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
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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
Ethical Valentine’s Day Style
Happy Valentine's Day, friends! I love wearing a little something special for this Hallmark holiday. It's nice to have a reminder to romanticize life a bit, not just with your partner but other relationships--most importantly, the one with yourself. While there are plenty of acts of self care that don't require you to spend money, I thought it would be fun to share my own ethical fashion wishlist full of red and pink dresses and other Valentine's Day favorites. I've been coming across a lot ... Read More
14 Sustainable Puffer Jackets
I'm not sure about where you are, but we've had more extreme weather than normal this winter here in the PNW (hi, ice storm!). And so marks the longest coat-wearing streak of my life (and still going). Given my need to stay warm and to stay dry, I'm narrowing my search to the puffer. They're pretty much all an investment, but we're no stranger to expensive outdoor apparel in Seattle. If I am to spend the $$$, though, I want it to be high quality and sustainably made. I'll probably never decide ... Read More
Where to Shop on Small Business Saturday
You're undoubtedly inundated with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving, blahblahblah sales (should we all just call it "sale month" at this point?), so I know when you see a gift guide these days you really want it to be something special. I feel the same way, which is why I spend probably way too long hunting down the perfect products to add to articles like this! (But if it influences *anyone* to shop small rather than mass-produced, it's worth it, I think.) Small Business Saturday is a ... Read More