I really love clothing. I work in fashion – as a writer and stylist – and I love it. But two years ago I gave up buying any new clothes for a year. I quite literally removed myself from the consumerist chain. My reasons were plentiful: I was sick of buying badly made, poor quality items, I was sick of seeing things I’d just bought on other people, I was sick of worrying about the ethical implications and environmental impact of my high-street consumerism and finally, I was sick of resenting all the items I’d bought and never worn.

But the real driving force behind the project was that I was bored – it wasn’t about denying myself clothing but about challenging myself to use my imagination (and somewhat dodgy sewing skills). I ended up not buying any new clothes for two years. And I now look at style and fashion in a whole new light. Along with my well established and unwavering love of vintage, I have a renewed respect for designers themselves and a new found interest in ethical and sustainable fashion. I feel more individual and stylish now than ever before.

So now I am buying new things but I am consuming in a very different way. I want to support new designers as well as ethical and sustainable brands but I also want to show that this throw-away culture we’ve created isn’t healthy – for us as individuals nor for the planet. I truly believe in the concept of slow fashion. Now that I’ve returned to shopping I’ve discovered I am a fashion sloth!

Come look at my site, tell me what you think, contact me, get involved etc etc etc

xxx Lily

LilyMollySylvia recently wore

lace dress // thrifted // Mulberry bag // thrifted vintage dress // vintage blazer // bayswater // Diane Von Furstenberg heels // navy // from paris // Aquascutum coat // vintage coat // fur // Vinatage hat // vintage dress // next boots // pure cashmere