A Return to Fair Trade

When I was in my twenties, I was going to change the world.

I quit my corporate job to start a store specializing in fair trade and locally made accessories. My wardrobe consisted mostly of ill-fitting vintage and second-hand items, thrown together in whatever style suited me that day.

When I became a mother and decided to close my business, a dear friend — who happened to be a personal stylist — offered to take me shopping and find what style suited me best in my new maternal role.

That was when I was introduced to fast fashion.

I’m blogging about returning to ethical shopping choices over at The Root Collective today. Check out my post there to read the rest of the story.