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…
Ethical Fashion
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…
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…
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,…
What is Lotus Silk? Spotlight on a Rare Natural Silk
Have you heard of lotus silk? I’ll admit I hadn’t until I chatted with Angelica of Terrai, a new sustainable lifestyle goods company who works with South-East Asian artisans to transform natural materials into coveted products like the silk scrunchies below. Turns out, it’s a pretty incredible vegan silk made from the stems of lotus…
Where to Shop on Small Business Saturday
You’re undoubtedly inundated with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving, blahblahblah sales (should we all just call it “sale month” at this point?), so I know when you see a gift guide these days you really want it to be something special. I feel the same way, which is why I spend probably way too long…
