For many, the word 'addiction' conjures images of substance abuse or other taboo behaviours. It's not a term we readily apply to our own actions. Would you be comfortable admitting to an addiction, or does the idea seem laughable to you? The Cambridge Dictionary defines addiction as 'an inability to stop doing or using something, especially harmful'. Years ago, I would have scoffed at the idea that my shopping habits were problematic. It took a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder to open my eyes to the harm I was causing myself. It has been a journey of emotional turmoil, forcing me to confront the years of damage I had inflicted by my chosen method of therapy. I can now confidently and unashamedly say that I have a shopping addiction.

More than 100 million bags of rubbish go to landfill each Christmas in the UK. £42 million worth of unwanted Christmas gifts also get chucked, so let’s have ourselves a susty little Christmas and get gifts that won’t end up in the bin!

Pants! We all wear thongs, boxers, full briefs, Brazilian, whatever your style. Before I quit fast fashion, I was very much a “five thongs for £1.50 at Primark”, and whilst I miss a bargain, I don’t miss the poor quality. Sustainable underwear is the best way to go, and before you get your knickers in a twist, I will explain why!

Are you feeling guilty about the environmental impact of your fashion choices? If so, it's time to break up with fast fashion. The good news is that switching to a more sustainable and ethical wardrobe doesn't have to be complicated or expensive, no really!

The terms sustainable and ethical fashion is becoming etched in all of our brains at the moment, but for many, there seems to be some confusion over the definitions. So here’s my rant on why you can’t indulge in the same shopping habits and call it slow fashion.