dress: Glam via Sisters of Nature (made in the USA) | sandals: Sseko (fair trade) | purse: second-hand | hat: Faire Collection (fair trade) | necklace: FashionABLE (made in the USA) | earrings: Noonday Collection (fair trade) | cuff: Branded Collective (made in the USA) I found the perfect summer dress just down the street from […]
The ethical fashion journey can be tough and frustrating, but finding friends along the way is a treasure like no other. Today I want to introduce you to my friend Amanda. Amanda started her ethical fashion journey about a year ago. After attending a Noonday Collection party, Amanda started to learn about fair trade and
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Spring is awesome and crazy. Are you buried in graduations, holidays, school projects, and cook-outs? There’s one thing that doesn’t have to be stressful — gift-giving! Whether you are looking for a last-minute gift for mom, a present for a special graduate, or a hint to send your honey (anniversary coming up!), check out our
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Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do, or Do without. Remember that old Depression-Era rhyme? It still applies today. As a passionate devotee of ethical fashion, I adore sharing new products and styles here. But while I gush about gorgeous purses and dresses, my actual purchases are measured and few. Buying every trend
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Blue polka dots: Hanky Panky (made in the USA) | Black lace: Naja (made with transparency) | Red cami and undies: PACT Apparel (organic, GOTS certified) Unmentionables, a.k.a. undies, a.k.a. the foundation for your wardrobe. Whether you go for plain neutrals or colorful fun, you’ll find a variety of ethically made options for your lingerie
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Happy days! We’ve been basking in sunny, 70-degree days here in Nashville, and a little extra color has returned to life. Companies are revealing their lovely spring lines, and I definitely have a few favorites so far! 1. Meles Handbag from FashionABLE. With a removable shoulder strap and lined interior, this bag is perfect. PERFECT.
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Ever see a fashion trend and think, “I am never, ever wearing that,” only to find yourself eyeing it later? I couldn’t believe the spreads I saw in fashion magazines months ago proclaiming the virtues of “athleisure,” and I was determined to leave sweatpants in the past. However, late winter in Nashville can be a
Hey, friends! I wanted to give you an update on A Beautiful Refuge, our social enterprise project. Things are really starting to move, but each stage is being carefully planned. Why the Philippines? My friend Hannah, the brains behind this project, spent six months working with Safe Refuge in the Philippines in 2009. Hannah saw
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Do you ever have something so exciting to share that you can’t figure out how to do it justice? So you just hold it tight for a bit, savoring the feeling until it has to be let out? Time to spill the beans! A while ago I joined with some other ethical fashion bloggers as
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Glasses: Warby Parker | Hat: Old | Coat: H&M via clothing swap | Shirt: Everlane Lovely snow photos by my sweet photographer husband. Last year the snow days were killing me. This year they were a welcome respite from our busy schedules. Our family loved the extra time together and days free of any commitments. I thought
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