The Mermaidcore Aesthetic
With the rising trend of mermaidcore on TikTok and Instagram, the opening of “The Little Mermaid” couldn’t have come at a better time. I was super excited to style this look because I love the mermaidcore vibe. It’s casual and beachy…
Fashion Revolution
A lot of people often ask me why the stuff I sell is so expensive, and I get it. If you’re used to buying from fast fashion like SheIn or H&M, some of the stuff in my shop can seem outrageous. But every time someone asks me that, I tell them a little bit about the piece they just picked up.
Happy Earth Day!
This year for Earth Day I went up to Black Point Dump aka Mt.Trashmore. As the highest point in Miami, it really is like a little mountain. Before now, I had only ever seen it from the bay, and I was curious about what it would be like up close.
Our Sustainable Brands Featuring Rolla’s Jeans
There’s something so effortless and timeless about a good pair of jeans. You can dress them up with a pair of heels and some accessories, or you can dress them down with a graphic tee and some sneakers. They’re great for almost every occasion. I know firsthand how important a good pair of jeans can be. That’s why when I was looking for a jeans brand for the shop, I landed on Rolla’s Jeans.
Real Leather vs. Vegan Leather
I know I may get some hate for this, but I don’t support vegan leather. And I refuse to sell vegan leather because it violates one of the shop’s core principles: sustainability. Although it may seem counterintuitive, vegan leather is actually much worse for the environment than regular leather. Because, vegan leather is essentially plastic.
Spell’s Impact Report 2023
You guys know how much I love Spell. Their values align perfectly with everything the shop stands for: slow fashion, garments made with high-quality materials by fairly-treated workers, and a commitment toward sustainability. It’s all these things that can make fashion a part of our lives and world without destroying it. So, when I get Spell’s yearly impact report, you know I have to share it.
Year of the Mushroom
Netflix’s “Fantastic Fungi;” the New York Times labels mushrooms as a potential ingredient of the year; micro-dosing gains popularity, and mushroom motifs are appearing everywhere on runways. Over the last year, we’ve seen a lot of mushrooms, and it seems like they’re having a major moment in science and in fashion.
The Best Christmas DIY: Christmas Smudges
They say Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and it may be cliche. But I think so too. This is one of my favorite holidays, and I love to celebrate with fun, eco-friendly DIY projects. So this year, to celebrate Christmas and spread some eco-friendly joy we’ve decided to make some DIY Christmas smudges.
How to Support Slow Fashion: Meadow Collective’s Roots
Long before I opened up the doors of my little shop in Miami, I had a shop in Costa Rica. My shop now is very different from the one I had in Costa Rica. Both had the same values of sustainability, slow fashion, and of course, super cute boho looks. But with my first shop, I actually made most of the stuff I own.
The Best Brunch and Happy Hour Outfits
I love the idea of brunch and happy hour with some good girlfriends. It’s a time to kick back, relax, and do something for yourself. And more than that, I love being able to put together an outfit that makes me feel good about myself, an outfit that makes me feel a little special. So, that’s why I’ve put together some of my favorite brunch and happy hour looks.
Our Sustainable Brands Featuring Cape Porpoise Trading Co.
You can still look chic and stylish while dressing in clothes that are good for the environment and last a long time. And you can still wash your clothes, clean your dishes, brush your teeth, and decorate your home while using products that are better for our Earth. For this post, I’d like to bring up a new sustainable brand that I just started carrying in the shop: Cape Porpoise Trading Co.
Reflections from Plastic-Free July
As you know, Plastic-Free July has finally come to end. And over the course of this last month, I did my best to completely eliminate plastic from my everyday life. I avoided buying packaged blueberries. Everywhere I went, I carried my own cutlery. I didn’t buy bread because of its plastic wrappings. And I even brought my own containers to restaurants in case I had leftovers.
How to Reduce Plastic Waste by Brushing Your Teeth
Just because Plastic Free July is coming to an end doesn’t mean that you can’t keep trying to reduce your plastic use. Remember, every year, the average American generates about 230 pounds of plastic waste. That’s 230 pounds for every single person in the United States in one calendar year.
Plastic Free July
To celebrate sustainability and the environment, we are participating in Plastic Free July, a global movement that focuses on limiting single-use plastic and reducing the amount of plastic that we waste every single day. Imagine if you could see every single plastic water bottle you’ve ever thrown away. They would likely fill up your entire house, and that’s just plastic water bottles.
Earth Day 2021
I made my way down the muddy dirt road once more, shifting into 4-wheel drive to avoid getting stuck. I dodged massive potholes while reminiscing about my life in Costa Rica. I had been gone from Costa Rica for two years, and as soon as I landed.
What is Fashion Revolution?
On April 24, 2013, the Rana Plaza building collapsed in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing 1,138 people and injuring more than 2,500. The Rana Plaza building housed five garment factories that made clothes for some of the largest, most well-known global fashion brands.
10 Sustainable Products to Reduce Waste in your Home
Eliminating plastic from your home is not only good for the environment, but it’s good for your health. Every day, more and more research is coming out about microplastics and how they could affect your health in the long term.
Our Roots
Meadow Collective was born 15 years ago, but its story started way before the shop opened. Ever since I can remember, I’ve had an entrepreneurial spirit. Growing up, I remember making little bracelets and selling them to my friends. I remember selling fruit I picked off our trees on the sidewalk. This was the beginning of everything.