Vivid Element | Blog posts about sustainable clothing

bitter nightshade original painting by Amy Daileda

Botanically Divine

Amy Daileda November 12, 2021

Introducing a new series of paintings by Amy Daileda sharing the awe and wonder she sees in the details of plants.

Garden Universe: Macro Flower Photo Art Cards

Amy Daileda June 29, 2021

After 24 years of creating wearable art, I’ve been craving a way to share my art in a different medium. Introducing the new Garden Universe Art Cards!

Meet Caryl: Wellness Coach, Entrepreneur and Vivid Element Model

Amy Daileda May 12, 2021

“When feeling stressed, pause, take 1 deep breath, and reset.” Read more about health coach and Vivid Element client Caryl Kenworth in this interview.

SLOW FASHION stitched in block letters 5 times on bright fuchsia fabric

5th Annual Slow Fashion Challenge

Amy Daileda May 3, 2021

We challenge you to celebrate, learn & share about slow fashion every day in May. Join us!

colorful eggs dyed with natural ingredients, yellow, blue and red eggs

How to Dye Eggs Naturally

Amy Daileda March 30, 2021

It’s fun, easy, and earth friendly to dye eggs with simple kitchen ingredients! Here are my 3 favorite natural egg dye recipes, plus a few tips.

Winter Clearance Sale

Amy Daileda January 27, 2021

Shop a collection of cozy, earthy, one of a kind styles on clearance January 27- February 2.

view of Portland in the fall with red, yellow and gold leaves on trees and a cloudy sky.

Let’s Help Our Community This Holiday Season!

Amy Daileda November 19, 2020

From November 24-30, 2020, 20% of every Vivid Element clothing sale will be donated to the Black Resilience Fund.

Mountain Mel's tea in tin containers: Unfrazzle Your Dazzle and Respiratory Rescue, a handmade mug with a flowery skull and a tea strainer

Herbal teas can be gently soothing and really good for your health. Making or buying loose leaf teas are a wonderful way to avoid all the packaging and waste that comes with tea bags that are individually wrapped. Learn how to make your own and about one of my favorite tea companies in this blog post.

20% of Every Sale Donated to Help Indigenous Communities Displaced by Wildfires

Amy Daileda September 22, 2020

20% of every sale through October 5 will be donated to Don’t Shoot PDX to help Indigenous communities in Oregon and Washington most affected by wildfires.

Stitching that says: use what you have, restyle, mend, alter, swap, upcycle

10 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Create a Sustainable Wardrobe

Amy Daileda August 10, 2020

It can be fun and liberating to shift your relationship with fashion to one that’s healthy and sustainable. Check out these easy ways to cultivate a green closet.

Racism, Fast Fashion, and a New Vision

Amy Daileda June 24, 2020

Racism and Fast Fashion: it’s all connected. Read the latest blogpost.

woman wearing organic cotton orange poppy facemask with blue eyes and Indian plum leaves behind her. mask has elastic straps over the ears.

Organic Cotton Face Masks

Amy Daileda April 8, 2020

I am donating as many face masks as I have time to make to the hospitals, and your purchase helps with this effort.

hand in dress pocket with gold LOVE ring

The Power of Love

Amy Daileda March 27, 2020

Finding comfort and inspiration from Frankie Goes to Hollywood.

Vivid Element and ReAdorn London owners photoshoot

London Lookbook

Amy Daileda January 24, 2020

Vivid Element in London: select photos

Let’s Plant More Trees!

Amy Daileda November 25, 2019

Vivid Element will plant a tree for every garment sold! Planting trees remains one of the best ways to reduce global carbon emissions. Experience the joy and simplicity of expressing your vibrant nature in harmony with the planet!

Slow Fashion Discoveries in Paris

Amy Daileda July 25, 2019

Bonjour! Wandering Paris’ winding cobblestone streets that are lined with tall ornate buildings of stone and fancy ironwork felt like being in a movie. Art,

Slow Fashion Challenge 2019

Amy Daileda April 22, 2019

The third annual Slow Fashion Challenge takes place on Instagram during the month of May in 2019. We have a fresh new logo but the

How Eco Friendly are Procion Fiber Reactive Dyes?

Amy Daileda February 21, 2019

Using my own hand dyed organic fabric to make clothing of my own design is thrilling. Color is my main creative passion! I love attempting

Slow Fashion Challenge 2018

Amy Daileda May 27, 2018

May 2018 brings the return of the Slow Fashion Challenge on Instagram. This month long photo challenge asks you to consider the environmental and ethical aspects of clothing and its production.