reusable face mask DIYs

Face masks have become a necessary part of our lives and by now you’ve probably reached the stage where you’re trying to match them better to your outfits or are looking for the most durable kind that can hold up in the wash. I shared some reasons why reusable face masks are better for the general public to choose over the disposable kind on my Instagram. With that in mind, if you’re feeling industrious and own, can borrow, or plan to own a sewing machine in the near future I thought I’d share three tutorials I’ve used.

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how to define your personal style

How do you shop consciously without having an understanding of your personal style?

Short answer? You can’t.

Long answer? You can’t do it mindfully and well.

Even though I’m a fashion designer by training and worked in that field until two years ago, it took me a long time to understand my own personal style. Honestly, I didn’t have much of a personal style until I went to college. I knew that I liked vibrant colors (still true), prints (still true), and functionality (still true), but I didn’t ask myself a really key question.

How do you want to feel when you get dressed in the morning?

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30th birthday gift matching

For my birthday, in lieu (or in addition!) to gifts, I am asking my friends, family members, and community to donate to one (or more!) of the following organizations. I will match all donations made from June 19th-30th up to $300 in honor of my 30th birthday and perhaps, in the midst of COVID-19, racial injustice, war, and famine we can be reminded that we’re a global community of neighbors and we can help bend the arc towards justice now.

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