Why Don't I Have Anything to Wear?: Spend Less. Shop Smarter. Revolutionise Your Wardrobe

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Andrea: They always change; Olivia Palermo is amazing but I don’t really have a particular style icon as such. For inspiration I’ll think of a certain look I have in mind or a place I want to go to. I dress by association and I ask myself: what would I like to be seen wearing? I like it when there’s an element of surprise to what I’m wearing, a surprise to my look.

Andrea first collaborated with Superga in June 2018. The collection sold-out islandwide within 48 hours. https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/bulletins/jobsandvacanciesintheuk/march2023

Solve for Tomorrow launches in partnership with InnovateHer, a values-led social enterprise specialising in education and coaching, with a vision is to make the tech sector more equitable by increasing diversity across the spectrum and creating more inclusive workplaces. Why don’t I have anything to wear?” It’s a question that many of us constantly ask ourselves – no matter the amount of clothes overspilling from our wardrobes – and one that often leads to us buying more, impulse shopping ahead of a big event, before ending up in exactly the same position next time around. I believe that following my method can break our impulsive shopping habits and improve our wellbeing. Best of all, it’s learning to shop for the modern day, which means that whether or not you care about sustainability, you’ll find it easier to make choices that better the environment. It’s time to be an empowered shopper, and I’m so excited to share my book with readers.”

Andrea Chong has lent her support to several social causes in Singapore and overseas. She has worked with the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre and the Singapore Girls’ Home. [37] In December 2018, Andrea Chong and her father volunteered overseas with Operation Hope Foundation where she distributed clothing and school supplies to primary school students at a rural village in Siem Reap, Cambodia. [38] Newsworthy incidents Sexual harassment Facebook post (2017) Retail therapy is always more expensive than actual therapy. The reason people consume so much is deeply psychological. Let’s make this clear: the most sustainable jeans you can get are the ones straight from your wardrobe. The next best thing would be secondhand. Denim has a reputation for being one of the most unsustainable garments. The process uses an astonishing amount of H20—just try to picture 10,000 litres. You probably can’t. So that’s why they say to picture 13 years worth of drinking water for an individual. Then there’s the dyeing of denim, which often involves toxic dyes that pollute waterways. Oh, it doesn’t end there. Often, our favourite wardrobe essential is made with more elastane than “necessary”. While elastane may provide some comfort, it’s not considered a sustainable addition to what would otherwise be a natural fibre because it’s not biodegradable and is derived from fossil fuel production. However, if you're inclined to a little stretch in your jeans, look for up to 2% elastane and opt for recycled options wherever possible. Press”. dreachong.com. Accessed on 26 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.dreachong.com/press/ After doing a wardrobe audit, Cheong then advises you to do a budget review and set out your sustainability goals, before thinking about material composition and quality (the author regularly posts videos of herself assessing the designs of various brands). “All of these things help to inform an individual shopper how to shop best for themselves,” she explains.

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But if that really were true, wouldn’t we have stopped spending money and feeling dissatisfied by now? So, what is the real reason we have a chair in the corner of our room heaving with clothes, a full load in the washing machine, and a stuffed wardrobe, yet we still feel as if we have nothing to wear? When I first started doing the Money Mindful Method my original kind of goal was actually to teach people how to shop smarter. It was two months in that I realised how much sustainability is linked with the quality of our clothing. Right now, brands are controlling the narrative about what sustainability means, but people now want to shop more consciously and understand what that means. What fabrics do you choose, and which ones do you avoid? of young people perceive the technology sector to be ‘competitive’, with 28% believing it’s only for people good at maths and science But before we get into it, there's one thing to note: flaws are fine, but it depends which ones. Damage to shoes is more or less expected, especially if the product listing doesn’t describe the item as "new with box" or "never worn". Some flaws are acceptable—for example, a scuff on real leather (patent leather is a no -no; it’s very difficult to restore) can be fixed if you’re willing to pay. Leather soles are extremely common with designer shoes and often, they need resoling, but this is still more affordable than buying a brand-new pair outright.