Photo: Ksenia Chernaya In this article, I will be sharing with you a few insights and the practical fundamentals of practicing fashion for human health. What is healthy fashion? What is healthy fashion? It is fashion used as a tool and as a healing modality. Healthy fashion awakens the soul and spirit. We can possess more energy, more strength, and more health in general when we choose to wear clothing that is good and healthy for us. Healthy fashion is a form of alternative medicine and self-help. Fashion for human health supports the five bodies: energetic, spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental. Healthy fashion; clothing as modern medicine is the future of fashion. What makes the concept of healthy fashion unique? It is unique because healthy apparel and healthy accessories are for human health, not just for environmental health. Healthy fashion naturally extends itself to the health of the environment. Sustainable/environmental fashion is a hot topic, and the next step that exceeds it is healthy fashion. Fashion as modern medicine is a relatively new concept and an advanced approach to fashion. Yet currently, we are seeing new fashion trends like fashion care, fashion wellness, fashion therapy, and healing fashion. This is because there is a new fashion movement: apparel for health and healing. Healthy fashion has existed since fashion came about, yet it really involves creating a new strategy, criteria, standards, and a fashion movement to get fashion to give back to us more than it currently does. The Ancients used plant medicine as a form of healing. We can use plant-based fashion as a form of plant medicine because plant-based fabrics are made of plants. Fashion for Health is a comprehensive form of health treatment. Healthy fashion is a part of our personal hygiene and a part of natural living. Healthy fashion is defined by two things: fashion that cleanses and fashion that protects. Plant-based fabrics cleanse and protect the body. The concept of sustainability is contemporary The sustainable fashion movement and other fashion movements are growing. People are becoming more and more eco-minded and eco-conscious. Part of the unsustainable fashion industry lacks the spirit of fashion due to it being unhealthy. Unhealthy fashion is toxic chemicals in fabrics, synthetic fashion, fashion waste, unfair trade and labor, false representations of fashion, and more. There are many different healthy fashion practices and healthy fashion movements. One of them is ethical fashion, which is cruelty-free fashion and fair-trade fashion. Ethical fashion creates social equality to balance the planet, which is needed. Zero waste fashion concerns fashion companies producing less waste during the manufacturing process, and fashion consumers purchasing less clothing. One example of what some zero-waste fashion companies are doing is on-demand fashion. They do not produce the garment until there is a garment order. Upcycled fashion takes post-consumer fashion waste and changes the look of a wasted garment so it can be worn for a longer period of time. Additionally, companies or individuals will use recycled materials to make new fashions. A few other fashion movements to mention are slow fashion, secondhand/vintage fashion, circular fashion, and eco fashion. Many fashion businesses have long-term sustainable business models and will incorporate several of these fashion movements listed above into their operations. One of the most important fashion movements is the plant-based fashion movement because polyester is made from non-renewable fossil fuels. It may not be a good material to wear, especially because of its lack of breathability. We have to support and promote plant-based fashion. Textile manufacturers have to produce a variety of different plant-based textiles because we can’t just produce cotton and linen alone. Plant-based fashion is sustainable fashion because plant-based fabrics and garments can be burned without hurting the environment and can be composted without any toxic fumes permeating the air when it biodegrades. Every field and industry uses plant-based solutions. For example, some cars are made out of hemp materials, and some rubber car tires are made from dandelion roots. Healthy fashion is a part of the sustainable fashion movement, and I would also say it is its own movement. Healthy fashion caters to the fast-growing sustainability niche within mainstream fashion and within the eco/sustainable fashion market. The fashion industry is increasingly concerned with ethical, environmental, and health-conscious clothing. This new concept, fashion for health and healing, is not new, it is ancient, yet currently, it’s niche in the fashion marketplace and not standard commercially. Current mainstream fashion practices and their standards do not rely on or approach this healing fashion subject enough, but it will be a standard in the future. When we understand the root of unhealthy fashion and we learn about clothing that supports, heals, and protects the body, this new “healthy fashion” standard will naturally extend itself to the environment, and it will help heal our Earth. The potential for healthy fashion is vast. Conscious fashion design and conscious wardrobes There is a new awakening happening on the planet Earth, triggering a need for conscious fashion and conscious people. As healthy fashion practitioners, we have a keen sense of culture, humanity, and style, and this creates more consciousness. It is conscious fashion that is representative and effective to support the global evolution of a healthier planet. To be a conscious shopper, when we go shopping, we have to think about the garment’s color, the type of material, the style, the details, and the silhouette. We must ensure that the product is something we will actually wear. This helps support a minimal, zen-like wardrobe. If you are a collector, you will still be able to collect clothing; it will just be the clothes that you really want to wear and/or collect. Our styles will still evolve, and we will always purchase fresh new pieces, but our clothing will be modern and timeless. This will result in less waste in the industry. It doesn’t matter what style of clothing you wear. It doesn't matter whether you shop mass, contemporary, ready-to-wear, or haute couture. Healthy, conscious fashion is found in all fashion markets and all style genres. Your current wardrobe is already helping you, but it is a matter of being aware of what fashion can do for you. Healthy Materials It is paramount to own a synthetic-free wardrobe or a predominantly plant-based wardrobe. The healthiest materials to wear are organic and certified fabrics. The healthiest dyes are those dyed with low-impact dyes or those dyed with botanical or herbal dyes. For example, natural dyes like indigo and eucalyptus, marigold, and clay. If one is on a budget, I will still recommend purchasing non-organic plant-based fabrics over synthetic fabrics. We want to go synthetic-free and own a predominantly plant-based wardrobe. A few healthy alternatives to conventional polyester, nylon, acrylic, and rayon include biobased nylon, lyocell, fabric blends, cotton, hemp, linen, and paper yarn, which doesn’t feel like paper. There are many alternative fabrics to choose from. These are all premium fabrics. One of the most innovative kinds of fabric is cosmetic-infused textiles. We can enhance our appearance with cosmetic textiles. Cosmetic textiles, also called cosmetotextiles, mix cosmetics with textiles. Textile manufacturers use microencapsulation. They microencapsulate natural ingredients and herbs like neem oil, aloe, tulsi, caffeine, shea butter, vitamin e, minerals, and more. As you wear them, they are transferred from the fabric to your skin. Types of healthy textiles Plant-based fabrics like banana, hemp, ramie, and nettle are more breathable, supporting a person's oxygen needs. They can also relieve stress because we are creating that plant-human connection when we wear them. For example, when we go out into nature, we are releasing stress. When we wear plant-based cellulose fabrics, we are more connected to nature. They recharge our bodies and minds too. Healthy Fashion—trends A healthy fashion solution is to wear luxury fashion—and it doesn’t have to be expensive to be luxurious. We all deserve to wear luxurious fashion. Some luxurious styles to wear that are comfortable and high-fashion are athleisure, loungewear, and activewear. You can find luxury wear in all style genres, but you have to look for specific garments that are luxurious. Healthy fashion is a part of wellness trends and self-care trends. Other current healthy fashion concepts are body care, inclusivity, fashion for emotional wellness, and ergonomic clothing. Ergonomic clothing is clothing that functions and performs. Examples of healthy fashion These are a few more examples of healthy fashion and healthy fashion accessories: gemstone therapy. Adding precious metals and gemstones to jewelry and accessories. Some crystals to wear are rose quartz, jade, and clear quartz. Aromatherapeutic fashion is therapeutic. We can wear mini essential oil diffusers either on accessories like scarves or jewelry like necklaces and bracelets. These diffusers are made out of natural cellulose pads or terra cotta clay. It is healthy to breathe in essential oils, and it makes you feel better. Fashion with nature imagery and sacred geometry screen-printed on clothing is a visual healing therapy. Wearing sparkling, glittery textile prints made with crushed crystal powder and minerals like mica and bio-based glitter is therapeutic. There are thousands of different ways to wear healthy fashion. These are just a few fashion concepts that are healthy for the mind, body, and soul. It is a part of our self-care, personal growth, and spiritual awakening to connect with our clothing more deeply and in a healthy way. Dressing for spirituality and health is a part of the new spirit of the age. It is a part of living a healthy and spiritual lifestyle. Spiritual healing fashion is spiritually intelligent fashion. For more information about the concepts of fashion and health, check out my book, Healthy Fashion: The Deeper Truths. Healthy Fashion offers new and advanced fashion methods for human health, and it reveals the deeper truths of fashion. It will give you a deeper foundation and connection to fashion. A connection that is so deep that it heals the soul. Fashion as an intuitive, medical initiative will move humanity into a spiritual awakening as it is a holistic, natural tool honoring all species and the environment. In this way, fashion can be a supernatural force in our lives, instilling a heightened sense of connection to the planet we belong to. It’s an alternative health practice attributed to the modern processes of planetary evolution radiating itself on multidimensional levels. Want to read more articles? Check them out here: HIGHLIGHTS

In this post, I am sharing what’s in my makeup case. This is my current makeup collection. They’re my healthy makeup essentials. I talk about why these makeup products are healthy. I have posted each makeup product (22 makeup products) with a photo of the product, a description, and why I like the makeup product. I linked the products so you can shop for them. *This post is not sponsored. Beauty/Makeup brands mentioned in this post: Physicians Formula bareMinerals Crop Kora Organics Sephora Sky Organics EcoTools CALA Caboodles Kestrel I have listed each makeup product by category: Face: foundation, concealer, powder Eyes: eyeshadow, eyeliner, brow definer, mascara Lips: natural lip balm Beauty tools: brushes What makes makeup products healthy? Most of my makeup products are from Physicians Formula and bareMinerals. I am allergic to a lot of chemicals found in non-natural makeup products... So I know these products are clean because they don’t bother my skin. Here is a list of benefits of wearing Physician Formula’s products: "Non-irritating, non-greasy, hypoallergenic, dermatologist approved, non-comedogenic" They specifically do not use 100 of the known ingredients in beauty products that would bother the skin. bareMinerals and their benefits: They use natural ingredients, the product is non-irritating, and soothes the skin. The products do not cake or fade, and they are comfortable to wear. People with allergies and skin sensitivities can wear bareMinerals. Minerals like zinc and iron oxide in their makeup are anti-inflammatory. My makeup case by Caboodles + travel case by Kestrel I love this makeup case and travel beauty case. I started collecting so much makeup that I couldn't fit it in my travel makeup case (the makeup bag to the left of my case in the photo.) So I decided to buy this beauty case by Caboodles! I love it. All my makeup is organized, and I have plenty of room for more makeup! 22 Makeup Products Here are 22 makeup products from my makeup collection. I have added a brief description of the product, why it is healthy, and why I like it. Click on the name of the product above the description, it is linked to the company and the product in this post. Face Makeup 1. Physicians Formula Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips All-in-1 Nude Palette for face and eyes I like to use this product as eyeshadow and blush. I also use it as a highlighter and to contour my face. I love the glistening colors. This is an all-in-one product. You can use it to bronze your face, use it as a blush, and you can use it as an eyeshadow. The color palette is named nude. It is dermatologist-tested! Additionally, you can use a large brush and brush over the entire palette too! 2. bareMinerals bareMinerals Loose Powder This is a great loose powder for your base. It is perfect over your liquid foundation. It keeps the foundation on your face for a lot longer than if you hadn’t used it. Anytime my face is sweaty, this powder covers up the sweat. I like the silkiness of the product, and it makes my face have that silky and polished look. The minerals and ingredients in the product keep your face dry yet moisturized. 3. Physicians Formula Physicians Formula Nude Wear™ Glowing Blush, Rose I love this blush, and I love all four colors to color my cheeks. You can get a really good contour with these blushes (aka rouges) using certain brushes. I use whichever colors I am in the mood for. This blush completes your face with a full look. The four shades will give you a diamond glow! I love Physicians Formula because it is hypoallergenic makeup. 4. bareMinerals bareMinerals Endless Glow Highlighter I love this highlighter. It gives you both a dewy look and a sparkling gleam. My mood always gets better when I put on this highlighter. I am actually almost through the entire highlighter. I will need to get a new one. I do believe it is long-lasting. When they say it lasts 8 hours, it does! Their highlighter formula is mineral-based, and a dermatologist has approved their mineral formula. 5. Crop Hyaluronic Acid Vegan Foundation I love wearing this foundation. It is 97% plant-derived (like most of the products listed in this post). I love that the Crop company is making it medicinal—adding hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to the foundation. It covers the skin very well and is light and breathable. This is a perfect foundation. It is Australian-owned. You can order it online, and it is sold in stores worldwide. My skin has definitely improved after wearing it. 6. Physicians Formula Physicians Formula Organic Wear Marathonista SPF 40 Moisturizer Organic tinted moisturizer works like a foundation; it gives full coverage. This product is 100% natural in origin and 70% organic. I have used this product for years. The shade is a little dark for me because they sell it as two shades– mixing light and medium shades together, but I don’t care. I love it so much. It has a midweight to lightweight feel. It has a blend of proteins and antioxidants! Some of the ingredients are kale, carrot, lemon, and quinoa protein. The foundation helps with skin elasticity. I have noticed when I wear it I look younger than when I am not wearing it. 7. Physicians Formula Physicians Formula Super CC+ Color-Correction + Care Concealer This hypoallergenic concealer has a rich pigment, so it covers acne and skin so well. I use it under my eyes and on any acne or any redness that I have. I love it. It color corrects, so I notice when I wear it, it helps my skin tone. I love the way this product lasts a long time. I always look “instaready” when I use this concealer. Eye Makeup 8. bareMinerals Bare Minerals Gen Nude Copper Eye Shadow Palette I love this multi-palette copper eyeshadow palette. It is great to wear day or night. This powder eyeshadow comes in different finishes—matte, satin, and metallic. It definitely makes me look more attractive. I love the colors and the aesthetics of this palette. It is a very modern color palette and timeless. This product is ophthalmologist tested! 9. Physicians Formula Eye Booster Gel Eyeliner Trio-Black Gel Eyeliner by Physicians Formula I love the silky and smooth texture of these gel liners. Eyelining eyes always make me feel beautiful, and I feel more inspired when I wear them. For some reason, I have more energy when I wear eyeliner. Especially when I draw winged eyeliner. I love the fact that this product is fragrance-free. I am allergic to most synthetic fragrances. I love the minerals added to this liner, and it is known that mineral makeup is safer to wear. This product is also ophthalmologist and dermatologist-approved! 10. Kora Organics Amethyst Quartz Luminizer I love this highlighter called Luminizer. It is crystal-infused and made with amethyst crystal powder! I can feel the crystal powder working on my face. The crystal powder has healing properties and cleans and energizes the face and body when you wear it. The colors are ethereal-looking. I couldn’t find the amethyst Luminizer, but they have the rose quartz Luminizer available, and it looks amazing! I usually wear Luminizer on my cheeks and eyes. Kora Organics is certified organic by Ecocert! 11. Physicians Formula Physicians Formula Multi-finish Eye Shadow Liner I love this product. It is an "instaready" eyeshadow palette. I love neutral shades, so I love camel, metallic browns, whites, and cream eyeshadow colors. It is a multi-finish palette, so you can use one or several of the eyeshadow colors together. You can go really light or go really dark-- for example, you can make smoky eyes with this eyeshadow color palette. 12. Physicians Formula Physicians Formula Organic wear® Ultra black This mascara I have used for years. The black color is extra black, and it makes your eyelashes thick. This product is 100% natural in origin and 70% organic! This mascara is waterproof. It has a blend of protein and antioxidants like kale, carrots, and quinoa. It is definitely long-lasting; I always have to wash it off at night because it is still on my lashes at night. 13. Physicians Formula Organic Wear Natural Origin Mascara This is another mascara I have used for years. It makes the lashes a bit lighter and thinner when I am in the mood for that kind of lash. I love the way they have added healthy ingredients like their "organic lash boosting complex" and organic olive oil extract. Additional healthy ingredients they have added to the mascara are jojoba, cucumber, aloe, beeswax, and more! 14. Physicians Formula Brow Last Long-Wearing Brow Gel The brow gel by Physicians Formula is another one of the products I have been using for years. I love all of their brow products. They last all day. You have to use makeup remover or facewash to remove the brow gel. It is that long-lasting. It is waterproof and smudge-proof. However, if you mess up, you can easily wipe it off the skin. I love how this product is fragrance-free and paraben-free. 15. Physicians Formula Physicians Formula #Instaready Eye Primer Duo- Matte & Shimmer, Shimmer Pearl/Matte Nude This is a really silky and smooth eye primer. It glides on very easily, and it has an alluring glow. Both the colors, the pink and the cream, are really lovely. After it dries, it is smudge-resistant. It is hypoallergenic and made for sensitive eyes. It is non-comedogenic, which means it does not block pores. 16. Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner Trio These eyeliners I have used for years. This is a long-lasting eyeliner. I will typically use the black color the most because I love black eyeliner. It is definitely a part of "makeup design" to wear eyeliner. They make my eyes look better too. 17. Sephora Sephora Colorful® Wink-It Felt Tip Liquid Waterproof Eyeliner I like the way this liner has a felt tip. It really makes you feel like an artist when you are using eyeliner on your eyes with this felt-tipped liner. It is definitely long-lasting. I feel much more sophisticated when I wear eyeliner. Lip Makeup 18. Sky Organics Tinted lip balm by Sky Organics I don’t use lipstick because of its taste and lack of moisture. I love these moisturizing tinted lip balms. The texture is silky and smooth with glistening shimmering color. They use healing, healthy ingredients like castor, argan, and coconut oils. Every color I love, and they are long-lasting. I love the way the packs come in four different colors; you can wear whichever one you are in the mood for. Makeup Brushes 19. EcoTools Eco tools duo eyeshadow brush set by Eco Tools I love these natural eyeshadow brushes. I love the handle of them. They are made of bamboo wood. This is a nice brush set. The brushes are so soft against my eyes that it is therapeutic. 20. EcoTools EcoTools Foam Applicator Brush This is the greatest beauty tool I have ever owned. I hated putting on makeup foundation with my fingers or sponges. I love how the sponge is attached to a "wand." It is so much cleaner and easier to put on my makeup. You can wash it with water and soap and reuse it. The link above has a 6 pack of these foam applicator brushes, but I have used one single foam brush for a while. You just need to make sure you use some hydrogen peroxide to kill any bacteria and germs. 21. CALA CALA Eye Need It Brush Kit Lavender I love this brush set. And it is travel-friendly with the travel case. I don't need to only travel with it, I can put it in my beauty case, and I don’t need to buy a brush case for the brushes, I can just use the travel case. I bought these brushes because of the metallic purple color. These brushes are for the eyes. I have a brush kit for the face, but I did not post it in this post. 22. Sephora PRO Eye Liner Brush I have not even used this brush yet, but I am going to ASAP. It is very thin and angled for the specific lining of the eye. Want to read more articles? Check them out here: HIGHLIGHTS

In this post, "A Guide to Organic Fabrics and Apparel," I am going to share why organic apparel is good for you. What is this organic fabric/apparel guide about? What you need to know about organic fabrics and apparel Organic fabrics and the environment Types of organic fabrics Organic fabric certifications Organic apparel brands What is organic fabric? Organic fabric is plant crops that have been grown organically. The plant crops are not grown with synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides. Why organic fabric? It is the safest material to wear. The organic industry is fast growing. Organic food, cosmetics, personal care items, and textile sales were $63 billion in 2021. You don’t have to be wealthy to wear organic apparel. Organic fabrics are excellent. People are divinely guided to wear organic apparel. It is a cleansing fabric. Organic fabrics will actually support your spiritual development. Wearing healthy, intelligent organic fabrics is complementary to your healthy lifestyle. Many people eat organic food and would rather eat organic food. But the price of eating organic food is higher, like the price of organic fashion. I know this personally because I have tried to eat all organic food. At one point in my life, I spent over $800-1,000 per month on all organic and natural foods. That was ridiculous, and I wasted a lot of money! The reason I spent so much money on food was that I was so feeling sick at the time, and I was trying to see if the food would make me feel better, but it didn’t. But now, I spend maybe around 400+ dollars a month, which is half the price I spent on organic foods. In regards to organic apparel, if you are on a budget you can still buy organic fashion, just buy the accessories. Wear organic underwear, socks, camisoles for women, and undershirts for men. The cost is not as much as organic clothing. What I love about organic accessories– they last a long time. What types of accessories can you buy made with organic fabrics? If you can’t buy a whole wardrobe with organic fabrics (and that would be difficult for anyone no matter the budget), purchase these fashion items made with organic fabric: These are accessories you will have for a while, and they don't go out of style. Scarfs Socks Stockings Underwear Men’s undershirts Women's camisoles Shoes Hats, beanies, baseball hats Leg warmers Gloves or mittens Pashminas/shawls Totes If you do purchase organic apparel, I would buy organic loungewear and nightwear because we spend a lot of time sleeping in our clothing. Part of eco-friendly living is wearing organic fabrics—or you can at least buy smaller organic items like socks, underwear, and basics. There is a difference between organic cotton and non-organic cotton. For example, I bought a pair of non-organic socks at the grocery store one time because they were 80% cotton and 20% polyester. That is a good price for predominantly cotton-based crew socks. But, these socks I bought and wore around the same time I bought my organic cotton crew socks. After a couple of years of wearing them, the dryer machine dried out the polyester and elastic in the non-organic socks. They are now getting holes. When I go to pull them on, the fabric keeps ripping at my heels. My organic socks do not have any holes, they do not rip when I put them on, and they look much newer. It is not just about the quality of the fabric and apparel items either, it is about the energy of the fabric. When harsh synthetic chemicals are used on plant crops, some of those chemicals change the "energy" of the plant. Additionally, when I wear organic apparel, it feels cleaner and purer to wear. When I was hand-making my fashion designs for my previous handmade brand Alternative Fashion in 2015, I was designing clothing with organic cotton fabrics. I loved designing with organic cotton because as I would cut and sew the garment, I would be touching the fabric the whole time, and I could literally feel the difference between sewing designs made with conventional cotton and sewing designs with organic cotton. I literally felt more energetic while sewing with organic cotton. The fabric would literally give me positive emotions. It is also important to note that you should use organic cotton gauze and organic cotton balls for wound care. You can use conventional cotton balls and gauze but don't use synthetic polyester or poly-cotton blend wound care. I had a minor surgery where I needed to use bandaids and Neosporin. I couldn’t believe it when I got back to my home. I looked at the box to see the ingredients-- and the gauze was partially made of plastic! I thought that it would be made of cotton! About organic fabric + apparel The Benefits of Wearing Organic Apparel Organic fabrics are skin-friendly. They are very soft and better against the skin than other fabrics. They also gently exfoliate the skin—the skin needs to exfoliate when thousands of skin cells die every day. They have healing qualities. You are supporting the health of the farmers when you buy organic apparel. You are supporting your own health. They are healthy to wear and healthy for your body. Organic fabrics are hypoallergenic. The human body is not made up of synthetic toxic chemicals, so organic fabrics are similar to the human chemical composition. Organic fabrics can only be plant-based (synthetics cannot be organic). Cons of wearing non-organic fabric Not all non-organic fabrics are toxic to wear. Many manufacturers do not want to lose their crops and will use a little fertilizer, and that is OK. Many of the non-organic cotton fabrics are GM—genetically modified. Many non-organic fabrics are made with toxic chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides. People may experience damaging side effects from these harsh chemicals. Processing of organic fabric Organic cotton is grown without pesticides and synthetic fertilizers and processed with no chemicals. In the past, we did not farm or plant crops with synthetic fertilizers, chemicals, or pesticides. We were always organic farmers up until the past several decades. Organic fabrics are processed using organic and natural chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides. The environmental impact of organic fabrics + the environmental impact of synthetics It is important to support the sustainable, organic, plant-based fashion industry because fashion is one of the most polluting industries. Organic fabric doesn’t hurt the earth. During the organic farming crop stage, the farmers do not use harsh chemicals, toxic pesticides, and fertilizers to cultivate the crops. When non-organic fabrics like synthetic polyester break down in landfills, they release harsh toxic fumes into the air. Organic fabrics do not do this. Organic fabrics are biodegradable and compostable. Unfortunately, flora and fauna may get poisoned by the toxic chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides used to grow non-organic crops. These chemicals, pesticides, and fertilizers are attached to the crops. Once the crops are watered, the agricultural chemicals attach to our drinking water and also poison marine life. Organic fabrics will not pollute our water or the soil, or hurt marine life. Organic fabrics are made from plant crops that are grown in soil that is hearty, well, and robust. This soil will assist in helping the habitat. This kind of soil can restore itself, so it is regenerative. Fabric types Popular current textile plants are being grown organically, and they can all be recycled: Organic cotton Organic hemp Organic-linen Organic bamboo (bamboo linen) Organic jute +more Organic certifications 11 organic fabric certifications: 1. Better Cotton Standard 2. Oeko-Tex 100 3. Global Organic Textile Standard(GOTS) 4. Organic Content Standard (OCS) 5. USDA-Certified Organic 6. EKO 7. OCIA International (Organic Crop Improvement Association) 8. Soil Association Organic 9. Global Organic Latex Standard GOLS 10. Organic cotton accelerator OCA 11. Regenerative Organic Certified - ROC 13 ORGANIC APPAREL BRANDS FOR MEN +WOMEN They are not all made 100% organic, but most or many of their products are organic 1. Nordstrom (type in "organic cotton" in the search bar) 2. Inner Waves 3. Kent 4. Harvest and Mill 5. Organic Basics 6. Tentree 7. Pact 8. Outerknown 9. Faherty Brand 10. Thought 11. Colorful Standard 12. Pangaia FINAL NOTE We all want to wear sustainably sourced, organic apparel. It is earth-positive and eco-minded to wear organic fabrics. I would personally like to wear more innovative organic apparel. I have a few tee shirts, socks, and other apparel items that I have worn in the past that were made from organic cotton. I know I need to wear more organic apparel! I do love my organic socks. They are from Maggie's Organics. I do notice that the energy of the organic apparel items that I own is different from my non-organic conventional cotton apparel. I am sure that organic apparel can support your mind, body, and spirit more than any other kind of apparel that is non-organic. Organic fabric will self-heal the body. Organic fabrics care for the soul. Organic fabrics support our energetic health, emotional health, spiritual health, physical health, and mental health. Organic apparel is wellness-focused and a part of the body care trend. When you can, check out these brands I listed above. They have lots of organic accessories and basics if you don’t want to spend more money on outfits. Also, you can Google search for the organic certifications above. Organic fashion brands will pop up in the search feed. The future of fashion is organic fashion. We don’t have to have a large wardrobe of organic apparel; we can have a minimal wardrobe, like a smaller collection within our wardrobe collections. It will help the ecosystem and our planet! References https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en/wisdom/article/why-organic-clothing-benefits-of-organic-cotton https://www.telio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Organic-Fabrics-Info-Booklet.compressed.pdf https://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/3373/organic-cotton-processing Want to read more articles? Check them out here: HIGHLIGHTS

In this post, I am going to share with you a few things about the healthy fashion industry and a few things about myself in regard to fashion. I answer these specific questions: What made you decide to pursue a career in fashion? What are the most important segments of the fashion industry? What do you think are the current and future trends in fashion? What does fashion mean to you? How would you describe your personal style? What hobbies do you have? What made you decide to pursue a career in fashion? It was the beginning of my young adulthood when I knew I wanted to pursue fashion. That was the age when I knew I was going to work in the fashion industry. Also, growing up in childhood, I always had my favorite pieces of clothing. I wore them every day when I had the chance. I think this was a sign that I have a strong connection with my wardrobe and fashion. I was around 16 years old when I decided that I wanted to go to fashion school. I went to fashion school right after I graduated from high school. I checked out many different fashion schools, but I really wanted to live in California, and I loved the idea of moving to a city like San Francisco. I always dreamt of living in California. San Francisco is a fun city. I attended the Academy of Art University in San Francisco when I was about 18 years old. Prior to that, I was working in fashion retail. I started working in fashion retail when I was around 15 or 16 years old. I worked at Gap and a couple of other retail stores. When I first attended the Academy of Art University I was 18 years old; then when I was 20 years old I took a few years off of school and then went back in my early 20s. Unfortunately, I never graduated. I only had 2 semesters left! It's okay, I can always take courses later, but I might not. I really don’t need to, but taking fashion courses is a lot of fun! There is a lot of stress involved too! I remember having panic and anxiety when I had to take tests. After I went to college, I ended up working more and more in fashion retail. Fashion retail is a passion of mine. I worked in fashion styling, visual merchandising, and retail management. I decided to pursue fashion retail, working at several different shops, from small boutiques to large corporate stores, because I have a lot of enthusiasm for fashion retail. Also, it was because I moved and traveled a lot and because it is just who I am. I was able to work at over a dozen different shops (and dozens of other jobs non-fashion related) and learn new things. If I had stayed working at only one shop, I wouldn’t have learned as much about fashion as I know now. Fashion retail was a lot of fun. I loved the customers, the clothes, the collections, and the fellow employees. One of my favorite parts was styling the customers and helping them. I loved getting dressed up for work. I always tried to look very fashionable, and I think that helped me when I was a stylist and selling clothes. Sometimes I had a lot of clothing in my own closet when I was a stylist; other times I had less, but I always dressed well. I first started styling when I was in high school—I learned to style myself. I would remember owning tons of clothing in high school. Clothing allowed me to express myself. I loved to style my outfits and wear different styles of clothes. I loved putting together different outfits. I loved to upcycle my clothes. I would take the arms of a knit sweater, cut the sleeve off, and turn the sleeve into arm warmers or leg warmers. I styled different clothes in a way that created a new look and a new style. What are the most important segments of the fashion industry? I believe the most important segments and parts of the fashion industry are all parts of the fashion industry. I think that we have to use every single piece of the industry in order for the fashion industry to be successful. But, I believe some of the most important parts of the industry in relation to my career and what I do are the textile industry and the fashion design production industry. We need fabrics, and we need fashion designs and fashion patterns. We need textile manufacturers, fashion designers, and patternmakers. Of course, we need apparel industry workers to sew the clothes, too. They should be seen more. If we didn’t have textile manufacturers, if we didn’t have pattern makers and designers, we wouldn’t have stylish clothes that we "want" to wear. So, I believe the most important segments of the industry are the textile industry and the fashion design production industry. Yet, I do believe that all parts of the fashion industry, and even indirect parts of the industry, like the beauty industry or the hair and makeup industry, are very important to the fashion industry. There’s no fashion without hair and makeup! What do you think are the current and future trends in fashion? Some of the current trends that I love are long blazers—officewear blazers worn casually or for work. Cropped cardigans are really cute with camisole tank tops. I love the sweatpants with mid-length cardigan button-down sweaters! Puffed sleeve blouses are definitely trending. Long skirts with cropped tops are trending. Current and future trends, I believe, are athleisure, minimalism, urban streetwear, casual wear, and formal wear that is casual. I think we are coming to a point where we want to wear fashion that is comfortable for us. We want to dress comfortably. Also, I believe the future of fashion is luxury fashion. That is affordable luxury wear. Not just luxury wear, which only a few can afford the luxury. Luxury wear can be found in all markets in the fashion industry. Whether it is mass, contemporary, ready-to-wear, or haute couture, all of these markets do sell luxury apparel. It is just a matter of finding it. It is a matter of finding the pieces that are considered a luxury. To me, the future of fashion is fashionable ergonomic clothing. Casual, stylish clothing. Casual clothing that is dressy. Casual wear that is dressy-looking, that is stylish, that has a taste level that we can all love. The clothing can have any aesthetic— all clothing is included in all style genres. It is a matter of comfort, fashion ergonomics, luxuriousness, and other factors. What does fashion mean to you? I will quote Coco Chanel’s quote: "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening. " -Coco Chanel Fashion is in the air, fashion is what we breathe, fashion is in the streets, and fashion is everything. I think that is why I love fashion so much; it is so much a part of everything. Fashion is so very much connected to who we are and so much connected to our environment. Fashion is not just about clothes. Fashion is about anything we are interested in. That’s how I have connected the wellness trend, health, healing, New Age, and the holistic healing arts to fashion. These are all my interests, and they all can connect with the clothing that I wear. Fashion means to me all of my interests in association with clothing. Style can be very personal. That is why everyone has their own "personal" style. This is because we are representing our own personal, individual interests. How would you describe your personal style? I would say my style is very athleisure, very minimal. It is a little bit urban and street. It is also activewear-like. My personal style—if you saw my wardrobe, you would see that 80% of my sweatshirts and sweaters are dyed with pastel-colored dyes. I wear colors like light gray, pastel lime green, pastel orange, and pastel hot pink. I love pastel colors. But, then again, I also like dark colors—black, forest green, dark red, and navy blue. I have several tops and sweaters in darker colors, and most of my leggings are dyed black. I love to wear leggings. Leggings are never out of style. They’re a classic, like any other kind of pants; a trouser or bootleg pants. I think my personal style will evolve too. I am working on purchasing more novelty tops, more dresses, and more clothes that are a little bit dressier. What hobbies do you have? Some of my hobbies include listening to music and cooking homemade meals. I have been practicing yoga, specifically yin yoga, recently. I practice the violet flame meditation and pray. I love to visit energy vortexes around Southern California and travel to the West, Mid-West, and Northern California Mid-Coast to visit energy vortexes. I love my aromatherapy sessions and lighting candles. I love walking for exercise. I love shopping. Whether it is window shopping or shopping for food and clothes, I love visiting malls and clothing stores. Whether I purchase clothing or not, I like to see the trends, what is selling, and what is in style. Want to read more articles? Check them out here: HIGHLIGHTS

Healthy Fashion Campaign If you are new to my site and blog, welcome. My name is Alyssa Couture. I am the founder/owner of Healthy Fashion Campaign. I am a fashion author, fashion entrepreneur, and planetary energy healer. I am the writer of this blog unless it is a guest post. My fashion campaign is a movement. It was created in order to help people build more healthy fashion concepts in their wardrobes and businesses. This new blog post is about how I can help you, and how my services and campaign can help you. In this post, I will discuss with you What exactly is healthy fashion? What services do I offer? Upcoming services and resources that will soon be available for you 50+ healthy fashion hashtags/keywords relevant to fashion-for-health About me I went to college at the Academy of Art University many years ago majoring in Fashion Design. I have worked in fashion business and fashion retail for most of my adult life. You can read more about me here. I have been working as a fashion entrepreneur on and off since 2014. I have been in several media channels and publications. Check out my press page here. About the Healthy Fashion Campaign Healthy Fashion is a creative business because it is a fashion hybrid. It merges fashion with health, new age, self-help, psychology, and several other topics. I have over 15 years of fashion work experience and 10 years worth of new-age, spirituality, alternative health studies, and work experience. I wanted to merge fashion and wellness together in regard to new and ancient concepts of fashion and wellness. In my work, the fashion concepts are spiritually healing, transcendent, and foundational knowledge for everyone that wants to make their wardrobe and/or business healthy. A lot of people are suffering in the name of fashion. I personally suffered in the name of fashion! So this reason inspired me to create my business-- to help people. I am here to help you with your fashion company and/or your personal wardrobe. Whether you are interested in healthy fashion or you are already a "healthy fashion" practitioner practicing the concepts of healthy fashion, my work is for you. Healthy fashion is multidimensional—the major concepts of my work "Healthy Fashion" are: Fashion for the Mental Body Emotional Body Physical Body Energetic Body Spiritual Body Who is Healthy Fashion Campaign for? Healthy fashion is a niche topic, but it is also a part of a larger topic-- the wellness trend. The global wellness economy was valued at 4.4 trillion in 2020. Healthy fashion adds value to the 'fashion wellness' and 'wellness' market. Fashion for health and wellness is a fashion trend that fills a gap in the market. Healthy Fashion Campaign is for those that live a holistic lifestyle. They like to be healthy and live a cultural lifestyle. They are interested in fashion culture. My fashion business is specifically for those who like to practice fashion as an alternative health remedy. It is also for people who are interested in fashion for the environment. I have created specific services for you and your wardrobe, or for you and your fashion business. Business headquarters I am located in San Diego, CA. I work from home, so my business address is my home address. However, I do travel. I like to work at libraries, coffee shops, cafes, and co-working spaces. Photo credit: John Diez How I started Healthy Fashion Campaign Did something happen when building my business? I have several projects and hobbies, like traveling to and visiting energy vortexes. One thing that happened when building my business (relaunching it) was my visit to Mount Shasta, CA in 2018. I started my campaign in 2015, and then had to do other things, and re-launched it in 2020. It was the several visits to Mount Shasta and other vortexes: Lake Tahoe, Joshua Tree, Sedona, Arizona, and more. I have visited hundreds of energy vortexes around California and in the Midwest in these past 5 years. When I relaunched in 2020 and wrote my book Healthy Fashion, I was driving on road trips and traveling a lot. I think it was when I visited Mout Shasta—known to be a spiritual energy vortex—that was when my business ideas started to be channeled to a degree. I was spiritually guided to write about healthy fashion and start my business, Healthy Fashion Campaign. Nature and the environment are a big part of why I started Healthy Fashion. Visiting the nature sites, and being connected with the earth and plants made me realize that the concepts of fashion in relation to nature, the spiritual planet, and the environment are so important. I feel that there is a spiritual awakening occurring, and creating my business is about supporting this spiritual ascension on earth. My mission I believe Healthy Fashion Campaign will help people’s health and well-being. The whole goal and mission: to make people feel and look better. I want to help people on their spiritual journey. My whole goal is to make fashion more enlightened and to increase the awareness of humans in relation to fashion. Healthy fashion is all about taking care of ourselves. When we help ourselves, we can help others. Hanna Kroeger, the late master healer, said: "God Helps Those Who Help Themselves." Healthy fashion for you + your wardrobe For you + your fashion business Services (you can also visit my ‘work with me’ page) I would recommend using my services to help you with your personal wardrobe and fashion business! Fashion Research My work is about research. In my book, Healthy Fashion, and in my blog, there is a lot of research. I research information in order to inspire others and myself. Types of research Fashion Concepts Fashion for health and wellness Fashion for healing Fashion as a therapeutic medicine The fundamentals of fashion Innovative fashion Retail shops Fashion market trends Fashion trends + more Public speaking I have publicly spoken on podcasts and at events and panel discussions over 65 times. If you would like to interview me or have me speak at your event, please email me at alyssa@hfcampaign.com or send an email through my contact form. Photo credit: John Diez The Book, Healthy Fashion: The Deeper Truths The book is available in physical and ebook formats. If you want to learn new ways of fashion—fashion for health, then this book is for you. Blog/writing articles for my website The blog is not only a fun and entertaining blog, there are many posts that are research-based and educational. Freelance Articles I write, edit, and proofread all of my articles. I also write freelance articles for other businesses. Topics I write about Fashion for human health Fashion as an alternative health treatment Fashion for the mind, body, and spirit Fashion for the environment Conscious fashion and fashion enlightenment The future of the fashion industry Modern fashion concepts Healthy fashion vs. unhealthy fashion Social Media platforms (I provide a lot of content on my social media platforms.) Follow me: Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Youtube TikTok Collaborations/partnerships: See my "work with me" page Upcoming services: Free consultation introduction meeting If you are interested in learning more about healthy fashion and/or would like a consultation, please send me an email: alyssa@hfcampaign.com, and I will be happy to send you my Calendly scheduling calendar, to book a 15-30 minute chat. I am not currently available for consultations, but I will be within 3 to 4 months. So, I will be scheduling our meeting after 3 months from now. Webinars/Seminars/Keynote Presentations I manage and create seminars and webinars. I have created and presented fashion seminars in the past. I am happy to create a seminar and speak at your next event. I present and prepare information on fashion for the mind, body, and spirit. I am also not available to present seminars until after 3 to 4 months from now. We can schedule now, however. Photo credit: John Diez Resources page 100% Instant Download I have free resources available for you on my resources page. The four free pdfs and printable pdfs: The top 38 Fashion Industry Certifications Mini Fashion Planner Printable 41 FABRIC STORES Modern Apparel Fabric Stores + Textile Companies (Wholesale + Retail) Fashion Journal Tracker Printable Hashtags/Keywords Relevant keywords in regards to healthy fashion: Please use these hashtags and keywords in your content! I will be posting a free hashtag/keyword PDF on my Resources page soon. #healthyfashion #healthyfashioncampaign #wellnesstrend #organicfashion #fashionforhealth #ecobeauty #greenbeauty #sustainablefashionblogger #ecofashionblogger #wellnessblogger #sustainablebusinessmodels #circulareconomy #adaptivefashion #botanicalfabrics #craftforwellbeing #allsizesarebeautiful #positiverituals #forpeopleandplanet #earthpositive #responsiblefashion #consciousfashion #naturebasedsolutions #ecoconscious #fashionarchetype #fashionsouls #trendspotter #fashionpsychology #fashionsociology #fashioninterpretation #fashioncommunication #contemporaryfashion #modernfashion #nextlevelfashion #fashionwellness #fashioncleanse #fashioncare #naturalfashion #regenerativefashion #fashionfuture #cosmicfashion #fashionrituals #holisticfashioncycles #slowfashion #spiritualfashion #fashionwisdom #fashionevolution #fashionenlightenment #wisewardrobe #wellnesslifestyle #therapeuticfashion Want to read more articles? 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Shopping for Modern Fashion In this post I talk: a little bit about my day about my shopping trip to Nordstrom Rack, and what I bought about the fashion brands how I will style my three new pieces about Nordstrom Rack– their sustainability report Before my shopping trip This morning I made myself a vegetable and cheese omelet (I have a passion for cooking) and I made a short video for Instagram reels and Tiktok. Social media can be very time-consuming. I have started to focus more on my blog content throughout the month and create, schedule, and plan content for social media beforehand. The algorithm is really challenging for many people like myself, especially new businesses like mine who can't afford to hire someone to engage with others on social media, among other things. There's not enough time! I am a solopreneur. This morning, I went out to deliver a copy of my book, Healthy Fashion. I sent it out to a person in the media. Then, I decided to go to Nordstrom Rack to find a few pieces of clothing to add to my minimal wardrobe. A couple of reasons why I have a minimal wardrobe are that I am very picky, and I like to shop in stores (there is less variety than in online clothing stores). My wardrobe would be much larger if I wore only polyester clothes because most fashions are produced with synthetic and polyester fabrics. I went to Nordstrom and luckily found three beautiful plant-based garments. After I went shopping, I came back to my home and had some homemade vegetable and bean soup. It really has an herbal taste to it. I made it late last night so I could have something to eat that was healthy the next day. Why did I go clothing shopping: One reason why I went clothing shopping is that I needed new clothes. Another reason: I love to go online and see all the fashions on social media and fashion news sites-- they are so inspiring to me that they inspire me to buy clothing! They inspire me to dress well! I used to be really well dressed when I was working in fashion retail. I was really well-dressed in my younger years, too. However, I didn’t care about how the clothing felt on my body back then. I would wear polyester apparel even when it was unbreathable, uncomfortable, and made me sweat. Now, I wear all predominantly plant-based apparel and some blended plant/synthetic garments. Unfortunately, it is much harder to find plant-based apparel in physical stores. I am feeling inspired to try on new clothes-- for the fall season. I am inspired by New York Fashion Week. Today was the last day of NYFW Sep. '23 Now that I have my own business, Healthy Fashion Campaign, I do have to look fashionable. For a long time, I didn't buy fashion, especially when I was writing my book, Healthy Fashion. I was so busy writing that I didn’t go out much, and when I did, I didn’t really care how I looked. But, I did care, and most of my wardrobe was still stylish. I like the athleisure style. I like to wear stylish clothes that are comfortable. I have been in a lot of physical pain in my life, so stylish, comfortable clothing is what I need! Today was a good day because I put on a lot of makeup, and this made me feel better! I used my crystal-infused eyeshadow by Kora Organics. It is in a shimmering pastel purple. (The product is no longer listed on their site, or I couldn’t find it, I will have to search for it again sometime). I also put on my all-natural lipstick. It is made by Sky Organics tinted lip balms, and they add an ingredient-- peppermint essential oil, which I love. It is aromatherapeutic. I would like to dress up more, but as an author and writer, when I write all the time, I wear more casual clothes. However, I know that some casual clothes can look really dressy, and this is one of the types of styles that I like: dressy casualwear. Shopping I love shopping in San Diego, California. A few of my favorite places to shop are Nordstrom in Fashion Valley Mall, TJ Maxx in Mission Valley, Marshalls, and several stores in Westfield Mall UTC in La Jolla, CA. I have been trying to add new pieces to my wardrobe because many of the clothes that I own are tee shirts and sweatshirts. I have been needing more novelty tops and dressy sweaters. This is seasonless shopping—all three pieces that I bought can be worn throughout each season. For example, the novelty sleeveless top by Nanette Lepore that I bought can be worn with a heavyweight cardigan. I only got three pieces. When I shop minimally, the clothes become more special to me. Cotton and cotton/blend garments: I am not 100% plant-based. I do wear some animal materials sometimes, but not a lot. Additionally, I get itchy from most animal fur. One of the pieces that I bought is made of 100% cotton fabric; the other two pieces include polyester or spandex, but no more than 10%. It is good to wear blended fabrics if the fabrics are made of less than 10% polyester, acrylic, or nylon. I do own sweatpants made of 60% cotton and 40% polyester fabric. I also own a loose jacket that is 100% nylon, but the silhouette is loose, so my body and skin can still breathe. I do want to have a 100% plant-based wardrobe eventually, but others have said, (and I agree) that it is better to wear what you have now, and then add more clothing in the future. I am really happy that these three new pieces have very little nylon and polyester in them. I was thinking the whole time that the crew neck Billabong sweater I bought had 75% cotton and 25% polyester. This is a pretty high percentage of polyester. When I got home, I looked at the label again. The label says 90% cotton and 10% nylon! It really made me happy. My three new pieces from Nordstrom Rack Nanette Lepore top: This Nanette Lepore sleeveless novelty top has ruffled sleeves with a drawstring tie at the neck. Nanette Lepore's designs are "youthful and feminine but not overly frilly." She had manufactured all her clothes in the US! The business was sold and is still running. Material: 100% cotton How to style: I will wear this with a short skirt and tuck it into the skirt. I'll also wear it with leggings. I'll tie the drawstrings from the neck/collar and make a pretty bow. It is really feminine-looking and contemporary. Billabong crew-neck sweater This striped, multi-colored crew neck sweater by Billabong is made with modern colors—russet, black, cream, and lavender. I love the knit weave; it makes the fabric cushioned. Billabong: Billabong has a capsule collection on their site called "Eco-Conscious Shop." Material: 90% cotton, 10% nylon How to style: My outfits are very practical. I will mostly wear this sweater with a pair of leggings. It will also look good with my lightweight bomber jacket. BP leggings These black leggings by BP are a long-term trend. They are so comfortable and modern-looking to wear. These specific leggings are lightweight and of the moment. I like the pattern shapes of the leggings, they are ergonomically designed. They are made of lightweight fabric. They enhance my legs, making them look better. Material: 94% cotton, 6% spandex How to style: These leggings will go with my turtlenecks, sweaters, and sweatshirts. Leggings are an essential component of my wardrobe. Where am I going to wear my new pieces: All of these three pieces are in-trend, comfortable, and wearable too. I'll walk in the city, go to museums, travel, and visit energy vortexes. I will go to the ocean and wear them for my fashion videos online when I am interviewed for podcasts and events. Sustainability at Nordstrom/Nordstrom Rack Why do I love Norstrom Rack? I love Nordstrom Rack because they sell some of the most modern fashion and fashion brands. They sell the most luxurious fashion brands that are budget-friendly. They are affordable and investment-worthy. Additionally, they are trying to be more sustainable like other companies. Read their "Environmental Sustainability Report." Nordstrom has a category on its site called "Sustainable Style." They state: "In 2020, we set out our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and to help the world get to net zero." -Nordstrom By 2025, they have some practices that they will be doing : Lessen single-use plastic bags by 50%. Ensure at least 15% of their products are categorized under their "sustainable style" collections. Make 50% of Nordstrom’s brand products from sustainable materials. Part of their sustainability report is about what they are doing for the circularity movement. A few things they are going to do: Take back 100 tons of beauty packaging for recycling. They are going to receive 250 tons of donations They are going to gift $1 million to support innovative textile recycling Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack are collaborating with three sustainable companies: Clean Air Task Force Fibershed Fabscrap FINAL NOTE I really enjoyed my day. I am looking forward to wearing my new clothing items. I recommend you visit Nordstrom Rack or Nordstrom Rack (this is not sponsored, by the way!) because they have great modern apparel. Look for plant-based fabrics like linen and cotton or poly/cotton blended fabrics. I hope you like my three pieces! I love my new leggings, sweater, and sleeveless novelty top! Want to read more articles? Check them out here: HIGHLIGHTS

Aromatherapy fashion In this post, I am going to share information with you about essential oils and fashion. I discuss innovative essential oil beauty products, fashion products, and accessories like jewelry. Also, I speak about natural essential oil-based laundry detergents. Using our sense of smell in relation to fashion is modern. We have to think about fashion in relation to the senses. I will specifically talk about the sense of smell in relation to fashion, and the use of essential oils in fashion, beauty, and accessories. I have included and hyperlinked 6 different fabric patents by people that have invented specific fabrics or methods of fabrics infused with essential oils. Essential oils help people psychologically and physiologically. As well, essential oils are used therapeutically. They support the body mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and energetically. Aromatherapy fashion is a modern wellness trend. There are multiple different ways we can choose to use essential oils in fashion. One of them is adding them to fashion fabrics. We should be wearing essential oils embedded into our fabrics. There are lots of new innovative fabrics and patented essential oil-infused fabrics to get to know. A "scented" fabric is a fabric treated with essential oils. They are fabric treatment applications produced in the textile industry. They use microencapsulation technology. The capsules have essential oil in them. Essential oils are made from: plants, flowers, trees, fruit, bark, grass, and seeds. Using essential oils is an "herbal" healing treatment that began thousands of years ago. Essential oil aromatherapy advantages: Anti-stress Relieves mental exhaustion Lifts mood Reduces blood pressure Alertness Enhances memory and brain Changes brain patterns Calming Grounding Boosts focus Helps the lungs and breathing Anti-inflammatory Anti-microbial Essential oils are not just for aromatherapy, the essential oils help to heal the body. They help us internally and externally. When you breathe in the essential oils move through the nose and help the body internally. They also absorb through the skin. A few of the different textiles methods and patented fabrics that are essential oil-infused: "Process for producing fabric with plant flavour" "Non-woven fabric containing microencapsulated essential oils for preservation of crops" "Method for finishing cotton fabrics through spraying plant essential oil" "Natural mosquito repellent laundry products" "Fibres containing the aromatic component of cedar, and textile materials made from such fibres" "A lyocell perfumed fiber and a method of making thereof" Listed below are a few fabrics and the companies that sell and manufacture essential-oil infused fabrics and apparel: Pangaia uses their patented PPRMINT™ Oil Treatment (some of their mint-infused fabrics may last as many as 50+ washes!) Buttercloth’s Icy Cotton is infused with organic mint fibers. Aroma textiles lab is a scenting facility that uses their patented Scentsual® technology. An additional service they offer is printing facilities with scented ink. Laundry with essential oils Another important piece of aromatherapy fashion is the type of laundry detergent that we use and the type of fabric softeners. I highly recommend hypoallergenic laundry detergent and detergents infused with essential oils. One of my favorites is the lavender essential oil-infused laundry detergent. If you can’t find laundry detergent with essential oils, you can mix them into the detergent that you bought—but it should be a non-scented hypoallergenic detergent. Make sure you shake the essential oils into the detergent. Here are a few all-natural laundry detergents that are made with essential oils or detergents without scent so you can add the essential oils: Detergents made with essential oils: Meyers (lavender) Biokleen (lavender eucalyptus) Zum (frankincense + myrrh) Rustic Strength (orange) Free + clear detergents: Arm & Hammer Method Ecos Aspen Steam your clothes with essential oils I have a small cropped denim jacket that I like to wear, and I don’t launder it every week because it is a jacket. But when I leave the house, all these residual energies from me, from other people, and from the environment can get stuck on the jacket. So, I use a 100% natural aromatherapy essential oil body spray or home spray and spray my clothing with it. It works. Another way you can clean your clothing, or just "charge and cleanse" it with the aromatherapy essential oil scents, is to use your diffuser. The vapor steam from the diffuser will go onto the clothes. One thing to mention, when you wear essential oils on your clothes-- or say, you spray them with essential oils, you don’t necessarily want the fabric to be polyester or made from plastic. You don’t really want to merge plastic with essential oils. Essential oils have brought out plastic fumes before when I added essential oils to my plastic mouth guard. I had to throw the mouth guard out because I could taste the essential oil, but also the plastic fuming scent that was coming off of it too. This is just an indirect example, yet, merging essential oils with synthetic detergents, synthetic fabrics, and synthetic jewelry may not be healthy. Fashion Accessories Another popular aromatherapy and fashion category is fashion accessories. They carry a lot of bracelets and necklaces that have mini-diffusers attached to them. When you place the essential oil on the terra-cotta rock, wood, or whatever type of diffuser material it is, it constantly emits the essential oils. These are a few fashion accessories being infused with essential oils: Necklaces Bracelets Scarves Lockets Earrings Watches Aromatherapy perfume An aromatherapy body spray can be a perfume. I have not used a lot of perfumes in my life because I am allergic to the chemicals they use in them. But, an important part of fashion is perfume and scent. I think more essential oil-infused sprays (not oil rollers) are going to be the future of natural perfume. Essential oils that I love I have been using an aromatherapy diffuser in my car while traveling and by my bedside for years now. I also use essential oils on my skin and take baths with essential oils. I also use essential oil-infused laundry detergents. Depending on what is in the store, I use their non-scented or their essential-oil-infused hypoallergenic detergents. The top six essential oils that I use that you should try: Eucalyptus Peppermint Tea tree Lavender Geranium Ylang-Ylang There are several essential oils and blends you should try, but I will recommend my favorites for healing and wellness: geranium, ylang-ylang, frankincense, rose, myrrh, palo santo, and sage. Some people have said that essential oil blends are more powerful. If you look at the herbalists that blend multiple herbs together to treat an ailment, this is similar to blending essential oil herbs together. I personally like using one single essential oil, but I like blends too. Young Living essential oils You can purchase essential oils anywhere, but there is one brand that I believe is the most potent and powerful essential oil brand that I know, and that is Young Living essential oils. They are pure essential oils. They do not add any carrier oil to them, which is why it is a little more expensive than other essential oil brands. Young Living is now infusing supplements with essential oils and adding them to home care products like hand soap. Body care is definitely in relation to fashion. I would check out their essential oil-infused body care products. Final note Fabrics: patented fabrics–herbal, essential oil-infused fabrics will be a very important part of the future of the fashion industry. We want to wear plant-based fabrics with essential oils. We are not really an advanced society. Many say there is no evidence or research to say that essential oils are proven to cure or treat ailments. There are numerous different reasons why essential oils are an important part of modern wellness. Aromatherapy fashion is going to be a large part of the future of the fashion industry. Most specifically, they are going to become more and more popular in natural jewelry, natural laundry detergents, and natural plant-based patented fabrics. References: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7248/2/1/3/htm https://fashionandtextiles.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40691-015-0042-9 https://fitfibers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06.0/scented-fibers.pdf Want to read more articles? Check them out here: HIGHLIGHTS

About the beginning of my day Hello everyone. For whoever is new to my work and reading this, I am the founder of the Healthy Fashion Campaign and the author of Healthy Fashion: The Deeper Truths. I'd like to take a few moments to tell you about my mini thrift haul shopping that I did today—and some of what happened in my day. It started off early. I got up fairly early and I went to the ocean, specifically the beach at Coronado Island called Coronado Beach. It is a beautiful ocean. So, I walked along the ocean, and I got so inspired by the nature, the seaweed, the views of Hotel del Coronado, and the walk. I ended up seeing dolphins swimming! I walked for about 40 minutes. I really needed the exercise. After my walk by the ocean, I went to the thrift store, the Goodwill in Imperial Beach, California. It is about ten minutes south of Coronado Island. I was 15 minutes early, the store didn't open until 10 AM. I hadn't eaten any breakfast so I walked over to CVS and bought some trail mix, and a beef jerky/cheese stick. It was so good! Before I tell you about what I bought, I want to say that I really like shopping at Goodwill. They are usually always organized and have a large selection of clothing to choose from. My purchase from the Goodwill My "Zen" mini thrift haul I only bought a few clothing items, so, I am calling it a "Zen minimal thrift haul." It is a whole different thing if you are a thrift shop owner and you have to buy large hauls, but for people like me who are just shopping and want to pick clothes that work specifically for them. People that want to shop and know that they are going to wear the clothes they buy-- these are the people that should shop for mini hauls, not large hauls. I am a minimalist at this point in my life, and this is why I shop minimal. I don’t buy several pieces of clothing at a time, and zen, minimal shopping is part of my lifestyle right now. Once people have smaller wardrobes, it is not easy to just shop a lot and have a large wardrobe. This is because you get into the rhythm of a minimal wardrobe, and having a smaller-sized wardrobe. In the photos below, I show you what I bought from Goodwill, and I just bought only two pieces. The secondhand shirt by Divided It looks like a simple shirt, but it is not when you put it on. The cut and silhouette are very modern. I love this new cute tee shirt. I really like the cut. I like how it is cropped. I love the sleeve length, I like the neckline. Yes, it is a very minimal design, but minimal design can still be complicated design. Also, I have been wearing a lot of tank tops and small teeshirts because at this point—it is so hot out here in San Diego, that I can’t even imagine buying warm clothes for the fall season yet. The color of the shirt is pink, and it is very color-healing for me. When I wear it, it is going to make me feel happier. Pink is one of my favorite colors. I support mass fashion vs. fast fashion The brand name of the shirt is Divided, which is an H&M brand. Many people will boycott Walmart, Target, and every other major mass-market retailer. The thing is they are all working right along with the other smaller brands in regard to producing sustainable fashion. They are trying too, and it is harder to be 100% sustainable on a larger scale. There are tags still on the shirt I bought at Goodwill! One of the tags says 25% recycled cotton! That is good. The shirt is one of their conscious pieces from their "Conscious Choice" clothing capsule collections. H&M has a report on their website called "Sustainability Disclosure 2021." What I love about this pink top is that it is made of 97% cotton and 3% spandex fabric. I bought this piece because it was flattering. I am going to actually wear it. I support almost all brands. If something looks good on me and I know I am going to wear it, I will buy it. I am not saying fast fashion is a good thing—but the top I bought from H&M is made from plant-based fabrics. Fast fashion is mostly made of polyester and synthetic garments. If they cut down on the production of synthetic fibers and produced more apparel made of plant-based fabrics, it would slow down the fashion industry. So I am supporting the plant-based products that they have. Mass fashion will never go away-- fast fashion will. The secondhand skirt by Twenty One The short skirt in the photo above is made by the brand Twenty One. This next piece that I bought is just a simple cotton jersey knit skirt with an elasticated waistband. This skirt has a nice thick waistband. The material of the skirt is thick too, I would consider it a mid-to-heavyweight fabric. The skirt will be good to wear in the fall season, or worn without tights in the spring and summer. I love simple black, short jersey knit skirts. I used to own like five to seven of these skirt types, from different brands and in different colors. I used to wear them over my leggings. This skirt is a little too thick to wear with leggings. It is a great minimal, ergonomic design. Cleaning the garments I just wanted you to know that these two pieces smell bad. The pink shirt I got smells a lot like perfume. The other one doesn’t smell as bad. So I wanted to tell you to know how to remove the smell. One way to launder these clothes and remove the odor is to add baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and vinegar to your laundry washer. You can use that combination or add just one of those ingredients to your laundry detergent. They will remove the odors that are on the fabrics. FINAL NOTE I hope you like my mini thrift haul. I know it may be a little funny that I showed two pieces and called it a mini haul. The thing is, I have a Zen wardrobe, so this is all about "Zen hauling" and "minimal wardrobe hauling." When you have a small wardrobe, you can’t go out and buy twenty pieces. When I was at the thrift store, I tried on about 12 pieces, and only 2 of them fit and worked for me. I actually do not think that is that bad. If I were to have tried on 24 pieces, I probably would have found about four to six pieces. The thrift store that I went to was a little bit smaller—which is completely fine. They did have some very nice garment pieces. I did not look through everything. I didn’t even look through their sweaters and jackets. I only went through their shirts, tank tops, and some of their skirts. I am going to have to go and get more biker shorts because I am a big fan of cotton/spandex leggings. Biker shorts are like a version of leggings. So, it is perfect for me. I do need more of them. I only have one pair of biker legging shorts and I have been hand washing them because I love to wear them so much! Some of the more budget-friendly clothing items that I get at stores that some people are trying to boycott and I understand why they are, but-- one, to five, to ten years from now, those companies are going to be sustainable. Yes—part of it will be because people are noticing that some of the things that they are currently doing aren’t sustainable and talking about it, but at the same time, we can support the good things that they are doing. We can support the garments that they produce—the ones that we love. Want to read more articles? Check them out here: HIGHLIGHTS

In this post, I list 25 sustainable fashion rules to live by, and why we should follow them. We don’t have to be strict about it, but I believe that if we follow these rules and practice these tips, then we are going to have an easier life, and we are going to not only improve our lifestyle but will improve the environment. 1. Wear your clothes until they are so worn you can’t wear them anymore If you own clothes you love, wear them out, to the point where they cannot be worn. I know that some pieces in your wardrobe will not be worn out, and for those pieces, you don’t wear, you may want to give them away. But, for the pieces that you love, it is really important to wear them out. If you love the piece enough, you will wear it out. When you wear the clothing out, you feel a sense of reward because you wore it so much! 2. Donate the clothes that you don’t wear The clothing that you wear to the point when it is very worn is one thing, but the clothes that are kept in your closet, the clothes that you don’t even wear at all, just donate them, because there will be other people that want to wear those clothes. Donating is important, it will help other people’s wardrobes, especially, for most of the population, people with middle or low-income wages. Many people can’t always afford to buy lots of new clothing. Photo credit: Tembela Bohle/Pexels 3. Shop where you want to, wear what you want to I believe that you don’t only have to shop at a store that is transparent enough to show all the sustainable practices that they are practicing. We want to shop at stores where you will buy the clothes and wear them. So, some sustainable shops are very important, but if they are not producing clothing that is your style you will not wear their clothes, so, don’t shop there. If there is a store selling a style of clothing that you like to wear but they are not showcasing sustainable practices on their website or promoting sustainability—if you read their about page and learn more about their company, they are going to be doing at least one or several sustainable, ethical, slow, zero waste practices whether or not they show it. They are most likely engaging in some form of sustainable practice, even if they are not telling everybody. You do not have to boycott shops to practice sustainability. Even if you are shopping at a "fast fashion" shop, most of those companies are still going to exist, whether they shrink or expand in the future. But if you find an item that you like at a fast fashion shop, buy it, because you are promoting the good things and good pieces that the company is producing, overall. 4. Burn your worn-out clothing if it's 100% plant-based Donated clothing is ending up rotting in the mountains of Africa. In India, they don’t have enough water to wash all the donated clothing. In ancient traditions, they would burn the clothing. So once their clothing got torn and holey, they would make a fire outside, or in a church and burn the clothes, and this was a kind of ceremony, a ritual. This is something we can do in the future or now. I have looked up research that has stated that burning plants and forest fires are not bad for the environment. Some say it is bad because all of this carbon monoxide is going into the air. Smoke and fire are not that bad. Of course, you shouldn’t burn clothing that isn’t 100% plant-based. Right now, most of the clothing that we are wearing has plastic in it or synthetic dyes. So you will have to just be cautious and know what you are burning. 5. Repair your clothing Repairing clothing is a really important part of the “sustainable rules to live by”. I have had garments where buttons were falling off. I would replace the buttons. I would go to Joanne’s Fabric Store. They have all sorts of fabrics and trims—where you could find the matching zipper, matching button, matching thread. Or you could buy a new set of buttons and replace all the buttons. They have sewing kits for a few dollars at any store, but if you can’t repair yourself, you can go to a tailor and they will fix your garment. In my opinion, repairing garments is the best way to keep your garment wearable. 6. Shop vintage and second-hand when you can I love shopping for vintage and second-hand. It is a problem when you want to wear plant-based clothing, however. But it is a challenge to find plant-based clothing at any shop. Yet, by shopping vintage and second-hand, you are helping to break the vicious cycle of fast fashion. When we are all shopping for vintage and secondhand, the demand for more and more and more in all the large shops and mainstream shops will decrease and their production will slow down. 7. Wear organic, low-impact dyed fabrics, plant-dye fabrics When you wear organic, you are wearing healthy fabrics, with fewer chemicals and fertilizers that are being used on the crop. Low-impact dyes are better than plant-based dyes. If you can wear plant-based dyed fabrics, that is even better. Low-impact dyes are made with some chemicals and synthetics, but they are not as toxic as they are harsh. They have been certified by certifiers as well. 8. Wear quality and low-cost—a low-cost t-shirt can be worn for years! People always tell others to shop for quality clothing, however, you can wear cheap clothing, and it can last for many many years. I have had tank tops and tee shirts and $20 leggings that will last me 5 years or longer. If you can shop quality, go ahead and shop quality, but you can also shop cheap. Sometimes that simple tee shirt is what you want to wear, for one, and it doesn’t get holy, ripped, or torn for many many years. So, it is fine to shop for an item that doesn’t require a lot of technique and craft to make. Photo credit: Karolina Grabowska/Pexels 9. Create a Zen closet or be a sustainable fashion collector I like to tell everyone to have a minimal Zen wardrobe. However, you can be a sustainable collector too. Some collectors will always buy fashion, and they will always buy lots of fashion. If you are a sustainable collector, I recommend you still continue to purge your closet. If you have a Zen wardrobe with a minimal amount of clothes, I think that is great too. There are different kinds of phases and processes in life, and sometimes you will have a minimal wardrobe, and other times you will be a fashion collector because you can, for one, or because you want to, and that is completely fine. I don’t think that having a lot of clothes is a problem with sustainability. I think it is good for consumers to purchase lots of clothes at times. If you are on a spiritual journey or a spiritual path, sometimes it is nice to simplify your wardrobe and wear a smaller amount. However, when you have a larger collection, you're helping the circulation of fashion and the fashion producers making the clothing. If you have a Zen wardrobe, you are trying to slow it down, so there is a balance. 10. Adjust your clothing if it doesn’t fit– and you want to wear it This is similar to mending. If you have a piece of clothing and you are not wearing is because there is something wrong with it. For instance, I have a pink sweatshirt, and it chokes me, and I could go ahead and mend it, cut it, do something to make the collar expand, or you can bring it to the tailor and tell them that this collar needs to expand. A lot of times, people don’t wear the pieces in their closet, because there are little things like a tight collar in the way of wearing them. 11. Be unique with your clothes—your wardrobe is already a trend that you are making I would like to say that we don’t always have to follow the trends, and if we think about it, every single person is creating their trend in their wardrobe, a unique trend. We can understand the collective trends, but we can also understand that when you go out and walk into the world and you have your unique type of clothing, your unique wardrobe, you are a “walking trend”, you “are” the trend. So you don’t always have to follow the collective trends. You can just wear the clothes that you have. And most likely, the clothes that you wear are in-trend. Your wardrobe and outfits do not stop becoming a trend. Say you have a wardrobe that you have been wearing for a year or two—the wardrobe is continuing to be a trend. It doesn’t stop within a day, month, or year. I have had many clothes that I have worn for years, but life changes, and the garment changes with life. So the old garments are continuing to be a trend. 12. Instead of using chemicals that end up in the air and ocean, use a natural hypoallergenic laundry detergent When people use all these synthetic detergents made with harsh chemicals– when they are at their laundromat or home using laundry machines, all of those chemicals from the laundry detergents and microfibers go into the earth, they go into the waterways, and they go into the air. They are toxic. If you are not supposed to put that laundry detergent and microfibers into the waterways and airways, you are probably not supposed to put it on your body. It has been known that there are some carcinogenic properties within some laundry detergents. Photo credit: Karolina Grabowska/Pexels 13. Organize your wardrobe This is good practice because you are less likely to shop for other clothes if you know what you have. When your wardrobe is all organized, you can easily find the clothes that you want to wear. There are a lot of resources and videos available on YouTube on how to organize your clothing. I would definitely check them out on YouTube or other platforms. 14. Before you buy, do a Google search of the brand Lots of times I will find a garment and if I don't know if it's sustainable or not, I will Google search the brand name. I will get the vibe from the company. It is not always about whether they are listing sustainability or transparency. I will try to understand the vibe and look up their values. It is always nice if a company is transparent — and you should ask companies to be transparent on their websites. Look up the company and see if they resonate with you. That will make you want to purchase the garment or not purchase the garment. 15. Purchase only plant-based products or plant/synthetic blends and some synthetic if needed It is nice to pick plant-based fabrics. It is OK if it is 95% cotton and 5% spandex. Oftentimes, you can get away with 60% cotton and 40% polyester. I would choose to purchase plant-based fabrics or plant-based synthetic blends over synthetic fabrics. If it is a plant/synthetic blend or 100% polyester, I recommend it be a looser garment, a second or third-layer garment, or accessories like bags or shoes. 16. Use the pendulum to find out what garments you should buy A pendulum is a tool. It is biblically found as "thy rod and thy staff" in the bible. You can use the pendulum to pick out clothing. If you ask, "Should I buy and wear this garment?" It will spin clockwise for "yes" and counterclockwise for "no." Hanna Kroeger has a pendulum for sale, and I have this pendulum. I love it. The pendulum is able to decide whether or not you need a garment. I have been shopping countless times, and I have used the pendulum on many apparel items that I thought I was going to buy, but it ended up the pendulum spun counter-clockwise for no, so I didn’t buy them. It is my higher self and the Divine Great Spirit, (whatever you want to call it), telling me not to buy it. I wish I used the pendulum on the dozens of pieces of clothing in my closet that I feel like I should get rid of, but I can’t because I think I will eventually wear them, but probably won't. Once I buy new clothes I will donate them. Photo credit: Karolina Grabowska/Pexels 17. Support mass fashion vs. fast fashion Many people believe that buying clothes from Target, Zara, H&M, Forever 21, or Walmart is a bad idea. However, many of these companies are creating capsule collections within their collections, and their capsule collections contain clothing that is partially or completely sustainable. So hop into those stores, and shop their capsule collections. Also, fast fashion will go away, but mass fashion will never go away. Mass fashion is a large fashion market that clothes the masses. There are 7 billion people on this earth. Yes, it is important to shop locally and shop small. But, if you want to, it is not a bad thing to shop for mass fashion. 18. Only buy small amounts of animal materials or be vegan To keep the animal material fashion market sustainable, we have to keep it a niche. So, in your wardrobe, I would say no more than 20% should be made from animal materials. I would recommend 5 to 10%. Or you don't have to wear animal materials at all. 19. Shop locally It is very important to shop locally, and if you do, you eliminate the travel that can promote pollution from shipping your garments to you. Shopping locally also helps support your local community. 20. Plastic water bottle fashions create the vicious cycle of more plastic A lot of people are wearing clothing made out of plastic bottles. A lot of fashion companies are producing clothing from plastic bottles. These companies are saying it is sustainable. The problem is that if you continue to produce clothing out of plastic bottles, it creates a vicious demand and cycle for more plastic bottle fashion. Plastic bottles are not just being recycled, more plastic bottles are being produced. A large part of sustainability is to stop the reproduction of plastic bottles. 21. Holistic cycles – shop when you need to There are different holistic cycles that we can participate in. We know this intuitively. We know when we are supposed to shop or not supposed to shop. We do not have to shop in certain seasons or certain periods. We can follow our own holistic fashion cycles. 22. Only buy pieces that are flattering and comfortable to wear. I saved a lot of money when I decided to only buy clothes that flattered my body. There is so much great fashion out there, but it is not all made for my body shape, and body type. So, I have to not buy specific clothes because they didn’t look good on me. I saved a lot of money doing this. Most fashion does not look good on me and most fashion does not feel good on me. Fashion pieces are not flattering when they don’t "feel" good on the body. 23. Lookup fashion certifications. Visit my free resources page. Visit my free resource page and check out “The top 38 Fashion Industry Certifications” All the certifications I list in the PDF can be Google searched. When you Google search them, certain fashion brands will pop up in the search. You can see what brands are certified by these certifications. The certifications promote healthy and sustainable fashion businesses and production. 24. Wash your clothes less (water), use sprays, steamers, and incense Instead of using so much water to wash your clothing, you can think about all the jackets in your closet that you don’t launder each week, and they are doing just fine. Spray essential oil aromatherapy sprays on the garments. You can steam the garments or burn incense over the garments. 25. Consider renting clothes When you rent clothes, it is a great way to keep the fashion production waste down. So consider renting clothes. Typically, renting means you have a special occasion and you need to wear a formal garment, but you don’t have to keep the formal garment, because many people only want to wear a formal garment worn at a specific event only once. Want to read more articles? Check them out here: HIGHLIGHTS

In this post, I have reviewed 14 fashion films. All of the fashion films, interviews, and documentaries featured in this post are over 30 minutes long. They are all great films, and I have watched several of them, but not all of them. I am going to eventually watch each one. In order to give you an idea of what the film is about, I watched several minutes of each and wrote a little bit about them. The Youtube fashion films are grouped into sections: Fashion Designers/Brands Eco Fashion The Fashion Industry's Future The 14 Fashion Documentaries on Youtube to Watch: Click on the title to watch the video on Youtube. Designers/Brands 1. "Yves Saint Laurent Documentary" About: YSL is considered one of the top fashion designers in the world. In this film, the narrator of the film speaks about "who" YSL was inspired by and "what" he was inspired by. A few things about Yve: public appearances were torture for him, and he loved orchids. YSL would play with paper dolls at a young age. At 21, YSL became chief designer at Christian Dior. When he first began his own fashion brand YSL, he didn’t have a sufficient amount of money for fabric, fashion collection materials, and to pay employees. Many people worked for him for free. He has been attributed as the most influential designer. He was part of broadening and influencing the androgynous trend. People considered him a nervous, high-strung artist. In the film, one of the interviewees said that YSL was very nervous and that "nervous people are the salt of the earth" and "high-strung people are the people that create." 2. "Unspoken– A Fashion Documentary" About: Unspoken is a fashion documentary by Hailey Brunson. Throughout the film, Hailey investigates why people wear what they wear. She questions the science of the mind in relation to fashion and fashion psychology. She discusses different designers and how they work. Hailey believes that understanding how a designer creates is the key to understanding why people wear what they wear. Some of the designers she showcases in the film are Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, and Karl Lagerfeld. She lectures about designers and their design aesthetics. 2. "Virtual Tour of Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams" About: Watch the virtual tour of the exhibition "Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams." Sections of the film are in French. There are English subtitles. The film is an examination of the Dior fashions from history as well as clothes that have been preserved and made by Christian Dior. They showcase the fashion professionals putting the exhibit together, and fixing the clothes on the mannequins. Furthermore, they show the tailors mending the preserved clothes because some of them had holes in the garments. They have interviewed and highlighted designers that are currently working for Christian Dior, along with interviewing designers that worked for the brand in the past. For example, Maria Grazia Chiuri, the current creative director was interviewed in the video. She has been creative director at Dior since 2016. Over half a million people toured this exhibition. It was located at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. 3. "The History of Balenciaga by Threaducation" About: This film concerns the history of Cristobal Balenciaga and his fashion brand, Balenciaga. Balenciaga was founded in Spain and is currently located in Paris, France. His father died, so he was brought up by his mother, a seamstress. At a young age, Balenciaga was described as a tailoring prodigy. At one time, he left Spain and moved to Paris, France because of the Civil War in Spain. His brand failed twice in Spain because of the war. In the film, they stated that Coco Chanel had labeled Balenciaga as one of the only true couturiers left. The narrator in the film communicates how Cristobal closed down the company in 1968. His nephew sold the rights to his business. They feature the many designers that have worked as creative directors for Balenciaga. Some of the creative directors were Michel Goma, Josephus Thimister, and Nicolas Ghesquiere. 4. "Victoria Beckham Skype Documentary" About: This is a documentary about Victoria Beckham and her fashion brand, Victoria Beckham. It initially starts with interviewing the employees she works with. They speak about the foundations of the fashion business and about her brand. They talk about Beckham’s luxury brand and her well-made quality clothing. In this film, you will see her collections and hear her talk about them. Corseted and fitted gowns were highlighted. Victoria Beckham's fashion business is a British brand, and she is British. 5. "Karl Lagerfeld- German Fashion Designer and Icon by DW Documentary" About: This is a documentary about the history of Karl Lagerfeld. There was a narrator speaking about Karl Lagerfeld, plus, he was interviewed throughout the film. They begin the film with Karl Lagerfeld drawing a sketch of himself when he was a boy, and stating in the film that he would wear bangs and short shorts, but he would stop wearing them because he felt they were "degrading". He would draw another sketch and talk about the outfit he was drawing, the same outfit he would wear every day—a white shirt, a tie, and a black jacket. In the film, Karl Lagerfeld tells stories about his mom and childhood. They said in the film that Karl Lagerfeld had a collection of 300,000 books! They lecture about how he worked for Jean Patou, Chloe, Fendi, Chanel, and other labels. Eco Fashion 6. "Toxic labels: What is Behind Cheap Clothes by ENDEVR" About: This film is an investigative documentary. In this film, they speak about fashion brands that violate laws and practice unethical practices. The narrator says clothing prices have decreased. Additionally, they said many of the "cheap" clothes are made in China. The documentary films footage of laborers working at sewing factories. They also drove into a slum area to show where the garment workers live, and they tracked down some of the employees that make below the poverty line and interviewed them. 7. "The True Cost: Who Pays the Real Price for our Clothes– Investigative Documentary" About: This film is about ethical and unethical fashion. It is all about the clothes that we wear and how they make an impact on the world. Andrew Morgan, the director of the film, interviews Tansy Hoskins, the author of Stitched Up. Journalist Lucy Siegle is interviewed. Orsola de Castro is interviewed. He also interviewed Safia Minney, fashion brand owner, and fashion author. He records a video from the news talking about the deaths at Bangladesh's Rana Plaza that collapsed. He interviews employees that work at sewing factories. He shows a lot of his footage of the slums of certain underdeveloped countries. 8. "BBC: The Price of Fast Fashion" About: "Fashion lover" Asseaffeh Barrat is the host of the film, and she presents all of the stages and processes of the fashion production process. She interviews fashion industry professionals. In this film, they speak about how people are producing and buying fashion at too quick a rate. It is said that about 100 billion garments are produced every year. 9. "The Environmental Disaster That Is Fuelled by Used Clothes and Fast Fashion" About: This documentary is about how clothes are donated to people in underdeveloped countries and the clothing ends up rotting in the West African mountains. In this film, the Africans say the clothes that are donated to them are "Dead White Man’s Clothes." They state that 40% of the clothing that gets imported to Africa is trash. 10. "The Next Black– A Film About the Future of Clothing" About: “The Next Black” film is based in London. In this video, innovative companies are interviewed. They talk about their futuristic fashion products. The host of the film states: "Shouldn't there be more than style changes and design? Shouldn't there be innovation that alters the entire concept of clothing?" The companies that were interviewed were Studio XO, Matt Hymer of Adidas, Biocouture by Susan Lee, Patagonia, and more. Future of Fashion 11. "How Will Stores of the Future Captivate the Consumer?" About: This film was created and presented at “The Business of Fashion” “Voices” conference. It was filmed in Australia. It is all about the future of retail. The moderator: Imran Amed, interviews three retail experts: Armand Hadida of L’Eclaireur, Michael O'keefe, founder of Aesop, and Kim Bui Killa of Pedder Group. Some information that was spoken about: O’keefe says everything around us is about fashion, so he mixes different things like interior design into his work. O'keefe says producing 5 collections a year is better than 2 collections because people will come to the store and see what's new. 12. "Where the Future of Fashion Is Headed- VPRO Documentary" About: This video is about where the fashion industry is headed. In the film sustainable fashion brands, Vin + Omi (Dorchester Collections) are interviewed. They are based in London. They state that “If you want to build a sustainable fashion company, you have to have a serious pay cut". In the film, the narrator/host speaks about H&M producing clothes out of fishnets. They also speak about donating clothing. In India, they receive a lot of donated clothing and they do not have enough water to launder it. Additionally, they also talk about tech clothing and clothing that will adapt to your mood. 13. "Anti-Fashion a Manifesto for the Next Decade" About: This is a manifesto by Li Edelkoort. She had a lot of conversations with other fashion professionals that were in pain and overworked. She feels the fashion system is broken and she has solutions and ways to change it. 14. "The Future of Fashion With Alexa Chung" About: This film was created by British Vogue. The host of the film is Alexa Chung, a fashion model, and TV presenter. She interviews fashion companies like Linsdey Butler and her brand Veda, and Joseph Altuzarra and his brand Altuzarra. FINAL NOTE I hope you have enjoyed this post! I will be sharing more free fashion films in the future. Want to read more articles? Check them out here: HIGHLIGHTS

Men's ergonomic fashion In this post, I am going to be sharing several ergonomic menswear trends and products that you can wear. In this post, I talk about 10 ergonomic fashion products made by 10 different men’s fashion brands. Ergonomic fashion is clothing that can help you function and perform. Ergonomic fashion is a long-term trend. Fashion ergonomics or ergonomic fashion supports a person’s well-being. I love ergonomic fashion, and I know—I am a woman. Why would I be talking about men’s fashion? Well, there are plenty of male fashion designers that talk about women’s fashion and design for women. Additionally, I used to draw fashion illustrations, mostly of women’s fashion, but I also used to draw men’s fashion design illustrations. My platform, the Healthy Fashion Campaign, is all about MEN's and WOMEN's fashion! Ergonomic trends We need to take sportswear design as a form of inspiration because when we are exercising and moving we need the clothes to move too. Sportswear designers have created and produced clothing for movement. Even when we are still, our bodies are constantly moving, so we need clothing that promotes movement. I have been wearing leggings and biker shorts this summer. I have worn ergonomic black leggings (sportswear inspired) for many many years. I love my cotton/spandex leggings, and they are a long-term ergonomic trend. A few ergonomic parts of clothing to consider are insulation to protect against cold, absorption properties, allowing the heat to pass through the clothing, breathability, and defense from toxins and poisons in the environment. Below I have included the ten ergonomic products and I have listed 10 fashion products I personally love. You can shop the look by clicking on the hyperlinked brand's names. I listed them below in a list with descriptions. The description includes the name of the garment and a few reasons why it is ergonomic. 10 Ergonomic Menswear Fashion Products from 10 Different Brands 1. Anti-slip rubber socks by Falke Falke is a menswear and womenswear brand. I like their Lodge Homepad Men's House Socks. They are made from 93% cotton and 7% polyamide, so they are predominantly plant-based. The cuff of the sock is ribbed, which gives the ankle additional support. They call the "form" of the sock anatomic, meaning it is anatomically constructed. The slip-reducing sole is ergonomic because slippery socks can make you unbalanced. I like the heather gray and light forest green color patterns, and they have other nice colors too. 2. Unbrushed fleece sweatshirt by I Love Ugly This sweatshirt is called "Box Crew." I love the dark green color (and it comes in other colors). The fleece texture is ergonomic because it is soft and lightweight. The crew sweatshirt has an ergonomic ribbed neckband hem and cuffs for support. 3. Rollneck crew sweater by L.L. Bean What a nice sweater by LL Bean called Organic Cotton Rollneck Crew Sweater. I like sportswear and outdoor apparel designs for men. I think the fashion industry can also get inspired by their collections too. Knitwear is one of the most ergonomic types of fabrics you can wear. I love the roll-neck on this sweater and it is an ergonomic design. Made of 100% cotton, plant-based fabrics are ergonomic. The texture of the sweater is also ergonomic because it is tactile. I also love that is it heathered yarn. 4. Structured and pleated terry pants at Good Stuff by Richer Poorer These menswear pants are called "Structured Terry Pleated Pants." I love that they are made with Cotton Sorona® French terry. The terry cloth will absorb sweat and keep you dry. The pleats are stylish in the front at the waistband, and you could wear this with a dressy jacket. The pleat also gives the body extra room, yet the pant is tapered, giving it a slim look as well. These pants are ergonomically designed, and the company, Richer Poorer, says "we are making the world a more comfortable place" and their motto is "Confidence in comfort. 5. Fleece tee by Los Angeles Apparel This is a great design, a fleece teeshirt. Their tee is called the "Pigment Dyed Heavy Fleece Tee." It keeps you warm but also exposes a lot of skin surfaces that can breathe easily. I love the ergonomic dropped shoulder of their tee, and it is 100% organic cotton. Fleece is a good ergonomic material, and the heaviness of the shirt can help with stress. 6. Jersey knit button-up at Nordstrom by Ted Baker London Button-ups can be dressy to wear, and sometimes the woven material might be a little restricting. The jersey knit button-ups are just as dressy, and they have ergonomic stretch properties that give movement. I love this Cotton/Linen Blend Button Up Shirt by Ted Baker London, called the "Mitre Knit Linen & Cotton Button Up Shirt. 7. Cotton flannel lined pants by Woodies I like the "Washed Khaki Flannel Lined Stretch Chino" by Woodies. These are ergonomic because of the double layers, the soft flannel, and the warmth of the pants. They also come in other colors. They are made with 97% cotton and 3% spandex. It's made with a twill cotton weave and flannel lining. 8. Extra lightweight shorts by REI REI’s Black Diamond Notion Shorts are extra lightweight and made for rock climbing, but you can wear them every day. They are made with organic cotton and a little elastane. It is said their "seat gusset allows comfortable range of motion," which is ergonomic. The shorts have an ergonomic elasticated and drawstring waistband. 9. Raglan shirt by Rick Owens I like Rick Owens’ "Off-White Baseball Sweatshirt". I like the way it is made out of organic cotton sweatshirt fabric yet looks like a shirt. Raglan sleeve designs don’t always look good, but this design is really nice. The ergonomic raglan design pattern offers greater ease of movement. 10. Orthopedic shoes by Vionic I love their Caleb sneakers, with orthotic support. Vionic states that they are "driven by the knowledge that healthy feet are the foundation to overall wellbeing." Orthopedic shoes are definitely ergonomic. Their technology was designed by a podiatrist. These are the current fashion men’s ergonomic trends above, and I will list them here: Anti-slip rubber socks Unbrushed fleece sweatshirts Rollneck crew sweater Structured and pleated terry pants Fleece tees Extra lightweight shorts Cotton flannel-lined pants Jersey knit button-ups Raglan shirts Orthopedic shoes Final Note When we think of our lifestyle, whether we are active or sedentary, we need to wear clothes that are ergonomic. Men (and women) need comfortable apparel with sensory appeal. We need clothes that are ergonomically designed. I hope you have enjoyed this post. All of these clothes are perfect to wear for this fall/winter season of 2022. Many of the pieces can be worn all four seasons. The fashion products are made by contemporary and luxury brands. All of these fashion and accessory products will promote your well-being. In order to design ergonomic fashion, a multifaceted approach to design has to happen. All of these brands were able to produce an ergonomic design (and more ergonomic products are available on their site). Want to read more articles? Check them out here: HIGHLIGHTS

Self-care Fashion Self-care is a part of fashion. The self-care aesthetic is a new and long-term trend. The dressing is a part of your self-care routine too. In this post, I talk about several ways we can use fashion for self-care. When we practice self-care we heal the body, mind, and soul. Self-care will improve our mood, and we will be less tired. A lot of our ailments will lessen because of the mindfulness of the self-care practices that we do. Self-care is about maintaining our own health care. Self-care fashion is a great trend for all fashion professionals and fashion consumers to partake in. Self-care means caring about one’s health and well-being. We can be healthier and happier when we practice self-care fashion. Fashion can be practiced as a form of self-care. Self-care is caring for ourselves. Hanna Kroeger's title of her book is called "God Helps Those Who Help Themselves”-- so, we have to take care of ourselves. I have not always practiced self-care in my life. I remember wearing a lot of different clothing that felt uncomfortable to wear. I wasn’t practicing self-care because I was wearing uncomfortable clothing-- it was hurting my body and mind. I remember feeling panic and anxiety while wearing it, and as soon as I got home and changed my outfit I would feel relaxed and comfortable. I would buy the clothes if they looked good on me and were in fashion, yet, a lot of times I would spend the whole day, every hour, pulling at the garment, itching from the fabric, and this would exasperate my day. I just wanted to let you know, that I don't think self-care fashion is just about wearing a pair of sweatpants and a T-shirt. Self-care could also be wearing a dressy outfit when going out shopping or doing errands. Part of self-care fashion is choosing an outfit– and the ritual and act of choosing an outfit. Right now, my dressing routine is simple. Because of the weather, I am not dressing in layers. Yet, even in the fall and winter, I would pick out my socks, underwear, shirt, and sweatshirt/sweater/overshirt. I have all of my sweatshirts and sweaters hung up, and all of my shirts are folded. Something I really need to do is start steaming my shirts because they get wrinkly from the dryer. My dressing routine is simple, but that is what makes it so refreshing because I am at ease when I pick the outfit out. Self-care aesthetic Many brands are incorporating self-care activities into their social media content, branding, and marketing. It is called the self-care aesthetic trend, and it is a part of the wellness trend. A part of self-care fashion is feeling good and looking good. The fashion industry is not just about clothing. Here is a list of other markets and a few self-care products that I recommend that are in relation to the fashion industry: Hair: organic shampoo by Avalon Organics Beauty: rosewater facial spray mist by Heritage Store Fashion: 95% cotton cropped cami by Aero Makeup: crystal-infused eye shadow by Radiance Cosmetics Hygiene: herbal-infused pads by Honey Pot Medical: pain relief patches by Icy Hot Accessories: cotton hair scrunchies by Kitsch We can use all of these markets listed above that are a part of our fashion and dressing routine, as they are a part of our self-care practice too. Additionally, self-care fashion is found in all fashion markets: value, mass, diffusion, high-end/contemporary, luxury/ready-to-wear, haute couture, handmade, and bespoke. Core brand values are connected with a self-care aesthetic. A few core brand values are fitness and health-- (clothing that you can live in daily and workout in, too), holistic thinking, balance, natural products, and spirituality. All styles are a part of the self-care aesthetic, but there are some style aesthetics that are very obvious. A list of a few style aesthetics to add to your wardrobe or fashion company, (and these are styles I personally like): Hygge Cottagecore Soft girl Streetwear Monochromatic Casual Minimalist A list of a few self-care fashion styles that I like: Business casual Casual chic Dancewear Activewear Loungewear Modern urban Streetwear Surf This is a list of a few self-care fashion tips and strategies: Wardrobe organization: don’t stress over your wardrobe. Make sure your wardrobe is organized. Buy clothes that you want to wear—can you see yourself wearing them every day? Buy sustainable fashion—when you care about the environment, you care about yourself. Wear plant-based fabrics. "Cover" yourself in plants. They will help you relax because you will be able to breathe better—plant-based fabrics are breathable. Wear self-care words on your apparel– words and sayings of the self-care aesthetic. Wear simple clothes with only one or two detailed pieces. If you wear clothes with too many details, they will bother you throughout the day. Fashion is your atmosphere, so choose clothes that are cozy. Pick a color scheme that is soothing to you. Doing laundry is a part of self-care. I know, for me, sometimes laundry can be stressful, but it is also very therapeutic for me when I do my laundry. Mending clothes, and laundering, it's all a part of fashion self-care. Get to know your body shape: body care There are certain things that make me look good, and there are certain things that make me look bad. I have stopped buying clothes that are not good for my body type. Every time I bought a piece of clothing that was not flattering to my body, the clothing would stay in my closet and not be worn until I donated it to a thrift shop. It is a part of self-care to notice when a piece of clothing doesn’t flatter the body. For example, I have long legs and a short torso. Wearing cropped or semi-cropped tops flatters my short torso. There are all sorts of styling possibilities. When you feel attractive in your clothing, it is a part of self-care because you feel more healthy and well. Creativity Creativity is a part of self-care. There were some parts of my life where I had to dress up and be stylish and fashionable. I would wear clothes that I don’t usually wear at home. I was being really creative with my outfits. I was always trying new things to wear. Self-care collages At one point, I would spend time creating fashion collages. I would buy fashion magazines and cut out the pictures and glue them on a poster board. I would attach the photos in a way that would make a creative, abstract fashion story. Spending time making fashion collages can be a great part of self-care. Fashion collages can include other things besides fashion. You can add all kinds of magazine images for inspiration. You can even use the collages to showcase your philosophy and concepts. Lifestyle Lifestyle is a part of the fashion self-care aesthetic. Something I like to do for my self-care is travel. I love to visit natural sites. Being out in nature is magical for me. I love the cozy living lifestyle. I love making homemade food. I love drinking teas, coffees, pumpkin spice, and hot chocolate drinks. The home cafe is a large trend on social media, and it is all about self-care. I love little luxuries– special desserts, buying myself flowers. I love to light candles and light my Himalayan salt globe lamp. I love to listen to classical, and currently, I have been listening to a lot of melodic techno. My self-care fashion story: buying clothes and what I wore during my health recovery: This is a personal story about my previous health issue and sweatpants. I had a health issue at one point where I had to rest. So, I was taking a trip to visit family so that I could just rest for a couple of weeks. I ended up purchasing five pairs of sweatpants so I could wear them every day. Two pairs from Aeropostale, two pairs from Victoria's Secret, and one pair from Target. I didn’t buy them online—because I didn’t have time to return them if they didn’t fit, and also because I am very picky, so usually before I buy something I have to try it on first. I have been against buying sweatpants because I can never find 100% cotton sweatpants, and if I do, they are really expensive, around $100. I did find a pair of cotton sweatpants for around $60, but I had to return them because the waistband was very wide vertically and the material was too thick and heavy. They were not ergonomically designed because of the waistband. It was so heavy that the nerves of the skin on my stomach were getting irritated. I went to the mall to get several pairs of sweatpants before my trip, and I only had a couple of days to find them. I found ergonomic sweatpants. The only thing is that they are not 100% cotton. I do wear some polyester, but I really felt I needed to wear sweatpants that were plant-based. However, I do wear some blended poly/cotton fibers, and all five pairs of sweatpants were 60% cotton and 40% polyester, which isn’t bad. The sweatpants were so comfortable to wear, I believe they helped me recover from my health issue at the time. If I didn’t buy those sweatpants I wouldn’t have been practicing self-care. I think sweatpants are a large part of self-care. There is a quote by the famous fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. He said, "Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life, so you bought some sweatpants." It is a funny quote, but I don’t think that it is true. Sweatpants can be designed in a way that they do not make a person look poorly dressed. Final Note Self-care fashion supports your emotional, physical, and mental intelligence. The self-care aesthetic is a culture and a long-term trend. My fashion journey is connected to my work as a planetary energy healer. My work: healthy fashion campaign is trying to help create and support the self-care culture and be a part of a self-care culture with this self-care collective fashion trend. As a planetary energy healer, I am a part of the New Age movement and New Age culture. The New Age is a movement on metaphysical subjects. It is a range of spiritual or religious practices. Most all the energy work that I do makes me see that this planet is living in a low-vibrational world with pain and suffering. When we practice self-care through fashion, we are creating a higher vibration, and we feel better. When we wear clothes that give us health and modern wellness, we support and take care of ourselves. Dress for spiritual purity. Dress as a self-care practice. 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