Ethical fashion-is this the new trend?

What am I up to?

....I've got some exciting news!

Just recently I've started doing an online internship with a fashion brand called Little Hill people and I thought it would be great to share my ongoing experience.

Well to put it shortly I'm loving it! I'm constantly provided with so much helpful resources on how to boost my writing and how to even approach online magazines and blogs. And what's great is I get to correspond with fellow fashion brands on upcoming events which means ...yep you guessed it- fresh topics to blog about woohoo!

Why choose an internship?

Speaking as someone who has had the opportunity of doing both an apprenticeship and internship I can definetly give my views here. Now it's true what they say, one route doesn't suit all and in this circumstance I decided Uni wasn't my path. I'd gone from sitting in the classroom through my school years to being faced with an important decision...and I chose an apprenticeship. I have no regrets because its given me an in look into the world of work and shown me how tough it can be from an early stage. I'm taking the skills I've gained and embracing it, and now I'm on a mission to achieve greatness in all of my choices. 

What is Ethical fashion?

As Little Hill People are an ethical fashion brand this gets me involved with alot of research into other brands which create sustainable fashion. 

Sustainable fashion consists of economically friendly methods taken to create clothes and accessories. The type of resources and design also play a big part in sustainable fashion.  There are a wide range of ethical fashion brands which focus on delivering trendy sustainable wear through featuring tribal designs and vibrant colours.

It's really great to culture your fashion knowlegde as you never know what you might just learn. A persons fashion sense is a big give away into their ethics, and it's possible that ethical fashion is becoming the next best thing. Are designers dealing with a more Eco-friendly society? Or could ethical fashion simply be a phase for when festival season comes around. Whatever the case it's definetly high in demand and more fashion brands are embracing sustainable fashion. Green is the new black!!

Links

Here is a list of 'go to' blogs and sites for the latest trends in sustainable fashion. Don't be shy, take a look:

For my next post I will be featuring Little Hill People, providing some brand information and their latest accessories. Be sure to check it out! 

Fashion revolution day

Fashion is...

Fashion is the important outlet in which people showcase their style and personality in order to stand out. It allows freedom and in most cases expression of our individuality. As fashion consumers it is quite easy to get caught up in the latest trends of what's hot and what's not, but how many of us really question where our clothes actually come from?

In the less econimically developed countries around the world such as Asia, there are many artisians who stand by applying ancient weaving technqiues in order to produce our clothes and accessories. Would you know if your outfit had been hand woven or even delicately stitched with raw material?

Alot of detail and resources may have gone into creating that fine ensemble you have hanging up in your wardrobe but instead of showing our clothes the appreciation they deserve, we are constantly craving and demanding more and more. More style, more trends, more edge! This is no suprise as the media plays a big role in blowing our minds with the latest trends convincing us that the next big thing is right around the corner. We feed on these resources and take on a subconscious mind frame into believing we must have it! The latest  issues of Vogue, catwalks and celebrities, it's all set in place to captivate our society and enforce looks that we should achieve.

Our values are slowly starting to drift from the efforts injected into creating our clothes in the first place. Thread by thread we are getting intwined and losing a grip of the real importance. Its time to address the question...Who made your clothes?

Fashion revolution day

Wouldn't you be intrested in unravelling the mystery of where your beloved dress, top and other favourites originated from? It's time to show appreciation towards the makers...lets peel back a layer and journey into a world beyond the media, past the red carpet and into some of the factories located all around the world.

On April 24th last year, the unfortunate collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Dhana left 1133 killed and a vast amount also injured. The factory was home to Bangladesh and although this was a huge disaster to hit the fashion world there are still many artisians who put themselves in danger for the fashion supply chain.This is where you come in...

This Fashion revolution day I am encouraging you to take part with your best foot forward. All you need to do is decide that you would like to show an interest to the people who made your clothes and take to social media. You can wear your favourite jumper, top or any item of your choice inside out in order to make the label visible. Then simply take a picture and using twitter post an image using the hash tags #inside out #whomademyclothes. Try and tag the brand or shop which you purchased your item from and lets try and get some attention. 

This is the good type of hype which society needs to stir up. Raising awareness can ensure we won't forget the value of fashion and will continue to support those who are behind producing our clothes. 

For more information and posters on fashion revolution day please take a look at http://www.fashionrevolution.org/home

Thanks for reading and please spread the word.

Rhiann x

Jumping on that juicing wave

Hey bloggers,

Wow it's been a while, let me be the last to say Happy New Year (last...d'you see what I did there? = D )

2014, can ya believe it? Well I suppose you've had some time to accept it seen as January's nearly over for goodness sakes = O.

Speaking of which, who else feels robbed this winter?! I've got one question for you, WHERE'S THE SNOW AT? I suppose that's two questions when u look at it but hey ho ; )

Anyways moving swiftly on because I can see myself getting caught up on this snow issue rather than what I came to write about haha... Don't ya just hate when that happens?

So guys and gals, I've decided that this year I really want to focus on being fit and healthy. Before you say it, no I'm not about this 'new year new me' junk that seems to fill people's status' every year! I'm talking about a healthy life style choice, Mind, Body and Soul baby!!! Mind you I'm not obese or anything... I just think it would be really beneficial to be health conscious in all aspects of my life.

So lets do a little revision/checklist here:

*Join the gym- CHECK ( done that in 2013, staying ahead of the game ; )

*Healthy eating- hmm... Well I do try to eat a balanced diet BUT I am determined to cut down on the junk food and sugary treats!!! 

Next step: Juicing

I'm quite excited to try juicing and I've already started looking up different recipes. But my knowledge isn't all from scratch though...my mum jumped on the juicing wave before me and she's mixed up some really great tastes in the past.

My only worry is that 1. Buying all these fruits an veg may be a bit costly and 2. The idea of incorporating vegetables into my juice scares me ; (. But I shall prosper!!! I'm not too sure what angle I'm taking on this yet, whether I'll do it as a challenge for a certain time period or just juicing as frequently as possible but I'm definitely taking this on.

Going to team this with some healthy eating and record the benefits and my experience as I go on by blogging. I'm already certain i want to try 'green juicing'  * brave face. Come on, having your 5 a day in a cup?... This has got to be great right? = D

The 1st of February it's on!!! I'm going to shop around this weekend to try and get my lovely resources without breaking the bank!!! Off to do some more researching.

Later folks!

Rhibee xx

African culture project

Hey bloggers, 

I've got this African theatre event coming up on the 29th to attend and it's got me thinking...

The upcoming event has inspired me to do some research of my own into the African culture. Now being the lover of fashion that I am, i think it would be a really good idea to do an African themed project. I would love to get some snaps of the different style of clothes and patterns which have come from the African culture...after all it's where the Aztec pattern originated from!! 

Please be on the look out for a review I will be posting next month of my African fun night theatre experience. Any updates and ideas on my upcoming project will be posted to my blog soon so STANDBY!!!

Rhibee xx

Sega Dancers review at the Portlouise bar

Guests were captivated by the moves of the girls, their turns had eyes locked in as their flowy skirts moved to follow every spin, glide and shuffle their bodies created. Who knew that a dance which dates back to slavery days could remain so beautiful today?

Judging by the expressions within the room, it's clear that an appreciation of the Mauritius culture had been embraced  successfully. Sounds of cheer and applause rose from each table at the Portlouise bar as the girls continued to make their mark on this event.

When watching the Sega dancers, it was as if seeing a story being brought to life before your very eyes, one that dates back to the 1960's where Sega first began. The shuffles of their feet helped re-inact the chains in which the slaves were bound to. Desperate to break free, a burst of passion and vibrancy was portrayed as the girls drew energy into each and every move.

The type of steps in which the girls brought to their routine was very bold and eye catching. They would often ruffle their skirts and interact with the crowd which really formed a buzz in the room. You could see that guests were itching to join the girls on the dance floor but at the same time did not want to chance missing a moment of their routine!

The Dj made sure to deliver some of Mauritians finest tunes throughout the evening. During the Sega dancers performance you could really pick out the distinct sounds of: drums, rattles, triangles and a few others infused together. Not only was an Island vibe brought to this Diwali event but also a sense of escapism, as guests found themselves lost in island melodies.

When asked 'What do you love about your job?' Talent agent, Wendy Cummings explained, 'it is great to see a vision play out before your very eyes. With the Sega dancers they provide a sense of escapism which I get lost in whether its at a rehearsal or performance. I have the pleasure of experiencing the great talents which the girls bring forward.' Wendy explained that the dance truly is a form of art and beauty and that this appreciation of such cultural experience is definitely one worth sharing with others.

I truly agree, the dance speaks passion, life and cultural art to its finest! I would definitely love to see the girls perform again as they take a dance which was labelled as 'the music of slaves' and inject heart and soul into the way Sega is delivered today.

Sega Dancers event

Hi all, 

I recently went to a Sega performance as  part of my work experience opportunity which I have fortunately been able to get. 

As part of my experience I will be able to post reviews and pics of some of the fun events ill be attending and post it online for my wonderful readers to feast their eyes on.

Not to give to much away but the evening was definitely filled with excitement, vibrancy and a buzz enough to get you pumped to dance the night away...I Loved it. 

I'll be posting a full review on Friday of the evenings entertainment which was delivered by none other than Entertainment Inc.Please check back and have a read.

 Some of the history behind the Sega dance was also quite interesting to learn about. It is definitely worth having a research but just to sum up the dance goes back to Slavery days where the women danced the Sega whilst bound to foot chains. This allowed them to adapt the shuffle motion which they portray with their feet and  create something truly beautiful. 

But anyways I'm giving it away, be sure to check back on Friday.

Rhibee xx

Trend Alert- transparent heels

We've seen some pretty mad trends throughout shoe history ranging from flamboyant gaga heels to sky scraper platforms but word on the street is...there's a new shoe in town.

       Behold the transparent heel. 

Take a look at these bad boys! Well known designer Jeffrey Cambell have been posting a range of pictures on Instagram featuring the transparent heel design. 

These boots definitely have an edge to them. Not only do I Love the platform like transparent heel, but the designers mix it up by turning the heel into a display! Definitely a head turner...hmm not sure doll heads would be my choice to show off tho ; )

Now this more like it. I absolutely love a wedge heel and thankfully Big Mommas Shop have found a way to encorporate the transparent heel and turn it into a stylish and elegant look. Perfect height with a cute nude pink look. Be sure to check out more colours on range at www.bigmommathang.com