Meet Afterglow Market

Many moons ago, I briefly met Rachel Mirabella. She owned and operated an adorable shop that was the perfect backdrop for a bachelorette shower circa 2009. It was a magical evening shared with friends.

And then 15 years went by.

And Rachel popped back into my world, when my mom and dad dropped by her new shop, Afterglow Market. They called me gushing about how I needed to connect with this incredible female business owner. And worlds collided once again.

I am so excited to introduce you to Afterglow Market, the impact they are making on circular + sustainable fashion, along with the way they are changing the fashion landscape here in Indianapolis. So grab a cup of coffee and enjoy my conversation with Rachel!

Organized | RESOURCESMaria BaerMarch 13, 2024The Baer Minimalist, LLCsustainable, Clothing Rental, FashionComment

Four Reasons Why I Rent My Wardrobe

Organized | LIFEMaria BaerNovember 3, 2021The Baer Minimalist, LLCNuuly, Clothing Rental, Closets, FashionComment

A Journey Around the World to Find Minimalism with Margaret Henney | Part II

Let’s just dive right in to the rest of my conversation with Miss Marge at Large. If you didn’t catch the beginning, click here to soak up the start of her journey toward minimalism.

Now let’s talk about your wardrobe. Every time I see you, you are incredibly stylish and put together. What does your wardrobe look like?

Coming from you that’s a huge compliment! There is the tendency to imagine that minimalists’ wardrobes are limited and that “limited” equals boring. Not true! Minimalists can still enjoy fashion and be stylish.

The foundation of a great wardrobe for a stylish minimalist is the capsule wardrobe. This means buying very thoughtfully and with the goal that every piece works together effortlessly (and can be worn for many different seasons/occasions). Buying one dress for one event is not a part of this equation. You invest in staples that are the foundation of your wardrobe and fill in any blanks with other fun pieces (or rent them!).

Organized | LIFEMaria BaerFebruary 25, 2020The Baer MinimalistMinimalism, Clothing RentalComment

8 Life Tweaks to Minimize Your Carbon Footprint

This year my husband and I set a goal (I just hate the word resolution) to become just a little greener in our household by reducing our carbon footprint as best we can. After all we need to keep this planet thriving for the next generation.

Making the switch can seem daunting, so we are taking it in small, digestible chunks to start with. Every little tweak helps. In your own home, you might consider choosing one are to focus on for a few weeks until it becomes a habit, then from their implementing another idea.

Here are a few of the small changes we’ve implemented so far and one GIGANTIC change that we are working on:

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