With temps finally warming up in Seattle, I'm getting inspired to change out of my moss girlfriend leggings and into something slightly dressier... at least once a week (baby steps). One of the easiest ways to make a simple outfit like a maxi dress, a bright jumpsuit, or ethically made overalls perfectly put together for spring is with a beautiful silk scarf. Danish sustainable luxury womenswear brand 1 People, a new #ecoclubapproved directory member, sent us two of their regenerative silk ... Read More
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How To Make Your Wedding More Sustainable
Hi friends! Allow us to introduce you to our new eco club member, ethical brand Valani! VALANI designs beautiful, flirty and romantic clothing for women who want a wardrobe that’s also sustainable and ethically made. Many of Valani’s pieces also make great bridesmaid dresses! Today, Valani owner Vanni is here sharing her tips on how to make your wedding more sustainable! We all know that planning a wedding is one of the most stressful things to do in life. As beautiful as this occasion ... Read More
15 Eco Club Approved Size Inclusive Ethical Fashion Brands
I know we're coming in hot with the roundups as of late, but let's just blame the changing of the seasons, okay? Spring makes me want to refresh my wardrobe, my decor, my routine, and make allll the plans. We've had a post about size inclusive ethical fashion brands on the calendar for a while because thankfully we're seeing more and more conscious companies offer more sizing options (thanks to so many womxn advocating for it over the years). Ethical fashion brands are the perfect ones to ... Read More
7 Ways To Shop More Sustainably Online
It’s encouraging to see more online sites and marketplaces than ever designed to inspire conscious consumers to shop more sustainably and ethically. Having an online shop also allows people to start businesses without the major investments of brick-and-mortar shops, so it’s getting easier to shop small. Of course, serious byproducts of making online purchases include the extreme carbon cost of all that shipping/delivering, the waste involved those billions of packages, or the fact that up to 40% ... Read More
10 Instagram Accounts to Follow for Thrifted + Sustainable Fashion Inspiration
Shopping secondhand is really what kicked off my love of sustainable style, years back. Of course, back then it was more about being wallet-friendly. But hey, whatever gets the ball rolling. We've been a lot more active on Instagram lately than here on the blog (but still, blogs forever.), and it's seriously inspiring to see how stylish a proud outfit repeater can be with a collection of old used clothes. Basically, if you're creative, you do not need fast fashion (or designer fashion) to ... Read More
5 Small Steps to Becoming an Ethical Shopper
When you hear people talk ethical fashion or conscious consumerism, it's easy to assume they have it all figured out. But the truth is, there's no rule that defines what it means to be an ethical shopper. Yes, there are clear boundaries—cheap clothing made of synthetic material produced in sweatshop, that's pretty obvious—but for the most part you just have to keep learning and making decisions as learn more about how to shop ethically. If you think of ethical shopping as a whole, it's very ... Read More
