be concious. be green. be good.
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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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 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 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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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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