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I’ve talked about our plastic pollution problem before — recent studies have found traces of plastic in tap water and sea salt, FYI. I’ve mentioned all of the ghost gear in our oceans — an estimated 640,000 metric tons of fishing gear are left in our oceans every year. I’ve talked about textile waste — […]
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Earlier this week a report from the UN said that more than 40 million people were ensnared by modern slavery in 2016. That’s more than the population of the U.S.’s 29 biggest cities combined, FYI. Of that total, 25 million people were victims of forced labor, and 15 million victims of forced marriages. And, women […]
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Now, I love a good graphic tee. Could be snarky. Could be sweet. Doesn’t matter. Either way, it’s a good way to tell people how you feel without the awkwardness of actually having to tell people how you feel. But as a former knit top buyer for a fast fashion company I can also say […]
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One of the biggest issues surrounding the fashion industry is the amount of textile waste it produces. I’ve mentioned this issue before, but between all of the clothes we throw away every year, to all of the fabric that doesn’t get used during production, we’re creating one monster pile of textiles waste. According to the […]
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For me nothing quite beats a good t-shirt. The perfect fit. Just the right amount of cozy, soft amazingness from countless washes. And endless styling options. Sigh… Not only are tees wardrobe essentials in my world, but one of those things that I just can’t live without (okay, I probably could, but I would really, […]
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The words ethical and sustainable fashion have often been met with a cold shoulder (pun intended) from fashionistas near and far. And I’ll be honest, the snubs are often justified. A lot of the pioneering labels in the ethical fashion space weren’t necessarily catering to a customer that cared about aesthetics and style, but rather […]
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Okay, okay, so you’ve picked the destination, bought your plane ticket and booked the hotel. You also may have also figured out everything you need to take. But, what are you gonna put it all in? Now my luggage has done me right for the past 10 years or so. I bought it when I […]
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I’ll admit it, few materials in life are as convenient as plastic. It is used for gosh-darn, quite near everything in our lives — vehicles, packaging, electronics, clothing. I mean, you name it, plastic is probably in it. I’ll also admit that I may or may not sometimes overdo it when it comes to talking […]
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One of my absolute favorite things about summer is how easy it can be to get dressed. Throw on a cute printed midi or a flowy maxi dress and some sandals and you’re good to go. One of my other favorite things about summer is how freakin’ cute all of the those summer dresses […]
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When I first started this blog, one of my main goals was to show people that buying more ethical products didn’t have to equate to you dropping boo koo bucks/pulling your hair out searching for said ethical products. That is why today I’m writing about all of the great non-toxic, clean, eco-friendly (insert other buzz […]
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By now you have probably heard about about the plastic pollution that is clogging our oceans. Some estimates put plastic use at 300 million tons per year, with only 8% of it getting recycled. , Americans alone discard more than 30 million tons of plastic a year. And Greenpeace estimates that the amount of plastic […]
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Joey Active Crop Top in Stripe If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times — our oceans have a pollution problem. Between the plastic pollution, caused from plastic bottles, straws and all of the other millions of plastic things in our lives and the issues surrounding “ghost fishing” and “ghost gear,” we’ve […]
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I may have mentioned my affinity for shoes before. Unfortunately, it’s hard to find cute shoes that are also ethically made. A lot of shoes today are made using a combination of questionable chemicals (i.e. lots of petroleum) and questionable labor practices (i.e. exploiting workers). But the good news is that there are companies out […]
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This post was sponsored by Live the Give and I received 1 item for review. But, as always, all views are genuinely mine and products are genuinely loved. The importance of education has been quite literally proclaimed throughout history: “The direction in which education start, a man will determine his future in life.” – Plato, Classical […]
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I’ve written about homelessness before. But in case you missed it/just need a refresher, let me drop some quick facts on you. According to the United Nations, there are at least 100 million homeless in the world today. In America, the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty currently estimates that more than 3.5 million […]
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Hey! Me again, talking about our ocean plastic problem. I know, I’ve said it over and over and over (and over and over) again. But, I think it’s worth saying again — we have a plastic problem. We use a lot of plastic in our lives — some estimates put plastic use at nearly 300 […]
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Well, it’s the official first day of summer and the weather in San Francisco has been downright balmy these past couple of days — which, FYI, is incredibly uncharacteristic (case in point, the weather today is foggy and the temp is currently 53 degrees). And nothing screams summer like a maxi dress (and a margarita, […]
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I loooove me a good jumpsuit. It’s kind of the one stop shop for a outfit, amirite? One piece wonders. Low maintenance. Effortless chic. I could go on and on. And also, it feels like you’re wearing pajamas, so big plus there in my book. They’re also really, really great for travel. Not only is […]
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You guys. We. Have. A. Plastic. Problem. I know, I know, I’ve said that before. But I think it’s worth saying again, and just in case you haven’t been paying attention, let me catch you up to speed: Some estimates put plastic use at nearly 300 million tons annually, and according to the Plastic Pollution […]
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The calendar may say it’s not “officially” summer yet but with nearly half the country experiencing some seriously scorching weather, I think ol’ Mother Nature would beg to differ. And warmer temps really only mean one thing in my book — spending more time outdoors…well, and drinking rose, but that’s kind of one in the […]
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I may or may not have mentioned that there’s a little problem in our oceans called ghost nets before (hint: I absolutely did mention it). But for those of you who don’t know, according to World Animal Protection International, an estimated 640,000 metric tons of fishing gear — including nets, lines and traps — are […]
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Well folks, it’s June. Which means we have arrived at peak wedding season. And while figuring out that wedding dress code might be a little bit puzzling — what the heck does “festive attire” or “beach formal” or “fancy ranch” mean anyway — finding ethical options to fit the bill can be downright difficult. Not […]
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I love me a good denim jacket and/or chambray shirt, or both, or all of the above. Like for serious. If you see me out and about the odds are high (about 99.1%) that I will be wearing one of those two things, or both, as one of my final layers (yes, I said layers, […]
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Shortly after I first started this blog, I wrote a brief post about what I deemed “conscious consumerism.” The essential message being that purchasing a new item of clothing, even from an ethical company, should be a last resort when thinking about building a conscious wardrobe. When you think about the problems within the fashion […]
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FYI, Mother’s Day is on Sunday. I know, I know sometimes we get busy. And sometimes (just sometimes) we forget to get a gift for those oh so important/special/amazing/inspiring women in our lives. Never fret, I’ve got you covered. I’ve come up with a list of gift ideas that are not only ethical, but also […]
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I’ve written about our textile waste issue a few times before. Very quickly though — the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that in 2013, 15 million tons of textile waste was generated, and 13 million tons were sent to landfill or incinerator (almost 11 million of that coming from the U.S. alone). What I haven’t talked […]
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Whether you are looking for a last minute Mother’s Day gift (me), or you just want to treat yourself to something that will come in the mail that is not a credit card bill or Chinese restaurant menu (also me), then subscription boxes are a really good option. And, if you want that box to […]
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I’m sure when most people think of ethical or sustainable fashion, the words crunchy or unusual probably come to mind well before fashionable or on trend. That’s why one of my main goals for this blog was to show people that there are pieces that can be both. In my previous life working in the […]
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I like trees. You like trees. I think it’s safe to say we all like trees, amirite? As a country we like trees so much that we actually designated a holiday for them. And that day, my friends is today. Today is Arbor Day — a day to plant trees to your little heart’s content. […]
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I’ve talked about our garment waste issue before, but in honor of Fashion Revolution Week and thinking about changing the way we consume fashion, I thought it would be good idea to have a refresher course. In 2012 factories churned out 80 billion items of clothing worldwide, which according to the film The True Cost, […]
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On this day four years ago the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh famously collapsed. There were five garment factories in Rana Plaza, all of which manufactured clothing for big global brands like Inditex (which owns fast fashion company Zara), Mango, Primark, JCPenney, Walmart and many others. The collapse, which left only the ground floor intact, […]
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Earlier this week I covered all of the clothes that were worn at Coachella, but we all know that it’s the accessories that really make the outfit. So before you’re sent out to the desert for Coachella Weekend Number Two (or maybe just out into the streets of your hood this summer), welcome to part […]
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According to a 2014 report from World Animal Protection International, an estimated 640,000 metric tons of fishing gear are left in our oceans every year. This makes discarded fishing nets approximately 10% of the plastic pollution in our oceans. And if the contribution to our plastic pollution problem weren’t concerning enough, these nets, called ghost […]
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Celebs, musicians, “It” girls, fashionistas and probably even some music fans flocked to the desert last weekend for the first weekend of Coachella, which can only mean one thing — festival season is officially upon us. And since I think we can all agree that Coachella is really about the outfits, I think we should talk […]
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A wise woman (i.e. random Instagram post) once said, “If leggings are wrong, I don’t want to be right.” And it just so happened that at that exact moment I found my new life motto. On average, I would say that I wear leggings 8 out of the 7 days of the week. So it’s […]
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Nothing, and I mean nothing, is quite as cool as a leather jacket. For “It” girls and tough guys alike, it is an absolute wardrobe staple. And nothing is quite as versatile — and if you know anything about me, you know I’m a big fan of versatility (big, huge). It’s pretty much seasonless. […]
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I think by now most people have heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, but just to catch you up to speed, it is a giant collection of marine debris (i.e. litter that ends up in our oceans, seas and other large bodies of water) floating around in the North Pacific Ocean. The Great Pacific […]
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I put a good pair of ankle boots right up there with, oh, I don’t know, puppies and margaritas (and if you don’t get that reference, shame on you for not reading my blog more often). To me they are the white button down of footwear — super versatile, they go with pretty much every […]
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Fashion today moves fast. Very, very fast. So fast in fact, that collectively consumers are buying more than 80 billion new items of clothing every year. That number, according to the film The True Cost is 400% more clothing today than we purchased 20 years ago. So it comes as no surprise that in order […]
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A few weeks ago, I wrote about perfumes for Valentine’s Day. There was a lot of talk about yucky chemicals (FYI, synthetic fragrances contain petroleum- and coal-derived chemicals and carcinogenic ingredients), pushy sales people, bad reactions, yada yada yada (insert bad Seinfeld reference here). But there was also lots of talk about some of the […]
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I’ve been meaning to start a new series called “Trash Talkin’ on Tuesday,” where I insult my readers (all 2 of you), and in turn you come back with the quickest “Yo Mama” joke. Whoever has the best comeba…I’m kidding of course. But that might be fun. Really the idea being that every Tuesday I […]
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Let me start this by saying I looooove my Converse sneakers. Or maybe that should be past tense, as they seem to be nearing the end of their life. So, let’s start over. I loooooved my Converse sneakers. We have been together since college — I’d rather not divulge exactly how long ago that was, […]
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Some of my absolute favorite pieces of jewelry are my hammered recycled gold rings. They are beyond versatile. They’re beautiful on their own, or (if you didn’t figure it out from the name), they can also be stacked for more of a fashion statement. The problem, however, with a lot of gold (and other metals) […]
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When I think about wardrobe staples, denim is right up at the top of my list, next to a basic tee and a good white button up. Unfortunately, the denim industry is also one of the biggest offenders when it comes to social and environmental impact. From employment of too cheap labor in countries like […]
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I looove me a good white button down. Absolute wardrobe staple. Can be dressed up or down, and pretty much goes with anything and everything. That being said I was slightly devastated when I tore my favorite white button down last weekend. It was a great shirt. It was the perfect amount of crisp. […]
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If you know me, you know I love me a good hat. Almost to the point that if you see me out and about without a hat you might think something is wrong. Hats are maybe the only fashion accessory that allow me to get away with not doing my hair but still look pretty […]
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The rains are back in full force here in San Francisco, which got me thinking about our rain gear. Water resistant clothing is often made using quite a few chemicals, as well as fabrics and processes that aren’t so good for ol’ Mother Earth. A ton of the waterproof clothing out there is made using […]
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Almost everyone can recall an experience in which you had to exit the room that you were in because were choking on somebody else’s perfume or cologne. For me, I remember an experience at the department store Gimbels when I, dressed as an elf (obvi) literally choked on fragrance when a saleswoman asked me if […]
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Who would we be to say that we were going to give you the ultimate gift guide for Valentine’s Day and not talk about lingerie. Whether you’re buying some pretty little underthings for yourself or a little something special for that special someone, you’re gonna want to make sure you get something that looks and feels good. Not only […]
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Whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend surely didn’t have Mother Earth on the mind. While getting your S.O. some new bling for Valentine’s Day seems like a no-brainer, being able to do so in an ethical manner can be more challenging than resisting those adorable little girls trying to sell you cookies outside the grocery […]
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