Growing up, I hated coats. Living in Seattle, they have to be waterproof and hooded, so I basically always felt like I was wearing a plastic bag (which actually, many people do here instead). It never occurred to me that that might be exemplified by the fact that I never had a good quality coat. At the age of 27 I borrowed a friend's and a light bulb went off... coats could be comfortable?! Finding one that's good quality and ethically made may seem impossible, but in general if a company took ... Read More
How to be an Ally of Mother Earth with Casha Doemland
One thing I love about the community surrounding sustainable living, is that every new discovery comes with the feeling of community rather than competition. It's this shared idea that we're all in this together, that we all need each other to make a difference, that more can only mean more support, that inspires rather than intimidates when I find a community that operates a little like mine. Coming across the Instagram account Allies of Mother Earth, I instantly felt a sense of camaraderie ... Read More
girlfriend collective is donating 10% of today’s net profits to save the rainforest
You know what's even better than the new girlfriend collection launching today? Hearing that they're donating 10% of net profits to Amazon Watch. Today only, when you snag your new fave hue from fall 2019's Golden Hour collection, you'll also support an organization committed to protecting the Amazon region and its people. We thought you might want to scroll through the latest collection while learning more about what's going on there at this very moment. Moira Birss, campaign director of ... Read More
This backyard party is proof that eco-friendly entertaining can be pretty too
We've been sharing sneaks on Insta all summer, but I'm pretty darn excited to announce that our eco-friendly entertaining guide is HERE! I know it's a little late in the season, but I wanted to compile all the photos of our summer backyard party into a guide that proves just how easy and affordable it can be to throw a beautiful party with the environment in mind. PS: After you scroll through the photos below, be sure to follow the link to DOWNLOAD the rest of our entertaining ... Read More
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
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
