Thanks to you it’s been a year or so since I started keeping a list of clothes I’m looking for , I only allow myself to buy an item of clothing if it’s been on the list for over a month and I’ve fully thought through if I truly need the item or what the most sustainable option I can go for is :o) This has been life changing ! I had a bad habit of picking up clothes from charity shops because “ I might never see this again ! “ , Now I’m on a sturdy rotation of 45 clothing items ~
Oh, that makes me very happy! Yes, I know that mindset but I think there are only a few situations where it would make sense to really just buy the item. Have a great weekend ☺
Hi Lia, just wanted to share that as a fellow 160cm person, I found mid waist jeans to fit best, both comfort and aesthetic wise. High waist tends to make you look a bit disproportional, and it's not the comfiest fit around the waist. Just thought I'd share my experience!
Ever since I got my Patagonia Nano Puff jacket I use it almost every day in the colder times of the year as a layering piece and it's just amazing. It has a synthetic filling and can be easily washed and is reeeeally light weight. Plus you can pack it in one of its pockets which makes it easy to take with you anywhere. You might even be able to find one in their second hand shop (wornwear)! Don't know if it works in Europe... but definitely worth a check ;) Btw, why not attaching the new ends to the hoodie and then dye it black? Then you would have a "new" hoodie!
Yes, that is definitely one of the jackets I would love to have! I'll check if they have a secondhand store available for Europe, thanks for the tip! ☺
I just got a new pair of jeans and I cut my old pair and cropped them and folded the cuffs I plan to wear them when I'm working outside in the yard. It's a good way to get some more wear out of old jeans
That is great! I have done that before with jeans that ripped at the knees! With my pair, I don't know if I am going to do something like this because it's the top part I don't like 😉
I love your beautiful make up free face! Wearing make up or not either way we are just as great either way. STILL I want to say you have inspired me to start taking off the make up on my own You Tube channel. We are all bombarded with societies unrealistic beauty expectations but maybe for some people this is something they're used to letting go of! I am still on my journey with this one. I still enjoy make up from time to time but I am learning to live with less make up and appreciate natural beauty more.
I have two pair of coalatree trailhead pants and they’re great as a versatile pant! They are a hiking pant material and a unisex fit. The company is eco friendly as well. I usually cuff the bottom and they look great for a casual office look or lounging at home. They also have 4 large pockets!
I really like the fact that you actually wear out your clothes before letting it go, couldn't be more sustainable than that. Problem with my wardrobe is that sustainable choices practically do not exist in my country and everything else is just too expensive, something made in Denmark cost too much compared to where i live unfortunately.
I love the shorts for bathing suit bottoms. I have some black ones that double as shorts in the summer and then I wear a sport bra as a top, I found one in material very similar to a swim suit so no one would question me and again it gives the piece a double use!!! Love when I can do that!
That is a good idea! I am always a bit afraid of using anything else than a "real" bathing suit/bikini because of strict laws in indoor swimming places but if it looks similar enough.... Plus I really don't understand why it has to be a fabric like that.. .
Oh man I love that sweater! I love having extra long sleeves to cover my hands because they're always cold. I think you made the right choice, boxy sweaters are cute but I feel like they never hold their shape well.
I love it too! And its such high quality plus the amazing color... I am constantly wearing it and hope its going to hold up well so I can use it for many years :)
Have you heard of Pansy? www.pansy.co/shop They are pricey but I absolutely love their products. They definitely check all the sustainability boxes plus the cotton is lovely and thick, and they'll replace worn out elastics. Most of their items are compostable too.
I have an idea for the comfy pants that you don't like the color of. I have recently been making a bleach bath in my sink and soaking clothing in it until they either turn into a color I like, or become light enough to dye over. A lot of clothes will turn a nice brown or orange shade, or will become light enough to dye any color over. You can do plant dyes, or order clothing dye to use. It might not be 100% sustainable, but I have been loving the idea of changing something that I didn't like into something that I love by changing the colors. Bleaching clothes will work as long as they're not polyester. Then you can fill a spray bottle with the rest of the bleach water and use it for cleaning and disinfecting.
That us actually a good idea! I have done that in the last as well! But I forgot about the bleach option because I don't want to dye everything black. I will think about it and if it isn't the solution for me I am sure somebody else finds value in this comment☺
What you described regarding the comfy / fancy pants really summed up what I’ve been thinking about these past few days! Basically, I have a pair of those but they’re fast fashion so mentioning brands won’t help you, but I think it definitely could work. I was gonna ask you about what you do for formal wear and I’d love a video in that direction in the future.
I hope I will find something... And then of course I will talk about it in videos! For now, I don't really have any fancy clothes but to be honest, I also don't have any fancy events to go to ☺ but I definitely want to have a solution for that in the future!
@@ecofriendlia I’m sure you will! The pair I have is called a "Schlupfhose", if that is of any help. Basically a fancy pair of joggers that’s easily office appropriate. :) that’s fair. I don’t think many of us currently have a big need for fancy clothes, haha.
Forgotten Tribes do some lovely and very chic comfortable trousers that are like sweatpants, but can be styled up or down. Maybe check them out? I think they're pretty ethical too.
cents, if you ask. I wouldn’t add black handcuffs to the hoodie, not because brown and black would be bad in general, but because the contrast would expose how warn out the piece really is. In your place I would rather consider cutting handcuffs altogether and shorten the sleeves, I doubt it will survive more than till the end of warm season anyway, considering intensity of rotation. Also it could be opportunity to play with length of the sleeves, cutting bit by bit till you are satisfied, you might find something new likeable. I would go with something like middle of forearm or maybe just below elbow, but my body type is absolutely different, so you might like something else. I guess it was not the plan for your well curated wardrobe, but hey, since you’ve asked :)
Thank you for your suggestion! Yes, you might be right about the disadvantages of black... I haven't thought about that aspect but now I tend even more towards not using black handcuffs.. ☺
There is a "down" jacket/coat brand that's called Save the duck. It doesn't have real down, but it's lightweight and warm. You might be able to get in Germany
I’d love to see a video about different sustainable brands.. I looked at the organic basics website and I loved the clothing but it was very very expensive. But then I’m thinking, I would just ideally have a few pieces. I loved the colours and the absence of garish designs and prints. I’m finding the idea of less choice in the organic basics website comforting in a way. The browns and burnt orange colours really suit you. I’d also love to see your complete wardrobe discussed in a video.
Great video, I'm slowly working my way to a more sustainable wardrobe filled with natural fibres. The amount of synthetic clothing I still have shocked me when I took all my clothes out and looked at the labels. I've been looking into getting new bras (I've lost weight so mine are too big now haha) and I've found a compant called boody that make supportive bras from bamboo, I'll let you know what the quality when I've ordered one in case it might be an option for you in the future. Getting onto ebay to get some vintage levi's, 100% cotton. All my jeans have synthetics in them (I inherited them they weren't bought new)
Hara the Label flares might suit your need for comfortable but elegant pants, they use natural dyes and bamboo fabric (and sooooo comfortable!) Plus beautiful colors, including an orange that reminds me of your closet ☺️ another thought is their underwear + bras can be used as swimwear! I also highly recommend Big Bud Press for pants, they are sustainable and size-inclusive pants which fit just like mom jeans or something but they have an elastic strip at the back which makes them 1million times more comfortable! (They're the only pants I own now haha)
Thank you for the suggestions! I have heard of hara the label before but haven't check their products recently. And the jeans brand you mentioned I haven't heard of... I will definitely check them out ☺
Patagonia has swimwear with great coverage and of course they are high quality and sustainable as well! Worn wear might have a good selection if you check at the right time too. Love your content, always looking forward to the next video ❤️
Lia you are such an inspiration to me.i have gotten rid of so much of my clothes.but still have so much because I work in a clothing store and get things so much cheaper. I love jeans I wish I could come shopping with you to get your new jeans. That would be so much fun.xxxx
Oh, that makes me happy! I bet ut is so much harder to declutter and keep a reduced amount of clothes if you are around new clothes all day long and even get a huge discount... But I still think it can be very beneficial and knowing what you actually like and only buying that is for sure beneficial in the long run ☺
@@ecofriendlia so nice to hear from .I'm off to work soon.its morning here in Australia. If you ever decided to visit Australia I would love to meet you.you could even stay with us in Queensland but very hot here in summer but we have the best winter. Would love to meet you.xxxx
Less than a minute into the video and I'm already here dropping a comment 😅 I love this! I'm also in the place where I have a minimalist wardrobe, it's good, it's great, but it's not Perfect. And also I am trying to make it perfect. I have a wishlist...that I often show to my boyfriend 🤣 black jeans also on my list. And the same problem here, I'm small so I alter my clothes and I don't feel comfortable giving them to anyone so I have to wear them till the end
I love your approach! I've also started adding things to my wishlist and I'm now always waiting several weeks or months before I get something. I've already saved a lot of money and I've gotten more creative with the things I already own. Thank you for the inspiration :) Also, I would love to see a video where you talk about the brands you might want to purchase from😊
Lia, would you mind sharing if your new wool sweater is itchy at all? I would also be curious to hear if you'd go for a new pair of black jeans again (or switch to a blue pair)?
For me, it is not itchy at all... But I am not the most sensitive person... And yes, I would go for a black pair or a grey pair maybe but I think I don't want to have a blue one... ☺
@@ecofriendlia Thanks! I've been also having only one pair of black jeans for a year now and feel desperate for an additional pair (blue ones this time) ☺
@@lana.9073 I only had black as well. Decided to get rid of the black ones and have a pair of blue ones and I'm very happy with them the black just faded out so quickly that they didn't look very nice
Really like this video, the sweater looks really nice :) :) Also for down Jackets have a look at Patagonia as a sustainable company, I have one from them that I got a few years ago that I love and they have a good repair program and depending on where you live they also have a second section on their site where you can buy second hand from them that way to :) :) I also think the black would look fine as cuff's on the hoody as the colour is neutral and would give you a two toned look :) :)
So I don't like decathlon's business model so much, although I'm glad that they make going outside accessible for people with less money, I feel like a consequence is that they are also treated like disposable fast fashion! But I have found their "trek 100" down jacket second hand for like 10e on vinted, and I've worn it in the winter under my rain jacket for over a year (not counting this year because I hardly went out) and it's still in great condition. It's also the perfect hiking jacket for 3 seasons backpacking, because it's under 300g, so I take it on all my overnight backpacking trips unless it's winter and I'm snowshoeing. Because of decathlon's business model, I see this jacket constantly in every color and size on vinted - so I think maybe a Patagonia one might be more perfect, but I think it's areally good option if you're looking for one!
I feel very similarly about decathlon. I try to avoid it but understand everybody who buys there because it is more accessible. But buying things secondhand is a really good option to act sustainably! And while a lot of products maybe aren't of great quality I have also heard about several products that are surprisingly good. So thank you for the tip, I'll look out for this jacket if I decide to get one☺
You can try to wash your hat with salt to retend the fibers. I know that you add salt when you want to dye clothes in the washing machine with the Dylon products, and you can feel the difference in the fibers of the clothes.
I have been eyeing the organic basics sweaters but I’m allergic to wool and the brand Miakoda has some nice slouchy pants that can be worn to dress up or down easily
That's too bad! They do have a wonderful heavy sweat range as well, but maybe you were specifically looking for a "wool" sweater ☺ hope you find something good!
Thank you for letting me know! Organic basics also have jeans but I think they only have to cuts at the moment but several different colors. I really like the armed angels jeans. Other than that I don't know just at the moment but I will maybe make a video about that where I could share more brands ☺
I'm a new subscriber, am really enjoying your content, and I'd love to see a video w sustainable brands. The only sustainable brand I can think of at this moment for down jackets is Patagonia. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences!
I had a sewing machine but it was not a good one so I always ended up doing it by hand. And then I sold the sewing machine... But sometimes I think it would be nice to have a good one and be able to alter and make so many things ☺
May I ask, is this the sweater you're wearing? us.organicbasics.com/products/mens-recycled-wool-knit-sweater And if so... you're in the XS? I'm torn between going up to a bigger size in the cropped one or trying this "mens" one. Many thanks!
...the hoodie cuffs. Take the cliffs off, move the worn out part to the inside, trim and sew them back on. The wear will still be there, but can't be seen.
Tip for people with clothes they feel they can't donate, Speak to your local charity shop, see if they have a 'rag man'. Charity shops sell clothes that are imperfect by weight to someone, you just need to check what happens to them afterwards and see if that aligns with your ethics
That is a good idea! I know the shop where I usually bring my clothes does something like that as well where they have different recycling and upcycling programs to make sure that they can avoid as much waste as possible ☺
Thank you for the tip! I hang dry my clothes so that is not the problem but I have washed sweater too hot before... And the shrinkage mostly doesn't look good 😉
Hi Lia. There is no such thing as perfect. Perfection is a subjective concept. I think the best thing is too be happy and you could do with making more of your self because you are a pretty women. Just having a few items like a nice necklace, watch or bracelet, moisturizer and lipstick is not excessive and a good idea for any women. Why not get a nice pair of jeans? They are even more versatile. Blue, especially light blue denim will go with any of your tops. Organic basics do great bras.
I totally get what you mean... I also made a video about that because I am very aware that most likely I am never going to get to a "perfect" wardrobe. But there are still things that I can improve ☺ so I try to do both, being happy with where I am but not hesitant to change if it will make my life easier ☺
Hi Lia, you don't think Adidas could be considered a sustainable brand? 🙂 Oh and that hat from organic basics has been in my wish list for so long, very nice ✨
No, I don't think Adidas is sustainable... Maybe they have implemented a few sustainable practices but I think most of it is greenwashing if they claim to be sustainable☺ I love the hat, I can really recommend it to you! ☺
Instead of sweatpants I suggest a pair of joggers! They feel as comfortable as sweatpants but more material of leggings so they can be dressed up or down.
That is absolutely true! (Fair) fashion brands, in general, should be a lot more size-inclusive, especially because a lot of them don't have clothes for average size women, which seems ridiculous since the size range does not correlate with the population... A very small but super nice fair fashion brand with many sizes is "dariadeh" but I am not sure if they ship everywhere ☺
I have to ask: why don’t you buy new wool-products? You said because of ethical reasons. But you just cut the sheep, not kill them. If we not cut them, they would suffer. Love your minimal, practical and beautiful wardrobe 🙂
Yes, that is true but in many cases, the sheep are not treated well. They are cut in the process and handled very roughly. I am sure some places cut the wool in a very good way (I have done that myself while the sheep was eating grass, and felt very comfortable) but since most of the time, I really can't know how they harvest the wool I choose to avoid new wool if possible. But in some cases, if I feel like the brand is transparent enough and I want or need something that is only available in new wool I would still buy it ☺
Minimalist wardrobe? Sounds like an oxymoron. We haven't even gotten to how many pairs of shoes you own... I only wear 1 pair.. flip flops... Same ones I had for 2 years
I live in a climate with four seasons. I own three pairs of shoes one for winter, one for spring and autumn, and one for summer. With the temperature differences here any less wouldn't be healthy.
that new sweater would last much longer if you'd wear it with something under, like a shirt or a sleeveless turtleneck t-shirt. there are also separate collars that you can buy, which are quite inexpensive and they look very chic. this buying one thing a month rule shouldn't be set in stone. you can adapt and think how to preserve whatever you have for as long as possible, because this is the ultimate goal. therefore you must invest in maintenance products such as shoe cream, these collars etc. the things are not linear. it is more complicated than that, but preservation of the items should be primordial for any minimalist and anybody who wants to behave in a decent manner with this planet.
I started maintaining a list as a reminder to declutter and look at options. This way, I can take my time and not rely on memory.
i love blacks & browns together. i would probably dye that whole hoodie black so the arm bands don't stand out (and cover up the pocket spot)
Thanks to you it’s been a year or so since I started keeping a list of clothes I’m looking for , I only allow myself to buy an item of clothing if it’s been on the list for over a month and I’ve fully thought through if I truly need the item or what the most sustainable option I can go for is :o) This has been life changing ! I had a bad habit of picking up clothes from charity shops because “ I might never see this again ! “ , Now I’m on a sturdy rotation of 45 clothing items ~
Oh, that makes me very happy! Yes, I know that mindset but I think there are only a few situations where it would make sense to really just buy the item. Have a great weekend ☺
Hi Lia, just wanted to share that as a fellow 160cm person, I found mid waist jeans to fit best, both comfort and aesthetic wise. High waist tends to make you look a bit disproportional, and it's not the comfiest fit around the waist. Just thought I'd share my experience!
I really like black and brown together. I call it my Doberrman colorway!
Ever since I got my Patagonia Nano Puff jacket I use it almost every day in the colder times of the year as a layering piece and it's just amazing. It has a synthetic filling and can be easily washed and is reeeeally light weight. Plus you can pack it in one of its pockets which makes it easy to take with you anywhere.
You might even be able to find one in their second hand shop (wornwear)! Don't know if it works in Europe... but definitely worth a check ;)
Btw, why not attaching the new ends to the hoodie and then dye it black? Then you would have a "new" hoodie!
Yes, that is definitely one of the jackets I would love to have! I'll check if they have a secondhand store available for Europe, thanks for the tip! ☺
I just wanted to recommended the Nano Puff Hoodie when I saw your comment. I love it and wear it all the time.
Oh get the new jeans! I'm a short as you and only like high waisted pants as well. So much comfier!
I just got a new pair of jeans and I cut my old pair and cropped them and folded the cuffs I plan to wear them when I'm working outside in the yard. It's a good way to get some more wear out of old jeans
That is great! I have done that before with jeans that ripped at the knees! With my pair, I don't know if I am going to do something like this because it's the top part I don't like 😉
I love your beautiful make up free face!
Wearing make up or not either way we are just as great either way. STILL I want to say you have inspired me to start taking off the make up on my own You Tube channel.
We are all bombarded with societies unrealistic beauty expectations but maybe for some people this is something they're used to letting go of! I am still on my journey with this one. I still enjoy make up from time to time but I am learning to live with less make up and appreciate natural beauty more.
You're inspirational :)
I love your demonstration of Organic Basics
I have two pair of coalatree trailhead pants and they’re great as a versatile pant! They are a hiking pant material and a unisex fit. The company is eco friendly as well. I usually cuff the bottom and they look great for a casual office look or lounging at home. They also have 4 large pockets!
I really like the fact that you actually wear out your clothes before letting it go, couldn't be more sustainable than that.
Problem with my wardrobe is that sustainable choices practically do not exist in my country and everything else is just too expensive, something made in Denmark cost too much compared to where i live unfortunately.
I love the shorts for bathing suit bottoms. I have some black ones that double as shorts in the summer and then I wear a sport bra as a top, I found one in material very similar to a swim suit so no one would question me and again it gives the piece a double use!!! Love when I can do that!
That is a good idea! I am always a bit afraid of using anything else than a "real" bathing suit/bikini because of strict laws in indoor swimming places but if it looks similar enough.... Plus I really don't understand why it has to be a fabric like that.. .
@@ecofriendlia makes sense! I will let you know in my ventures if I come across an ethical brand that uses a good material!!😊
Oh man I love that sweater! I love having extra long sleeves to cover my hands because they're always cold. I think you made the right choice, boxy sweaters are cute but I feel like they never hold their shape well.
I love it too! And its such high quality plus the amazing color... I am constantly wearing it and hope its going to hold up well so I can use it for many years :)
Have you heard of Pansy? www.pansy.co/shop They are pricey but I absolutely love their products. They definitely check all the sustainability boxes plus the cotton is lovely and thick, and they'll replace worn out elastics. Most of their items are compostable too.
Hey Lia, I loved this video! Love it when you go into detail!😀
I think Patagonia has good jackets that have liners where you can turn them into a lighter or heavier jacket.
I have an idea for the comfy pants that you don't like the color of. I have recently been making a bleach bath in my sink and soaking clothing in it until they either turn into a color I like, or become light enough to dye over. A lot of clothes will turn a nice brown or orange shade, or will become light enough to dye any color over.
You can do plant dyes, or order clothing dye to use. It might not be 100% sustainable, but I have been loving the idea of changing something that I didn't like into something that I love by changing the colors. Bleaching clothes will work as long as they're not polyester. Then you can fill a spray bottle with the rest of the bleach water and use it for cleaning and disinfecting.
That us actually a good idea! I have done that in the last as well! But I forgot about the bleach option because I don't want to dye everything black. I will think about it and if it isn't the solution for me I am sure somebody else finds value in this comment☺
What you described regarding the comfy / fancy pants really summed up what I’ve been thinking about these past few days! Basically, I have a pair of those but they’re fast fashion so mentioning brands won’t help you, but I think it definitely could work. I was gonna ask you about what you do for formal wear and I’d love a video in that direction in the future.
I hope I will find something... And then of course I will talk about it in videos! For now, I don't really have any fancy clothes but to be honest, I also don't have any fancy events to go to ☺ but I definitely want to have a solution for that in the future!
@@ecofriendlia I’m sure you will! The pair I have is called a "Schlupfhose", if that is of any help. Basically a fancy pair of joggers that’s easily office appropriate. :) that’s fair. I don’t think many of us currently have a big need for fancy clothes, haha.
Yes! Please make a video about sustainable brands!
Ok, thank you for letting me know you would be interested ☺
I have a recommendation for the comfy/fancy pants: Boody Lounge Pants. They are SUPER comfy and also look really nice
Thank you for the suggestion! I will look into that! ☺
Thanks!
That hat is so much better! When I need a new one, I hope I remember this option as I love the sustainable nature of its production x
Forgotten Tribes do some lovely and very chic comfortable trousers that are like sweatpants, but can be styled up or down. Maybe check them out? I think they're pretty ethical too.
You could make a skirt or shorts out of your black jeans, now that it’s beginning to be spring
cents, if you ask. I wouldn’t add black handcuffs to the hoodie, not because brown and black would be bad in general, but because the contrast would expose how warn out the piece really is. In your place I would rather consider cutting handcuffs altogether and shorten the sleeves, I doubt it will survive more than till the end of warm season anyway, considering intensity of rotation. Also it could be opportunity to play with length of the sleeves, cutting bit by bit till you are satisfied, you might find something new likeable. I would go with something like middle of forearm or maybe just below elbow, but my body type is absolutely different, so you might like something else.
I guess it was not the plan for your well curated wardrobe, but hey, since you’ve asked :)
Don’t mind first sentence, it was half edited :D
Thank you for your suggestion! Yes, you might be right about the disadvantages of black... I haven't thought about that aspect but now I tend even more towards not using black handcuffs.. ☺
Or you could tuck sleeves under just to check the idea instead of cutting. I guess it wouldn’t take much time and no harm could be done
There is a "down" jacket/coat brand that's called Save the duck. It doesn't have real down, but it's lightweight and warm. You might be able to get in Germany
I think I have heard of that brand before but not sure... Thank you for the recommendation I will definitely check it out! ☺
I’d love to see a video about different sustainable brands..
I looked at the organic basics website and I loved the clothing but it was very very expensive. But then I’m thinking, I would just ideally have a few pieces.
I loved the colours and the absence of garish designs and prints.
I’m finding the idea of less choice in the organic basics website comforting in a way.
The browns and burnt orange colours really suit you.
I’d also love to see your complete wardrobe discussed in a video.
Great video, I'm slowly working my way to a more sustainable wardrobe filled with natural fibres. The amount of synthetic clothing I still have shocked me when I took all my clothes out and looked at the labels.
I've been looking into getting new bras (I've lost weight so mine are too big now haha) and I've found a compant called boody that make supportive bras from bamboo, I'll let you know what the quality when I've ordered one in case it might be an option for you in the future.
Getting onto ebay to get some vintage levi's, 100% cotton. All my jeans have synthetics in them (I inherited them they weren't bought new)
Thank you for the suggestions! I will check them out! I also like the organic basics bras, and the ones from twothirds ☺
Hara the Label flares might suit your need for comfortable but elegant pants, they use natural dyes and bamboo fabric (and sooooo comfortable!) Plus beautiful colors, including an orange that reminds me of your closet ☺️ another thought is their underwear + bras can be used as swimwear!
I also highly recommend Big Bud Press for pants, they are sustainable and size-inclusive pants which fit just like mom jeans or something but they have an elastic strip at the back which makes them 1million times more comfortable! (They're the only pants I own now haha)
Thank you for the suggestions! I have heard of hara the label before but haven't check their products recently. And the jeans brand you mentioned I haven't heard of... I will definitely check them out ☺
Sehr süß, wie du dich über die Mütze und den Pulli greust. Organic basics machen wirklich tolle Sachen. 😊
Ja ich freue mich total! Da ich selten neue Kleidung habe ist es ein bisschen besonders ☺️ auch wenn es genau die Teile sind die ich brauche😉
Patagonia has swimwear with great coverage and of course they are high quality and sustainable as well! Worn wear might have a good selection if you check at the right time too. Love your content, always looking forward to the next video ❤️
Oh, thank you for the suggestion! I have thought about the down jackets from Patagonia but I haven't thought about checking their swimwear ☺
Lia you are such an inspiration to me.i have gotten rid of so much of my clothes.but still have so much because I work in a clothing store and get things so much cheaper. I love jeans I wish I could come shopping with you to get your new jeans. That would be so much fun.xxxx
Oh, that makes me happy! I bet ut is so much harder to declutter and keep a reduced amount of clothes if you are around new clothes all day long and even get a huge discount... But I still think it can be very beneficial and knowing what you actually like and only buying that is for sure beneficial in the long run ☺
@@ecofriendlia so nice to hear from .I'm off to work soon.its morning here in Australia. If you ever decided to visit Australia I would love to meet you.you could even stay with us in Queensland but very hot here in summer but we have the best winter. Would love to meet you.xxxx
Less than a minute into the video and I'm already here dropping a comment 😅 I love this! I'm also in the place where I have a minimalist wardrobe, it's good, it's great, but it's not Perfect. And also I am trying to make it perfect. I have a wishlist...that I often show to my boyfriend 🤣 black jeans also on my list. And the same problem here, I'm small so I alter my clothes and I don't feel comfortable giving them to anyone so I have to wear them till the end
I love your approach! I've also started adding things to my wishlist and I'm now always waiting several weeks or months before I get something. I've already saved a lot of money and I've gotten more creative with the things I already own. Thank you for the inspiration :)
Also, I would love to see a video where you talk about the brands you might want to purchase from😊
I made a dog toy out of an old pair of jeans once and it has lasted for years! maybe you could do that and give it to a friend/dog shelter?
That is a good idea! Thank you ☺
Lia, would you mind sharing if your new wool sweater is itchy at all? I would also be curious to hear if you'd go for a new pair of black jeans again (or switch to a blue pair)?
For me, it is not itchy at all... But I am not the most sensitive person... And yes, I would go for a black pair or a grey pair maybe but I think I don't want to have a blue one... ☺
@@ecofriendlia Thanks! I've been also having only one pair of black jeans for a year now and feel desperate for an additional pair (blue ones this time) ☺
@@lana.9073 I only had black as well. Decided to get rid of the black ones and have a pair of blue ones and I'm very happy with them the black just faded out so quickly that they didn't look very nice
@@jessie9653 Thanks for sharing ☺ That's a good point. Can't wait to go back to blue, too.
Love the hat and the sweater😻
Thank you! I love them too and wear them almost every day ☺
Have you considered doing any videos on your perspective about food?. I am sure this would be interesting. Much love. xx
There is a video on that subject! If your search for "food" on my channel it should show up! ☺
@@ecofriendlia Thanks i will look for this.
Really like this video, the sweater looks really nice :) :) Also for down Jackets have a look at Patagonia as a sustainable company, I have one from them that I got a few years ago that I love and they have a good repair program and depending on where you live they also have a second section on their site where you can buy second hand from them that way to :) :) I also think the black would look fine as cuff's on the hoody as the colour is neutral and would give you a two toned look :) :)
Yes, Patagonia is definitely one of the brands I think about buying a jacket like that from! And thank you for your thoughts regarding the sweater ☺
So I don't like decathlon's business model so much, although I'm glad that they make going outside accessible for people with less money, I feel like a consequence is that they are also treated like disposable fast fashion! But I have found their "trek 100" down jacket second hand for like 10e on vinted, and I've worn it in the winter under my rain jacket for over a year (not counting this year because I hardly went out) and it's still in great condition. It's also the perfect hiking jacket for 3 seasons backpacking, because it's under 300g, so I take it on all my overnight backpacking trips unless it's winter and I'm snowshoeing. Because of decathlon's business model, I see this jacket constantly in every color and size on vinted - so I think maybe a Patagonia one might be more perfect, but I think it's areally good option if you're looking for one!
I feel very similarly about decathlon. I try to avoid it but understand everybody who buys there because it is more accessible. But buying things secondhand is a really good option to act sustainably! And while a lot of products maybe aren't of great quality I have also heard about several products that are surprisingly good. So thank you for the tip, I'll look out for this jacket if I decide to get one☺
Everything is so wonderfully organized in your drawer 😍 Nice video!
Thank you! Yes, I love to have it organized and it makes me happy if I can see everything and if it looks nice ☺
You can try to wash your hat with salt to retend the fibers. I know that you add salt when you want to dye clothes in the washing machine with the Dylon products, and you can feel the difference in the fibers of the clothes.
Thank you for the tip! I will research a bit more and maybe try it out ☺
I have been eyeing the organic basics sweaters but I’m allergic to wool and the brand Miakoda has some nice slouchy pants that can be worn to dress up or down easily
That's too bad! They do have a wonderful heavy sweat range as well, but maybe you were specifically looking for a "wool" sweater ☺ hope you find something good!
I had to klick several times before subscribe registrated. 🤔 Love your content 👍💚
Weird... But I am happy you took the effort ☺❤
I'd love to know some sustainable jeans brands with lots of options!
Great video!
Thank you for letting me know! Organic basics also have jeans but I think they only have to cuts at the moment but several different colors. I really like the armed angels jeans. Other than that I don't know just at the moment but I will maybe make a video about that where I could share more brands ☺
@@ecofriendlia thanks :) I will check them out! And that would be very neat. Have a great day!
Very nice. Looks really good quality. I will take a look 😊
Great! I hope you find something☺
I'm a new subscriber, am really enjoying your content, and I'd love to see a video w sustainable brands. The only sustainable brand I can think of at this moment for down jackets is Patagonia. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences!
I’m so inspired! Thank you!
Great tips. Slowly I might get there...
Thank you! I think it really makes sense to move slowly because most of the time it really helps getting to know what we actually want ☺
@@ecofriendlia yes, for now I put a lot of clothes in boxes and away, but I just keep them, just in case.... Thank for this tip!
For your comfy chic pants, you could check out Leze the label... I saw them on Facebook and they seem eco responsible
Oh, thank you for the suggestion! I will check them out ☺
Lia, for your hat, you can put it into a pan of boiling water and boil for 10 minutes, it will shrink and stay small ;)
Hi Lia, when you say you allow yourself one item a month, do you mean a clothing item or just anything? Thanks, Sam x
I mean anything☺ so far I got an external hard drive in January and a web domain (not sure if I want to count that) in March ☺
Yes a sustainable video please
You look so good !
Love this concept! More videos like this🤩
You got a sponsor!!!!! YAAAY!
So proud of you!
Out of curiosity, do you do all your sewing alterations by hand, or do you have a sewing machine?
I had a sewing machine but it was not a good one so I always ended up doing it by hand. And then I sold the sewing machine... But sometimes I think it would be nice to have a good one and be able to alter and make so many things ☺
Bin gespannt auf den neuen Bikini. Ich stille auch zurzeit ;-)
Ja ich hoffe, ich finde bald was gutes! ☺
May I ask, is this the sweater you're wearing? us.organicbasics.com/products/mens-recycled-wool-knit-sweater And if so... you're in the XS? I'm torn between going up to a bigger size in the cropped one or trying this "mens" one. Many thanks!
If you find a pair of chic comfy pants, please let us know! I have been searching for something similar for ages...
...the hoodie cuffs. Take the cliffs off, move the worn out part to the inside, trim and sew them back on. The wear will still be there, but can't be seen.
Tip for people with clothes they feel they can't donate,
Speak to your local charity shop, see if they have a 'rag man'. Charity shops sell clothes that are imperfect by weight to someone, you just need to check what happens to them afterwards and see if that aligns with your ethics
That is a good idea! I know the shop where I usually bring my clothes does something like that as well where they have different recycling and upcycling programs to make sure that they can avoid as much waste as possible ☺
Another good video to watch try not putting your jumpers in the dryer to maintain its shape
Thank you for the tip! I hang dry my clothes so that is not the problem but I have washed sweater too hot before... And the shrinkage mostly doesn't look good 😉
doesn't minimalism require, by definition , that one employs a minimized amount of contemplation ?
Hi Lia. There is no such thing as perfect. Perfection is a subjective concept. I think the best thing is too be happy and you could do with making more of your self because you are a pretty women. Just having a few items like a nice necklace, watch or bracelet, moisturizer and lipstick is not excessive and a good idea for any women. Why not get a nice pair of jeans? They are even more versatile. Blue, especially light blue denim will go with any of your tops. Organic basics do great bras.
I totally get what you mean... I also made a video about that because I am very aware that most likely I am never going to get to a "perfect" wardrobe. But there are still things that I can improve ☺ so I try to do both, being happy with where I am but not hesitant to change if it will make my life easier ☺
Hi Lia, you don't think Adidas could be considered a sustainable brand? 🙂 Oh and that hat from organic basics has been in my wish list for so long, very nice ✨
No, I don't think Adidas is sustainable... Maybe they have implemented a few sustainable practices but I think most of it is greenwashing if they claim to be sustainable☺ I love the hat, I can really recommend it to you! ☺
Wow I thought you were above 170 cm, you look so tall :O
Instead of sweatpants I suggest a pair of joggers! They feel as comfortable as sweatpants but more material of leggings so they can be dressed up or down.
It would be good if organic basics did a better range of plus sizes. They don’t have much.
That is absolutely true! (Fair) fashion brands, in general, should be a lot more size-inclusive, especially because a lot of them don't have clothes for average size women, which seems ridiculous since the size range does not correlate with the population... A very small but super nice fair fashion brand with many sizes is "dariadeh" but I am not sure if they ship everywhere ☺
I have to ask: why don’t you buy new wool-products? You said because of ethical reasons. But you just cut the sheep, not kill them. If we not cut them, they would suffer. Love your minimal, practical and beautiful wardrobe 🙂
Yes, that is true but in many cases, the sheep are not treated well. They are cut in the process and handled very roughly. I am sure some places cut the wool in a very good way (I have done that myself while the sheep was eating grass, and felt very comfortable) but since most of the time, I really can't know how they harvest the wool I choose to avoid new wool if possible. But in some cases, if I feel like the brand is transparent enough and I want or need something that is only available in new wool I would still buy it ☺
Nordwolle 👍
Yes, that is true. To be honest I haven’t thougt of that. But now I’m aware thanks to you. 🙏
If you wash those sweatpants in orange dye, they should go a nice khaki colour.
That's true that would be amazing! I'll research a bit more and maybe try it ☺
You ever think to make a Patreon account ? I would like to support you
Minimalist wardrobe? Sounds like an oxymoron. We haven't even gotten to how many pairs of shoes you own... I only wear 1 pair.. flip flops... Same ones I had for 2 years
I live in a climate with four seasons. I own three pairs of shoes one for winter, one for spring and autumn, and one for summer. With the temperature differences here any less wouldn't be healthy.
that new sweater would last much longer if you'd wear it with something under, like a shirt or a sleeveless turtleneck t-shirt. there are also separate collars that you can buy, which are quite inexpensive and they look very chic. this buying one thing a month rule shouldn't be set in stone. you can adapt and think how to preserve whatever you have for as long as possible, because this is the ultimate goal. therefore you must invest in maintenance products such as shoe cream, these collars etc. the things are not linear. it is more complicated than that, but preservation of the items should be primordial for any minimalist and anybody who wants to behave in a decent manner with this planet.