Meg's Journal

small label, large effort, massive impact

small label, large effort, massive impact

So the other day I heard a podcast mention that Starbucks was struggling here because Australians prefer supporting small businesses. Can I just say that the impact of making this...

small label, large effort, massive impact

So the other day I heard a podcast mention that Starbucks was struggling here because Australians prefer supporting small businesses. Can I just say that the impact of making this...

the art (and joy) of slow consumption

the art (and joy) of slow consumption

For me, the "slow" in slow fashion means slowing consumption speed, not just production. I now consider purchases for much longer before I buy, and when I finally do I...

the art (and joy) of slow consumption

For me, the "slow" in slow fashion means slowing consumption speed, not just production. I now consider purchases for much longer before I buy, and when I finally do I...

underconsumption, circularity, and caring for your stuff

underconsumption, circularity, and caring for y...

When I ponder circularity, it's sobering to think that most things today follow a linear "make, buy, throw away" model. The recent #underconsumption trend (I'm never joining TikTok, FYI!) excites...

underconsumption, circularity, and caring for y...

When I ponder circularity, it's sobering to think that most things today follow a linear "make, buy, throw away" model. The recent #underconsumption trend (I'm never joining TikTok, FYI!) excites...

these are a few of my favourite things...

these are a few of my favourite things...

These gorgeous boots from Rare Threads Healesville have become my new favourite thing—no blisters and perfect with my dresses! As I ponder my favourites throughout life: childhood's bright orange Mousie,...

these are a few of my favourite things...

These gorgeous boots from Rare Threads Healesville have become my new favourite thing—no blisters and perfect with my dresses! As I ponder my favourites throughout life: childhood's bright orange Mousie,...

finding a hopeful message in the folds of a flower blossom

finding a hopeful message in the folds of a flo...

I was watching "The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart" a while back, and it got me researching flower meanings.  Turns out the Blue Bearded Iris in my Antique Botanist collection...

finding a hopeful message in the folds of a flo...

I was watching "The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart" a while back, and it got me researching flower meanings.  Turns out the Blue Bearded Iris in my Antique Botanist collection...

fashion theory, costume design, and the expression of self

fashion theory, costume design, and the express...

Fashion theory is an arm of research that works to reveal why we wear what we do.  One theorist I recently read described how liberating it was to stop chasing...

fashion theory, costume design, and the express...

Fashion theory is an arm of research that works to reveal why we wear what we do.  One theorist I recently read described how liberating it was to stop chasing...