The following piece is a guest post by Judith Henriquez, founder of forthcoming sustainable fashion brand South Elevation—launching this fall. The brand specializes in contemporary plus-size fashion for women while being kind to the environment. Read on to hear Judith’s entrepreneurial journey to launch a sustainable fashion brand. xx Angela Four years ago, if someone had told me that I’d be starting my own fashion brand I would’ve laughed in disbelief. I always dreamed of having my own ... Read More
12 of The Most Beautiful Beach Kaftans on Etsy
Ever since I discovered this stunning made-to-order resortwear brand, embroidered dresses and boho beach maxis have been top of mind. Plus, I'm kind of a lazy dresser and I'm not fabulous with heat so a one-and-done outfit is really all I care to sport all summer. Many cultures throughout history have their own version of a kaftan (or caftan), which has evolved over time, but they are typically long, maxi-length garments such as robes or dresses. There are lots of variations on the kaftan, such ... Read More
What The Ethical Consumer Looks for in a Sustainable Brand
It's been a minute since we shared resources for shop owners, but as an ethical consumer and digital strategist for small businesses, it's one of my favorite topics. Sustainable brands aren't just competing with other conscious businesses, they're competing with the myriad mass-produced copycat designs offered for pennies. Sigh. But I love using my experience managing social media, writing copy, and designing websites to give brands I actually believe in a way to stand out from the crowd. ... Read More
Sustainable Children’s Clothing Brands That Don’t Break The Bank
Now that three (three!) of my best friends are welcoming their first babies this summer, I'm pretty much never not looking up handmade baby clothes on Etsy. Plus, over the years, I've come across tons of adorable sustainable children's clothing brands, and yes, a lot of them are just as pricey as their adult counterparts. Which isn't exactly something every new parent on a budget hopes for. While it's important to acknowledge why sustainable clothing costs more than fast fashion (ie ensuring ... Read More
Sustainable Summer Beach Essentials
Like any lifestyle blogger, I love a good seasonal fashion roundup, especially in summer when our wardrobes are full of color and pattern. But, this conscious consumer won't be clicking any fast fashion links, no matter how cute that Pinterest collage is! So, we've decided to make our own summer beach essentials guide, this time with sustainable picks from our favorite swimsuits to big sunhats and vintage sunnies. Find the whole shebang linked below! summer beach essentials From left to ... Read More
Cute Handmade Mugs by Our Favorite Ceramic Artists to Follow on Instagram
One of my biggest dreams in life is to have an expansive collection of entirely handmade mugs. I'm only exaggerating slightly. Don't get me wrong, I actually like my current mix of sassy vintage and souvenir gift shop mugs with the occasional handmade beauty sprinkled in. But a cupboard chockfull of one-of-a-kind drinkable pieces of art? That's when you know you've made it as a mug collector. More cute handmade mugs as discovered on Instagram, below! The Creative Traveller's handmade mugs ... Read More
