my move into conscious clothing has been difficult the last year. my clothes have always come from thrift shops, but thrifting in LA isn’t like the PNW (you have to really commit to going far outside the city to snag deals without the markups), and after taking a pause from selling on Etsy, i’ve been less inspired by vintage, just because i don’t see it everyday and it’s quite difficult to find the most wearable pieces. as i move toward slow fashion, i still want to be creative with my style. i think being conscious and sustainable must always be balanced with creative expression and my biggest thing right now is that it IS possible, and hey, maybe even on a budget too. [Read more…] about Arts District + Mary Young dress
handmade clothing
found: Etsy shop & designer Karina Manarin
I’m not quite sure what I was looking for when I came across Etsy shop + designer Karina Manarin the other night (little things like motives get lost when you shop on Etsy the way I do). But it’s an instant fave. Dusty pastels, artful hand-dyed fabrics, and natural textures kinnnda have my heart. Seeing that the entire shop is eco-friendly right down to the packaging was like extra extra icing on a beautiful, funfetti cake (seriously, look at the pattern below). It may not seem like it, but a lot of Etsy shops tend to miss the mark when it comes to eco-friendly, which is easy to spot when you have to excavate your product from all the plastic packaging. Besides that, each piece is unique and offers an explanation into the artist’s inspiration in the description. The pastel celestial marbled tee above is an absolute fave, but I picked out a few more to share…
Chunky agate slices, little pouches, and other clothes + accessories can be found in shop.