From sweaters to dresses, there are ways to be environmentally friendly (as well as economically friendly) this holiday season. Lately, I have been limiting my new purchases to purchasing through consignment shops as well as continually going through my closet to style new looks with pieces I already have. Purchasing secondhand pieces or recycling a look saves hundreds, if not thousands, of liters of water and reduces kilograms of carbon.

Style blogger or not, I’m always looking for new and new-to-me designers who create stunning, high-quality pieces to last for years to come. This past year, I discovered a few new-to-me Hong Kong designers and brands that have quickly become staples in my wardrobe. 

I can’t believe it’s been one year since I started my InCircle journey with Neiman Marcus. Over the past year, I know you’ve seen me share a lot about my experience as an InCircle member, both on the blog and on social media, highlighting my favorite features and benefits. I had been shopping at Neiman Marcus for years, both in person and online, but I didn’t join InCircle until last year.

During this time at home, I've been doing a lot more research on small businesses to support and I think it's safe to say I have fallen in love with so many. I've found a lot of small businesses via Etsy, and I've come across some amazing merchants from around the world. Most items I have purchased via Etsy are handmade as well as custom made, making each purchase even more personal.