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The Intersection of Fashion, Sustainability, and Body Positivity through Thrifting

In this engaging episode of the Designer’s Plants and Coffee podcast, our guest Amber shares her inspiring journey of creating the blog Eat’n’s Style, a unique fusion of food and fashion. Over four years, the blog has flourished by advocating for selling unused clothes and promoting thrifting as a sustainable and stylish choice.

Key Highlights:

1.      Thriving Through Thrifting: Amber’s partnership with Goodwill stands out as a cornerstone of her success, emphasizing the importance of thrift shopping and the positive impact it can have on both the environment and personal style.

2.     Thrifting Tips: Gain valuable insights into the art of thrifting, including the importance of patience, exploring all sections of stores, and targeting mid-week visits for fresh finds.

3.    Sustainable Fashion Advocacy: Through her Instagram platform, Mix and Match Closet, Amber hosts weekly sales and showcases her favorite discovery—a stunning jacket from Messina Bottle. She underlines the significance of sustainable fashion choices and the joy of mixing and matching unique pieces.

4.    Inclusive Styling: Addressing the challenge of finding vintage plus-size clothing, the guest champions body confidence and emphasizes the importance of fit over size labels. By using a plus-size mannequin and herself as a model, she offers inclusive styling advice and encourages mix and match versatility.

5.    Promoting Mix and Match Merch: By focusing on showcasing a range of sizes from large to 4x, the guest aims to provide a diverse audience with stylish options and inspire confidence in individual style expression.

Tune in to this episode for a deep dive into the world of sustainable fashion, body positivity, and the transformative power of thrifting in creating a unique and inclusive style narrative.

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