Earrings: Anthropologie (fair trade) | Tee: Everlane (made in the USA, sweatshop-free) | Jeans: Mossimo (clothing swap) I’m standing in solidarity with our dear Olympic sportscaster this week and sporting glasses for today’s fair fashion look (yes, I have pink eye). Remember these earrings from my fair trade gift guide? My sweet mother- and father-in-law […]
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Flower Shirt: Kate Quinn Organics | Star Dress: Global Mamas | Onesie: WearPACT | Layered Tee: Levana Naturals | Corduroy Pants: Eternal Creation Recently a dear friend asked me about fair trade and ethical sources for children’s clothing, and I didn’t have much to tell her. Inspired by her hopes of finding children’s clothing not
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Socks: Zkano (made in the USA, organic, sweatshop-free)| Leggings: Old Navy I wasn’t kidding about the sweater and leggings last week, folks. That was my uniform for this polar vortex week as well. Plus these fabulous socks. My friend Lisa has been encouraging me in my pursuit of ethical fashion, and she surprised me with
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Temps have hovered in the teens and twenties most of this week, and this Southern girl doesn’t feel much like doing outfit pics. Instead I’m going to sit here in a sweater and fleece-lined leggings and post a few interesting fair trade links. Speaking of leggings, I recently discoved PACT thanks to Catie from Fair
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You may have noticed that items from clothing swaps feature prominently in my wardrobe. Several times a week I find myself wearing an item previously loved by a friend. I love clothing swaps for their gentleness on the environment and my pocketbook. This week clothing swap guru and budget queen Mandy shares her guide to
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Earrings: Ten Thousand Villages (fair trade) | Sweater: Hip Zipper (vintage) | Dress: Hepcat Dress via Modcloth (made in the USA) | Bracelet: Handmade Expressions via Thrive (fair trade) I celebrated my birthday earlier this week, and my sweet husband gave me some beautiful fair trade and locally made gifts. Good job, husband! We snapped
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Duffle Bag: Global Goods Partners | Tank: Synergy Clothing | Pants: From Clothing | Hoodie: People Tree | Shoes: Sole Rebels It’s January, so the local gyms and treadmills are packed with people working off the extra holiday pounds and seeking healthier starts for the new year. If you’re seeking a more ethical start to
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Earrings: Hovey Lee | Bracelet: Mata Traders | Clutch: Handmade Expressions via Gifts with Humanity | Dress: People Tree | Necklace: Ten Thousand Villages | Shoes: Olsenhaus So what are you doing New Year’s Eve? Whether you’ll be enjoying a quiet night at home or reveling with friends, consider adding some sustainable pieces to your
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Rosemary: From a friend | Cross: Mission Lazarus (fair trade, recycled materials) | Angel: Lucia’s Imports (fair trade) Wishing all of you joy and peace this holiday season!
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Dress: Heart of Haute (sweatshop-free) | Bracelet: Noonday Collection (fair trade) | Shoes: Anne Klein “Made with Love and No Regrets.” That’s the slogan for Heart of Haute (formerly Heartbreaker Fashion), makers of this made-in-the-USA diner dress. Originally a home-based business, the company now uses sweatshop-free sewing shops in LA to keep up with their
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