Seasonal Microtrends: How to Fight the Temptation of Consumerism

The “ber months” have arrived, bringing with them the coziness of autumn and the excitement of the upcoming holidays. If you’ve been scrolling on social media lately, you’ve probably seen countless ads and sponsored videos promoting the latest fall fashion trends and seasonal home decor items that influencers say you just have to have. Despite the pressure to shop, you don’t have to buy into the new microtrends to enjoy this time of year. Here’s how you can ditch the trends and make the most of the upcoming seasons sustainably.

Articles, zIssue 57.5Cora GoldOctober 23, 2025Halloween, fall, consciousconsumerism, microtrends, sustainability, autumn, holidaysComment

Gina Naomi Baez Shares Some Christmas Candlelight

Gina Naomi Baez is on our radar because she has a knack for putting a spin on holiday music. You may have seen her Youtube music video “Lizzo’s Truth Hurts x Hocus Pocus” that went viral, Lizzo and Bette Midler both sharing and reacting to the comedic parody, as well as another popular (and timely) music video inspired by Hocus Pocus called “I’ll Put a Mask on You”. Now, Gina is sharing her new single, “Christmas Candlelight” just in time for the winter holiday season. Outside of her music career, Gina gives back through a non-profit (which she started) called Kids Performing Who Kare. We’re big fans of Gina and we think you will be too — please keep reading for a dose of holiday cheer and to learn more about Gina below.

Art, zIssue 26Forrest JohnsonDecember 7, 2020music, musician, actor, actress, broadway, star, lizzo, hocus pocus, truth hurts, pop, philanthropy, give back, nonprofit, christmas, holiday, holidays, youtube, influencer, style, iconComment