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WHERE DO OUR RETURNED CLOTHES GO? — After a few WHERE DO OUR RETURNED CLOTHES GO? —
After a few conversations I’ve had over the last couple of days, I’m realising that a lot of people don’t know what really happens to our clothes if we return them. If they’re tagged and in good condition then surely they’ll be resold right??

Not quite.

A lot of the time these clothes are sent to landfill or incineration as it’s the cheaper option for brands. Around 17% of our purchases are returned, creating a massive carbon footprint and around 5 billion pounds of waste, fuelling around 15 million tonnes of carbon dioxide.

So - what can we do?

There are many reasons we need to return clothes, and shouldn’t feel guilty because something didn’t fit right or is faulty. But if you can, shop less and shop well. Maybe look into renting or swapping if you can (however I realise this is a big privilege!!). And speak to your favourite brands, let them know your concerns and put pressure on them for transparency around these things! We also need system change to stop big brands creating so much waste, so if I find any movements around this, I will share them as well.

{Sources: BBC Earth, Quartz & Aequem)
SUSTAINABLE PERIODS — {Contains PR samples} Sust SUSTAINABLE PERIODS —
{Contains PR samples} Sustainable period products have always seemed a little daunting to me. I’ve never really known where to start but it was one change I really wanted to make this year. Enter: @meetdaye - I especially loved the CBD infused tampons which are a godsend with cramps. The cotton is organic and unbleached and they use sustainable packaging. Their applicators are bio-based sugarcane, the wrappers are water soluble and it comes in recyclable materials. They are a great place to start if you’re looking to be a little bit more sustainable this coming year🌍🤍
Good morning campers🏕 coming out the other end Good morning campers🏕 coming out the other end of those funny few weeks where you’re not sure what day it is exactly and it is acceptable to crack open the Baileys at 12 has certainly been weird and my sleeping pattern isn’t quite back on track, but I hope you all had a lovely time nonetheless and feel somewhat more refreshed and ready to head into 2021 despite lockdown 3🤍
This is basically a @annalouoflondon fan account, This is basically a @annalouoflondon fan account, the most BEAUTIFUL handmade jewellery. At the big old age of 22 I finally got my ears pierced (I know, I know) and I couldn’t be more excited to start my earring collection off with these beauts🤍

(Ring and necklace are also from Anna Lou - the ring was kindly gifted a few months ago and I bought the necklace last year, like I said, this is a fan account now)

{pr sample}
I miss being by the coast and going on long hikes. I miss being by the coast and going on long hikes. I’ve already started planning where I want to explore in the new year (Covid permitting of course), anyone else?🥾
Forever taking photos of my jewellery🌞 @mejuri Forever taking photos of my jewellery🌞

@mejuri #mejuripartner {Item has been previously gifted}
Can’t beat a bit of winter sun🌞 November fle Can’t beat a bit of winter sun🌞

November flew by out of nowhere. I’ve never felt like a year has gone so quickly, but has dragged on so much all at once? However very excited to kick off the festive season🎄
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BLACK FRIDAY — As it’s Black Friday tomorrow t BLACK FRIDAY —
As it’s Black Friday tomorrow this is just a reminder to be conscious when shopping the sales. I should say, I’m not telling anyone to not shop, I realise it’s a good time to buy that special item that you’ve had your eye on for a while which was just out of your price range, or to start your Christmas shopping. However it’s easy to fall into the impulse of buying things you might not necessarily need. We also need to be protecting those making these products, who are underpaid and overworked. So, some food for thought:

Is it a bargain if you don’t actually need it? In 2018, 21% of Brits purchased something on Black Friday/Cyber Monday that they later regretted, spending an estimated average of £83 on each of these items. Items returned are most likely going straight into landfill, and adds to our ever growing waste problem. Only buy if you’re 100% sure it will be long standing in your wardrobe. This also goes to buying from more sustainable brands, it might be a good opportunity to buy from sustainable brands which have a higher price point. But is it sustainable if you don’t really need it?

Will you wear it at least 30 times? Fashion needs to become more circular & seasonless, not disposable. On average women only wore an item 7 times, and 1/3 believed the item to be ‘old’ after fewer than 3 wears. If it won’t stand the test of time, don’t buy it.

I also feel like we need to question question brands such as @urbanoutfitters and @topshop why they can host such large sales when they STILL can’t pay their garment workers for cancelled (already made) orders during the pandemic. We need to be asking these questions and making sure those brands take responsibility for their actions (if you’d like to take a bit more action I’d recommend checking out resources from @fash_rev ). Our clothes should never come at the price of someone else.

Happy conscious shopping🤍

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THIS ONE GOES OUT TO ALL THE ONLINE FRIENDSHIPS

10/09/2018

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Picture this. The year is 2016, an 18 year old Emily decided to hop onto WordPress and write a blog. Now the year is 2018 and somehow shes kept it going. And has managed to make some friends along the way. And this is a shoutout to those online friendships. The friendships which started out as a couple of tweet and have progressed to a couple of coffee dates. The friendships which started purely online, on the same platforms you use for finding out if everyone else’s Instagram and where you can choose you’re relationships or hook-up by a left or right swipe. But have moved offline, out of this social media society we’re in and becomes a real and raw friendship.

Online Friendships

Making friends online has always left me in two minds. In one ear I’m hearing endless teachers and parents whispering in my ear to be cautious when talking to people online. *stranger danger* and all that. But in the other ear I’m hearing that it’s okay to consider what essentially is an avatar and username at that point, a friend.

And to be completely honest, during all this I’m happily tapping away to strangers on the Internet most days anyway. And I think I can tell when I’m talking to an actual person instead of Neil, aged 47, sat in his shed pretending to be a 18 year old girl. I’d like to think I have some common sense. But the reality is, it’s not that deep, so long as you aren’t silly about it. And I love the fact that our 280 character conversations of getting to know eachother can lead to coffee dates and long old facetime chats.

Online Friendships

Online Friendships

You see, I’m a very feeble friend. Usually 20 minutes late and will always go to reply to your text, but then completely forget what she’s doing and go make a cuppa instead. So a hot mess basically. I’m also a very quiet person naturally. I am that girl in the ‘when we meet and when you get to know me’ memes. I wouldn’t call it insecure or not confident, just reserved. Just get a couple of drinks down me and we’re good to go. But my virtual personality is anything I want it to be. Obvs not Neil aged 47. But a witty, confident Em that if you were to meet me in my A level sociology class, you wouldn’t see.

Speaking of A levels. From the years of 2014 to 2018 I’ve had a very select group of friends. Most of which were outside of college, which isn’t as depressing as it sounds. I was just a bit judgey. I also became very ill within the first 5 months of my A levels which left me missing out on a lot and being seen as a recluse. But when I logged onto Twitter to join in on the twitter chat of the evening, cuppa in hand. I could press the refresh button on myself and be inclusive and sociable. It is crazy that we can put whatever we want out there. Whether it’s our whole lives or just a taste. You can watch people grow, travel the world, have a breakdown right before your eyes. And you become invested in someones life and well being so quickly.

Online Friendships

And isn’t it just great when someone gets you. Whether it be an emotional sense or a creative sense. The fact that I have people I can create content with and try new things and brainstorm with and call them my pal and tell them about my anxiety and personal life is freaking amazing.

And although I will always have a very special place in my heart for those friendships that have seen me through the school years and weird unicorn obsession stage. There’s this beauty to finding yourself in a realm with people who share the same interests as you. Talking about what you’re passionate about and listening to other people talk about their passions sets off a spark. And this mutual connection is born and it’s bloomin’ wonderful. And it’s all thanks to the internet that we have these people surrounding us. Whether it’s still virtually or has become physically as well. Sharing interests, whether it’s blogging or knitting socks for dogs, and then cheering eachother on as we go.

So I just want to conclude with saying you’ve still got to be smart. We don’t want any catfishing situations here. But creating friendships on the internet has moved from a very outcast blemish, to being very mainstream. Obviously with any online community it’s not all daises. It’s definitely like a real life mean girls at times, but just keep out of the drama and practice what you preach and you’ll be fine. And I feel very lucky to have some beautiful people inside and out supporting me all thanks to the blogging community.

Em x
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  1. Lucy ✨ (@lucyc0le) says

    10/09/2018 at 5:23 pm

    Such a lovely post Em. Twitter is full of amazing people and like you say, stay out of drama’s way and you’re sure to find some amazing girls just like you!!

    Lucy | http://www.lucy-cole.co.uk

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    • Emilybecca says

      11/09/2018 at 7:18 pm

      Thank you so much lovely, exactly! Ahaha oh you!

      Reply
  2. foreverseptember1 says

    10/09/2018 at 10:25 pm

    Absolutely loved this post. I’ve made so many amazing friendships through the online world, people who I would have never met otherwise and I think thats amazing. People who share the same interests as me and people who I can chat to for hours on end. Its so heartwarming.

    Lucy | Forever September

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    • Emilybecca says

      11/09/2018 at 7:20 pm

      Thank you so much lovely, aww that’s amazing! It’s so fulfilling isn’t it.

      Reply
  3. Yossy says

    11/09/2018 at 9:14 am

    Loved this post! I relate too much to a lot of this especially the forgetting to reply because I’m making tea aha.

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    • Emilybecca says

      11/09/2018 at 7:20 pm

      Thank you lovely! Ahaha we’ve all been there!

      Reply
  4. Brooke Nicole Clarke says

    11/09/2018 at 3:39 pm

    Yes, yes yes! I can honestly say I have more online friends than friends in the real world. There’s always going to be internet dickheads along the way, but there is truly something special about finding someone you get along with online! x

    Brooke | http://www.brookeclarke.com

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    • Emilybecca says

      11/09/2018 at 7:22 pm

      Literally! Exactly, alas we can’t avoid the dicks but there’s plenty of lovely likeminded people to connect with! x

      Reply
  5. Isobel says

    12/09/2018 at 7:17 am

    It’s honestly amazing how many people you can meet online that can soon become your friends! It’s so lovely in the blogging community how this can happen! You made me laugh with the knitting socks for dogs sort too Em!

    Isobel x

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    • Emilybecca says

      12/09/2018 at 2:41 pm

      Isn’t it! The blogging community is so open and lovely I bloomin love it hahaha thanks gal xx

      Reply
  6. Amita says

    12/09/2018 at 4:46 pm

    This is such a lovely post! I’m just like you, reserved on the outside but completely confident online. I’ve definitely had a bad experience with online friends but I know there’s lots of lovely bloggers who are supportive and creative. xx

    amerzwithlove.com

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    • Emilybecca says

      14/09/2018 at 9:09 am

      Aww thank you! Oh no I hope it’s all okay now lovely! xx

      Reply
  7. Lauren-J says

    12/09/2018 at 5:17 pm

    This post is so lush! I’m the same as you – quite reserved in person but much happier to perk up online! 😂 there are so many lovely people out there especially in the online blogging community! 😊 Xx

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    • Emilybecca says

      14/09/2018 at 9:11 am

      It’s so lovely how we can be ourselves, even if it is virtually! Yesss xx

      Reply
  8. Sharni Hastings says

    13/09/2018 at 2:45 am

    I’ve made so many friends online and through my blog, and since I deal with a bit of social anxiety, it’s become such an easy way to maintain somewhat of a social life whilst being busy and dealing with chronic illnesses, etc! Love these photos, Emily.

    Sharni | http://www.agirlandgrey.com

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    • Emilybecca says

      14/09/2018 at 9:14 am

      Awww I’m so glad for you lovely! Thank you lovely xx

      Reply
  9. Macey Gloria says

    13/09/2018 at 11:40 pm

    In 2015, I met one of my now best friends through twitter & because of blogging. I think it’s amazing how technology was able to bring us together; a friendship that wouldn’t be possible even 10 years ago, especially considering I live in California and she, near London. Loved this post x

    twinklexthoughts.blogspot.com

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    • Emilybecca says

      14/09/2018 at 9:24 am

      Awww that’s so lovely! x

      Reply
  10. Sarah Ⓥ (@SarahAurorax) says

    18/09/2018 at 3:04 pm

    Yes yes yes to this post! I was in a similar situation as you, I wasn’t ill but I didn’t have a lot of friends and the friends I did have were all outside of uni, outside of the country even! Now I’ve found so many more people that I have a true connection with, even if I’ve never met them (yet!) and I couldn’t be happier with what my little blog has brought me

    Sarah
    http://www.sarahaurorax.com

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    • Emilybecca says

      19/09/2018 at 8:37 am

      Ahhh I’m so glad you liked it lovely! xx

      Reply
  11. Gemma says

    20/09/2018 at 9:32 am

    I’ve made so many friends online/through blogging and I’m so grateful, I have no friends with baba’s but now have so many that I’ve made through twitter etc and it makes the whole parenting lark a lot less lonely!

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    • Emilybecca says

      20/09/2018 at 1:44 pm

      Awww I’m so glad!! x

      Reply
  12. shaunaclairegg says

    05/10/2018 at 9:51 pm

    Absolutely loved reading this post, and I couldn’t agree more! Online friendships are some of the best ones I have!

    Shauna | https://goddessguide.co.uk

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    • Emilybecca says

      11/10/2018 at 10:34 am

      Ahhh thank you! I’m so glad! xx

      Reply

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