Balzac Paris, Je T’aime

Balzac Paris review, sustainable fashion brands

When: Jan. 26, 2020 // Weather: chilly // Real life: seeing Come From Away on tour!

Balzac Paris review, sustainable fashion brands
Balzac Paris review, sustainable fashion brands
Balzac Paris review, sustainable fashion brands
Balzac Paris review, sustainable fashion brands
Balzac Paris review, sustainable fashion brands

First – I wore this when I took Kristin to see the musical Come From Away for her birthday. It’s a fantastic show, so if the tour comes to your town and you have the opportunity to go, DO IT!

But why I’m really here is to give you a review of another sustainable brand I checked out recently – Balzac Paris. (BTW, I found out about this company through my own online research and paid for everything; this isn’t sponsored in any way.)

The company is based in…you guessed it…Paris. So the downside is that if you don’t speak French, you will have to rely on the poorly-translated English version of the website! But the upside is that all the clothes have that Parisian je ne sais quois vibe.

I give Balzac Paris 3.5 stars on a 5-star rating system that I made up just now based on absolutely nothing. I ordered several items, and I like some more than others. This bag is my absolute favorite piece, and I absolutely love it. Get ready to see it a lot over the course of the next…lifetime. The shape is pretty simple but I feel like it elevates any outfit (yes, I sound like a fashion magazine and I don’t care). I also got a couple tops that I really like, so you’ll be seeing those in the near future.

This sweater I think looked a little better online than it does in person, but as someone who’s sensitive to wool, I’m always happy to find a warm, cozy sweater that doesn’t make me itch. And 3D polka dots don’t hurt either!

Stay tuned for more Balzac, mes amies!

Sweater // Bag // Shoes // Earrings

Jeans de la Maman

graphic tee, Mott & Bow mom jeans, white flats

When: a Sunday in July // Weather: 90s and sunny // Real life: showing visitors the highlights of Indianapolis

graphic tee, Mott & Bow mom jeans, white flats

graphic tee, Mott & Bow mom jeans, white flats

graphic tee, Mott & Bow mom jeans, white flats

graphic tee, Mott & Bow mom jeans, white flats

I might be opting out of the “being a mom” trend (seriously, everyone I know is procreating right now), but I will totally opt in to the “mom jeans” trend. I don’t know why, but I like reclaiming the things I made fun of in my youth — mom jeans, highwater pants, dorky loafers — and wearing them with my more modern closet favorites. It feels SO FASHUN.

Anywho, these particular jeans came to me courtesy of Mott & Bow. One of the things that about this company that interested me was that they use a family-owned facility so they control the  manufacturing process, which means less waste and better quality for the price (they didn’t tell me to say this). I’m trying to make some changes in the way I consume clothing because the fashion industry is one of the top polluting industries in the world. Buying less stuff is going to be hard for this shopaholic, but I’m committed to making an effort. I’m trying to leave the earth in decent shape for the kids and grandkids of all you procreators.

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