I don't necessarily make New Years resolutions, but I do a lot of reflecting and planning as the seasons change. One thing I'm determined to do is make sure my time on social media is inspiring and interesting, rather than mindless or too negative. So on all my accounts, including our eco club insta, I've been pretty mindful about who lifts us up and motivates us in our own growth and creativity. The ethical fashion brands below are probably my top 10 to follow--their content is meaningful, ... Read More
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Our favorite ethical fashion brands for adding COLOR to your wardrobe
It's midsummer and I am really feeling color. While I'm devoted to pastels year-round, I know when fall comes, I'll sink into the earth tone trend that everyone's obsessed with at the moment... But not yet. Everyone's also soaking up the primary colors, which I could never really get behind until I bought a pretty green linen top, and now I'm sort of into it. All that to say, color is on the brain, and with that, all of the ethical fashion brands that bring us splashes of saturated hues and ... Read More
How to Become a More Mindful, Efficient Thrift Shopper
Mindfulness is about being aware. And when it comes to thrift shopping, I think it's all about getting rid of the "if it doesn't work, I'll just re-donate or sell it!" mindset. It's been proven that many chain thrift stores, like Goodwill, are not lacking in donations. They've basically become the landfill that makes you feel good—as there's so much overflow that (literal) tons of it gets thrown away or shipped overseas, causing a multitude of other problems in the process. Smaller independent ... Read More
What to do with a Closet Full of (Non-Ethical) Stuff
So you’ve begun learning how to build an ethical closet. You read some articles, watched a documentary, and found out how those ‘fast fashion’ brands are making things so, well, fast. Your wardrobe suddenly looks like a war zone. There’s a touch of regret mixed with sprinklings of guilt. You never would’ve bought that shirt if you knew how it was made. You didn’t even need that dress—you only wore it once. (Photo by Charity Hestead Kubena) Well, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re pretty ... Read More
