Shae Burns is the inspiration and creativity behind eco lifestyle blog Shae Necessities. After fashion blogging for two years, Shae became saddened over how “cheap” and “fast” clothes and trends seemed to fly by at the expense of others. Shae hopes to empower women to be more conscious about their purchasing decisions without sacrificing beauty and looking amazing. In her free time, Shae explores new places with her husband and repurposing anything she can get her hands on. Finding unique places and fun things to wear are her passion. And of course, occasionally her puppy PJ will tag along for the ride.
Shae Necessities advice column Yoga and Lattes is written by Shae and her best friend C. Shae and C grew up down the street from each other in the Bay Area and are now living different lives across California.
They still chat, laugh and cry together and Shae Necessities advice column Yoga and Lattes is a composition of their musings and life discoveries.
FAQ
Where are you from?
Shae: A little town in Walnut Creek, CA. Whenever I’m back I’ll frequent Cafe La Scala and Morucci’s (the ONLY sandwiches I eat) and sneak into my favorite hideouts which may consist of a cement slab painted Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and a rope swing that was recently torn down?!? I’m clearly upset.
Why Shae Necessities?
Shae: Immediately after college graduation, I moved in with my now husband and relocated to a new city in Cali, which might as well be a different state. I wanted to stay connected with my community of friends and family. So I decided to write about things that were important to me, thinking my friends would follow along. I love our Yoga and Lattes advice column because it means I get to talk to my best friend every day! It has been my favorite part of it all.
Since it’s inception, I’ve changed Shae Necessities full circle. Collaboration after collaboration with fast fashion companies made me realize how sad the fashion industry has become. There are so many trends going on and off the cat walk, although I love keeping up with trends and being fashionable, I felt a little guilty that my pleasure was coming at an expense to some one else. After researching (alot) I have discovered so many sustainable, eco conscious brands that do good. I am inspired to live a conscious lifestyle, and I hope this blog does that for my readers.
What do you dream about most often?
Shae: Traveling to new worlds with different cultures. I love finding patterns and textiles from around the world to make into clothing items. It’s a hobby that I wish I could do more often.