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 not yet discovered) many! The vintage shops below range from antique malls to speciality fashion stores to curated boutiques offering both new and vintage treasures. Hope you find your new favorite spot ... Read More
Painting a Pink Accent Wall with Clare Paint
It's ever so slowly starting to feel like spring, but for now I'm happy hanging inside (with all the blinds up, of course) because I finally finished the pink accent wall project I've been dreaming up for many moons! I'm an interior paint novice, but there are just too many white walls in this apartment of ours. I decided months ago that it needed a pop, preferably pink, but it took time to research sustainable paint companies before I found a brand I aligned with and that featured colors I ... Read More
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 way, I love the versatility! And for spring, it's all about dopamine dressing, because we could sure use an extra hit after that never-ending winter we all just endured. Below, my ... Read More
25 Incredible Slow Fashion Brands You’ve Never Heard Of
Tired of clicking on those "best sustainable fashion" brand lists only to see Reformation and Everlane over and over again and not learn anything new? You've come to the right place! While I love to focus on specific products for our ethical fashion guides, such as sustainable fanny packs, jumpsuits, or swimsuits, I know that a lot of you are looking for a simple list of brands you can feel good about shopping in general. I'm thrilled that there are so, SO many slow fashion labels out there ... Read More
Seattle Artist Lauren Wilcox on Weaving Sustainability Into Her Work
In this community, we talk a lot about how the ethical fashion designers we support are working toward more sustainable business practices, such as sourcing deadstock material, utilizing scraps, and minimizing waste, but it's not as often we hear from artists working in other forms. There are many approaches to weaving sustainability into an art practice, each with their own challenges. For local artist and designer Lauren Wilcox, reuse is a major part of the process. Below, she shares recent ... Read More
Where To Find Positive News About The Environment
In a time filled with eco anxiety (along with, like, regular anxiety), we have to make sure we're taking in good news alongside the bad. Hope is what keeps us moving toward change, and we lose hope when all we do is read about how the world is literally ending while we scroll. A few deep breaths and a couple positive news stories can change your whole perspective. Find our favorite online communities that report on good news, and be sure to follow them as a reminder that now matter how bleak ... Read More
