I first decided to get in on the eco-conscious and greener living bandwagon in regards to fashion about 10 years ago. I took one look at the price of an organic cotton t-shirt and made a HARD u-turn. I know you vote with your dollars, but at the moment, I did not HAVE the dollars to justify dropping on an organic tee!
That’s why I felt compelled to pick up this book, Style Naturally by Summer Rayne Oakes, which outlines the processes and social cost of various clothing and beauty items and makes some great suggestions for future purchases. You can read about the true cost of buying fair trade versus NOT, or conventional cotton over organic and so on, and move forward a more empowered and educated buyer.
Reading this book I felt compelled to look at the cost of those regular cotton t-shirts again and I was FLOORED! At the risk of sounding like an old lady, I didn’t realize how much could change in 10 years!!! I found certified organic cotton t-shirts, socks, underwear and other basic clothing items starting at just $7 for tees, $4 for underwear, and so on… TOTALLY AFFORDABLE!!!
Next time I need new clothes in this weight loss journey, I am SO buying organic, local and fair trade when possible. In the meantime, I’m having fun browsing the interwebs for some brands and styles I would love to support with my next purchases. <3
More about Style, Naturally from Amazon.com:
Style meets substance in this lavishly illustrated, highly informative, and beautifully designed book on sustainable fashion and beauty. Summer Rayne Oakes, fashion model, eco advocate, and resident expert on Treehugger.com and Discovery Network’s Planet Green, shows how to make informed choices when shopping. In addition to explaining the basics (from fair trade to organically grown), Summer Rayne showcases hundreds of her favorite designers such as Stella McCartney and Safia Minney and eco-friendly brands such as Levi’s, Loomstate, and Aveda that have made earth-friendly materials and sustainable practices a priority. With over 500 photos, pages of resources, and eco-style stories from the hottest trendsetters, it’s the ultimate fashion and beauty bible for women who want to feel good about looking good.
CURRENT STATS
Start Weight (May 15, 2020): 201 pounds
Current Weight (July 20, 2020): 180.8
Total Pounds Lost (Since May 15, 2020): 20.2
Pounds Left to Lose to Reach Goal Weight of 130 pounds: 50.8
OVERVIEW
MONTH ONE: 12.8 pounds lost
MONTH TWO: 4.4 pounds lost
MONTH THREE (still in progress): 3 pounds lost
