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What is the Cora Maria blog about?

The Cora Maria blog focuses on the relationship between alternative fashion and topics like sustainability, minimalism, and mental health. The articles aim to explore, give advice on, and spark further discussion about these marginalized topics.

This blog focuses on the smaller, easier changes one can make to have a less stressful, and more sustainable, alternative fashion experience. Cora Maria posts useful lists, personal experiences, reviews, recommendations, research pieces, fashion advice, and more.

Who is Cora Maria?

Cora is a Brisbane-based alternative fashion enthusiast currently studying Fashion Communication and Creative and Professional Writing at the Queensland University of Technology. She has been dressing alternatively for over three years and considers her fashion a lifestyle. Cora especially enjoys party kei, decora, androgyny, rainbow, and pastel fashion.

She became interested in sustainability in mid 2018, when she fell down the rabbit hole on YouTube. Cora was aware of some of the issues initially, but brushed them off because she felt like there was no room for her and her style. This is why she is passionate about writing and sharing resources about how alternative fashionistas can become more sustainable.


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