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 Hammies
You may have already seen a pair of Hammies shorts while scrolling through the depths of Instagram or Tiktok due to their popularity with rollerskaters. But if you haven’t, then allow me to explain why they’re one of my favorite brands. Born in Southern California, Hammies shorts exemplify the laidback Californian beach culture of the 70s and 80s.
Our Sustainable Brands Featuring Nine Lives Bazaar
I’m excited to announce a new brand that we’ll be carrying! Nine Lives Bazaar is an Australian brand that makes amazing, vintage-inspired pieces with the environment in mind. And besides the fun 70s style prints and retro designs, Nine Lives Bazaar makes each of its pieces with the idea that they’ll be able to last generation after generation.
Why Is Cotton Better Than Polyester?
For this blog, I want to explain the importance of choosing natural fibers and why they are better for you, the environment, and your closet. Let’s take cotton and polyester. Since the 70s, polyester has come a long way. It’s virtually used in every clothing industry from athletic wear to breezy sundresses.
Our Sustainable Brands Featuring Crap
Made in L.A., Crap is an independent sunglass brand that represents the cool, effortless Californian lifestyle. Designed with surfers and skaters in mind, Crap makes a variety of sunglass styles that range from a vibrant, candy-colored 70s retro vibe to a grunge 90s skate aesthetic. But, it’s not just the styles that make Crap easy to love. No, the brand’s commitment to sustainability and decent price point make it an ultimate summer must-have.
Happy Earth Day And Fashion Revolution
This week is a big week for the Earth. With Earth day today and Fashion Revolution happening all week, I thought I’d take some time to explain why carrying sustainable brands means so much to me and the Earth. Since I was a kid, I always remember being connected to nature.
Spring Wardrobe Haul
This is absolutely one of my favorite times of the year, even if the pollen is driving me crazy. I love spring. I love the warmth. I love the anticipation of summer and summer trips. I love seeing everything bloom, and I love most of all the fashion that comes with spring. Even though the weather in Miami doesn’t change much, and we really don’t really have seasons, there’s a whole different look to spring fashion that I just can’t get enough of.
Our Sustainable Brands Featuring Spell
Here at Meadow Collective, one of our core values is sustainability. We care about selling high-quality clothes that are good for the planet. We don’t think that the future of fashion should be cheap and plastic-based. We don’t think that making the clothes we love means killing the planet we love. No, we’re in favor of a better method.
The Best Ways To Tie a Sarong
Dress, scarf, coverup, beach towel, picnic blanket—you can use a sarong for a lot of things. It’s easily your most versatile, convenient beach accessory. Tie it around your waist for a little bit more coverage than your average denim cutoffs. Wrap it around your shoulders for a little extra sun protection. Or, use one to spice up your regular beachwear.
Tie-Dying With Plant-Based Dye
Got fruits and veggies on the edge of expiration? Want to add a little bit of color to your old, white dish towels or reusable bags? Try making some plant-based dye and experimenting with tie-dye!
How to Find the Best Christmas Gifts
Every year, right after Thanksgiving millions of Americans flock to giant corporate stores to participate in the chaotic, waste-driven, spending fest that we know as Black Friday. Sounds crazy, right? Just after a day where we’re supposed to be thankful for what we have and spend time with family, we’re supposed to wait in long lines, push other people, and fight for cheap, low-quality stuff that’s destroying our planet.
The Top 5 Best Last-Minute Halloween Costumes
Halloween is only a few days away! And if you’re stressing out about a costume, don’t worry! We have got the best last-minute Halloween costumes. Come into the shop, and we can help you put together a few looks from some of our favorite pieces. And, after Halloween is over, you’ll still have an awesome piece to add to your wardrobe.
The Best Summer Outfits
Even though it’s already ninety degrees in Miami, today officially marks the start of summer. So, you know what that means? Pool parties. Garden parties. Weddings.
Spell’s 100% Sustainable Collection: Meadowland
The Meadowland collection is Spell’s first 100% sustainable collection. And even though Spell has always made its collections with sustainability in mind, this collection marks a massive milestone for Spell. To be even a little sustainable in clothing production requires a decent amount of effort, but to be completely sustainable requires an enormous commitment.
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.