There's something endlessly inspiring about women who rise above their own personal struggles and create beauty out of the ashes of their hardship. I think, in some form or another, all true beauty comes from a place of trial — much like diamonds are made out of extreme pressure. 

milo + nicki, a brand new ethical, cruelty-free line of women's wear, was born out of founder, Nicki's own struggle and as someone who values true vulnerability, Nicki's story was initially what drew me to the brand. 

Inspired by Nicki's Zambian and Indian roots, the pieces in their first collection — now available on Kickstarter — embody vibrancy and are meant to empower the women who wear them. Her six piece collection is made with eco-friendly fabrics, that are 100% biodegradable and cruelty-free, and printed with plant-based dyes. milo + nicki is truly the definition of a conscious brand and a quick glance at her gorgeous first collection will tell you that without a doubt. 

The entire premise behind creating a limited wardrobe/capsule wardrobe/minimal wardrobe (whatever term you prefer...) is to create ease in your life. Getting dressed shouldn't add extra stress to your day — in fact, you should look forward to picking out your clothes, because they are, in a sense, an expression of your outlook for the day. 

Sometimes, though, finding pieces to fill our "minimal closets" with is more work than we expect. It takes time, effort, and of course, money, to buy pieces we love, especially if the ethics behind a piece is important to you. 

Luckily, there are many awesome brands in the growing ethical fashion industry whose aim is to make effortless fashion a reality, without compromising ethics. 

Kestan is one such brand betting against fast fashion and set on making women's fashion more effortless and easy.