I'm not sure what it is about the conscious fashion movement, but we are color lovers through and through. All of our favorite maximalist fashion brands are coming out with these bright, bold collections—the kind of stuff we'd normally only see in summer—lifting my mood on these dark Seattle days. Retro patterns, billow sleeves, pops of neons... there is no better way to make a statement this season. If your pals are diehard maximalists too, this conscious fashion gift guide featuring all the ... Read More
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5 Fast Fashion Brands To Avoid — And Why To Make The Switch
I get the allure of fast fashion. With rent, groceries, gas, and living getting more and more expensive, it’s a great dopamine hit to score a whole new wardrobe for under $100. (Look cute, feel cute, right?) But it demonstrates an incredible amount of privilege that we can enjoy these prices while ignoring the nasty (a.k.a. sweatshop) elephant in the room. Most people don’t actively research why these brands are bad—what they’re doing and how that’s actually affecting consumers as a whole. ... Read More
Our Everist Review is Here!
Today is the day! Six months after first trying everist, we're finally ready to share our review! It's hair care (kind of a big deal) so we really wanted to ensure this was a good representation of our experiences with the brand. If you missed it on Instagram, everist sent both Jenn and I their Shower Essentials Bundle, which features their waterless shampoo concentrate, conditioner, body wash, and zero-waste konjac sponge to try before adding them to our directory. I've been following them ... Read More
10 Everyday Companies Making it Easier to Reduce Waste
Has anyone else ever stood in their home, three different plastic wrappers deep into something they just bought, baffled by how wasteful it all seems? Like, I get that individual packaging for convenience is a “thing,” but all that single-use plastic is creating 350 million metric tons (!) of waste annually. We have to find ways to reduce waste. (And I know the “zero-waste jar” was a cutesy way to visualize your trash as you reduce single-use consumption, but the trend is kind of dead—and ... Read More
Hi, Sustainable Barbie!
Has everyone here seen the Barbie movie yet? (I'd assume so, according to the box office records it has crushed so far.) This fabulous film has spurred a Barbie revival and now it's all pink and teal and candy colors only from here on out! And when 90s nostalgia and pastels are already your jam, having even more options out there that suit your style is a big opportunity. Of course, getting inspired to refresh your wardrobe doesn't come without consequence. Fast fashion is making a killing off ... Read More
Best Thrift Apps To Buy And Sell Secondhand Clothes Online
Clothing holds the power of storytelling, which can be passed down from generation to generation both in its metaphorical and literal sense. Globally, 80% of abandoned textiles are either burned or end up in landfills, with only 20% recycled and reused. The garments that end up in landfills can sit there for over 200 years. During that period, it decomposes and releases methane, a greenhouse gas that is more potent than carbon. Fighting textile waste on a global scale does require a ... Read More
