Online Shopping More Polluting Than Shopping In-Store? This post was written by Jen Panaro and originally appeared on Honestly Modern. Is online or in-store shopping better for the environment? As with most things, it depends, but here’s what the data …
The Moral Wardrobe: Blinded by the Bright
Ethical Details: Dress – Tamga Designs; Tank Top – ancient; Shoes – Nisolo Huarache Open back dresses are flattering, but who besides travel bloggers and beach bums has a context to where them? I repeated this question to myself for …
Thomas Jefferson and Moral Licensing
Talking about Thomas Jefferson’s moral failings as a tool for confronting our own moral inconsistencies, including a tendency toward moral licensing.
American Made, Woman Owned Brands
Hackwith Design House gave me a Raw Hem Smock Jacket free of charge and this post contains two affiliate links American Made, Woman Owned Brands As a part of my effort to re-center my shopping habits around quality pieces, I’ve …
Is Eshakti Ethical? Custom Clothing vs. Fast Fashion
I received a free item from Eshakti with no requirements regarding editorial direction. Please note that this post was originally published in 2018 and some details have changed. This post was reviewed in 2021 and one update was made (see …
Tonle Zero Waste Clothing: Reviewing 3 Items
Ethical Details: Top – thrifted; Pants – Srey Pov Trousers – Krama c/o Tonle; Sandals – Deux Mains Tonle Zero Waste Clothing This post was sponsored by Tonle and I received items for review. It’s been my unofficial policy on StyleWise to request …
Reflections on Becoming a Conscious Consumer
Simplify. Consider. Research. Shop with Intention. These are buzzwords in the ethical fashion niche. And they are said with authenticity and heart. But they are also crazy-making. People often use these words in tandem with an idea that removing things …
NYC Summer Sister Trip: What I’m Packing
Three very exciting things are happening soon: My sister and I are going on our very first sisters-only vacation. We’re going to see my sister’s work at a gallery in NYC. We’re staying with fellow Ethical Writer, Faye, of Sustaining …
Super Simple Upcycle: Cropped Army Jacket
This post contains affiliate links I’ve been eyeing all the wonderful denim jackets out this season, most of them inspired by classic Levi’s and the vintage denim trend. But I simply haven’t worn my jean jackets when I’ve …
Counter-Culture, Consumption, and a Secondhand Solution with Darling Boutique
Photos by Tristan Williams for Darling Boutique and StyleWise. Do you ever have one of those weeks where the same conversation shows up in various contexts, like it’s following you so you can learn something from it? That happened to …
grünBAG: A Little Green Bag With a Big Green Impact
This post was sponsored by grünBAG and I received an item for review. Opinions and editorial direction are my own. Later this month I’m headed to NYC for a mini-adventure with my sister. She is a talented fine art photographer …
White Rabbit Makes the Best Ethical Bras for A Cups
White Rabbit provided items for review and sponsored a portion of this promotion. For some reason, it seems I’ve become an underwear blogger. To be honest, I always have to pysch myself up for shooting bras and underwear. It’s definitely …










