A few weeks ago, I was checking the StyleWise inbox when a familiar name caught my attention. I opened the email to discover that my friend, Maggie, writer of this piece on badass grandmas, had recently started working for a local …
Natural DIY Sunburn Remedies
Natural DIY Sunburn Remedies This post was written by Stephanie Villano and originally appeared on My Kind Closet. Even though you’re typically diligent with your sun protection and make every effort to reapply your eco-friendly sunscreen and take other precautions …
Tea Talk: A Look Inside the Tea Industry with NUMI Organic Tea
Special thanks to Numi Organic Tea for answering all my questions and sponsoring this post. I’ve been fostering my appreciation for tea for nearly ten years, having first started tasting and collecting flavors and blends as a freshman in college. …
On Trauma and Community Organizing
On Trauma and Community Organizing I’m going to tell you a complicated story about the time I went to a community organizing conference and came back a few pounds lighter in tears. I’ll do my best to be honest without …
6 Things to Buy at the Thrift Shop
6 Things to Buy Secondhand Scavenging for treasures at thrift stores is one of my favorite pastimes but, admittedly, it can be a bit tedious to find just the right thing. A few weeks ago, I shared 5 things to …
In the News: Police Brutality, Ethical Living Burnout, & Fast Fashion Slowing Down
In light of last week’s horrors and tragedies, I wanted to orient some of the news I share today to police brutality and racism in the US. As I’ve said before, you can’t have a pet cause when it …
American Dreams
The problem with the American Dream narrative.
3 Simple DIY Beauty Recipes
Simple DIY beauty recipes for body scrub, cheek and lip stain, and face powder that are sensitive and sustaianble.
How to Dye Hair with Henna and Tea
Special thanks to Numi Organic Tea for sponsoring this post. All opinions (and results) are my own. How to Dye Hair with Henna and Tea The last time I dyed my hair with henna, I was intrigued by the instruction …
Megumi Project Brings New Life to Old Kimonos
Today I’m stepping back and letting social enterprise, Megumi Project, share their story. I’m really excited about their commitment to upcycling, sustainability, and cultural awareness and I hope you enjoy learning more about the brand. Thanks to Megumi Project for …
Is it Possible to Be an “Ethical” Fashion Blogger?
An “Ethical” Fashion Blogger? After reading 49 well-crafted, thoughtful responses from you, my readers, in my recent Reader Survey, I’m struck by how attentive and supportive this community is. And it really is a community – even if we don’t …
Reflections on Community Organizing
I wrote this piece to present at the seasonal wrap-up of my local community organizing group. Alas, I am very wordy and had to cut some of it for the sake of moving the meeting along, so I decided to …