my summer capsule wardrobe is NOT perfect (and that's ok with me!)

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my summer capsule wardrobe is NOT perfect (and that's ok with me!)

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Today I'm sharing my summer capsule wardrobe that is actually NOT perfectly sustainable... and that's totally ok with me! My summer capsule is full of items that are made from natural fibers, even though some of them were bought from fast fashion stores. But most importantly, most of my clothes have been in my wardrobe for many years and are going to last many more!
// MY ITEMS //
Shorts:
blue elastic waist (similar): rstyle.me/+WIq...
denim shorts (similar): rstyle.me/+WIq...
bike shorts (similar): rstyle.me/+80U...
black A line (similar): rstyle.me/+aGU...
beige linen (similar): rstyle.me/+xqo...
T-shirts:
ribbed tank: rstyle.me/+_A-...
pink tank: rstyle.me/+jMu...
ribbed tee: rstyle.me/+1CD...
white tee: rstyle.me/+rRm...
sunflower tee: www.saintjavel...
stripe (similar): rstyle.me/+9FD...
white linen tee: (similar) rstyle.me/+E8h...
pink tee (similar): rstyle.me/+sr4...
black band tee: amzn.to/3N0Jhsr
black crop (similar): rstyle.me/+bpi...
Dresses:
blue dress: rstyle.me/+ABO...
black jumpsuit (similar): rstyle.me/+Oss...
stripe linen dress (similar): rstyle.me/+prO...
white tunic (similar): rstyle.me/+IsI...
Sweaters:
graphic sweatshirt: rstyle.me/+_8T...
cream knit: (similar) rstyle.me/+QX8...
red stripe crop: (similar) rstyle.me/+Cdn...
beige mohair: (similar) rstyle.me/+-aB...
Pants:
washed black jeans: rstyle.me/+0ta...
light wash jeans: rstyle.me/+eah...
black wide leg (similar): rstyle.me/+l-y...
linen pants: (similar) rstyle.me/+dmO...
green workwear pant: (similar) rstyle.me/+Eih...
Shoes:
Tevas: rstyle.me/+wg6...
Black Slides: rstyle.me/+8VD...
Birkenstocks: rstyle.me/+XX8...
Black Mules: rstyle.me/+zyj...
Huaraches: nisolo.uvwgb9....
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// MY FILMING GEAR //
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@_inflection3209 Жыл бұрын

I'm so done wearing my stained worn out things to bed. If you spend say 8 hours sleeping, and say two hours awake in those clothes, shouldn't they be the best version of what you can afford? Sleeping me deserves better than stains and holes. Lol that's where I'm at. I love that you expressed that some of your pieces aren't perfect, that you try and make em work as best you can. I think we focus too much on finding the perfect whatever and end up with six different versions of the same thing in the search. Lol

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

That is a good point! My sister has a couple of fancy looking pajamas that she wears to sleep, and they look so nice!! I will think about that for the future..

@alexiscarroll7159 Жыл бұрын

I love the anti-perfectionism message! Yes! Clothes don't have to be perfect to be worn and enjoyed. Good enough truly is good enough, and so much less wasteful than the impossible quest for perfection.

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Yes I love that ❤️

@ivanajukicgloban6627 Жыл бұрын

I like that you are addresding this "perfect capsule wardrobe syndrom"👌...I think it can be conter-productive.

@yazzybananas3106 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it serves as a good reminder! I find myself getting obsessed with something and once I get it, I am like “okay, love it, what now?” 😅 Making a wishlist helps but also trying not to get influence to buy something.

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s so common to feel that way!

@sarabclark Жыл бұрын

Your hand made pieces are beautiful!! What a wonderful gift! Thank you for a realistic presentation of a lovely capsule wardrobe.

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@donahazelwood9263 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos! This was a favorite because you get real about our clothes not being perfect. I love your attitude about being present with our wardrobe and enjoying it, even if we might replace things with a better option later.❤

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@kathyzakharyuk8050 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for reminding to enjoy what we have and not chase perfection. Let good be good. Also Love your personality coming through this video 😘 I feel like we’re hanging out when I’m watching your video :)

@everydayarty Жыл бұрын

All the pieces you’ve made are really beautiful!

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!❤

@Rebecca_Good Жыл бұрын

Love the striped dress on you! I think the length is 👌

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@ruthmalcolm3028 Жыл бұрын

It’s good to see you again! I love your style, although I am more of a dress girl in the summer, but most of all I like your approach and your honesty.

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ruth! ❤

@gerigaskill785 Жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo VERY much for sharing with us that you've stopped chasing "perfection"!!! I'm trying to do the same, shopping my closet to use and wear out what I already have. As I'm wearing my things I weed out items that I really don't like as I wear them, which is also great for decluttering. I think choosing wisely, thrifting/sewing and taking good care of our clothing makes them as sustainable as shopping only sustainable (expensive!) brands. I love your realistic lifestyle choices and your styling sensibilities. Plus your thought to wear the good stuff instead of saving it. Always so excited to see your posts! Happy summertime!

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Yes, let’s stop chasing perfection!! 🥰

@margomarshall6754 Жыл бұрын

It's good to see you enjoying the summer wardrobe that you've 'curated' over the years. I'm impressed with how you rescued a stained t-shirt by dyeing it. It looks great!

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

thank you!

@jennettefox7713 Жыл бұрын

I too really appreciate hearing you say that some of your tops are not perfect but they’re good enough. When going through my closet, I have trouble when I ask myself if I love a particular item, the fact is, I don’t love every single item based on its color, fit, or even quality. However, I think it’s OK to love some things for their function.

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree!!

@dorinases Жыл бұрын

I’m learning to dye my and my kids clothes.. I buy white shirts and I dye them with tea and coffee super easy.. also I live near the red rock mountain and I used the red sand to dye the shirts and it came out a bright peach color so much fun and none toxic dyes :)

@MissLilly-vn2wt Жыл бұрын

Love this! Perfectionism is the struggle! Btw i love love love the Teva sandals, I have the black and nude, I get so many compliments, easy to walk and be so comfortable 💜 best regards as always 🥀Miss. Lilly🥀

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Yes they are so great!!

@HopingForever Жыл бұрын

What a great video. Enjoyed the perspective of seeing what you love about your wardrobe! I so relate to the light and airy summer vibe. That light blue color and the rose/pink color suit you so well. Brings out your beauty!

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Light and airy forever!! 😅

@HopingForever Жыл бұрын

@@ValKovalchuk Happy you finally procured the black woven slides. Enjoy! As you know, they'll last forever. I have Nisolo mules but I found they gave me blisters on my toes when I wore them for street walking. I purchased no-show HALF socks (with no back) to wear inside of them. Can't wait to try that out and see if it works because otherwise, the mules are SO comfortable.

@AlexLouiseWest Жыл бұрын

Thank you. There are so many ways of approaching sustainability, and keeping items for as long as possible, and mending / adjusting them if necessary, is very important. I recently helped a friend to sort out some of his late wife's clothes. Most of them have been donated, but I was given a winter coat which isn't perfect, is a bit big, but is a great colour for me (grey-blue). It will fit over a thick jumper which is ideal. But right now it's bikini weather 🙂

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Well at least you’re set for winter!!

@YouTubeBeautyStars2011 Жыл бұрын

You look amazing in everything you tried on!

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@amoto1501 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are😊 excellent! The white tunic and blue stripe dress that you made are awesome! I love them!

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🥰

@siobhansnell9632 Жыл бұрын

Just found your page! Loving it all ❤your very calming

@ValKovalchuk 11 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found me!

@marianabahamonde1994 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes I feel guilty that I can only afford clothes at H&M or Ardene. I don't have enough money to buy those high quality, sustainable and eco friendly pieces.

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Yes, you don’t need to feel guilty! Just buy the best quality that you can afford and take good care of it to make it last! 🥰 no matter where you buy it from

@MrLachris Жыл бұрын

Love your outfits and your little jokes sometime in the video 🐱And you are the first personn I heard about "the perfect t-shirt" thing, and so agree with you, sometimes it's sooo boring, and finally take as much time mentally as being a shopaholic😆 Great video😻

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Ha thanks!! 😅

@solegr8 Жыл бұрын

Every piece is so on point. You've got an incredible eye for style. Keep slaying! ✨

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@faqu529 Жыл бұрын

I love a great stripped shirt! Thank you for the upload!

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! ❤

@sarahthatcher123 Жыл бұрын

Hummm. You really have me thinking about whether or not I’m having an issue with looking for ‘perfection’. I know what I want and what I like and even what I need but so often I cannot find it. And I get so frustrated and discouraged. I find trying to check all the boxes very difficult. Fabric/ natural material, fit/ size, color, style, accessibility, and cost. I have gotten so frustrated, it forced me to come up with a pretty good solution for most of my thrifted purchases which is most of my wardrobe. I purchased a sewing machine. I thrift mostly because I find better quality ( usually more natural fabrics) but often they don’t fit well. Or something is just a little ‘off’. So I’m learning fast how to make alterations of all sorts.

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Yeah chasing perfection can be a big stumbling block to just wearing our clothes and going out to live our lives!

@ronnie-lynn Жыл бұрын

Could not agree more. Wonderful video ❤

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😁

@Wannaloom Жыл бұрын

Great video! Can you share the pattern for the white tunic? Would love to make one! Thanks. 😊

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Yes I can! Its from Elizabeth Suzann. elizabethsuzann.com/products/harper-tunic-digital-sewing-pattern?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnrmlBhDHARIsADJ5b_k3Ro9hGehv6eiZcPoO969qC3-IdnsWqcgGuabC4PYCb4ubW457xJgaApX2EALw_wcB

@anacastillo8023 Жыл бұрын

Hi Val, thank you!

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ana!

@beth3535 11 ай бұрын

I really like the linen dress you sewed. The link, however, is to an oversized garment that seems quite different. Would you mind providing the pattern source? Thanks!

@ValKovalchuk 11 ай бұрын

I actually self drafted the pattern using a shirt I already had as a guide. So I didn't follow any pattern, sorry!

@valentinavicini4190 Жыл бұрын

Ciao Val! Mi piace il tuo stile… è più facile vestirsi quando hai meno cose, ma scegli le migliori… io non sono contro il fast fashion. Se scegli consapevolmente e usi tanto i capi, perché no? L’importante è non esagerare. Anche se preferisco comprare su Vinted o mercatini!

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree! Thanks for watching! 🥰

@jahidulislamjahidjoni2803 10 ай бұрын

nice video maam

@rebeccab_bwlt Жыл бұрын

TEH-vah, from the Hebrew word for nature/outdoors. :)

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know!! 🥰

@amandathompson7691 Жыл бұрын

I like those linen shorts you made! Do you have a serger? Or how did you finish the seams on those shorts? I made some cotton pants but the seams are really fraying bad

@ValKovalchuk Жыл бұрын

I think I just did a version of the zigzag stitch on the edges, and it’s still holding up!

@amandathompson7691 Жыл бұрын

@@ValKovalchuk oh nice!! I will have to try that; thanks!