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
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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
10 Sustainable Wrap Jumpsuits for Frolicking in This Spring
Hope you like linen. When jumpsuits first came back into fashion a few years ago, I was unabashedly not on board. For one, I am very short. Two, I have to pee all the time. It just seemed complicated. But I've since grown a little less apprehensive, especially after seeing how versatile they can be, and that most of the ones I really covet are made of sustainable fabrics like linen and Tencel. Plus, some of my favorite LA brands like BackBeatRags and Mien are known to make a mean casual ... Read More
Back to Basics: 11 Natural, Women Owned, Palm-Oil Free Bar Soap Brands
When I originally set out to write a post on biodegradable soap, I didn't intend on palm oil being the subject. Honestly, I just love a good, effective natural skincare product all wrapped in some pretty, sustainable packaging. That's it. It's a light and fun Friday-afternoon kind of blog read, and palm oil is, well, not. Unfortunately, just like when I first started boycotting pantry ingredients and other foods containing palm oil, the more soap brands I came across, the more palm oil I found. ... Read More
Fashion & Textile Designer Sivan Ilan: What It Means to be a Value-Driven Designer
Introducing our new friend, multidisciplinary designer Sivan Ilan based in Philadelphia. Art, fashion, and textile design all intersect in her work, which ranges from weavings made from textile waste to a collection of hand-embroidered fashion made from upcycled designer denim and so much more. As an artist and designer, she's driven by her values of mindfulness, community, and environmental responsibility, and considers them from beginning to end in her process. If you're looking for insight on ... Read More
15 Clean, Cruelty Free Nail Polish Brands
Fellow bloggers, can we talk about how roundup posts always seem so fun, so easy (you've got a million ideas for reccs swirling in your head before you approach the keyboard), and like a really cool way to share something new with readers? Five hours later... Ugh. Such a tedious task! Here, I was really on the hunt for a few lesser-known brands—sure, I want anyone who doesn't know about tenoverten and NCLA to discover their awesomeness—but there's nothing like coming across something you've ... Read More