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Sororité is Putting Rare Reworked Vintage Clothing on the Map

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Elizabeth N
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If you like breathing a new life into old, vintage clothes, Sororité is the brand you need in your life. This sustainable brand was embraced by the likes of Billie Eilish and Brie Larson, and it specializes in reworking rare vintage finds from around the world into amazing, wearable pieces.

Sororité is the French word for “sisterhood” and the brand’s official website describes it as “a culmination of a group of sisters and their mother’s lifelong love of luxury, vintage, and reworked fashion.” They work by each other’s side, hand-picking and personally reworking vintage pieces, making sure that “only garments of the highest quality are added to your wardrobe.”

Sororité has been featured in many major fashion magazines, including Vogue, Elle, and Grazia. Many of our favorite celebrities have also given it their seal of approval, and Billie Eilish, Brie Larson, Sabrina Carpenter, and Madison Beer count themselves amongst its fans.

Sustainability is one of the pillars of this brand, and reworking old clothes isn’t their only way of minimizing energy, waste, and water footprints. They offer eco-friendly packaging, and their line also includes reused bags and jewelry, in addition to clothes.

3 Holiday Home Decor Trends That We’re Going to Be Seeing Everywhere This Christmas

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Amanda B
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It’s never too early to start planning your holiday décor since it always seems like Christmas is approaching as soon as colder days arrive. This holiday is still many weeks away, but we’re already seeing Christmas decorations in every store, and here are three trends they’re putting on the map.

Bright Ornaments

The time of subtle and neutral décor is behind us and maximalism is taking over every corner of our homes, including our Christmas trees. Bright and merry ornaments that look straight out of the ’40s and ’50s are making a huge comeback, in all their retro glory.

Barbiecore Trees

Barbiecore is one of the biggest fashion and home décor trends of 2022, and if you thought we were going to wave it goodbye this winter, think again! Barbiecore craze is coming for your Christmas trees, so get ready to buy some pink ornaments and join in the fun.

Holiday Villages

Cardboard, wooden, and ceramic figurines of Christmas villages are another vintage trend that’s making a surprising comeback this year. They used to be purely decorative and stood on their own back in the ’70s and ’80s, but you can now put a practical twist on them, using them to set up your fireplace display, Christmas candles, and more.

Chris Campbell of Shoe Bakery is Crafting Quirky Footwear Inspired by Sweet Treats

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Mark O
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If shoes and sweets happen to be your biggest passions, how would you feel if we told you there’s a brand that combines them into one? Shoe Bakery is the brainchild of the visionary designer Chris Campbell, who specializes in making shoe wear inspired by our favorite desserts.

When he first started Shoe Bakery, Campbell saw it as a perfect way to mix his lifelong passion for sweets with a love for fashion. He strived to craft one-of-a-kind, handmade shoes that allow everyone who wears them to explore the sweeter side of life.

“That’s the inspiration behind Shoe Bakery – sweet treats for your feet… With wearable pastries for your feet, Shoe Bakery strives to make life a little sweeter, a little more colorful, and to bring a new sense of style and whimsy to the world of women’s shoes,” reads Shoe Bakery’s official website.

Shoe Bakery is a true family affair and Campbell runs it along with his wife. They have all types of shoes in store, from more casual styles such as flats and sneakers to wedges and high heels of different heights. As for the sweets that he’s drawing inspiration from, the sky is the limit, and we’ve seen him craft shoes inspired by cakes, cupcakes, ice cream, cookies, donuts, and everything in between.

Best Ways to Stop Overspending on Your Holiday DIY Projects

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Kate B
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We all tend to get a little bit crazy about our DIY projects around the holiday season. Whether you’re making spooky Halloween decor or festive Christmas ornaments, you might find yourself spending more money than you’ve bargained for. Luckily, we’ve got some useful tips that can help you stick to your budget.

Buy What You Can

DIY projects can be super fun, but there are times when they’re simply not worth it. If there’s a store version of the thing you want to make that you like and can buy for cheap, go for it and invest your time and energy in some other projects.

Unnecessary Items

The holiday season is the perfect time to get rid of unnecessary items in your home and make room for something new. Instead of choosing your DIY project before buying your materials, start from the things you already have and figure out if you can use them to make something festive.

Thrift Shopping

If you don’t have everything you need at home, try looking for things that you’re missing at a thrift store before heading to your favorite hobby store. You’ll probably find cheaper versions of the things you need and your holiday décor will look completely unique.

Baha’i Houses of Worship are True Marvels of Modern Architecture

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Elizabeth N
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Baháʼí Houses of Worship, best know for being open to people of all religions, are scattered all around the world, and there are a few things they all have in common. They’re true marvels of modern architecture, usually featuring nine-sided shapes with nine pathways and nine gardens surrounding them, and here are some of the very best around the world.

Lotus Temple (Delhi, India)

Delhi’s Lotus Temple is the world’s most iconic Baháʼí Houses of Worship. It became one of the city’s most picturesque attractions since opening its doors in 1986 thanks to its flower-like shape, reminiscent of the lotus petals.

Santiago Bahá’í Temple (Santiago, Chile)

Another iconic Bahá’í temple is located in Chile’s capital of Santiago. Its nine sides are meant to be reminiscent of sails, while its interior has been decorated with glass and marble.

Baháʼí House of Worship (Wilmette, Illinois)

The oldest Baháʼí House of Worship still standing is located in Wilmette, Illinois. The intricately decorated building was designed by architect Louis Bourgeois and it remains one of Illinois’ must-see buildings to this day.

Baháʼí House of Worship (Langenhain, Germany)

Europe’s one and only Baháʼí House of Worship right now is located in Langenhain near Frankfurt and this modern building is its most prominent landmark.

Bonnie Rodriguez Will Teach You How to Look More Photogenic in Your Pictures

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Nikoleta P
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You know that feeling when you ask someone for a photo or try to take one yourself, but aren’t sure how to stand and what to do? We’ve all been there, including Bonnie Rodríguez, but she decided to do something about it and became a social media sensation once she started sharing posing tips with the world.

Rodríguez attracted 2.1 million followers to her TikTok page @bonnierzm and 800,000 more on Instagram since she started helping people look more photogenic in their photos. She was born in Venezuela but pursued higher education in the US, where she found success as a fashion photographer with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.

After 15 years of experience behind the scenes, she decided to share her secrets with the world. Instead of starting a photography account, Rodríguez decided to help other people become their most photogenic selves, sharing posing tips with everyone who needs a push in the right direction.

Whether you’re taking photos of yourself or others, Rodríguez’s TikTok and Instagram pages will help you take them to the next level. You’ll recognize many of the mistakes you’re making while looking at her photos and get inspired on how to fix them by trying some new poses and angles.

Thrift Shopping for Your Next DIY Project? Avoid These Three Common Mistakes

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Mark O
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Photo by Indira Tjokorda on Unsplash

DIY aficionados can’t resist the appeal of thrift stores because they’re an amazing source of inspiration and cheap materials. Shopping at thrift stores seems like an easy task, but things can get difficult when you’re planning your next DIY project, and there are some mistakes that are best avoided.

No Budget Limit

Thrift shopping for DIY projects is a very popular money-saving hack, but it doesn’t work every time. We all sometimes get carried away when thrift shopping and end up spending more money than we were planning to, so it’s always a good idea to set a spending limit beforehand.

No Time for Browsing

One of the best parts of going to thrift stores is browsing and stumbling upon countless hidden gems along the way. That’s why you shouldn’t rush your shopping adventures at thrift stores. Unless you’re looking for something specific for your next DIY project, take some time to browse and use the items you encounter as a source of inspiration.

No Plan

Just because you stumble upon an interesting old chair or a shelf while browsing through a thrift store, it doesn’t mean you can necessarily put them to some good use. Before buying anything, try to think of ways you could upcycle these items in your DIY projects because they’ll be worthless otherwise.

Mara Hoffman Will Knock You Off Your Feet with Her Quirky and Sustainable Designs

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Kate B
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Image via marahoffman/Instagram

Sustainable fashion experienced a huge boom in the past few years, but there are some brands that embraced it long before it was cool. Mara Hoffman is one of them, and her unique, quirky, and colorful designs also happen to be eco-friendly.

Hoffman founded her eponymous label in 2000, after graduating from the Parsons School of Design in New York. She made a huge boom by crafting colorful collections of clothes inspired by and made in celebration of women and eventually embraced a more sustainable approach to making her clothes.

According to the brand’s official website, Mara Hoffman now aims to design and manufacture clothes with greater care, reduce their impact on the planet, and generate awareness of the industry’s responsibility in climate justice.

In an attempt to foster mindful consumption habits, Mara Hoffman started working with GOTS-certified cotton, recycled nylon, and recycled polyester, but the brand’s commitment to the environment isn’t the only thing we admire about it.

Hoffman’s designs won us over with their vibrant colors and breezy silhouettes. They manage to look like works of art but are still comfortable and cozy at the same time. The power of women remains the brand’s main driving force, and each of her collections is inspired by women who are committed to making change.

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