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Consumption Accountability: My 2024 Shopping Recap

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Yes, it's time for opening my spreadsheet entitled "Clothing I Have Bought" and analyzing my spending habits of the past year.

January 16, 2025
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Year in Review: Top Posts of 2024

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Who knew that one of my most popular posts of the year would be about dishwashing?

January 5, 2025
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Is Saatva’s Latex Pillow Worth the Splurge?

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Does this uniquely-constructed pillow live up to the hype?

December 13, 2024
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Outfit: Sweet & Edgy with a Maxi Skirt from Kotn

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Today’s outfit is built around a new piece I recently added to my wardrobe: Kotn's Gezira Knit Skirt.

November 28, 2024
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3 Ideas to Avoid Overconsuming on Black Friday

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Here are three ideas that I personally employ to keep my shopping in check and my consumption low during the holiday season.

November 22, 2024
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Diary, Latest, On Consumption, Minimalism, & More
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Quince Review: Stretch Crepe Trench Coat

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A streamlined, minimalist take on the trench coat.

November 14, 2024
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5 Spots for Outdoor Dining in Philadelphia

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One of my favorite things to do when traveling is to eat and a recent trip to Philadelphia did not disappoint.

November 8, 2024
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Travel Diary: 72 Hours in Philadelphia

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Here's an itinerary of what we did, saw, and ate for a long weekend in Philadelphia.

November 3, 2024
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A person wearing a black leather moto jacket over a purple dress poses in front of a metal roll-down door.

Is This Able Leather Jacket the Perfect Minimalist Moto Jacket? (plus a promo code)

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With minimal hardware and a slightly cropped fit, the Maha Leather Jacket is a petite-friendly motorcycle jacket.

October 22, 2024
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    It’s time to ruminate on my shopping habits of t It’s time to ruminate on my shopping habits of the year that just ended. Here are a few of the things I acquired. And because I’m a nerd, I made a graph of my consumption over the years. More thoughts on the blog. Link in bio. #EthicalPetite #EthicalFashionBlogger #SlowerFashion #SlowFashionCommunity #SlowFashion #CuratedCloset #IntentionalWardrobe #BuyLessWearMore #LovedClothesLast #ConsumptionHabits #ShoppingHabits #ShoppingLess #LowBuy #LowBuyYear
    Entering 2025 in my wide pants era. #EthicalPeti Entering 2025 in my wide pants era. #EthicalPetite #EthicalFashionBlogger #SlowerFashion #SlowFashionCommunity #SlowFashion #CuratedCloset #IntentionalWardrobe #BuyLessWearMore #LovedClothesLast #SustainableStyle #MonochromeAtHome
    Homemade granola at a friend’s. #PostTheOrdina Homemade granola at a friend’s. #PostTheOrdinary #OnMyTableToday #SmallMomentsOfCalm #MCMFlatware
    It’s officially winter & the fingerless gloves w It’s officially winter & the fingerless gloves were not enough! Brrr. How do we feel about brown? It’s grown on me over the years. 🤎 Most of these clothes (except the sweater) are a few years old, but comment “shop the look” to get a DM about similar products. Wearing: - Uniqlo sweater & coat - Everlane jeans + - @loandsons bag *+ - Quince beanie - Boots from Japan *gifted PR product + reviewed/featured on the blog #EthicalPetite #SlowerFashion #SlowFashionCommunity #SlowFashion #CuratedCloset #IntentionalWardrobe #BuyLessWearMore #LovedClothesLast #WinterOOTD #RealOutfitgram #RealOOTD
    Yes I am reposting my sticker snakeprint nails bec Yes I am reposting my sticker snakeprint nails because the prior photo had a shadow in it while this one has a cappuccino. ☕️ What a time with everything going on in the world. Who else is having problems concentrating? Comment “shop the look” for info about the rings. #ShortNailsDontCare #ShortNailsClub #PostTheOrdinary #CappucinoBreak #EverydayRing
    I love that @kotn’s answer to Black Friday is no I love that @kotn’s answer to Black Friday is not to hold a sale, but to use proceeds to build schools in Egypt where they source their cotton. This skirt* is from their collection. More about this outfit in a new post, linked from my bio. * gifted PR product #EthicalPetite #EthicalFashionBlogger #SlowerFashion #SlowFashionCommunity #SlowFashion #CuratedCloset #IntentionalWardrobe #BuyLessWearMore #LovedClothesLast #SustainableStyle #ShopWithIntention #PetiteBlogger #PetiteStyle #RealOutfitGram #Kotn
    The most sustainable thing you can do … #Ethica The most sustainable thing you can do … #EthicalPetite #EthicalFashionBlogger #SlowerFashion #SlowFashionCommunity #SlowFashion #IntentionalWardrobe #BuyLessWearMore #LovedClothesLast #MendWithMe #SustainableStyle
    Reviewed this streamlined trench coat from @onequi Reviewed this streamlined trench coat from @onequince.* Who else finds their style getting more minimalist as they age? Link in bio. Also wearing; Tee: Everlane + Jeans: @mottandbow *+ Sneakers: Quince *gifted PR product + reviewed on the blog #EthicalPetite #EthicalFashionBlogger #SlowerFashion #ConsciousStyle #CuratedCloset #IntentionalWardrobe #BuyLessWearMore #BuyLessChooseWellMakeItLast #ShopWithIntention #LovedClothesLast #OutfitRepeater #RewearDontCare #PetiteBlogger #PetiteStyle #RealOutfitGram #QuinceReview
    Excellent merchandising at the farmers’ market. Excellent merchandising at the farmers’ market. #FarmersMarketInspo #FarmersMarketGrandArmyPlaza #PostTheOrdinary #LeafyGreens #WeekendsInNYC
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    New on the blog: an accounting of the tasty things New on the blog: an accounting of the tasty things we ate while visiting Philadelphia. I concentrated on places with outdoor dining since I’m covid cautious. Link in bio. #VisitPhilly #OutdoorDining #OutdoorDiningPhilly #MyTravelDiary
    I’m so disappointed and depressed in this countr I’m so disappointed and depressed in this country. Went to the botanical gardens to smell some roses and met up with a friend for pastries. It’s important to do things that bring us comfort or joy. We need to feed ourselves for the fight. I have hashtags for some of these clothes so you can see how I’ve styled them over time: #WO_denimSkirt #WO_VettaGirlfriendShirtB #WO_BrickCardigan #EthicalPetite #EthicalFashionBlogger #SlowerFashion #SlowFashionCommunity #SlowFashionStyle #ConsciousStyle #CuratedCloset #IntentionalWardrobe #BuyLessWearMore #BuyLessChooseWellMakeItLast #LovedClothesLast #SustainableStyle #OutfitRepeater #RewearDontCare #RewearThat #ShopYourCloset #PetiteBlogger #PetiteStyle #RealOutfitGram
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