Thanks to Numi Organic Tea for sponsoring this post. I don’t buy the old style rule about not wearing white after Labor Day, but I do like to bring warm fall tones into my wardrobe as the weather cools down. I had a white off-the-shoulder top that wasn’t getting much use in my summer rotation, …
Personal Style
Several yeas ago, before being more thoughtful about what I wore, who made my clothes, where they came from, and why I bought them, I didn’t really have any favorite apparel brands. I bought myriad items I liked from clearance racks and discount stores, and I hoped they would meld together into some interesting and …
This post contains a few affiliate links What’s in my bag? FashionABLE gave me this beautiful raw leather Tigist crossbody to review and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to do one of those time-tested “What’s in my bag” posts. On a typical day, I carry my keys, a tin of altoids (peppermint is great for bad breath, but …
Allison of Happy Fox Studio makes modern pieces from vintage and reclaimed materials. We first got in touch on Instagram (gotta hand it to Instagram for putting me in touch with people I never would have “met” otherwise) and it’s been great to learn more about her process and why she’s passionate about sustainable jewelry-making. …
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 shoe company called OESH, and that they were interested in doing a collaboration (they provided …
Simple DIY beauty recipes for body scrub, cheek and lip stain, and face powder that are sensitive and sustaianble.
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 booklet’s suggestion to use hot tea instead of water to alter the final color: black …
Ethical Details: Top – Everlane; Skirt – thrifted vintage Ralph Lauren; Sandals – Betula via Ebay; Necklace – old Greenola Style c/o American Nomad A couple months ago, I went on my annual, pre-summer skirt hunt at the local thrift stores and found this one at my first stop for $3.75. It’s vintage Ralph …
Mata Traders Outfit and Review Mata Traders works with women’s co-ops in India to produce their line of festive, feminine dresses, skirts, blouses, and jewelry. They sent me the Maxwell Midi Skirt and the Layered Amulet Necklace from their Spring 2016 line to wear and review. I love the updated designs and the versatility of …
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: you can tell if I feel confident in an outfit by the way the pictures turn out. This outfit – particularly the National Picnic Tank Dress, given to me for review – is a real winner, and it helps that the flowering trees are showing off …