Category: Fashion & Discourse
Women-Owned Brands to Shop with Now for Women’s History Month
by Ayanna
In recognition of Women’s History Month, I am celebrating a few women-owned brands and my favorite pieces from their collections.
Shopping with Black-owned Brands at the Village Market Retail
by Ayanna
If your new year resolutions include supporting more Black-owned businesses, then this post will set you up for success.
Celebrate Juneteenth – Shop with Black Designers and Support Organizations on the Front Line for Achieving Racial Justice
by Ayanna
Celebrate Juneteenth by supporting Black-owned brands. Also, consider these brands that are donating 100% of profits today, or throughout June, to Black-led organizations working to achieve racial justice.
Shop Fashionable Face Masks for a Cause
by Ayanna
Repurpose. Recreate. Reimagine. Refashion. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. CDC also advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. I … Read More Shop Fashionable Face Masks for a Cause
Stylish and Trendy Pieces that Make a Social Statement
by Ayanna
November is always a busy month for me. It is my daughter’s birth month and is also filled with annual travel for conferences in my field (I had four presentations this month in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Minneapolis, Minnesota). My presentations, though all on different topics were connected through a common thread: uplifting participatory approaches and equity in research. “Equity” is a hot topic in my field of … Read More Stylish and Trendy Pieces that Make a Social Statement
Indigo Blue – Dyeing Fabrics Naturally with Plant Dyes
by Ayanna
There are a variety of plants, like avocados and even onions, that can be used to create organic dyes for clothing. The indigo plant been used for centuries to dye fabrics. Last weekend, I attended an indigo dyeing workshop during the Slow Fashion Symposium in Atlanta. During the workshop, l learned all about the process of preparing indigo leaves into a usable vat for … Read More Indigo Blue – Dyeing Fabrics Naturally with Plant Dyes
Wear to Work OOTD: Outside the Lines
by Ayanna
“I must be a mermaid. I must be a mermaid, Rango. I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living.” -Anais Nin Happy New Year! After months of working remotely, I went into an office for work last week. I am still getting use to maneuvering through Atlanta rush hour traffic again, but this transition also affords new opportunities to … Read More Wear to Work OOTD: Outside the Lines
3D Printed: A Look into the Next Fashion Revolution with Designer, Danit Peleg
by Ayanna
Innovations in technology are impacting every industry, including fashion. Imagine waking up in the morning and printing your outfit from a desktop printer to wear for the day. With 3D printing, the idea of creating a customizable wardrobe from home may not be as far off as you imagine. Danit Peleg was recently recognized by Forbes as one of Europe’s top 50 women in tech. Learn all about this next fashion revolution during my interview with designer, Danit Peleg.
Conscious Parenting and Conscious Consumerism: Children’s Clothing Brands to Explore
by Ayanna
This post features a few children’s clothing brands to add to your list for conscious consumerism. All of the brands feature clothing created with care for the earth and/or care for the children that are wearing them, while maintaining stylish and trendy fashion.
Empowering Women Through Fashion: Shop with ABLE
by Ayanna
If there is any Labor Day sale worth shopping, it is one that continues to support and empower the population that makes up the majority of the fashion industry workers, yet bears the burnt of economic inequality experienced worldwide and within the fashion industry, itself: Women. Read about how ABLE is changing the fashion industry and see my top picks from their Labor Day sale.
Thrift Like a Pro!
by Ayanna
Do you ever wonder why it seems like some people find amazing things at thrift stores? I have found some gems during my thrifting adventures. For this post, I am sharing my tips to help you get the most out of your thrifting experience, including what to buy and the best times to shop.
Fashion and Discourse: A Fashion Revolution
by Ayanna
The fashion revolution will be live. Hello everyone! I can not believe it has been a month since my last blog post. There are a lot of exciting things happening in my life right now, including recently graduating with my doctorate degree in Public Health (Health promotion and Behavior)! It is a surreal moment. Also, Fashion Revolution Week was from April 23rd through April … Read More Fashion and Discourse: A Fashion Revolution
Style in Full Bloom 