Its good to be back!
I am adapting and evolving along with the world and will continue to provide in-person, (COVID-protected) Virtual Consulting and Coaching to my clients. I am very excited to share my newest blog on Sustainable Fashion; Consignment, Vintage & Thrift shopping.
? ? A new perspective ? on dressing for home life, work, and play.
When we support the circular fashion economy, we support the environment. ? Looks created by Moi from various consignment, vintage, and thrift.?
Whether your interests are with contemporary, high-end designers or eclectic finds from the 1920’s through the 1970’s, you can find a bounty of hidden treasures in our City by the Bay. San Francisco has an extraordinary number of both vintage and consignment stores. They carry timeless and one-of-a-kind finds at a fraction of the cost. Sustainable fashion has become a part of life and, for some, a way of life. Thrifting, upcycling, buying local, renting, and conscious buying allow us to have a positive impact on the world.
The excitement of my first Pucci score at a consignment shop developed my own aesthetic at an early age. I love the excitement when I’m wandering through one of these favorite stores never knowing when I might come across a joyous find or a hidden gem.
What’s also important when you enhance your wardrobe in this way is understanding how to care for these treasures. That’s so important to me because I want to share these wonderful finds with my daughter. That involves some practical steps, which are included in a link below.
Editing and purging your wardrobe is a necessity, and minimalism is very much a part of sustainability. I believe it is our duty to make a difference in any way we can for our beautiful planet and those habits can be a natural part of our lives. If you, like me, want to be a conscious consumer and have a more minimalist closet too, make it a habit not only to shop at these stores but to resell and donate clothing to them that is not purposeful for you in your wardrobe.
I will guide you through the world of vintage and consignment to create a sustainable wardrobe while elevating your own distinct and personal style.
Here are various links to my top consignment and vintage/thrift stores in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. Enjoy the hunt!
“You can have anything in life if you just dress for it.” —Edith Head
Shea English
Personal Styling + Wardrobe Consultant
SF-based consignment stores:
https://www.crisconsignment.com/
High-end Couture consignment stores:
https://suigenerisconsignment.com/
https://andreaalexavintage.com
Thrift stores:
Online Consignment stores:
And for decluttering and minimizing: