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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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I’ve mentioned our plastic problem before, but what many people don’t realize that one of the biggest culprits contributing to the problem is a product they probably use on a daily basis — plastic straws. Nowadays plastic straws come in nearly every single drink you consume — from your iced coffee in the morning, to […]
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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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Perhaps you noticed your newsfeed today is filled with photos of adorable puppies. Or perhaps you are like me and you have made it so that your newsfeed is always filled with adorable puppies (in all fairness, watching puppy videos has been proven to be good for your health, so that just science right there). […]
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Clean water is an essential part of our lives. We drink it, we cook with it, we bathe in it, we play in it (I mean some of us play in it, others of us just maybe lounge by it). And when you think about it, everyone should have access to it. Unfortunately, that is […]
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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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The weather Gods here in the Bay Area may not have gotten the message, but today is the indeed first day of spring. And while for some that just means that it’s the time of year when you have to bring 47 different layers with you every time you leave the house due to […]
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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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When I found out that approximately 1.3 million metric tons (approximately 1/3) of food produced in the world for human consumption was wasted annually, well let’s just say I was a little unsettled. And, I’m not exactly sure what a gigatonne is (it seems big, one might say gigantic, even), but when I found out […]
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If you’ve been paying any attention you know/if you haven’t been paying attention, but have noticed an exorbitant amount of people wearing red, today is International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Meaning it’s time to celebrate every fearless female out there. […]
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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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I am not a particularly religious person. Am I spiritual? Yes. Do I think there are some truly valuable lessons we can all learn from different religions? Absolutely. But actually religious, not so much. That being said, I will say that I have always thought that there is something really, really admirable about the observance […]
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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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“I don’t want to help orphans,” said no person ever. But if just thinking of Little ol’ Orphan Annie doesn’t pull at those heartstrings enough to really make you go out and do something, let’s look at some stats. According to UNICEF (the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund) there are 153 million orphans worldwide. […]
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Whoever named today National Margarita Day should be given an award…in the form of a margarita. By far the most superior of all holidays, people will be celebrating across the land. If you couldn’t tell by now, I love myself a good margarita. Margaritas are: 1) delicious, 2) reminiscent of hot sunny days and/or amazing […]
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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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Welp, we are now one day away from Valentine’s Day (really hours at this point, but who’s counting) and if you still haven’t purchased a gift, chocolate is pretty much the easiest go-to there is. It’s easily accessible, it’s delicious, and let’s be honest, nothing says, “I love you,” quite like a giant heart […]
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If you know me (which at this stage of reading my blog you probably don’t, but let’s just pretend you do), you know I like me some wine. I’ll usually indulge in a glass or two on Fridays, sometimes Saturdays, pretty much any day that ends in d-a-y. And that’s doubly true for Valentine’s Day. […]
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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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There is nothing like a good candle to set the mood this Valentine’s Day. The soft glow. The dancing flame. The soothing scent. The toxic soot? Wait a second. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good candle as much as the next gal, but some of the byproducts of a lot of the candles […]
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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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You guys, it’s Friday. It’s also Super Bowl weekend. Needless to say, I think there might be some cold ones drank this weekend. And while there are a lot of issues surrounding beer and its environmental impact — growing barley uses a lot of energy and water; it can introduce harmful fertilizers and pesticides into […]
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Well it’s February 1st, and by now my guess is that 92.5% of you have ditched those New Year’s Resolutions. For the 7.5% (I think I did that math right) that are still on track and have committed to working out more regularly in 2017, I present to you some eco-friendly workout gear options. Unfortunately, […]
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Here in San Francisco there are constant reminders that homelessness is an issue. And while a lot of us look at it merely as an inconvenience (guilty as charged), it’s actually a very alarming, disturbing and kind of mindboggling problem. According to the most recent report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, […]
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Last week I wrote about being hopeful for your country. And after another weekend filled with protests, I have become less optimistic about our current administration, but my optimism for us, as a country, remains. I was once again inspired by the swift actions of so many to come together against harsh and repressive restrictions […]
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This will be short and sweet, but before I go on and tell you all about the things you need to go out and buy, I wanted to take a quick second to stop and talk about the term conscious consumerism. Clearly, I’m a big advocate for buying products that are ethical and sustainable — […]
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Like many of the feminine persuasion, I’m a sucker for a good mani/pedi. Unfortunately, nail polish is often filled to the brim with harsh chemicals — boo, sad face, etc., etc. The big three chemical culprits in nail polish are Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) and Formaldehyde. Toluene is toxic to the nervous system. Inhalation of […]
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This post is about two years late to be considered cutting edge, but as I ate my breakfast this morning, I couldn’t help but think about how I needed to write an ode to the one and only: avocado toast. Not only is it one of the most delicious breakfasts ever invented — I mean, […]
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A few days into a new administration and I will say that the events that took place over the weekend left me feeling incredibly hopeful for our country. While you may or may not agree with the motives behind the women’s marches that happened across the country/world on Saturday (for the record, I absolutely, 1000% do), […]
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Although you would never be able to tell it from that Twitter handle of his, it is official — the Donald is the new POTUS. And let’s just put it out there, I think that fact is making us all just a wee bit tense. Not to worry though, I got this. To help you […]
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Between all the rain we have been getting here in San Francisco, the frigid temps/snow and ice storms in other parts of the country, and a Trump presidency just around the corner, frankly I’m just not really into the whole, “leaving my house” thing. Luckily for me (thank you Denmark), that is a thing, it’s called hygge, it’s […]
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Those of you who know me (however fortunate or unfortunate you think you may be due to that fact) know that I have worked in the fashion industry for the bulk of my career. Those of you who don’t know me — I have worked in the fashion industry for the bulk of my career. […]
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Well, it’s the new year and I’m sure you know the drill — new year, new me, new…blog? Yep, I said it, I’m writing a blog. My intention for this blog is to make doing good, well, simple. I believe in my heart of hearts that people are good, want to do good and want […]
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