I know we could all use some inspiration at the moment, so I couldn’t wait to post our first ever studio tour any longer. (We’d originally planned to pair this with a styled shoot of our own—so we look forward to that.) I’ve been dreaming of sharing creative studios for years now but never knew where to start. That is until I got to know talented artist and business owner, Tatiana Ordonez of Zuahaza, who shares these stunning process photos on their brand’s Instagram. Tatiana’s story is ... Read More
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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
The Only Market Bag You’ll Ever Need Is Also The Most Sustainable Option
Who else is in the "bigger is better" camp when it comes to market bags? I prefer to carry all the things, at all times. Especially in the summer, when I'm quite literally going from a coffee shop work session to the gym to the park and topping it all off, a long walk home. If you're not that extreme, I get it. But oversized market totes are pretty much on every summer wishlist, right? Just imagine the flowers, the beach blanket, the book, the rosé, all in one place, adorably discreet. At ... Read More
A Sustainable Fashion Brand That Embraces Bold Color & Design
We're excited to list new sustainable fashion brand, Left Edit, as part of our eco club directory. Their bold prints, unique colorways, and structured silhouettes are a direct answer to the question, can sustainable fashion be expressive and aspirational?, offering the more creative conscious consumer a fashion-forward option. To help you get to know them, and why we chose to spread the word of their conscious fashion in our curated guide, we asked Left Edit founders Kestrel (who you might know ... Read More
Thrift First, But Bookmark These Sustainable Basics for Backup
Let's not kid ourselves, it's near impossible to rely on thrift stores for your entire wardrobe or every shopping need. Some things are more difficult to secure in general, and your luck often just depends on where you are and when. Sometimes I have better luck with sweaters and fun blouses at thrift shops than with basic tanks and tees. I suppose that's why over the years I've invested in new sustainable basics more often than other pieces of clothing (I've always had decent luck with dresses, ... Read More
Ethically Made Overalls Do Exist, Here’s 9 Worth Saving Your Pennies For
Edit: We wrote this list of ethically made overalls back in 2019 and have updated it a couple times over the years with more finds. I'm so happy to see that this article is still getting some love--that means more and more of you are looking for ethical alternatives to your favorite wardrobe staples. Yay! As you can imagine many of our picks have long since sold out, so I've gone ahead and found more to choose from in 2023! I'll leave the others at the bottom of the post (a few are still ... Read More
