It’s hard to find an ethical bra that in any way resembles the lightly padded, underwire bras most women are used to wearing on a regular basis. As much as I love the aesthetic and ideal of a simple, unlined bra, I feel more comfortable with a small amount of padding, particularly under thin t-shirts. …
Is Forever 21 ethical? A fixture of the teen and twenty-something closet. When my college town got a Forever 21, I was there at least once a week, piling $5 t-shirts and $2 accessories into my cart. I bought scarves, jeans, skirts, dresses, blouses, earrings, and pretty much everything I could get my hands on …
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. …
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 avoid buying at thrift shops, but my advice doesn’t end there! Today I want to …
Ethical Beauty & Wellness Products *this post contains affiliate links. Today I want to talk about my favorite wellness products, the little things that help me take care of both my body and my spirit. I didn’t always value ritual, but I’m increasingly grateful for the time I get to spend sipping hot tea or …
10 Ways to Thrift Shop Like a Pro I know there have got to be tons of thrift shopping guides on the internet, but were they written by a thrift shop professional?! I’ve been managing a local thrift shop for 5 months now and I still thrift in my spare time. I’ve got a system …