Pre-loved, pre-owned, second hand, used… There are a lot of synonyms for places to find previously owned clothes. A lot of these options involve consignment or thrift stores, which in many other countries are known as “opp shops.” But what does “opp shop” mean? Opportunity.

In this Nat Chat, we delve into the world of styling and self-expression through your wardrobe choices. I believe strongly in buying better and buying less. Each piece in your closet should have multiple ways to wear it…

As BU Style expands the importance of BU Beauty, that means we have to put equal care into the work we do for ethical and sustainability standards there as we do for clothes.

What do a modern minister and a style strategist have in common? Turns out, when it comes to Rev Dev and I—a lot! In today’s conversation, we explore the idea of connection.

We put on clothes every day, so why not do it thoughtfully and strategically? Personally, I’ll be using a combination of these tips over the holiday period…

Founder of the brand GRAMMAR, Althea Simons is about as heart-centric and people-driven as designers come—not to mention she shares my love for editing in all forms, including defending the Oxford comma. Inspired by The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. & E.B. White., GRAMMAR creates foundational elements of a modern minimalist wardrobe.

Among many things, we talk about how she is solving the “perfect white shirt” dilemma for all shapes & style personalities, the notion of collaboration over competition within the industry, and why producing ethically and locally was the obvious choice for her.

In the final installment of our three-part Nat Chat shopping series, we discuss box subscriptions and rental services: how they work, when they are useful, and when they create style discovery roadblocks.  

In part two of our three-part Nat Chat shopping series, we discuss the main types of in-store shopping experiences, the pros and cons of each, and strategies to support your in-store shopping experience and goals.