Cristina, Author at Style Indigo

fashion

Getting creative with my sustainable wardrobe!

June 29, 2017

Loving fashion and being on a journey to a more sustainable wardrobe and lifestyle can be quite a challenge, but at the same time, it is a great opportunity to get creative, resourceful and find new ways to combined your clothes. Combining your garments in several different ways helps to increase the mileage of your clothes while keeping your outfits looking fresh! The easier way to be sustainable is by increasing the usage of the clothes we own. By simply extending the life of your clothes by further 9 months, we would save around a 20-30% reduction in carbon, waste and water footprints.

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Prêt-à-plonger: SURO Swimwear

June 27, 2017

Two years ago I had the pleasure to meet the blogger Katrin Bury of Estilo Palma. Estilo Palma is a must read if you are living or visiting Mallorca. Estilo Palma started 3 years ago as a personal project in which Katrin shares her passion for this beautiful a Mediterranean island and its bohemian residents. So when Katrin proposed we do a collaboration on our blogs, it was natural that we shared our passion for the unique fashion from this delightful island.

Owning your inner Wonder Woman!

June 23, 2017

We have been hearing for a really long time that the 21st century is going to be the century of women’s power but we still see the ongoing struggle faced by our female ancestors. Throughout history, fashion has been a reflection of society’s values and the historical moment in which we live. This trend will continue as nowadays, there are more women creative directors in charge of the main fashion houses that ever before!

shopping | fashion | pre-loved

Preserving the world, one swap at a time!

June 19, 2017

Hi, all! How are you? Last week I did a clothes swapping party and I would like to share with you how it all went.

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The jeans obsession!

June 15, 2017

Today, I want to show you an outfit that is super comfortable, very easy to replicate and where the accessories play the main character.

food | lifestyle

When Sunday brunch meets slow living!

June 13, 2017

The Four Season Hotels of Atlanta has recently partnered with the talented Michael Patria as Executive Chef to reinvent their gastronomic offered. Sunday I went there to discover for myself what he has got lined up for his patrons. Trust me, you will not be disappointed!

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Charleston weekend part II

June 9, 2017

Monday I shared pictures of what I was wearing this weekend in Charleston and today I would like to share with you what I wore on my second day at the coast. On Sunday we visited Folly Beach (which is technically not Charleston anymore but it’s where the locals go) and spend the day at the seaside. It is strange for me seeing the Atlantic Ocean from the opposite coastline since I am used to seeing it from the European side. The colours of Folly Beach reminds me a lot of the northern Spanish coast because of the long beaches and the dark water, which created in me a mixed experience of feelings…

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Charleston weekend part I

June 6, 2017

This weekend I visited Charleston, South Carolina and I completely loved it! Charleston has a picturesque historic French Quarter, complete with cobblestone streets and horse-drawn carriages. It is an art and food lovers dream! We thoroughly enjoyed this romantic weekend by the sea.

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Denim look

May 31, 2017

As spring turns to summer, I have started to wear my summer dresses. Dresses are great for this time of the year, they require no mix & match thinking in the morning and the are fresh and cool! Two summers ago this outfit was my Saturday staple, I used to wear it every week to go grocery shopping in the morning and then later go to the beach and more often finishing my day with drinks at the beach bar. The best part is that this outfit could adapt for any of these occasions.

environment | fashion

Weeds in our closet

May 29, 2017

The fashion industry, like any other, is in constant evolution. For the outsiders, the evolution might be just in the colours or the silhouettes. But there is an evolution that might not be that obvious and it is technical and fascinating. This evolution, and sometimes revolution, comes from the textiles development. Until the 20th century, all the fabrics that were available in the market came from natural fibres that humans have been using for centuries, such as cotton, linen or wool. In 1934 Wallace Hume Carothers y J. Hill developed the Nylon, it took a further 4 years before the DuPont Corporation (a chemical company) was able to commercialise the product. After this development, the fashion industry went through a revolution in which new synthetic materials were added into the equation. Almost one century later this synthetic fibres have invaded our wardrobes, like weeds invade your garden. Leaving behind a wake of mass produced, not biodegradable materials.