I was at the Swap Smart event yesterday and it was so good! I gave 8 things that I have literally never worn, or haven’t worn in years and I took home 8 amazing things that I’m so excited to wear! Would definitely attend again.
I'm a 47 year old woman who used to love shopping and an avid meat eater. in my 20s and 30s all I did was shop in whistles and Reiss and Hobbs and LK BENNETT. But in my 40s I wanted a change. You have inspired me to live a healthier lifestyle with less consumption. I have ordered your book last night and going to try all your recipes and I haven't bought new clothes for about a year. With people like you Niomi the future is in good hands. With people like you I feel reassured that the future won't be all about mindless consumption. You really are a lovely girl. I have travelled the world I'm educated and have had a very successful career. I have met many inspiring people in my life and you are among the top two who have inspired me to make positive changes for the better. thank you xxx
it´s not like a new invention, swapping clothes, we have we been doing it for seferal years.... :) but it´s great tha she does it even though she has alot of Money. Everyone can do it! I bet you guys are already doing it! :D
You are literally so inspiring niomi, even at christmas times where it has been centred around consumerism, you do charity and bring awareness of topics that matter such as sustainable fashion. I honestly watch your vlogmas religiously than everyone else because i think you have such a genuine kind soul that radiates positivity even through my smartphone x
Smart Swap is such an amazing idea! Thanks Niomi for taking your time and energy to do something good for the planet and other people. You inspire me to do my part and be sustainable. Of course it’s overwhelming but at the end of the day its a learning process and your idea made sustainability fun!
I still can't get over the fact that your grandma looks like your mom and your mom looks like your older sister :D :D You all look so great!! And I love this Smart Swap event ! Keep inspiring people
Niomi you are the first person that comes to my mind whenever I think of my most favourite remark- .“If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. ... We need not wait to see what others do.” Your ethos, ideas, thoughts, integrity, sensitivity, passion are so inspiring. You have helped me become increasingly aware of the world & our decisions. Thank you for sharing your journey with us & hope you encounter great success in all your endeavours. Merry Christmas & lots of love. :)
@Aurélie de Parseval I think Venetia Falconer was there ... she was talking to Niomi and dashed out of frame when she saw that they were filming. Around the 19 minute mark.
there's a lovely TH-camr called venetia falconer who was there! highly recommend her channel - all about sustainability and veganism and self care. I actually think she's why niomi has started changing her lifestyle a bit
This is such an amazing idea! I love how you share ideas for people who love fashion but also really care about the environment! Such a breath of fresh air, and very inspirational!
I ordered your #adventofchange calender after seeing it in your vlog on Sunday! Just wanted to say thank you for showing it to us because it arrived today and I absolutely love it, it's the most wonderful idea ❤❤
hi Niomi, i'm studying sustainability and environmental issues at an university. i am really appreciate what you have done about sustainability on fashion industry. it means so much when people like you who have huge voice start to raise a voce and educate others. you are absolutely brilliant and i admire you so much❤️thank you❤️
Wow I love the idea of a clothing swap party! I always get a bit of anxiety when I go clothes shopping because of the high prices and thinking about the enviromental effect. A clothes swapping party would be perfect for me! I love how you have come up with this idea Niomi and I am really loving watching your environmental awareness grow 💕
Niomi I love seeing this the perfect antidote to the vloggers who encourage primark/asos hauls which basically promote exploitation of 3rd world workers and environmental damage through fast fashion. I am hoping this is the beginning of a new trend in TH-cam fashion videos. Is there any opportunity for your followers to attend the next event? Thank you again and keep up the good work
What an amazing idea! The fact that more and more people are shopping more consciously is amazing but the amount of clothes that people are buying is insane and is affecting the environment negatively so this is such a smart way of making people do better choices. In Sweden we have something called the Christmas gift of the year, and this year the winner was the recycled garment which I think is such a good way of making people understand that everything you buy doesn't have to be brand new. But it also represents everything sustainable and environmental friendly as well as a Christmas gift! Keep up the good work, you are such an inspiration😍
Smart Swap is amazing and don't put yourself down. This idea is brillianr and I truly believe that this can be a huge succes around europe and maybe even the world. There is no downside to it and everyone would profit from it. Keep on doing these amazing projects and be proud of yourself. :-)
I can’t express enough how much I love the idea of sustainable fashion and being more mindful about the things we buy. What an incredible person you are Niomi, thanks for using your platform for a good cause. 💕
It's so refreshing to watch a TH-camr who genuinely cares about the environment and is doing their best to make a difference. You are so influential and stand out from the crowd, love your videos even more now 💕
Smart Swap is just such a wonderful idea. Your grandmother had so much fun too. It would be great for children's clothes too as they grow out of things so fast.
My friend recently had a swap party and it was so lovely! You save money but most importantly you help the environment! Hope you keep having these events!
I’ve been doing swap parties with my friends for years!! All the left over clothes we take to charities. With us we can bring what we don’t want and take what we want, no limit to the amount. It’s great for a clear out and fun to rotate clothes
Hi Niomi! I just want to say that your vlogmas really mean a lot to me. I remember last December I was preparing for the college entrance examination in China(which is suuuper intense), I was feeling constantly down and your vlogmas is what brighten up my day. This year I got through the exam. As I was about to go to a college in China I took the chance and get in a college in Japan(I never would image that last year). And is December again, seeing vlogmas just made me remember so much of last year. Thank you♥️ And smart swap is such a beautiful idea♥️
That's so responsible of you to promote sustainable fashion. I have always been so upset with fashion youtubers buying tons of clothes and though encouraging their (often young) viewers to do the same... You're great ! 👏
Loved this whole video! Especially love when your mom and grandma are in the videos! They're both so classy and gorgeous, just like you. Would love for you to do a Q&A with them!
Smart Swap is such a meaningful event and you make sustainability look so easy. Thank you for using your platform for a truly important purpose. Dream big! The world needs more influencers like you.
Wow Niomi! I’ve followed your videos from the beginning and it’s so so amazing to see the person you’ve grown into today! So accomplished and inspiring! I felt proud to watch you give that speech and host such a wonderful event! And btw LOVING vlogmas as always!! 💕💕
I just discovered your channel but I'm so glad I did! I absolutely love this idea and have been looking for something similar for years. This year I'm wanting to really focus on doing my part with being more sustainable and you are such an inspiration for me to do more! Can't wait to watch more of your videos
I’ve watched your videos since you first started TH-cam, I somehow stopped watching them and now I’m hooked again!! I love these videos you’re such a compassionate and lovely person and it radiates through your videos. I absolutely love this idea of smart swap and how you promote causes like Advent for Change. I wish you and Joe all the best, you’re such a great couple! Keep up the great content, you’re such an inspiration x
The clothes swap event looks really good, I would definitely attend one! It’s really good that you are promoting sustainable fashion. This isn’t a criticism of your Oasis collection because I really like all the pieces, but I wondered if you could comment on how much you looked into the manufacture of the collection and how sustainable it is? I feel like you must have raised this with them given your views on sustainable fashion? Xx
Wow you're so inspirational Niomi, I love how much you care for others and the environment. You work so hard every day, and seem so happy all at the same time. Love you lots!! Sending much love from Toronto, Canada!!
So, so happy for you. The idea of SmartSwap is just amazing. I’m already so looking forward to the next event, because I haven’t been in London in ages and I believe visiting a SmartSwap event would be a great reason to hop onto a plane. All the best from Austria
I'm from Portugal and nowadays it's quite popular to see 2nd hand stores, 2nd hand markets or even bloggers markets (because they obviously have tons of clothes in a really good state) but I've never heard about a concept like that and I loved it! I'm still on the process of decluttering my closet and if I had the opportunity I would participate, no doubt. You are such a generous human being, so inspirational 😍 Thanks for sharing 👏🏻
Love your vlog .... inspirational .... unlike most of the you tubers that constantly just buying super expensive stuffs .... you’re really doing something different .keep up the good work👍👌💖
One of my friends hosted a party like this in her home and we all got so many new items from each other it was so nice to see the items get good homes!
The party looked like so much fun...You're doing something amazing ☺ your eyebrows are gorgeous and I think you're right we do need to do things for ourselves. Love your videos ❤
This is an amazing idea for a really accessible approach to sustainable fashion. Swap shops are a great way to ensure that preloved clothes find a new home rather than end up in landfill. Well done niomi. I hope that you will have more smart swaps!
Love this idea! I have really learnt to look at my clothes in a different way and appreciate what I have. I have made a huge effort to buy ethically for Christmas and have found some amazing stuff and feel that I have put more thought into each gift. Thank you for your inspiration x
Niomi you are such a wonderful and beautiful role model ~ Thankyou for using your platform to raise awareness for such important issues. You handle everything with such grace and class 💖 Grateful for souls like you!
I love that you did the Smart Swap party! Here in Germany I've seen a couple of these clothes swapping parties pop up and have been to one myself that was organized by Greenpeace. Such a great way to change up your wardrobe sustainably. Yours looks so much more professional and sleek than the one I've been to though - wish I could take part in one of yours xx.
Watching this made me so happy. We are all so proud of you and the work you are doing to promote sustainability. You have inspired the beginnings of my own health and sustainability journey, so thank you! If I become a Resident Assistant at my college next year, I want to do a clothes swapping event like this in my residence hall! Thank you for the inspiration!
Hey Niomi!! I love watching your videos. I just wanted to give you a quick heads-up! This isn’t a huge deal, but I almost accidentally did not watch your video because the thumbnail has a red border around the outside. It almost looks like the red border on the bottom of a thumbnail that you get when you have already watched a video! I scrolled past quickly thinking I had already watching it and then came back an hour later and was like oh!! that’s the decoration!
You such a beautiful person inside and out wish you all the happiness in the world. I watch you for couple years glad that you doing really well with your life. X
Niomi, I think we have similar hair texture, mine also gets fluffy right after washing it, and wearing a silk hair wrap to bed makes a huge difference. If you twist your hair before putting the wrap on you even get a nice wave to it in the morning. The brand I like is Silke.
To anyone who worries about whether this works: Believe me, it does work. Where I live, clothing swap parties are a regular thing (sometimes, my friends and I even organize them). Around 100-200 people show up and because everyone takes clothes there, you can find any size. Of course it depends on the population of the city you live in and on how public it is. Eg.: I'm 5'2 and I always find other size 6 items; some of my friends are way taller, cuvier or both and they find clothing in any size between 8-18. If enough people come, you will find something.
This has to be my favourite Niomi Smart vlog; you're positively glowing at the Smart Swap! It really is a brilliant idea and I can't wait for it to be rolled out across the country perhaps?? ;) I want to do this with my friends now...
Niomi, you do the best Vlogmases! This is my second year watching and I literally wait in anticipation for each vlog! It gets me really pumped leading up to Xmas!
i find it lovely that you do all this ! But what i wanted to say , that this fast fashion industry is not only bad for the environment but also because of the sweatshops. So saying that it is still alright to buy at the highstreet is maybe something you would like to look into... because of course, the environment is very very important but also the people behind the clothes are too
I think Smart Swap is a fantastic idea! I always struggle to find pre- loved clothes because I'm not a run of the mill size. But I could totally organize one people I know of a similar size as me and it would be perfect!
Wow 😱 I’m an event manager and still learning so much more about sustainability and innovation! This is a brilliant idea, genuinely impressed 👏🏼 Great job!
Omg I LOVE this!! What a brilliant event. I'd love to see Smart Swap in LA! I can guarantee it'd be a hit between the influencer community, fashion presence, and environmental awareness in this city! I've seen firsthand how many clothes can be circulated because with the recent wildfires, organizations have literally been turning clothing donations away because the quantities are just MASSIVE. I don't believe thinking on a global scale is getting ahead of yourself at all because this concept is *that* excellent. And NECESSARY. Please let me know if you'd ever consider coming to LA to hold an event like this because I have lots of media contacts and a ton of non-profit and event experience. I'd absolutely love to help! So proud of you, Niomi! Xx
This is absolutely amazing! I am really happy you did this event! Wish I could go to smart swap party someday. When you did the video where you cleaned your closet a lot of us asked you to learn something about this issue. I am not sure If you knew about it before, but if you did not and after readind your comments you went and researched about problems with fast fashion I am even more proud of you! I feel like a lot of people just close their eyes when seeing that there are a lot of issues in this world and it that it is up to us to make a change. But you are not one of them and it is a big plus that you are shearing it with your audience, you can reach so much people and tell them about amazing ideas or great life styles and such things in a polite, calm and super nice way. You are doing such a briliant job!!!
Niomi, the last bit of your video was really emotional!! yes, we're all here for a purpose, and we should all be doing something to save our planet. I've been following you since your 1st video!! You've changed so much, you've become so mature and attractive inside out. Continue to inspire more people coz you definitely did motivate me to be more mindful. Maybe one day we'd be able to partner and 'franchise' smartswap idea globally. who knows? the world is small.
So proud of you, Niomi! I totally believe you could take Smart Shop globally, so keep dreaming! I will keep dreaming that I can attend one of your events one day. 😊
what an amazing idea! would love if you could take smartswap to Scotland as I’d be so interested in coming! thank you for being such an inspiration and talking about sustainability in fashion when most youtubers shy away from the topic!
The smart swap party is the same idea as the Big Clothes Switch, that Ella Grace Denton & Jemma Finch's company Storiesbehindthings set up years ago... maybe you could talk to them as it's the same thing? It's great for helping spread the word & might be good to work together someway, as they've done loads of these events already?
Such a great idea! Nice that you are promoting sustainability. Thinking now how to bring together my group of friends and their friends for clothes swap...
Smart swap is such a great concept ! That's little initiatives like this one that give rise to bigger movements ! It's really great that you talk about climate change, few of youtubers do it when it's so important! Continue like this 👏🏻 PS : I am french so sorry if my english is not quite perfect ^^
You're an inspiration & should be extremely proud of yourself. I hope you don't mind but I'm pinching this idea & going to do one of these clothes swaps with family & friends. I love the idea of doing one at the start of each season, I feel like that's the time of year when people buy the most new clothing. Xx
I love how thoughtful Joe is. It must have taken so much time for him to put together this hamper for you and each item is really *you*
Yes - and I wonder if the last gift will be an engagement ring??
pcmelvin85 that would be absolutely amazing if it happens
I was at the Swap Smart event yesterday and it was so good! I gave 8 things that I have literally never worn, or haven’t worn in years and I took home 8 amazing things that I’m so excited to wear! Would definitely attend again.
christina sweeney-baird oh i wish there was something like that where i live, i kinda wanna organize something now
christina sweeney-baird how did you find out about it?
Laura Jane I follow The Anna Edit on instagram and she shared the event link.
I'm a 47 year old woman who used to love shopping and an avid meat eater. in my 20s and 30s all I did was shop in whistles and Reiss and Hobbs and LK BENNETT. But in my 40s I wanted a change. You have inspired me to live a healthier lifestyle with less consumption. I have ordered your book last night and going to try all your recipes and I haven't bought new clothes for about a year. With people like you Niomi the future is in good hands. With people like you I feel reassured that the future won't be all about mindless consumption. You really are a lovely girl. I have travelled the world I'm educated and have had a very successful career. I have met many inspiring people in my life and you are among the top two who have inspired me to make positive changes for the better. thank you xxx
I love how much you’ve started to promote sustainability in fashion and are truly trying to make a difference. So inspirational!💕😘👏🏻
The Imogen Rose yasss this is fantastic!
it´s not like a new invention, swapping clothes, we have we been doing it for seferal years.... :) but it´s great tha she does it even though she has alot of Money. Everyone can do it! I bet you guys are already doing it! :D
You are literally so inspiring niomi, even at christmas times where it has been centred around consumerism, you do charity and bring awareness of topics that matter such as sustainable fashion. I honestly watch your vlogmas religiously than everyone else because i think you have such a genuine kind soul that radiates positivity even through my smartphone x
So true. Love her..❤
Smart Swap is such an amazing idea! Thanks Niomi for taking your time and energy to do something good for the planet and other people. You inspire me to do my part and be sustainable. Of course it’s overwhelming but at the end of the day its a learning process and your idea made sustainability fun!
I still can't get over the fact that your grandma looks like your mom and your mom looks like your older sister :D :D You all look so great!! And I love this Smart Swap event ! Keep inspiring people
Niomi you are the first person that comes to my mind whenever I think of my most favourite remark- .“If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. ... We need not wait to see what others do.” Your ethos, ideas, thoughts, integrity, sensitivity, passion are so inspiring. You have helped me become increasingly aware of the world & our decisions. Thank you for sharing your journey with us & hope you encounter great success in all your endeavours. Merry Christmas & lots of love. :)
This is so true! ❤️
Why weren’t there any TH-camr friends there to support you? What a great idea for a meet and greet instead of the normal stupid way.
Aurélie de Parseval PREACH!!! They are all so superficial and money hungry!!!
@Aurélie de Parseval I think Venetia Falconer was there ... she was talking to Niomi and dashed out of frame when she saw that they were filming. Around the 19 minute mark.
Venetia Falconer was there!
there's a lovely TH-camr called venetia falconer who was there! highly recommend her channel - all about sustainability and veganism and self care. I actually think she's why niomi has started changing her lifestyle a bit
You are such a compassionate person Niomi. How you care for others and the environment is inspirational. What a great idea. Your family is hysterical.
This is such an amazing idea! I love how you share ideas for people who love fashion but also really care about the environment! Such a breath of fresh air, and very inspirational!
I am loving everything you’re becoming and everything you are putting out for the world! ❤️
Your mom and grandma are such a 💎 they are stunning and kind hearted ☺️
I ordered your #adventofchange calender after seeing it in your vlog on Sunday! Just wanted to say thank you for showing it to us because it arrived today and I absolutely love it, it's the most wonderful idea ❤❤
hi Niomi, i'm studying sustainability and environmental issues at an university. i am really appreciate what you have done about sustainability on fashion industry. it means so much when people like you who have huge voice start to raise a voce and educate others. you are absolutely brilliant and i admire you so much❤️thank you❤️
Your speech was so great! I love the idea behind Smart Swap. Love love love what you stand for. Another great video!!!
Wow I love the idea of a clothing swap party! I always get a bit of anxiety when I go clothes shopping because of the high prices and thinking about the enviromental effect. A clothes swapping party would be perfect for me! I love how you have come up with this idea Niomi and I am really loving watching your environmental awareness grow 💕
Smart Swap is such a good idea!
If an event like this came to my city I would definitely go.
do one with your friend. We hold them every 2 months
Niomi I love seeing this the perfect antidote to the vloggers who encourage primark/asos hauls which basically promote exploitation of 3rd world workers and environmental damage through fast fashion. I am hoping this is the beginning of a new trend in TH-cam fashion videos. Is there any opportunity for your followers to attend the next event? Thank you again and keep up the good work
What an amazing idea!
The fact that more and more people are shopping more consciously is amazing but the amount of clothes that people are buying is insane and is affecting the environment negatively so this is such a smart way of making people do better choices. In Sweden we have something called the Christmas gift of the year, and this year the winner was the recycled garment which I think is such a good way of making people understand that everything you buy doesn't have to be brand new. But it also represents everything sustainable and environmental friendly as well as a Christmas gift! Keep up the good work, you are such an inspiration😍
Smart Swap is amazing and don't put yourself down. This idea is brillianr and I truly believe that this can be a huge succes around europe and maybe even the world. There is no downside to it and everyone would profit from it. Keep on doing these amazing projects and be proud of yourself. :-)
I can’t express enough how much I love the idea of sustainable fashion and being more mindful about the things we buy. What an incredible person you are Niomi, thanks for using your platform for a good cause. 💕
It's so refreshing to watch a TH-camr who genuinely cares about the environment and is doing their best to make a difference. You are so influential and stand out from the crowd, love your videos even more now 💕
A Smart Swap in NYC would be soooo crazy and amazing! I hope this expands universally! ❤️
Smart Swap is just such a wonderful idea. Your grandmother had so much fun too. It would be great for children's clothes too as they grow out of things so fast.
My friend recently had a swap party and it was so lovely! You save money but most importantly you help the environment! Hope you keep having these events!
I’ve been doing swap parties with my friends for years!! All the left over clothes we take to charities. With us we can bring what we don’t want and take what we want, no limit to the amount. It’s great for a clear out and fun to rotate clothes
Jasmin Clements so fun!
Lupe E. I know!! We tend to do one every season it’s a great girls night. We also bring guys clothes just Incase we find something for our Husbands.
The swap is a brilliant idea! And oh my, those genes in your family...your mom and grandma are just stunning, and I love grandma's hair like that!
Hi Niomi! I just want to say that your vlogmas really mean a lot to me. I remember last December I was preparing for the college entrance examination in China(which is suuuper intense), I was feeling constantly down and your vlogmas is what brighten up my day. This year I got through the exam. As I was about to go to a college in China I took the chance and get in a college in Japan(I never would image that last year). And is December again, seeing vlogmas just made me remember so much of last year. Thank you♥️ And smart swap is such a beautiful idea♥️
Incredible, you're doing such great things! Way to go!!!
I remember swishing in 2012 a similar concept to Smart Swap so great to see it still making a difference.
Finally! I'm so glad Niomi is spreading awareness about alternatives like clothes swapping! It's the best thing ever and such fun. This is amazing!
Great event, well done for organising it 😁
Yes!!! More of this please! 😊😊😊 love the initiative
I love how you incorporate sustainability into your videos so often! Keep it up!
That's so responsible of you to promote sustainable fashion. I have always been so upset with fashion youtubers buying tons of clothes and though encouraging their (often young) viewers to do the same... You're great ! 👏
Loved this whole video! Especially love when your mom and grandma are in the videos! They're both so classy and gorgeous, just like you. Would love for you to do a Q&A with them!
Smart Swap is such a meaningful event and you make sustainability look so easy. Thank you for using your platform for a truly important purpose. Dream big! The world needs more influencers like you.
Wow Niomi! I’ve followed your videos from the beginning and it’s so so amazing to see the person you’ve grown into today! So accomplished and inspiring! I felt proud to watch you give that speech and host such a wonderful event! And btw LOVING vlogmas as always!! 💕💕
Your mom and grandma are gorgeous! I see where you get your amazing looks!
I just discovered your channel but I'm so glad I did! I absolutely love this idea and have been looking for something similar for years. This year I'm wanting to really focus on doing my part with being more sustainable and you are such an inspiration for me to do more! Can't wait to watch more of your videos
I’ve watched your videos since you first started TH-cam, I somehow stopped watching them and now I’m hooked again!! I love these videos you’re such a compassionate and lovely person and it radiates through your videos. I absolutely love this idea of smart swap and how you promote causes like Advent for Change. I wish you and Joe all the best, you’re such a great couple! Keep up the great content, you’re such an inspiration x
The clothes swap event looks really good, I would definitely attend one! It’s really good that you are promoting sustainable fashion. This isn’t a criticism of your Oasis collection because I really like all the pieces, but I wondered if you could comment on how much you looked into the manufacture of the collection and how sustainable it is? I feel like you must have raised this with them given your views on sustainable fashion? Xx
Your intro music makes me so happy!! 🎄🎄 Merry Christmas!! 🎅🎅☃️☃️❄️❄️🎄🎄
Wow you're so inspirational Niomi, I love how much you care for others and the environment. You work so hard every day, and seem so happy all at the same time. Love you lots!! Sending much love from Toronto, Canada!!
So, so happy for you. The idea of SmartSwap is just amazing. I’m already so looking forward to the next event, because I haven’t been in London in ages and I believe visiting a SmartSwap event would be a great reason to hop onto a plane.
All the best from Austria
I'm from Portugal and nowadays it's quite popular to see 2nd hand stores, 2nd hand markets or even bloggers markets (because they obviously have tons of clothes in a really good state) but I've never heard about a concept like that and I loved it! I'm still on the process of decluttering my closet and if I had the opportunity I would participate, no doubt. You are such a generous human being, so inspirational 😍 Thanks for sharing 👏🏻
Love your vlog .... inspirational .... unlike most of the you tubers that constantly just buying super expensive stuffs .... you’re really doing something different .keep up the good work👍👌💖
One of my friends hosted a party like this in her home and we all got so many new items from each other it was so nice to see the items get good homes!
The party looked like so much fun...You're doing something amazing ☺ your eyebrows are gorgeous and I think you're right we do need to do things for ourselves. Love your videos ❤
You are such an amazing and eloquent public speaker!
This is an amazing idea for a really accessible approach to sustainable fashion. Swap shops are a great way to ensure that preloved clothes find a new home rather than end up in landfill. Well done niomi. I hope that you will have more smart swaps!
Love this idea! I have really learnt to look at my clothes in a different way and appreciate what I have. I have made a huge effort to buy ethically for Christmas and have found some amazing stuff and feel that I have put more thought into each gift. Thank you for your inspiration x
Niomi you are such a wonderful and beautiful role model ~ Thankyou for using your platform to raise awareness for such important issues. You handle everything with such grace and class 💖
Grateful for souls like you!
I love that you did the Smart Swap party!
Here in Germany I've seen a couple of these clothes swapping parties pop up and have been to one myself that was organized by Greenpeace. Such a great way to change up your wardrobe sustainably.
Yours looks so much more professional and sleek than the one I've been to though - wish I could take part in one of yours xx.
This looked like so much fun! As a kid I remember my mom having clothing swap parties 🎈
Watching this made me so happy. We are all so proud of you and the work you are doing to promote sustainability. You have inspired the beginnings of my own health and sustainability journey, so thank you! If I become a Resident Assistant at my college next year, I want to do a clothes swapping event like this in my residence hall! Thank you for the inspiration!
Hey Niomi!! I love watching your videos. I just wanted to give you a quick heads-up! This isn’t a huge deal, but I almost accidentally did not watch your video because the thumbnail has a red border around the outside. It almost looks like the red border on the bottom of a thumbnail that you get when you have already watched a video! I scrolled past quickly thinking I had already watching it and then came back an hour later and was like oh!! that’s the decoration!
I did the same exact thing!
this was a great idea! so nice to see someone who walks the walk and doesn't just talk the talk.
What a fantastic idea. You should be very proud of yourself for hosting this party, it looked amazing and you're such a great public speaker x
Wonderful idea with the swap. You looked gorgeous and your Mum, Grandmother and friend are all beautiful and entertaining.
You such a beautiful person inside and out wish you all the happiness in the world. I watch you for couple years glad that you doing really well with your life. X
So happy you have taking this on(sustainable fashion), keep it up
Niomi, I think we have similar hair texture, mine also gets fluffy right after washing it, and wearing a silk hair wrap to bed makes a huge difference. If you twist your hair before putting the wrap on you even get a nice wave to it in the morning. The brand I like is Silke.
To anyone who worries about whether this works: Believe me, it does work. Where I live, clothing swap parties are a regular thing (sometimes, my friends and I even organize them). Around 100-200 people show up and because everyone takes clothes there, you can find any size. Of course it depends on the population of the city you live in and on how public it is.
Eg.: I'm 5'2 and I always find other size 6 items; some of my friends are way taller, cuvier or both and they find clothing in any size between 8-18. If enough people come, you will find something.
This has to be my favourite Niomi Smart vlog; you're positively glowing at the Smart Swap! It really is a brilliant idea and I can't wait for it to be rolled out across the country perhaps?? ;) I want to do this with my friends now...
Thank you for creating conscious and valuable content. Seriously brilliant! Motivates me to do more!
i love you so much thank you for making all of us want to become better people.
This is such a brilliant initiative. Thank you for putting your influence behind more sustainable fashion.
Niomi, you do the best Vlogmases! This is my second year watching and I literally wait in anticipation for each vlog! It gets me really pumped leading up to Xmas!
What a brilliant and elegant idea of yours. Love you 💖
i find it lovely that you do all this ! But what i wanted to say , that this fast fashion industry is not only bad for the environment but also because of the sweatshops. So saying that it is still alright to buy at the highstreet is maybe something you would like to look into... because of course, the environment is very very important but also the people behind the clothes are too
You should check out the film Frida with Salma Hayek Niomi xxx
I really loved your idea and how you talk about things that REALLY matter. Keep the good job please :)
I love the smart swap idea...I wish every neighbourhood had a smart swap with drinks!
So proud of you Niomi ! You are such an inspiration xx
Brilliant idea! Your mum and grandma are so beautiful and just amazing ! Good job on SmartSwap!
I think Smart Swap is a fantastic idea!
I always struggle to find pre- loved clothes because I'm not a run of the mill size. But I could totally organize one people I know of a similar size as me and it would be perfect!
Wow 😱 I’m an event manager and still learning so much more about sustainability and innovation! This is a brilliant idea, genuinely impressed 👏🏼 Great job!
Your aim to go global is amazing! Hope that you’ll be here in Singapore soon!
Omg I LOVE this!! What a brilliant event. I'd love to see Smart Swap in LA! I can guarantee it'd be a hit between the influencer community, fashion presence, and environmental awareness in this city! I've seen firsthand how many clothes can be circulated because with the recent wildfires, organizations have literally been turning clothing donations away because the quantities are just MASSIVE. I don't believe thinking on a global scale is getting ahead of yourself at all because this concept is *that* excellent. And NECESSARY. Please let me know if you'd ever consider coming to LA to hold an event like this because I have lots of media contacts and a ton of non-profit and event experience. I'd absolutely love to help! So proud of you, Niomi! Xx
This is absolutely amazing! I am really happy you did this event! Wish I could go to smart swap party someday. When you did the video where you cleaned your closet a lot of us asked you to learn something about this issue. I am not sure If you knew about it before, but if you did not and after readind your comments you went and researched about problems with fast fashion I am even more proud of you! I feel like a lot of people just close their eyes when seeing that there are a lot of issues in this world and it that it is up to us to make a change. But you are not one of them and it is a big plus that you are shearing it with your audience, you can reach so much people and tell them about amazing ideas or great life styles and such things in a polite, calm and super nice way. You are doing such a briliant job!!!
Catching up with your vlogmas cuz i was out of state omg how much i love you ❤
Niomi, the last bit of your video was really emotional!! yes, we're all here for a purpose, and we should all be doing something to save our planet. I've been following you since your 1st video!! You've changed so much, you've become so mature and attractive inside out.
Continue to inspire more people coz you definitely did motivate me to be more mindful. Maybe one day we'd be able to partner and 'franchise' smartswap idea globally. who knows? the world is small.
Absolutely love this idea Niomi!! Great cause and very handy for people who are shopping on a budget too! X
So proud of you, Niomi! I totally believe you could take Smart Shop globally, so keep dreaming! I will keep dreaming that I can attend one of your events one day. 😊
Wonderful! Congrats on Smart Swap! 💗
What an incredible idea! Loved this vlog. Btw how stunning is your mum...and Grandma xxxx
what an amazing idea! would love if you could take smartswap to Scotland as I’d be so interested in coming! thank you for being such an inspiration and talking about sustainability in fashion when most youtubers shy away from the topic!
The smart swap party is the same idea as the Big Clothes Switch, that Ella Grace Denton & Jemma Finch's company Storiesbehindthings set up years ago... maybe you could talk to them as it's the same thing? It's great for helping spread the word & might be good to work together someway, as they've done loads of these events already?
Such a great initiative!! The event looked so so lovely!
Such a great idea! Nice that you are promoting sustainability. Thinking now how to bring together my group of friends and their friends for clothes swap...
Smart Swap is such a good idea, deffo try and bring it around the UK xx
You're such an inspiring woman!! Amazing
Love this idea! Wish they did these everywhere its like glamourous thrifting
Way to go, Niomi! You should be proud!!!
Smart swap is such a great concept ! That's little initiatives like this one that give rise to bigger movements ! It's really great that you talk about climate change, few of youtubers do it when it's so important! Continue like this 👏🏻 PS : I am french so sorry if my english is not quite perfect ^^
You're an inspiration & should be extremely proud of yourself. I hope you don't mind but I'm pinching this idea & going to do one of these clothes swaps with family & friends. I love the idea of doing one at the start of each season, I feel like that's the time of year when people buy the most new clothing. Xx
Really loved your 'Smart Swap' initiative! 👏👏👏
What a lovely idea! Niomi is such an intelligent, kind, and beautiful soul ♡