Secondhand Shopping Archives - Samantha Chown Johnston

July 20, 2025

25 in 2025: A slow fashion challenge to halve my shopping

A mid-year wardrobe check-in on my slow fashion challenge: what I’ve bought so far, and what I’m still eyeing.

July 2, 2025

How I made a low-waste wedding magic: A tiny celebration, three outfits on rotation, and one unforgettable bouquet.

May 12, 2025

Tips on building sustainable personal style from my maternal grandmother who uses thrifted fashion and personal formulas to dress with joy.

April 22, 2025

Discover how I found my dream sustainable wedding guest dress—and how you can choose an outfit you’ll actually rewear. Slow fashion tips inside.

December 29, 2024

Learn how I’m embracing slow fashion in 2025 with a 25-item shopping plan that prioritizes mindful consumption and sustainable choices.

December 7, 2024

What happens when you track every clothing purchase for a year? See how wardrobe tracking can align spending with sustainability goals.

October 19, 2024

The best sustainable fashion apps to make it easy to shop secondhand, find ethical brands, visualize your wardrobe and love getting dressed.

August 30, 2024

Reducing your shopping with the No New Clothes challenge can have a transformative impact on your finances, well-being, and the environment.

June 10, 2024

Your guide for shopping vintage, secondhand and local brands when visiting Montreal to help you get the most out of your trip.

December 29, 2023

The style goals I’ll be focused on in 2024 to refine and elevate my personal style. What style goals will you be setting for the year ahead?

December 10, 2023

How wardrobe tracking helped me understand my shopping habits and an honest look at what I spent on clothes in 2023.

October 1, 2023

Fall is the best season for getting dressed. Here’s some minimal fall outfit ideas to repeat again and again.