Episode 118: Understanding Your Own Personal Style, with Audrey (part I)

Today’s guest is Audrey, the progressive, sustainable, and inclusive stylist behind Flourish and secondhand clothing store Found by Flourish. This is going to be part one of our conversation, and we’re going to talk about why we overconsume clothing and how we can get that back in check by knowing ourselves better.  She’s also going to break down the style archetypes and how we can use that information to feel more confident and comfortable with our wardrobe choices.

Laura of Revive Athletics shares her audio essay about quitting her job and starting her own business. And Amanda addresses something that inspires a ton of DMs: who is to blame for rising prices at thrift stores?

Check out these links from Audrey:
• Services, including Virtual Style Archetypeing: https://flourishstyling.co/services

• Sustainable Shopping Guide (blog post): https://flourishstyling.co/2022/02/19/our-sustainable-shopping-guide-by-style-archetype/

• Found, order a Style Box, etc: https://flourishstyling.co/found

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NEW AUDIO ESSAY OPPORTUNITY ALERT!
In today’s episode, we talked about the style “rules” that we have all had forced upon us as if they are actual laws. From “no mini skirts after 30 “ to “cut your hair short at some mysterious age,” we are swimming in a sea of style rules around age, gender, size, and lifestyle that are frankly, bullshit.  Yet we’ve been exposed to them for so long that we don’t know that they are bullshit?

I want to hear from you: What is a style “rule” that you’re glad to break? What was your journey to realizing that your style was personal and nothing to do with anyone else’s rules and opinions? Or conversely, are you fearful of breaking the rules and why?  Tell us about your relationship with how you dress!

Okay, but what is an audio essay?

It’s a recording you make--using either your phone or your computer.You email it to me at [email protected], and I edit and mix it, and add it to an episode. I will not accept written essays for this.  I recommend that you write it all out, then record it.  It’s okay if you make a mistake while recording, just say that part again and keep talking. I’ll edit it when I put it in the episode!Record in a quiet room, away from fans/air conditioners.The deadline for this project is April 1.  Your recording should be anywhere from 3 minutes to 10 minutes long.

Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable brands:

The Pewter Thimble is a curated second hand shop, based out of Rome, Italy. Owner Desiree Marie Townley has a background in costuming and makeup for Dance and Opera, and focuses on dressing for the character you want to be in the world. Curated collections are dropped in a story sale and always have a specialized theme, like the color palette of Starry Night, the film classic Casablanca, and the children's novel The Secret Garden.  Desiree works with local artisans and pieces are rescued from markets and rehabilitated and resold with worldwide shipping. The Pewter Thimble is a collection of pieces that will have Eternal Style, from the Eternal City. Discover more on instagram @thepewterthimble.

Late to the Party, creating one of a kind statement clothing from vintage, salvaged and thrifted textiles. They hope to tap into the dreamy memories we all hold: floral curtains, a childhood dress, the wallpaper in your best friend’s rec room, all while creating modern sustainable garments that you'll love wearing and have for years to come. Late to the Party is passionate about celebrating and preserving textiles, the memories they hold, and the stories they have yet to tell. Check them out on Instagram!

Vino Vintage, based just outside of LA.  We love the hunt of shopping secondhand because you never know what you might find! And catch us at flea markets around Southern California by following us on instagram @vino.vintage so you don’t miss our next event! 

Gabriela Antonas is a visual Artist, an ethical trade fashion designer, but Gabriela Antonas is also a radical feminist micro-business.  She’s the one woman band, trying to help you understand, why slow fashion is what the earth needs.  The one woman band, to help you build your brand ! She can take your fashion line from just a concept, and do your sketches, pattern making, grading, sourcing, cutting and sewing for you. Or the second option is  for those who aren’t trying to start a business, and who just want ethical garments! Gabriela will create custom garments for you. Her goal is to help one person, of any size, at a time, including beyond size 40.   For inquiries about this serendipitous intersectional offering of either concept DM her on Instagram to book a consultation. Please follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse at @gabrielaantonas

Dylan Paige is an online clothing and lifestyle brand based out of St. Louis, MO. Our products are chosen with intention for the conscious community. Everything we carry is animal friendly, ethically made, sustainably sourced, and cruelty free. Dylan Paige is for those who never stop questioning where something comes from. We know that personal experience dictates what's sustainable for you, and we are here to help guide and support you to make choices that fit your needs.  Check us out at dylanpaige.com and find us on instagram @dylanpaigelifeandstyle

Located in Whistler, Canada, Velvet Underground is a "velvet jungle" full of vintage and second-hand clothes, plants, a vegan cafe and lots of rad products from other small sustainable businesses. Our mission is to create a brand and community dedicated to promoting self-expression, as well as educating and inspiring a more sustainable and conscious lifestyle both for the people and the planet.

Find us on Instagram @shop_velvetunderground or online at www.shopvelvetunderground.com

Cute Little Ruin is an online shop dedicated to providing quality vintage and secondhand clothing, vinyl, and home items in a wide range of styles and price points.  If it’s ethical and legal, we try to find a n...