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EmsWaight: The night I went to the refurbished store launch of Octavia Boutique, designer second-hand finds galore! http://t.co/aKtnO6TB42
21 hours ago
EmsWaight: FB allow this but not pics of women breastfedg. Great if companies stop advertising but don't condemn them for not. FB in the wrong #FBrape
2 days ago
EmsWaight: As hideous as these pgs are, people would rather boycott companies (& it’s really not their fault) than FB, cos we need FB right? #FBrape
2 days ago
EmsWaight: Drawing up a list of possible viva examiners - it's a year away but worth keeping in mind? May influence how I write up thesis #phd
2 days ago
EmsWaight: RT @Sustainable_UoS: 22.06: ENLIVEN Fashion Project-partnership designs with the charity sector promoting #upcycling & #sustainablefashion http://t.co/EiJ4oXU384
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Charity Shop Drapers Review
A first for fashion trade magazine, Drapers, as they featured a charity shop in their weekly double page shop review. This is a HUGE development. Charity shops have for far too long had a stigma attached to them, especially amongst … Continue reading
Green Carpet Challenge
Livia Firth, eco-fashion pioneer and wife of Colin Firth, has started the ‘Green Carpet Challenge 2011’. Basically the idea is that whenever Livia has a red carpet event to attend with Colin, she will only wear ethical outfits. It’s a … Continue reading
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The Foods that make Billions
Last night I watched the first episode of a fascinating new three part documentary, ‘The Food that makes Billions.’ It explores how companies have made billions branding and selling everyday items, such as water, cereal and yoghurt. The big question … Continue reading


