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…
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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…
Your Guide To Vegan Leather… That’s Actually Sustainable
Why is it that when a tall, dark, and handsome stranger is introduced in a romance novel they’re always described as smelling like leather? Sure, society’s taught us to associate the animal-byproduct with luxury and masculinity, but even if you know it’s not all that, you might wonder if leather alternatives are actually sustainable. Truth…
5 Times Shein has Copied Designs from Independent Fashion Brands
It’s wild to think of Shein’s journey toward global fast fashion empire over the years. Last year, it was the #1 shopping app in the US (ugh). I was in college during the golden age of lifestyle blogs, ie over ten years ago, and the brand was one of the first I remember sending products to…
