This post was written in partnership with Numi Organic Tea. If you spend as much time in the Wellness space as I do, you probably know about the concept of Meatless Monday. You may not know, however, that Meatless …
January 2017
What the Women’s March Taught Me
Before I went to the Women’s March, I have to admit I was scared. I did not grow up in an activist home. I grew up in a “hunker-down” home with monthly fire safety talks. I knew where the hand …
13 Ethical Bras That Put Everyday Comfort First
It’s hard to find an ethical bra that in any way resembles the lightly padded, underwire bras most women are used to wearing on a regular basis. As much as I love the aesthetic and ideal of a simple, unlined …
A New Year Reflection
A New Year Reflection As I sit here staring at this bright, blank page before me, I consider what it looks like to start fresh. In life, we don’t often get a blank page to work from – we all …
How to Prepare for the Women’s March on Washington
“Hear Our Voice” by Liza Donovan – Download here. I’m attending the Women’s March! #WhyIMarch Over the last several months, I’ve spent a lot of time stewing over the best way to make a difference in a country that has …
My Beauty Routine: Help Me Make It Better
Out of all ethical lifestyle categories, revamping my beauty routine has been the most difficult. It continues to be a challenge for brands and consumers to trace raw materials, but even when the product is mostly organic, it’s likely not …
Ethical Alternatives to Forever 21
Is Forever 21 ethical? A fixture of the teen and twenty-something closet. When my college town got a Forever 21, I was there at least once a week, piling $5 t-shirts and $2 accessories into my cart. I bought scarves, …
Are Minimalists Modern Ascetics?
Is today’s minimalism craze just a de-spiritualized version of asceticism and monastic living?
You Can’t Buy Your Way to a Better World
You Can’t Buy Your Way to a Better World Since I recently reworked my Direct Sales critique from several months ago, I wanted to take the opportunity to answer a particular question I received from a reader: Why would you …
Why Choose Ethical Banking
Why Choose Ethical Banking This post was written by Holly Rose of Leotie Lovely as a part of her incredible #GoneGreen 365 Day ethical living challenge. Holly is a great researcher and an inspired writer, so check out her blog. …
StyleWise is 4 Years Old!
Happy Birthday to the blog! I’ve been tinkering with ethical fashion blogging for 4 years! I didn’t start StyleWise with any set plan of where I wanted it to go or what I wanted it to be. Rather, I knew …








