Simply Wood Birth Flower Ring This post was sponsored by Simply Wood Rings and I received an item for review. Scroll all the way down to enter the giveaway. To kick off Earth Month’s eco-friendly brand features, I want to …
Inside an Ethical Wardrobe: Spring 2017
Inside an Ethical Wardrobe A quick look inside my ethical spring wardrobe. I had intended to make this a regular feature on StyleWise, but it’s kind of a pain to pull everything out of my closet then put it back …
Water and The Fashion Industry: Facts and Solutions
A piece on Water and the Fashion Industry written for Good on You by contributor, Bethany Noble. Shared with permission. Water and the Fashion Industry Ever thought about how much water it took to make your cotton t-shirt? How about …
Safe + Natural Tattoo After-Care
I got a tattoo! Surprise! If you’ve known me (in person) for very long, it’s actually not much of a surprise that I ended up getting one. I’ve been talking about it for 10 years. My college roommate and I …
What is the Direct to Consumer Model? by Alden Wicker
This piece was written by journalist and blogger, Alden Wicker, and originally appeared on EcoCult, a curious, thoughtful, utterly enthusiastic view into the NYC sustainable scene. Learn more here. The moment I understood – really grasped in its entirety – what …
Soul Flower Makes the Leggings I’ve Been Looking For
This post was sponsored by Soul Flower and I was provided an item for review. Scroll down for a giveaway! I have a high tolerance for impractical garments, but when it comes to everyday essentials, I am as scrutinizing as …
FTC Disclosure Rules for Influencers and Bloggers
FTC Disclosure Rules for Influencers Did you know it’s the law for bloggers and influencers to disclose, clearly and prominently, when they were paid or received free product in exchange for writing a blog post? Well, it is. That’s why …
Pathways for Promise Promotes Local Change
This piece was sponsored by Pathways for Promise in partnership with the Ethical Writers Coalition. As a western consumer, I struggle to identify the best way forward for the garment industry. On the one hand, I reluctantly agree with the …
Why Fashion Is Political
Why Fashion Is Political This piece was written by Catherine of Walking With Cake, one of my very first ethical blogger friends. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Catherine! A recent conversation about a shirt, printed with these words: “The Future is …
Writing As Moral Work: A Conversation with Corban Addison
In 2017, I sat down with bestselling author and lawyer Corban Addison in Charlottesville, VA to discuss his book, A Harvest of Thorns.
I Was a Climate Change Denier: Why I Changed My Mind
This article is part of a collaboration between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ethical Writers Coalition. From Creationist to Climate Change Believer In the 12th grade, my Economics teacher, who also happened to be the women’s track …
Is All Natural Makeup Better?
Makeup developer and small business owner, Kerrie, and I live in the same town, but I’d never met her until she commented on my recent post about my beauty routine. The conversation that developed there was highly informative, and I …