When I’m having a tough day, I bring out the red lipstick. If you see me wearing a bright lip color and I’m not at a party or on a date, there’s a good chance I didn’t want to get out of bed that morning. But I armored up with crimson lips and went out […]
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Sweater: Secondhand | Hat: Faire Collection (fair trade) | Tank: Everlane (made with transparency) | Necklace: Miriam Designs/FashionABLE (similar) (handmade in the USA) Some days your friend says your outfit is Instagram-worthy, so you set up a tiny tripod and try taking your own photos, which results in a goofy, low-res set of pictures. My
Some of my fellow writers are knocking it out of the park lately with helpful guides on sustainable living. I found these posts wonderfully resourceful and can’t wait to share them with you! Hannah shares How to Get Rid of Stuff Without Chucking It in a Goodwill Bin: “Any aspiring minimalist or zero-waste living enthusiast
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Jeans: Hudson — similar (made in the USA) | T-Shirt: Everlane (made in the USA with transparency) | Shoes: The Root Collective (made fairly in Guatemala) | Tote: Nisolo (made fairly in Peru) | Bracelet: Branded Collective (survivor-made in the USA) | Sunglasses: Quay (sweatshop-free) I never really got into the capsule wardrobe trend —
Ah, fall, when every girl’s fancy turns to thoughts of boots. I’m discovering that boots are one of those buy-to-last pieces — as much as I might want a new pair every season, I’d rather pay more for an ethically made pair that will last for years and years. Whether you are investing in
One of my goals is to make fair, sustainable purchases feel attainable for everyone. Let’s face it — ordering online from an unknown, overseas brand does not fit the definition of fun or easy for most of us. But sustainable doesn’t have to mean difficult, as I discovered on my recent trip to a store
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Did you guys catch my Target trip on Instagram? I can’t wait to show you all the fair trade, sweatshop-free goodies I found while shopping. In the meantime, a few fun links: Check out this amazing fall giveaway hosted by Soko, FashionABLE, Raven & Lily, 31 Bits, Sseko, and other sustainable brands. Enter through October
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Often in conversations with friends, they mention shopping at Nordstrom Rack or Target, look at me guiltily, and mumble, “Sorry, Christy.” Oh, friends. As if my life is so perfect that I have time to criticize others’ choices. Sometimes we think we are supposed to keep up with ALL THE THINGS. To be worthy human
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The lazy days of summer are closing for our family as we prepare the boys to head back to school. Gap, Old Navy, and Target are popular stops for standard school attire around here, but whenever I can I try to add some ethical credentials into my boys’ wardrobes. Second-hand shops are still my favorite
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My Veggie Chef: We tried a week of this Nashville meal prep service. Everything comes chopped and ready, and dairy-free! My favorite? The bonus Apple Oat Muffins that came with our order. This is my new plan to stock the freezer during extra busy weeks. Local Nashville folks, have you checked out 2616 Boutique?
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