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OBLIVIOUS? NEWS

November, 01. 2021

Be honest:

Are you overthinking it?

It’s hard to realise if you are overthinking when you are in the middle of it.

Also, how are you supposed to come up with an answer without thinking about it.. right? We think it helps, however it actually might not help as much as you think.

“Analysis paralysis” is real. The more you think about a problem, the worse you feel and this makes it hard to take any positive actions as the thought will have clouded your judgement.

When you’re overthinking, you’re either thinking about the past or worrying about the future - in a negative way.

Overthinking means you’re dwelling on the problem, while healthy problem solving means you are thinking about a problem when you need to and coming up with possible solutions. Self-reflection is also different, as this would help you gain new perspectives, instead overthinking often means considering what you don’t have control over, which doesn’t give us any insight into the problem at hand. Time spent thinking is only productive if you are coming up with creative solutions and learning from your own previous behavior.

So how can you try and learn to stop overthinking?
  • the first step is to realize you are in fact overthinking, thus ruminating and worrying about something over and over, which will affect your mood - try and pay attention to the way you think 
  • When you’re overthinking you’re either dwelling on the past or trying to make predictions about the future - you could ask yourself if whatever you're thinking about will matter in 5 years. 
  • Try and be compassionate with yourself, acknowledge you are doing your best and consider positive outcomes
  • Nonetheless, telling yourself to not think about something won’t work, instead try to distract yourself by engaging in a different activity, which will make you focus on other things. 
  • Studies show that planning time to think about something is more beneficial, as it decreases overthinking the rest of the day: try to find possible solutions or when you have no control over a situation, consider different coping strategies. 
  • Adding to that, practicing mindfulness can keep you from staying in the present instead of switching from the past to the future.
  • Try and change your perspective. Instead of asking why did this happen? ask yourself what can I do about it? Instead of fearing the future, can you try and be excited for it?

 

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Hello friends, we always aim to improve OBLIVOUS? and ensure you are happy with the product you receive.  Alongside our strict quality control and professional dry cleaning before they go out to you, we‘ve now updated our sizing, so that the Upcycled Blazer you receive is going to fit perfectly (or at least will be very much more likely to!).  This is what we‘ve implemented: Our new sizing tool is a short quiz that recommends the right size for you!     You'll find it on the product pages, where you'll also choose the Size of Blazer you want, as well as add your usual size in jackets / tops - through this we have more reference points when choosing your unique item.  Otherwise, always feel free to message us using the chat, send us an email or message us on social media!    All the best, Romi & Jacquie
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We've got some great news - thanks to the lovely @vegan.stylist some of our pieces have been featured in a very cool article called 'Marie trifft..' (Translation: Marie meets..) by @regendelfin within the Welt Vegan Magazin. Not only did the images turn out great, but the article explores some really interesting topics related to sustainability and the personal experiences of @juleslw & @laraaylin.winkler - who look so cool in our Upcycled Blazers and White shirt! Featured Products: If not me? Cropped White Shirt with electric blue velvet print Who cares? Cropped Blazer If not me? Upcycled Blazer   Shop the Magazine here   A big thank you to the whole Team who worked on this project! CREDITS:Photos: @luiseblumstengelProduction: @einpaargenies (@regendelfin, @alex.diekmann) for "Marie trifft" in the current issue (01/24) of @weltveganmagazinHairstyling and make-up: Hair & Makeup School Creative Beauty Company, @creativebeautycompanyLocation: BMW plant @bmwgroupwerkleipzigStyling: Christianna Quack @vegan.stylistThe models are: @juleslw, @laraaylin.winkler, @regendelfin
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The mother and daughter duo is back:  We thought we’d check in with you and give a little insight into why we created OBLIVIOUS? and some little facts and details that have been part of our journey so far! We created OBLIVIOUS? after an eye-opening conversation about the power of questions in our lives - how asking more of them can help us create closer relationships, harness our creativity, learn more about ourselves and the world around us (and so much more). Combined with our love for fashion OBLIVIOUS? was 'born': We wanted to harness the power of the ‘Slogan T-Shirt’ and its history (from political to cutesy statements), as well as the general psychology of fashion - the way we dress can very well be a reflection of ourselves, how we feel and what we want to portray or say to the world. OBLIVIOUS? Provides a twist to the typical slogan Tee - instead of a slogan, there’s a question, which can not only be interpreted freely, but also hopefully becomes thought-provoking, a conversation starter, or a simple reminder. Simultaneously, it underlines the power of questions in general - how they catch our attention and keep our focus. - Research actually shows how questions trigger a mental reflex that makes us automatically want to answer the question and look for answers. We think that’s pretty cool.    But - we didn’t just want to create T-Shirts, but casual wear that is elevated: by creating oversized items, A-line Flowy tops, straight cut & corset hoodies, which are all made responsibly in Europe (from organic cotton). We started adding in our Upcycled items, such as Blazers, shirts and shorts, a year after our launch - these are reworked in Germany and this has created a new way for us to work more responsibly.   We use a mix of questions for our products - some of which are very straight forward, some that act as statements and some which require a bit more attention. Our Bestseller ‘who cares what other people think?’ could definitely be seen as a statement, but our intention behind it was to remind you to actually ask yourself the question and remind yourself that others do not pay as much attention to you as you think, they are probably occupied with themselves or don’t care as much. Also, people-pleasing isn’t the end-all - you deserve to be your authentic self and not let others opinions hold you back.  We like to think of our items as minimalist and modern, while still making a statement.  As you know, it is also our aim to be ‘more’ sustainable - meaning doing whatever we can as a small brand to be less harmful to our planet. We are currently supporting this by using pre-order models, made to order and small batch production, as well as our 100% GOTS organic cotton fabric and our upcycling efforts. One step at a time. Our goal is to inspire you to ask more questions -  will you give it a try?   ________________________   Drawing by @byynancyy - please do check her out, we love her work!  
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Hello Londoners (& everyone visiting over the next two + weeks), We‘re part of the @00.thestore Pop Up at 7 Rathbone Place until the 10th of May!We are very excited to be alongside other amazing independent and more sustainable brands - come see for yourself 👀 Open everyday, but find more info on their instagram page here. You will find our T-Shirts, Long Sleeves, as well as our Upcycled Blazers & our newest Daily Jacket (Linen + Organic Cotton mix) in store! Can‘t wait to see you there, x Jacquie & Romi