What Is Instagram Tourism And How Is It Harming The Environment? A Deeper Look At The Superbloom
Since being in school in Los Angeles for the past four years, visiting the Superbloom has been on my bucket list. I had only ever heard of the Superbloom through Instagram; some of my favorite content creators visited the blooms and shared gorgeous photos, entirely inspiring me to want to make the long trek out to Riverside. This phenomenon – traveling to places you’ve seen on Instagram, with (or without) the main goal of getting a perfect photo to post – is increasingly being referred to Instagram Tourism. Regular tourism is often centered around witnessing the beauty of a place – whether that be a small town in Europe, a waterfall on a hike, or a field full of flowers. Instagram Tourism is more about getting a photo of that beautiful place. It isn’t so much about reveling in the natural beauty of an area, which is why Instagram Tourism often leads to environmental harm (whether or not that harm is intentional). In today’s post I’m talking all about Instagram Tourism and Leave No Trace Principles that can help you #PreserveWhileYouObserve.
Everything You Need To Know About Shopping At Sample Sales (PLUS My Reformation Sample Sale Finds)
My most requested blog post ~ever~ is now up. Read about all my best tips for shopping at sample sales: how to find out about them, how to prepare, and what to expect once you get there. PLUS see what I scored at the latest Reformation Sample Sale.
Who Made Your Feminist Tee Shirt? Intersectional Feminism And Fashion
If your feminist tee was made possible by the exploitation of female garment workers, can you really call it a feminist tee shirt? No, you can’t. Learn more about the intersection between ethical fashion and women’s rights in this post.
Is Boycotting Fast Fashion The Best Solution? Why Being A Conscious Consumer Isn’t Enough
Is boycotting fast fashion brands really the solution? Read thoughts on conscious consumerism and fast fashion “sustainable” collections.
Slow Fashion Doesn’t Have To Be Boring
The other day, as I stepped back in the mirror to look at my very neutral outfit, I realized that my perception of the slow fashion movement had shifted. The narratives of the media I was consuming led me to believe that slow fashion = minimalism, and that ethical and sustainable fashion = neutral colored clothing, and that if my closet wasn’t perfectly curated for this season’s capsule wardrobe, there was no way I could claim I was a member of the slow fashion movement. Read more about my issues with slow fashion stereotypes, and why the slow fashion movement has room for everyone (and rainbow striped pants).
So You’ve Konmari-ed Your Life. Now What? (Responsibly Getting Rid Of What No Longer Sparks Joy)
After the release of Marie Kondo’s Netflix show “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo” it seems like everybody is ridding their lives of things that no longer “spark joy”. As soon as I got back to school I Konmari-ed my closet, my bookshelf, my desk drawer, my bathroom, and my kitchen area. I have prided myself on being a conscious consumer for the past two years, yet I have still accumulated a ridiculous amount of stuff that doesn’t “spark joy”. Today’s blog post is not about giving you step-by-step “how to Konmari your life” lessons (that’s what Marie Kondo’s book and Netflix show are for), it’s all about what to do with that stuff once you’ve decided it no longer “sparks joy”.