Joyful Fashionista

Have you read Taryn Brumfitt's books, or seen her documentary? I read her Embrace Yourself book years ago and I loved it.

You can be beautiful no matter what your size, your height or how you look. And The Joyful Fashionista has some wonderful clothing for many sizes:)

How the new Australian of the Year is fighting a body image 'emergency' Taryn Brumfitt launched her body image movement after her reverse "before and after" photo went viral. Now she is taking those messages into schools.

Oh no, City Chic facing problems! It's one of the top-selling brands on The Joyful Fashionsita.

Do you have any City Chic outfits?

Aussie retailer’s value plummets by 89% A popular Australian fashion retailer has seen its value slashed by a whopping 89 per cent as its share price plummeted from $5.03 at the start of last year to just 53c this week.

A glamorous use for something that would normally not be reused. I personally like how this model has decided to celebrate her background rather than shy away from it.

Like it - or not?

Miss Thailand wore a dress made out of soda tabs at the Miss Universe pageant Miss Thailand Anna Sueangam-iam's soda-tab gown paid tribute to her parents, who were garbage collectors.

Update: SOLD

Retro vibes with this groovy tiger lily Zara basics shirt. $10. Available now with $$$ going to support the Zonta Club of Canberra Breakfast.

Floral Zara Basics tiger lilly shirt size M - The Joyful Fashionista Zara Basics shirt with gorgeous tiger lilly retro-style design. This would be stylish as part of a suit for corporate wear, or to transition to an after 5

Gingham? Check! Love this cute dress in stretchy cotton. Perfect for a picnic. Or just because.

Red and white check gingham dress - The Joyful Fashionista Super cute sassy red and white check gingham style dress in stretchy material. Size size XL, but more like a size 10 in Australian sizes.

Check out some of the great new items listed for sale on The Joyful Fashionista, including this bright and cheerful hibiscus dress (Yarra Trail, $10). Who doesn't need a dress like this for summer? Bonus, it doesn't need iron, so it is great for packing in your suitcase. Think Pacific cruise.

https://joyfulfashionista.com.au/product/floral-yarra-trail-dress-size-14/

Sustainable fashion is a thing.

Vinnies launches first inner-city shop in 10 years as vintage fashion booms The charity hopes the prime retail location in Surry Hills will help tap into growing demand for vintage fashion, particularly among Millennials and Gen Z.

I'm loving this Brave + True dress. Super stylish for a Christmas or NYE event. And non-crush so great for packing for a holiday get away.

Black and white brave+true dress size L - The Joyful Fashionista Floaty Brave+True dress with a striking black and white print. Size L. Would suit someone tall.

There's some fabulous new stock on The Joyful Fashionista at the moment, including this red, XL City Chic dress. It's even new with tags! Cute house design and would be perfect for a Christmas party. Money raised supports the Zonta Club of Canberra Breakfast.

Red City Chic dress XL - The Joyful Fashionista Pretty red dress with house design, satin lining. Sought after larger size for City Chic - XL, which is equivalent to size 22. As new with tags. Very good

Is your fashion naughty or nice?

We know sweatshop clothing is bad- and buy it anyway. Here's how your brain makes excuses Oxfam released its annual Naughty or Nice list, highlighting retail brands committed to transparency and paying workers a living wage.

I had our final meeting this evening with the talented Masters of Computer Science students from ANU who are developing an app for The Joyful Fashionista. They are doing this as part of ANU's Techlauncher program. It's been lots of fun, and we've all learnt heaps. Tomorrow, they will be part of the ANU Techlauncher Showcase, and I'm super proud of all they have achieved.

ANU College of Engineering and Technology

Do you wear everything in your wardrobe? If you're not wearing things, why not have a spring clean and sell items via The Joyful Fashionista to someone who will love and use them? Added bonus: you can earn some extra cash for Christmas.

We only wear half our wardrobes. Here’s how to get excited about the rest A swath of Australian labels, including Romance Was Born, are helping consumers turn pre-loved garments – otherwise destined for landfill – into gold.

Article about the high price of items at Australian op shops. Do you agree? Or do you beg to differ?

Op-shop prices “getting ridiculous” An Australian TikTok identity and op-shop lover has called out second hand stores across the country for bumping up their prices as an op-shopping trend gains popularity.

Some interesting perspectives on COVID leadership form the CEO of the Melbourne Fashion Festival.

Women's Agenda melbournefashionweek Melbourne Fashion Festival

‘Crisis has shown us why kindness must prevail in good leadership’: CEO Yolanda Finch Yolanda Finch calmly switched to crisis mode when the first wave of COVID-19 hit Australia, just as the Melbourne Fashion Festival she was leading was in full swing in March 2020.

So you take things to an op shop, and it will be a happy ever after for your unwanted stuff? Maybe, and most op shops are committed to sustainability.
But it depends ... Also some shocking statistics in this piece.

Sustainable Style: What happens to the clothes you donate to op shops? Many of us are using charity shops as rubbish dumps. It's not OK.

This semester, I have again been priveleged to work with a team of talented computer science students from ANU Techlauncher. They have helped me problem solve some parts of The Joyful Fashionista website to make it even easier to navigate and use. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

This is such a stunning dress, made with Duchess satin (which in its day was expensive and rare). The bride lived on Sydney's north shore and only wore the best. And she went to a lot of trouble to ensure her wedding dress was just perfect.

Check out this new listing on The Joyful Fashionista! This is listed on the Zonta Club of Canberra Breakfast shop. Money from the sale will be used for projects that empower women and girls.

https://joyfulfashionista.com.au/product/vintage-1950s-wedding-dress/

What a fashionista!

All the footpath’s a catwalk for Tecoma’s op shop fashionista Inspired by Lady Gaga and Audrey Hepburn, self-styled fashionista Michelle Trebilco is a riot of colour, going for walks in her fabulous op shop fashion finds.

A great sale to attend - with proceeds supporting Zonta Club of Canberra Breakfast activities that support women and children. The VIP pre-sale is a ticketed event (maximum 100, a third already sold). entry on Saturday from 9am to 3pm is FREE.

Zonta Pre-loved Fashion Sale - VIP presale, Bruce, 18th of March | Humanitix The famous Zonta Pre-loved Fashion Sale is back! We have a new venue and an even better quality line-up of amazing fashion items. Book early to avoid disappointment as our numbers for the VIP pre-sale are capped. We wish to acknowledge and thank Storage King for its generous support.

Enjoying a good book from the library. This one was great: couture, Paris, WWII and la resistance. Do you enjoy reading about fashion? What's your favourite fashion book?

Happy New Year! Is one of your 2022 goals decluttering? If so, I've got great news - The Joyful Fashionista website is up and running! And as a launch special, there is no commission on sales. Come and join the sustainability revolution - and make a bit of cash on the side to help pay those Christmas bills.

https://joyfulfashionista.com.au/

What does power dressing mean to you?

Has The Pandemic Made Power Dressing Redundant? Where we once rushed from the pilates class to the office, tolerated blistered feet from high heels and made sure to iron our button up shirts, we now accept that work appearances in particular are in some sort of limbo. The main style being called into question? Power dressing.

Shout out to all who have made it through another week!

Did you self gift any sustainable items as a reward this week?

Share what your favourite finds were with us below. We'd love to see photos if you have any!

What are you thankful for today? Today I am thankful for a supportive community.

Fill this jar of gratitude with something positive starting with the first letter of your name.

Did you know?

"Garment workers are often forced to work 14 to 16 hours a day, 7 days a week. During peak season, they may work until 2 or 3 am to meet the fashion brand's deadline. Their basic wages are so low that they cannot refuse overtime - aside from the fact that many would be fired if they refused to work overtime. In some cases, overtime is not even paid at all. "

source https://www.sustainyourstyle.org/old-working-conditions

It's time to play Sustainable Fashion Bingo!

How many have you done?

Let us know in the comments