I've never been a hat person. They're usually too big and swallow me up and make me self conscious. But slowly I've started to understand their brilliance. Beanies for the winter, I can no longer go without. Baseball caps when I have greasy hair or it's drizzly out. What about summer hats? I'm finally falling in love. Big floppy sunhats and wide brimmed woven hats with ribbons to tie around? So chic. Linen bucket hats? As long as they're not *too* reminiscent of my awkward adolescent years, I'm ... Read More
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5 Indigenous-Owned Skincare Brands Your Skin Will Love
Feeding your skin with delicious serums and essences is a current trend in the beauty industry. But it’s not just the ingredients that should make the product succulent. It is also about the enrichment of wisdom being intertwined. We, as humans, have skin that is similar to the epidermal cells and cuticles of a plant leaf. Not to mention, we share common DNA with many living organisms. It’s one subtle indication of how we should look to Mother Earth-approved companies and business owners, ... Read More
The Best Vintage Stores in Portland, Oregon
Jenn and I have had this post on our calendar for so long, but there really are so many good vintage stores in Portland that it's hard to consider "the best". We wanted to finally share it with you, so we'll consider this a post-in-progress and continue to update as we know we've forgotten (and not yet discovered) many! The vintage shops below range from antique malls to speciality fashion stores to curated boutiques offering both new and vintage treasures. Hope you find your new favorite spot ... Read More
Sustainably Made Two Piece Sets for Spring
Who doesn't love a good co-ord for spring? It's does the work of a jumpsuit in providing head-to-toe cohesion without the bladder anxiety that comes with a one-piece. If you've curated a capsule wardrobe, you might have several two piece sets in your closet that also double as mix and match or layering basics. Either way, I love the versatility! And for spring, it's all about dopamine dressing, because we could sure use an extra hit after that never-ending winter we all just endured. Below, my ... Read More
25 Incredible Slow Fashion Brands You’ve Never Heard Of
Tired of clicking on those "best sustainable fashion" brand lists only to see Reformation and Everlane over and over again and not learn anything new? You've come to the right place! While I love to focus on specific products for our ethical fashion guides, such as sustainable fanny packs, jumpsuits, or swimsuits, I know that a lot of you are looking for a simple list of brands you can feel good about shopping in general. I'm thrilled that there are so, SO many slow fashion labels out there ... Read More
Ethical Valentine’s Day Style
Happy Valentine's Day, friends! I love wearing a little something special for this Hallmark holiday. It's nice to have a reminder to romanticize life a bit, not just with your partner but other relationships--most importantly, the one with yourself. While there are plenty of acts of self care that don't require you to spend money, I thought it would be fun to share my own ethical fashion wishlist full of red and pink dresses and other Valentine's Day favorites. I've been coming across a lot ... Read More
