Nuancing Online Disagreements I recently read a thoughtful article about the phenomenon of the #girlboss label and whether or not it’s actually good for women. This is the type of …
Don’t Tell Me to Be Brave
A poem and reflection on the way he word brave is used to further pigeonhole women, girls, and femmes
3 Years Of Fashion Revolution
So much changed after Rana Plaza, but there is a lot more work to do for intersectional justice.
Nefarious: Merchant of Souls Critique and Alternatives
Nefarious: Merchant of Souls Critique and Alternatives I was recently invited to a viewing of Nefarious: Merchant of Souls at a nearby church and enthusiastically accepted the offer to watch another film …
When Writing About Justice Work Isn’t Enough
Last month, I joined a community organizing group here in Charlottesville. I did it because having a pet cause no longer feels like enough, because people in this town struggle …
Millennial Evangelicals and the Fair Trade Movement
Millennial Evangelicals and the Fair Trade Movement Published in 2015 For fair trade activists, this is the busy season. On April 24, people and organizations across the globe asked retailers, …
Justice Conference 2015 Recap: Part 2
Justice Conference 2015 Recap The title’s a reference to Sufjan Stevens’ Chicago, which is a pretty perfect summary of my Justice Conference experience. Read Part 1 of my Justice Conference recap here. …
Justice Conference 2015 Recap: Part 1
Justice Conference 2015 Recap: Part 1 A whirlwind Thursday… I put off writing about my experience at the Justice Conference in Chicago last weekend, at first, because I was physically …
How Religion Shapes my Fair Trade Journey
Style Wise has always been about building a community of people centered around a common goal of buying and living more ethically. Because of that, it’s never been a …
Modern Slavery Exhibit at the Freedom Center
Modern Slavery Exhibit at the Freedom Center Daniel happened upon the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center while researching Cincinnati based attractions. Housed in a modern building that follows the curves of Ohio …
UVA, Greek Life, and Institutionalized Inequality
On Wednesday, Rolling Stone (the article is quite disturbing, so proceed with caution) published an exposé on the gang rape of an undergraduate student by fraternity members at the University of …
Hard Lessons from the Thrift Shop
Hard Lessons from the Thrift Shop I became the manager of a church-affiliated thrift shop in 2014. I ended up working there for 5 years. I thought I knew what …
What is StyleWise Blog?
What is StyleWise Blog? This post is the first one ever on StyleWise, first published on January 5, 2013. StyleWise is a blog about shopping and living ethically and responsibly. …