The hubby and I wanted to get away for the weekend, so we headed up to our favorite hideaway in Lake Tahoe! Unfortunately we had to cut our trip short due to the forest fires in the area shutting down the hiking trails, but we still had a great time relaxing, eating some good food, and squeezing a few hikes in before the smoke got … Continue reading MDM Style Diaries – @ The Stardust Motel
I’ve gotten a little bored lately with mainstream fashion. A lot of offerings from big retailers start to look the same after a while, and most pieces that I’ve been finding have lacked that uniqueness factor that really inspires me when it comes to clothes. I’ve been looking to shift my blog and social accounts to a more small-brand focus, and since I’ve been an … Continue reading The Best Fashion Finds on Etsy
One of the easiest ways to reduce clothing waste is by shopping small and restyling your looks. Now, I know what you’re thinking, restyling can surely reduce waste, but how can buying more clothes be sustainable? Shopping small is good for the environment in several ways. First, a lot of small businesses get their materials locally and produce locally, which means less of an environmental … Continue reading Sustainability in Fashion- How Shopping Small + Restyling Can Reduce Waste
I’ve never been a huge bag fan (shoes were always more my thing), but Oliveve Handbags is THE brand that changed it all for me! I discovered Oliveve Handbags on ShopBop in the inaugural year of MDM. My first bag of theirs was a sunny yellow leopard-printed haircalf wristlet that I had gotten on an end-of-season sale for close to 60% off. Something about its … Continue reading Brand Spotlight: Oliveve Handbags
