The Personal Style category includes ethical, sustainable, thrifted, eco-friendly, and thoughtful clothing and accessories. I style sustainable fashion in an accessible and affordable way. I also share product reviews, style hacks, and personal thoughts to help bring you into my world of ethical fashion.
Big News We’re moving to Houston! I will be starting a position as a curate in July. A curate is a recently ordained person who works in a clergy role for two years to get comprehensive experience in a congregational context. The rector (“head pastor”) of the church will serve as both my boss and …
How To Shop Sustainably Without Really Trying In 2020, I decided to lay off some of my rigid guidelines for shopping. We were six months into the pandemic and everything was terrible. Things were worse than ever for garment workers, there were massive supply chain delays, and companies I trusted weren’t living up to their …
How to Dye Hair Back from Blonde In 2014, I had my hair professionally dyed platinum blonde. Since my natural hair color is medium brown, it was quite an undertaking. I was able to have my hair professionally dyed as payment for participating in a local fashion show. I kept the look up for several …
Am I a clergy influencer now? On March 5th, I was ordained a deacon in the Episcopal Church. For those who don’t speak Episcopal hierarchy, I am now a member of the transitional diaconate. Basically, I will be a deacon for about six months and then, God-willing, be ordained a priest. My vocation as a …
Is Hairstory Worth It? This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated if you make a purchase through them. In case you haven’t noticed, the Covid era has ushered in a new hair trend. Popularized by hairstylist Jayne Matthews and made accessible through her at-home hair cutting courses, everyone these days seems to …
Most Loved Items of 2021 There’s nothing like a little self-reflection at the end of the year. Today, I’m reflecting on the year in fashion in order to figure out what I used and loved most. I have done this kind of roundup before, but this year, I’m specifically not talking just about items I …
5 Ways to Follow Trends Responsibly Since my coursework is finally over for the semester, I have spent a lot more time scrolling Instagram. And what I’ve noticed is how uniformly people dress when they’re part of the same lifestyle niche. They pose in just such a way. They have just the right smattering of …
Shampoo Bars: Good for Hair or Just a Gimmick? Two years ago, I worked on a sponsored post with a brand called EcoRoots. Though I was reviewing one of their safety razors, they sent along a couple shampoo and conditioner bars to try out. I didn’t touch them until I ran out of my normal …
My Black Friday Sale Picks I’m really glad that so many retailers are starting their sales early this year. Because in the past, I have felt anxious leading up to Black Friday. I’ve never been a huge Black Friday shopper, but I have paid careful attention to discounts in order to share them here. And, …
Is Saie Worth the Hype? I’ve been curious about clean beauty brand, Saie, for at least the past year. But the intense hype made me skeptical. Influencers everywhere were singing its praises, and as much as I respect the talent of influencers, it just didn’t seem real. Is Saie worth the hype? Or is it …