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TREND

PATSY KENSIT

As winter starts to transition into If you’re looking to run a
early spring, we start to emerge What I’ve learnt: more sustainable home, without
from hibernation and think about compromising on aesthetics or
having a good old spring clean. ABOUT CONSCIOUS spending hours scrubbing, look
We dust of the old as we make no further than advice from
room for fresh starts and the blogger Christine Liu. Her
possibility of a bit more company. SHOPPING book Sustainable Home is a great
Cushions are plumped, wardrobes resource for making small, but
are overhauled, and clutter is lasting changes.
cleared as we let the air back in. Our columnist reveals the joy of owning Skincare and make-up is
It’s a ritual I enjoy as much as less and how to spark joy into your another area that has seen huge
the next person. There’s something strides in sustainability in recent
so soothing about restoring order month without spending years. I’ve discovered that whilst
to a home. As a lifelong lover of packaging regulations make
fashion and interiors, I also take using no plastic diicult, many
a real joy in seeing the new season trends hitting stores and working brands are taking innovative and considered approaches to their design,
out how some new pieces can be integrated into my existing line-up. without compromising on quality. I especially love Dr Hauschka, who
But as we all become more conscious of how our impact on use biodynamic farming methods for all its products. Irene Forte ofers
the planet, I’ve had to ask myself how to shop more thoughtfully. the Mediterranean diet in skincare form, with truly delicious sounding
I enjoy shopping as much as the next person, but can we justify ingredients sourced where possible on her Sicilian farm.
throwing away perfectly good things to enhance our sense of Finally, I truly believe that addressing our own conditioning
emotional newness every time the seasons change? as ‘need it now’ shoppers is where we can make the biggest changes.
In trying to work out how to change our habits, I realised Yes, online superstores can deliver you that cheap-as-chips item
there had to be a compromise. I’m not advocating giving up tomorrow, but it’ll be in a mountain of packaging with a carbon
shopping completely – not least because the economy would footprint as big as an elephant. It might cost you less to buy it that
come to a crashing halt and that would cause almost as many way, but it costs the earth, literally.
issues as climate change. However, I am loving exploring the Delayed gratiication is better for the mind and the local economy.
ways we can choose our purchases consciously, with ethics, Get to know artisans in your community, shop on the high street and
quality and longevity in mind. give your money to faces you know, not brands you are just in the
Fast fashion is hugely impacting the environment, from overusing habit of using.
resources to dyes causing water pollution, so we all need to address Clearing out the need for more and more ‘things’ leaves you lighter
our attitude to style. When I was a kid, I loved picking through emotionally and gives more room and money for experiences that last
the lea markets of East London for a vintage ind. Nothing was longer and ultimately bring more joy. And isn’t that idea where a real
more exciting then spotting a one-of designer gem hidden amongst breath of fresh air can come from this month?
random nylon tat. I don’t have the time I did in those days though, Want to ind out more? Turn to page 98 to discover how you can
so instead I trawl sites like Vestaire, founded by Selfridges, to ind
pre-loved designer wear in great quality. HEWI is also brilliant, create a zero-waste wardrobe, with handy tips from Kate Arnell.
especially for Instagram-look lovers. And Bagista lets you buy, Patsy’s beauty range, Preciously Perfect, is available from Ideal World
sell, or swap designer bags. (idealworld.tv/search/preciously-perfect-by-patsy-kensit)

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