The Great Trade’s Week of Outfits Series highlights ladies have personally inspired us to look and accept intention! Each lady takes her very own unique method of slow fashion and helps guide you superbly sustainable fashion may come to existence. Today we are excited to talk about per week of outfits from Chloé Lepeltier, the blogger behind Conscious By Chloé!

// A B – O U T C H L O É //

Age 33
Location Portland, OR
Blog Conscious by Chloé
Job Translator & Content Creator
Favorite Online Brands Everlane, Reformation
Favorite Portland Makers Lauren Winter, Outside Museum, Altar
Favorite Portland Vintage Johan, Yo!, Backtalk

My method of fashion evolved dramatically in 2014 after i made the decision to maneuver from Europe towards the US.

First, I downsized my possessions dramatically for just two significant reasons:

I needed to ship overseas very little stuff as you possibly can. So, I offered and donated the majority of my impressive shoe collection and Zara/H&M-based wardrobe.

My current wardrobe wasn’t any longer weather- nor activity-appropriate. I had been moving from Europe-where I used to be working in a creative agency like a project manager-to Los Angeles, where I’d be my very own boss (and eventually run my very own creative coworking space/photo studio).

Then, I required inventory of my existence, and grabbed the chance that this type of major alternation in my existence was giving me to begin anew. I adopted an all natural approach and reconsidered each and every facet of my existence, including my relationship to (fast) fashion. Hence, after i settled lower in SoCal, I began researching local brands and makers to curate a brand new minimalist, sustainable and ethical wardrobe.

“I grabbed the chance that this type of major alternation in my existence was giving me to begin anew. I adopted an all natural approach and reconsidered each and every facet of my existence, including my relationship to (fast) fashion.”

This adventure eventually brought me to produce my blog, Conscious by Chloé, where I document my experiments with Zero Waste, Slow Living and Ethical Fashion.

Last fall, I took part in the 10×10 capsule wardrobe challenge (choose 10 pieces, create 10 outfits, and put on on them ten days) the very first time and enjoyed the procedure a lot which i made the decision to do it again this year. It pushes me to become more creative using the clothes I already own.

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Photos by Octave Zangs

Monday

This outfit will not have seen the sunshine of day without my hubby. He’s the one that conspired with a few of my buddies to obtain me my first camera bag. He’s the one that got me this cute set of socks for Christmas and he’s the one that designed this hat!

I really like how Octave and that i first connected via a mutual passion for design and just how our journey has brought us to produce our very own jobs and eventually advocate for that planet (25% of his outside brand’s profits go toward outside entertainment and conservation-related ecological stewardship efforts).

Today’s Pieces:

TILLAK HAT (Not Far Off) EVERLANE SWEATER AMERICAN APPAREL JEGGINGS
SANDGRENS CLOGS

Tuesday

Each piece of the outfit is really a conversation starter. A store girl once requested me whether my tee would be a mention of Flynt Flossy song (answer: not a chance!). Everyone I meet asks me where I received my bag (answer: I managed to get with 2 Ikea placemats!). Same factor about my jumpsuit (answer: Shea, the gifted who owns the Portland-based brand Outside Studio, managed to get!).

I’m not often keen on message t-shirts however this you been in my radar for lengthy enough until I finally made the decision to buy it. I ought to mention that i’m not really a mother (unless of course raising 2 chickens counts!). I had been an impulsive shopper however nowadays, products can remain within my online cart for days before I click on the purchase button.

Today’s Pieces:

THE BEE And Also The FOX TEE Outside MUSEUM JUMPSUIT SANDGRENS CLOGS
DIY BAG MACHETE EARRINGS

Wednesday

I came across which i had gray hair once i stopped dyeing my hair near to 24 months ago, I acquired this scar on my small collarbones following a cancer of the skin was removed, I acquired a few pounds in the last year for several reasons.

But I’m looking to get rather less self-aware of all of this and only accept what can’t be altered (the scar), remember why I guaranteed decisions (avoid nasty hair-coloring chemicals), or do something positive about what bothers me (exercise and eat better).

Worst situation scenario, I’m able to always rely on another thing to draw in the interest, such as this necklace my godfather designed for me after i was created.

Today’s Pieces:

AMERICAN APPAREL JEGGINGS SANDGRENS CLOGS
NECKLACE Produced By MY GODFATHER

Thursday

Before you decide to ask. My mother-in-law knitted this sweater. I’d totally forgotten which i had selected this design when she requested me what gift I needed for Christmas. So, imaginable my surprise and excitement after i opened up our annual delivery from France! It’s the warmest and also the coziest ever and that i earned a brand new nickname: “shepherdess”.

I’d never have the ability to knit this type of beautiful piece, however i did choose LEARN as my one-word theme for 2018. I’ve already subscribed to a few workshops (letterpress, herbal medicine) as well as designed a work-for-trade cope with a stitching studio within Portland. Making (or attempting to make) things on your own is a terrific way to get a feeling of time involved with crafting pieces as well as their value ($1 t-shirts shouldn’t exist).

Today’s Pieces:

Sweater Produced By MY MOTHER-IN-LAW VINTAGE DRESS FROM YO!
SANDGRENS CLOGS

Friday

Using a capsule wardrobe becomes progressively difficult whenever you approach the final couple days, but it’s an excellent challenge to obtain creative.

I had been very proud the very first time I figured about putting on my sweater using the opening within the back. I might or might not happen to be inspired with a drawing from the French artist that’s hanging within my bed room. Anyway, I’m a sucker for sexy backs. They may not function as the most winter-appropriate bits of clothing, but working at home comes with its perks, no commute, no jacket and slippers rather of footwear (aside from pictures).

Today’s Pieces:

Outside MUSEUM JUMPSUIT

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Saturday

After I was residing in Los Angeles, I attended the initial occasions of Connecting Things, a celebration series for creatives and doers. There, I acquired to satisfy Kohl Crecelius, the founding father of Krochet Kids. I’ve got a keen interest for companies that provide back and made the decision this season to enroll in a Causebox membership to uncover more socially conscious companies.

Amy & Jen, the co-founders of Odds and Sods were also people of Connecting Things and would sometimes come and use us within our coworking studio. I’m putting on 2 of the pins on my small jacket like a indication of the strength of sisterhood, wanderlust and magic!

Today’s Pieces:

KROCHET KIDS HAT VINTAGE DRESS FROM YO! SANDGRENS CLOGS

Sunday

Right now you’ll have observed that I’m putting on exactly the same footwear in 6 from 7 outfits. There’s a couple explanations with this. a) Inside a capsule wardrobe, choices need to be made and that i chosen 2 pairs of footwear only b) After I create a new purchase, I recieve obsessive about it. Which is what went down using these clog boots. After I got the best size (the very first ones I purchased were too big) I virtually used them every single day. c) When I pointed out above, I work at home and virtually put on slippers all day long lengthy. Then when I am going out, I don’t hesitate to put on heels instead of flats, especially when they’re that comfortable. d) They are only 7 outfits from 10 so understandably, I’m putting on individuals rose athletic shoes within the remaining 3 outfits of my winter 10×10 challenge.

Today’s Pieces:

THE BEE And Also The FOX TEE Sweater Produced By MY MOTHER-IN-LAW
AMERICAN APPAREL JEGGINGS SANDGRENS CLOGS