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
Ethical Fashion
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
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
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
Sustainably Made Summer Hats
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
