After Kon-mari-ing my closet recently I was on the lookout for a new pair of shoes to replace several that I recycled. As someone with a mostly Natural style type, and because I live in a town where dressing up can mean donning a new windbreaker, I’m always searching for comfortable everyday shoes, but at least some that have a modicum of style. And of course, new shoes would have to “bring me joy.” [...]
Of all the fashion complaints I hear one stands out: “Whatever happened to natural fibers?”
I hear you. And apparently, many design houses and startups have heard you too. The demand for natural fibers has spawned a burgeoning sector of the fashion industry. [...]
As a lazy fashionista, I have something of a love/hate relationship with shopping malls. Going to the mall requires dressing up, battling traffic, and staying hydrated and fed while trying to focus on what I really need instead of being swayed by what I don't. (Yes, I have that same challenge too [...]
Well!
I asked you all to write in about your biggest fashion frustration...and got quite an earful. It appears that a lot of you share the same concerns, obstacles, and challenges with the whole process of shopping. Thank you one and all for taking the time to write. Here's a summary that pretty much covers all your rants. Do these resonate?
I always advocate buying the best quality you can afford. Generally, when you pay a little extra you’re going to get better fabric, cut, or construction. But everybody – and I mean everybody – loves a bargain. If you know how to play it right you can usually get that higher quality item for a better price. Here are some clues to quality shopping at a bargain. [...]