af jer, som ofte siger I synes det er svært, at finde fine styles fra bæredygtige mærker. Så derfor tænkte jeg, at jeg fremover mindst én gang om måneden vil samle nogle af mine favoritter til jer – udelukkende fra bæredygtige brands. Så bliver det næsten ikke meget nemmere, vel? Som I ved, så er sart lyserød en del af min spring capsule så jeg er særligt vild med denne farve netop nu. Egentlig er det en ret sikker farve at gå efter når foråret og sommeren rammer os, så hvis du som jeg generelt er lidt farve forskrækket, så er den lyserøde farve en god måde lige at dyppe tæerne på, uden at committe hundrede procent til en vild farve. Den er flot sammen med både lys og mørk denim, foruden alle mine farveløse sort/hvid/grå items også. Til sommer drømmer jeg om, at tilføje et par vintage Levi’s selebukser til min sommer capsule (lidt ala disse). Har altid elsket mine selebukser som jeg bruger til, at gå i haven eller male i, så jeg ville elske at have et par til hverdag også! Ville i særdeleshed elske at style dem med feminine toppe som den hvide flæsetop fra People Tree ovenfor (på første billede) og et par sneakers eller slider sandaler. Mums!

Lige nu elsker jeg også det faktum, at Everlane endelig er begyndt at lave undertøj og jeg går også konstant i min trench coat fra samme mærke, som er magen til den på collagen ovenfor. Det er seriøst verdens bedste trench – farven, den knitrende kvalitet og detaljerne er lige i øjet når det kommer til en klassisk, tidløs trench coat. Du kan iøvrigt læse min EU guide til shopping på Everlane lige HER. Og så har jeg opdaget, at mange af de konventionelle mærker faktisk laver basis items i fx økologisk bomuld eller genanvendt materiale. Se bare denne hvide tee fra & Other Stories og disse jeans fra Monki. Det er en nem måde ikke blot at støtte op om bæredygtige initiativer som forbruger, men også langsomt at indarbejde nye, og bedre forbrugsvaner.

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3 Comments

  1. aleksandra

    Thank you for this post! I have been looking FOR AGES for good white T-shirt!

    Reply
  2. Anita

    what size clothes from Everlane should I choose if my body dimensions are as follows:
    chest: 96cm (38in?) US size 10????
    waist: 75 cm (30in?)
    hips: 105 cm (42in?) US size 12??????
    Thanks in advance for the answer.
    BR, Anita

    Reply
    • signeh24

      Dear Anita – I would recommend you to follow their measurement charts because they are very precise. I you are in between two sizes I’d make my choice based upon the desired fit. For example I always size up in tops, jackets and blazers because I like a slouchy fit whereas jeans with a bit of stretch I choose the smaller size if I’m in between two. It depends on the fabric and piece 🙂 hope this helps! xx

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