This post includes affiliate and referral links to support this site. Pants: Naja (made with transparency) | Shirt: A Beautiful Refuge (fair trade, survivor-made) (similar) When Naja debuted basic black pants as part of their activewear line, I couldn’t wait to give them a try. I’ve been a long-time fan of Naja’s lingerie as an […]
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Hey, friends! We’ve got some exciting posts in the works for 2017, including vegan fashion options for my leather-free friends and more posts about finding fair trade at stores near you. If you have any topics or products you’re hoping I’ll cover, let me know! While we’re planning and organizing for the weeks ahead, check
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
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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Our team is flying to the Philippines to launch A Beautiful Refuge THIS WEEK! Thank you so much to all of you for your support via donations, prayers, encouragement, and feedback! The team has experienced some interesting setbacks, including higher-than-usual custom fees (successfully negotiated down!) and a continuing search for workshop space. However, A Beautiful
I’ve long been a fan of FashionABLE and Miriam Designs, so when the two companies combined earlier this year to impact women globally AND locally, I knew good things were about to happen. One of their latest innovations is CustomizABLE, a line of handmade jewelry that YOU get to design. When I was offered the
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Ready for fall layers and cozy fabrics? When the mornings are chilly and the leaves are on the ground, it’s time to add plaid back into rotation. Here are some of my favorite plaid pieces this season: 1. Devonshire Dress from Mata Traders, $92. This classic, A-line dress makes sophistication easy and comfortable. Made fairly in Nepal.
So guys, Stitch Fix is in my dog house. I liked my first Fix but decided not to keep anything. In my second Fix, four out of five items were made-in-the-USA, but I really didn’t like the style or quality. I took a break from Stitch Fix for a few months, but I decided to give
Skirt: Mata Traders (fair trade) | Tank: Everlane (sweatshop-free) | Shoes: Sseko (fair trade) I ordered this A-line skirt from Mata Traders a short while ago, and I find myself wearing it every week. The lightweight, woven fabric makes the skirt perfect for our warm Tennessee autumn, and I know it will layer well with
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