Hi, I’m Lexy — welcome to Sustainable Lexy !
This space is a love letter to conscious living—to choosing kindness, to making beauty out of simplicity, to walking gently on this Earth, even in a fast-paced city.
I’ve always believed that creativity can spark change. With a background in Fashion Marketing and Communication, and a Master’s in Media, Campaigning, and Social Change, I’ve spent years exploring how art, advocacy, and intention can intertwine. SustainableLexy is where all of that comes to life.
My sustainable journey began long before I had the words for it. I was seven when I got to see An Inconvenient Truth at the movie theatre. Something stirred in me—a quiet awakening. Growing up on the lush islands of Hawai‘i, nature was never distant. It was everywhere: beneath my feet, above my head, cradling me in waves and wind. The beaches, the rainforests, the scent of plumeria in the air—all of it taught me to pay attention.
When I was ten, I met a pig on a trip to Maui, and in that moment, I made a promise to myself. I could no longer eat pork, as I had fallen in love with pigs. Years later, I discovered vegetarianism and veganism through YouTube, and the pieces began falling into place. I wasn’t perfect, especially while living in Spain for college—dodging tuna and cheese at the time felt like a struggle—but my values anchored me, and they kept growing louder.
It was during my undergraduate studies that I dove deep into the climate crisis. I uncovered the dark underbelly of fast fashion, and I couldn’t look away. I didn’t want to. I had to know more. So when it came time to choose a thesis topic, the choice was clear: sustainability had to be the heart of it. My project—Beautiful Yet Damaged: Removing the Cosmetic Industry’s Makeup with the Wipe of Sustainability—was my first bold step into this world of eco-conscious storytelling.
But life has a way of testing us.
In 2020, shortly after graduating with my Bachelor’s, I was rushed to the ER with relentless migraines. A brain tumor diagnosis followed, and with it, major surgery. While recovering, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude just to be here—to breathe, to hope, to heal. And when I was well enough, I followed that gratitude into a new chapter.
I moved to London with my best friend and began my Master’s in Media, Campaigning, and Social Change. There, I dove deeper into the power of storytelling—not just to inform, but to ignite action. I explored how media can be a vessel for compassion, developing campaign strategies and journalistic projects focused on animal advocacy and ethical awareness. For my dissertation, I chose a campaign close to my heart: A Critical Analysis of the Strategic Messaging of The Body Shop x Cruelty Free International’s 2017–2018 “Forever Against Animal Testing” Campaign. It was my way of weaving together everything I cared about—sustainability, communication, and the belief that every voice, when used with purpose, can ripple outward.
Post-graduating from my Master’s, I discovered that I would have to endure more treatment. Shortly after going through a second surgery and radiation therapy, I lost my soul-dog, Lili. She was my best friend, my shadow, my constant. That grief cracked me wide open. After falling to my lowest, I had to get back up. I kept on walking. I found strength in stillness. I found clarity in nature. I found meaning in the idea that maybe—just maybe—everything happens for a reason.
My life has been stitched together by change, but I now see that every twist was part of the pattern. Life isn’t always easy, but when we learn to soften our minds and see each day as a blessing, peace begins to bloom. Respecting our own path is part of honoring the planet’s well-being, too. I’ve learned that when you care for the Earth, it cares for you right back—it brings a burst of joy, purpose, and glow from within.
Now, through SustainableLexy, I want to make sustainability feel… beautiful. Accessible. Inviting. Something you want to be part of. I believe you can live stylishly and soulfully while making kinder choices. I believe you can be modern and mindful at once.
So whether you’re vegan, eco-curious, on a budget, or simply craving more intention in your days—I’m so happy you’re here. Let’s walk this path together, one conscious (and cute) step at a time.