Is New Zealand home to the most (and best) sustainable labels?

This post was written for Fashion Journal. An investigation. On my long list of ‘Life Hypotheses’ sits many a thought on the weird way the world works. The latest: New Zealand is the home of the most (and best) sustainable labels per capita. Bear with me. The land of the long white cloud has a…

Rethinking My Obsession with Split Ends

I have started doing something completely and utterly reckless as a constant productivity whore. I'm letting myself cut my split ends again. You see, I have a slight problem – maybe even an obsession (borderline Trichotillomania). This trait deeply embedded itself during high school as I became hyper-aware of my hair. My long, luscious locks…

Why Danish Girls Are Taking Over Our Insta Feeds

This post was written for Fashion Journal. Who run the world? Danish girls. I believe the current form of Instagram, whether you love or hate it, has seen two iconic fashion eras pass through its feed. Number 1: The Reign of The French. Number 2: The Danish Revolution. We were once privy to the juicy…

Here’s What Happened When I Lived According to My Horoscope for a Week

This post was written for Fashion Journal. “Could this be the key to living my best life?” Have you been sucked into the wormhole of the zodiac yet? Recently, I fell hard and fast and clambered onto the wagon for one hell of a ride. For much of my life, I’ve been a sceptic and…

Why You Need to Invest in Sustainable Underwear

This post was written for Fashion Journal. Undercover. Arguably, lingerie is the most crucial element of our daily outfits. Bras, undies, crops, G-strings and shapewear: where would we be without the whole shebang? I, for one, would be a very uncomfortable, hot mess. And with the rise of sustainability in the fashion-world-at-large, it goes without…

Question: Why Do My Selfies Get All the Likes?

This post was written for Fashion Journal. An analysis. Is there anything more synonymous with the ‘young people’ of today than the explosion of the selfie? If you haven’t mastered the duck face pout or strategic mirror shots, can you even call yourself a millennial? What was initially seeded in the Myspace era (RIP), has…

Five Books You Should Have Read By Now

This post was written for Fashion Journal. Book club. It finally feels like winter may be on the way out; a nice dose of sunshine now greets me as I eagerly await spring. These good vibes are no reason to neglect my favourite winter pastimes though. There’s nothing better than consuming wine (by the bottle),…

Is It Possible to Listen to Too Many Podcasts?

This post was written for Fashion Journal. Can you have too much of a good thing? I am what some might call, a podcast fiend. Loose definition: a devotee to the downloading, subscribing and consuming of digital audio files via podcasts. The World Health Organisation recently announced “gaming disorder” as an authentic issue, but they…

5 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Earth-Friendly

This post was written for Fashion Journal. Environmentally-friendly household alternatives to shop from the comfort of your couch. Call me lazy or fickle, but I love online shopping; there is no denying its magic spark. Even the most boring of purchases become exciting when a package is left on your doorstep. You might know what’s…

We Unpack Why Adults Are Trying to Dress Like Children

This post was written for Fashion Journal. Do we all just want to be kids again? Fashion is often referred to as a cycle: from the lifecycle of a garments life in the sustainability conversation to the revival of trends. There’s a new cycle on the horizon, though – one where we rewind our wardrobes…