Have I mentioned how happy I am that spring has finally hit Seattle? Any time the sun comes out, I'm out the door. One perk of working from home is that I can sit by the window and wait for any break in the rain so I can run outside and make the most of two or five or ten minutes when it's dry or sunny. I'll take what I can get! So you won't be surprised to know I've been virtual window-shopping for all of the pretty spring dresses, and as a conscious maximalist I want them to be bold colors, ... Read More
Ethical Fashion
An LA Girl’s Guide to Thrifting
Back in my day, thrifting consisted of hours spent combing the local Goodwill for clothing that was maybe fashionable and definitely cheap. Nowadays, I wouldn’t say I’m a *total* thrifting afficionado (the hobby has completely transformed in today’s atmosphere with secondhand and vintage goods considered elite in Gen Z circles), but I know enough about thrift stores in Los Angeles to help anyone jumpstart their journey locally. While it’s totally possible for fashion girlies to make a living ... Read More
100+ Websites to Shop Small in 2023 for Ethical & Sustainable Gifts
We are so excited to present you with a sustainable gift guide featuring 100+ websites to shop small for ethical and sustainable gift ideas this season + beyond! Eeeee! All shops are #ecoclubapproved, meaning they are independently owned, support ethical production or handmade techniques, and practice sustainability. Of course, sustainability in commerce is a spectrum, this list contains both zero waste brands and those who are passionate about sustainability but still have a ways to go--and ... Read More
The Ultimate 2023 Guide To Sustainable Gifts They’ll Actually Love
Happy Thanksgiving, all! Popping in before I take tomorrow off to share this huge 2023 gift guide I've been working on all month. Rather than publish a ton of holiday gift guides, I figured I'd compile it all into one giant resource for those of you intending to shop small and sustainably this gifting season! I know that not everyone can opt for the ethically made gift or sustainable alternative in every situation (I certainly can't), but every purchase you make to a small business matters so ... Read More
6 Beautiful Sustainable Alternatives to Zara
For those that love a sleek, sophisticated aesthetic, it’s natural to gravitate towards brands like Zara because it feels like an affordable luxury brand. However, like most fast fashion companies, Zara is riddled with accusations of questionable working conditions, low wages, and environmentally harmful supply-chain practices, earning them their “not good enough” rating from good on you. And while thrifting and upcycling is a viable option for some, not every person’s every wardrobe problem ... Read More
Gift Guide Season is Here. Our Favorite Conscious Fashion Finds To Gift Yourself or a Friend
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