On Whiteness as a social System This post examines my observations on whiteness, and particularly how it moves through and is employed by white people and predominantly white communities. I challenge the defensive individualism of white communities in order to …
March 2021
Is H&M Ethical? Ethical and Sustainable Alternatives
H&M’s sustainability marketing highlights a small portion of its overall business while obscuring the environmental and labor costs of mass production. Consumers seeking more ethical options may find better transparency and accountability from slower-fashion brands.
Thoughtful Style: Pink Sweater & Chain Earrings
Pink Sweater and Chain Earrings The calendar says it’s spring, but here in New England, we’re still on the brink. We’ve had some glorious, sunny days in the high 50s and some overcast days with drizzle and snow. But I …
How to Shop Secondhand on Thredup
How to Shop Secondhand on Thredup My relationship with Thredup has been a roller coaster, to say the least. I was an early adopter of, and early collaborator with, the “world’s largest online thrift store.” An online thrift store is …
Sustainable Patterned Clothing for Spring
This post was sponsored by Passion Lilie and contains affiliate links. Sustainable Patterned Clothing Try as I might, I can never begin a spring patterns post without first quoting Miranda Priestley in The Devil Wears Prada: “Florals for spring? Groundbreaking.” …
Thoughtful Style: 90s Style, Baggy Jeans
On 90s Style, Baggy Jeans Before all the TikTok hullabaloo over Gen Z bashing millennials for our love of skinny jeans, I was just out here remembering my 4th grade wardrobe with nostalgia. Among my silver crossover sandals, windbreakers, cropped …






