Welcome to Sustain This! A slow fashion podcast that's about so much more than clothes.
Join us every Tuesday as your hosts Alyssa, Christina and Signe chat all things mindful consumption, personal style and the quest for building a more intentional life...and wardrobe!
Alyssa Beltempo is a sustainable stylist, Christina Mychas, a shopaholic turned minimalist-ish, and Signe Hansen is a colour consultant and slow fashion style coach. Together we will unpack the nuances of what it really means be a conscious consumer & find more joy in what we have right now. Let's go!
Is it a certain number of clothes? Is it a specific colour palette? Or is it an aesthetic? In today's episode, we discuss what a minimalist wardrobe means to each of us, and how not to let the rigid …
You may have heard of body acceptance, but have you ever heard the term body neutrality? Today we dive into body acceptance with our first guest! We are so excited to welcome Laura Kelly to the podca…
You’ve likely heard of a closet wishlist, but have you heard of a DO NOT BUY list? In today’s episode, we discuss the benefits of a do not buy list, and how it can inform future purchases, limit impu…
If our clothes are an extension of ourselves, then what do our outfits say about how we approach every day? In today’s episode, we share the benefits of seeing personal style as a form of self care, …
Do you ever wish you had a Pinterest-perfect closet? One of the easiest ways to get more wear out of the clothes you already own is to make sure you can see them all. The easiest way to do this is to…
Would you believe a chore as simple as putting away your clothes has an effect on your personal style? We do. In today's episode, we sum up creative ways to help you level up your style that have not…
If you didn’t learn anything from the past year, did it even happen? We’re not trying to be dramatic, but we love some good reflection so that we can move forward with intention. This applies both to…
You can't shop your way to a more sustainable wardrobe - a truly lasting wardrobe is one that holds "emotional durability" which is a term we all heard about in a recent article (linked below) on Mr.…
We made it! This is our last episode of Season 1 and of 2023! We are celebrating you - your enthusiasm for slow fashion and good discussions - through a fun Ask Us Anything episode! Thank you so much…
Should you wear shoes to a house party? Is it possible to style an 'ugly Christmas sweater' and make it look cute? If these are the important style questions you're asking yourself this holiday seaso…
We’ve mentioned a shopping wishlist but today we’re digging into a different list: the questions we ask ourselves before making a purchase! Impulse purchases are a main driver of overconsumption and …
When did it become taboo to be an outfit repeater? And do we really care? The answer is no. We love repeating outfits, but even in the name of sustainability, we don’t believe in sacrificing style. W…
It's coming ... the day where we are encouraged to spend, invest, and save, all at once. If these three words sound dissonant, we get it. Where Black Friday is supposed to be a day to take advantage …
Do you ever wish you had the willpower to put an item back when you’re shopping and feeling really spendy? Willpower is a muscle - the more you use it, the stronger it gets. So in today’s episode, we…
Have you ever made a purchase on a whim, only to try it on at home and realize that it wasn’t a great buy? We certainly have. Buyers remorse is a very real thing, and we all make mistakes. In today’s…
Is personal style all about closet size and being on trend? We don’t think so. In today’s episode, we talk about how the simple act and regular practice of gratitude can change the way you see your c…
Have you ever been envious of the person who always responds with "oh, I thrifted it!" when you ask them where their incredible garment is from? We have. In today's episode we share our best tips and…
We've all done it. Looked at a photo of our younger self and thought "what was I thinking?!" In today's episode, we look back at our style evolution, and what advice we would give our younger selves.…
How do we make money creating content about shopping less? Especially in a world that praises consumption on all levels? In today’s episode, we share our strategies and experiences about balancing ho…
Whether you’ve tried a no-buy, low-buy, or any type of no spend or low spend shopping challenge, we all agree that it’s a challenge. In today’s episode, we talk about which challenges worked for us o…