Ethical Details: Swimsuit – c/o Alyned Together; Raw Hem Jacket – c/o Hackwith Design; Sandals – c/o OESH (old) Growing up in Florida, I wasn’t really shy about showing some skin. Everyone wore short shorts and string bikinis, and it …
Personal Style
My style, with lots of thrifted, sustainable, and scrappy bits thrown in – with a special focus on wearing clothes as an Episcopal priest.
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 …
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 …
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 …
6 Steps To Authentic Style for Conscious Consumers
Steps To Authentic Style for Conscious Consumers Contains affiliate links I have to admit something to you all: I have been bored – like falling asleep bored – with my wardrobe for the past year. This may sound harsh or …
Ecofriendly Multi-Wear That’s Never Boring: Why I Love Encircled
This post was sponsored by Encircled. Opinions and styling are my own. To be honest, I’ve never loved the concept of multi-wear garments. I don’t like puzzles and I don’t like my clothes to be a puzzle, so all those …
Swap.com Try-On and Review
I received a no obligation gift code from Swap.com that I used toward this post’s featured purchases. Post contains affiliate links. Swap.com Try-On and Review A long time ago, a bright eyed and bushy tailed version of myself waxed poetic …
Elizabeth Suzann Clyde Work Pants Review
Clyde Work Pants Review I’ve been a big fan of Elizabeth Suzann, the woman, ever since she posted a detailed essay on the costs and complications of running a US-based business using sustainable materials. She had become frustrated with people who told …
Saya Sustainable Hair Sticks: Blending In & Sticking Out
Saya Sustainable Hair Sticks Navy and mustard is one of my favorite color combinations, but I especially love mustard when it blends in with the fall leaves. Last weekend, I went a little wild taking blog photos because I could …
Secondhand Madeline Halloween Costume
Secondhand Madeline Halloween Costume I love making costumes out of secondhand and thrifted goods because it forces me to get creative. I find no joy in buying a pre-made costume when I can hunt for the perfect details at charity …














