Shoes, tee, and belt remixed
Jacket: Vintage from the back of my mom's closet
Tee: Gap
Skirt: Ann Taylor
Belt: vintage Etienne Aigner - thrifted
Bracelet: H&M
Earrings: a street vendor in Istanbul
Shoes: Candie's via Kohl's
It's day two of You've Got This Week sponsored by Iris over at 260 Days, No Repeats. I was channeling a bit of the military vibe, though I will say it's quite distilled in this look. I always distill my military looks; it's a by-product of my Army brat upbringing. My hair is totally regulation, though. Anyway, military inspired. I like to think I've got some jewel tone and animal print bonuses going on, too. Oh, and that's a camel skirt. I'm, like, a stinkin' trend train, y'all.
I was reading Lorena's Every Day Wear, and she's tracking where all her clothes and food come from this week. While I kind of forgot to keep track of where all my food came from (though I will say that we did have some delicious locally grown veggies from our CSA for dinner), I did take note of where my clothes were made. I couldn't find any info on my belt or bracelet, but everything else is up there for y'all to see. Do I feel a little guilty? Yes. Is it screaming "sweatshop" to me? Maybe.
To be quite honest, I try not to think too much about where my clothes come from because A) It makes me feel bad and B) I struggle with finding pieces that are ethically made at a price that fits into our budget. Because we honestly have a budget and there are about $70 in it for clothing every month. For both of us. Try to figure out how many ethically made items of clothing that is for two people.... Yeah.
So, it's not that I'm unaware, it's just that I'm trying to find a balance among all the pieces that go into my decisions about where we're spending our money. Right now, our priority is to spend money in our own neighborhood, and at small businesses as often as possible, because our neighborhood needs the money. Anyway, I'm thinking about it....
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Great outfit, love the colour combo!
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You look awesome, that blazer is great and I love how you labeled the picture of where things came from but the funnies where that you labeled your perrito and you jejeje
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on that matter, like some people dislike Wal Mart and unfortunately the stories about the laborers in other countries are true, but more unfortunately I can't afford to pay $3.00 for veggies when I can get them for $1.00 at Wal Mart, I wish I could afford it, but I can't, and I have to supply for my son and I, same thing goes for clothes, although at least I can thrift those so I don't feel as bad.
Hi thanks for posting about the challenge :)
ReplyDeleteI have to say I am trying not to look past the origin because I know I will have buyers remorse.
I wanted to ask if I can link back ?
@ Chantele: Thanks!
ReplyDelete@ Shey: Yes! I'm trying to do more thrifting, and shop less in general, but there are some things that we actually need as we get ready for our move... Ugh, it's a hard thing...
@ Lorena: Feel free to link back. I've really enjoyed your challenge this week! It definitely has me thinking...
I love your style! I definately try to shop locally although sometimes the mall wins...
ReplyDeleteIts awesome that you do a CSA. I wish I was a part of one when I did the locavore challege!
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Oh that is pretty awesome hun! I get it.. You're dressed like the United Nations!
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I am so excited about the camel trend and am hoping to pick up something in that palette myself. Good job shopping your own closet.
ReplyDelete@ Delane: I looove our CSA! We've had such a great selection of fresh veggies (and flowers!) since late spring and I've loved it. We figured $100 a season was a pretty good deal.
ReplyDelete@ ML: When you put it that way, it's hard to feel bad. ;)
@ Destrehan's Daughter: Yes, I'm enjoying camel and shopping my own closet - and my mother's. I've been finding all kinds of good stuff!
Nice outfit!! Really like the jacket.
ReplyDeleteI would like to point out that while the work conditions may not be as good as while in the US, I think many would be completely out of luck without the factories! Its a weird double edged sword. WeE don't like how the treatment is, but without it, they would be totally unable to support their families.
We visited the DR countryside recently, and when I compared living conditions of some of the towns and hamlets with the living conditions of those who worked in the textile industry, it was like seriously, seriously much better.
Bianca - good point. I was a Latin American Studies major in undergrad and have a Masters in Development, so that's something that I totally appreciate. Which is another part of why I haven't totally stopped buying things made abroad. There are some things that I just can't support (cut flowers grown abroad and diamonds, for example) but I do support providing jobs in areas where there are few, if any, opportunities. It's one of those issues with so many grey areas - it's a hard one to sort out....
ReplyDeleteBianca - good point. I was a Latin American Studies major in undergrad and have a Masters in Development, so that's something that I totally appreciate. Which is another part of why I haven't totally stopped buying things made abroad. There are some things that I just can't support (cut flowers grown abroad and diamonds, for example) but I do support providing jobs in areas where there are few, if any, opportunities. It's one of those issues with so many grey areas - it's a hard one to sort out....
ReplyDeleteIts awesome that you do a CSA. I wish I was a part of one when I did the locavore challege!
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I love your style! I definately try to shop locally although sometimes the mall wins...
ReplyDeleteYou look awesome, that blazer is great and I love how you labeled the picture of where things came from but the funnies where that you labeled your perrito and you jejeje
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on that matter, like some people dislike Wal Mart and unfortunately the stories about the laborers in other countries are true, but more unfortunately I can't afford to pay $3.00 for veggies when I can get them for $1.00 at Wal Mart, I wish I could afford it, but I can't, and I have to supply for my son and I, same thing goes for clothes, although at least I can thrift those so I don't feel as bad.