Before I went to the Women’s March, I have to admit I was scared. I did not grow up in an activist home. I grew up in a “hunker-down” home …
How to Prepare for the Women’s March on Washington
“Hear Our Voice” by Liza Donovan – Download here. I’m attending the Women’s March! #WhyIMarch Over the last several months, I’ve spent a lot of time stewing over the best …
My Beauty Routine: Help Me Make It Better
Out of all ethical lifestyle categories, revamping my beauty routine has been the most difficult. It continues to be a challenge for brands and consumers to trace raw materials, but …
StyleWise is 4 Years Old!
Happy Birthday to the blog! I’ve been tinkering with ethical fashion blogging for 4 years! I didn’t start StyleWise with any set plan of where I wanted it to go …
#ConsciousLiving: My New Year’s Goals, Big and Small
I wanted to write a year-in-review post, but this year has been such a doozy that it’s going to take a bit of energy to sort it out. This is …
Recipe: Fair Trade, Organic Ginger Tea Hot Toddy
I hope you all had a festive, comforting, and delicious Christmas (if you celebrate it). My mother-in-law has been in town for the last week, so we’ve been taking her …
Simple, Last Minute Mason Jar Gifts, by Faye Lessler
This piece was written by Faye Lessler and originally appeared on Sustaining Life, a blog about sustainability, vegan eating, and ethical fashion. Faye works for an ethical fashion accelerator in …
Alpaca Week: PAKA Sweaters Asks Us to Live Well by Living in the Moment
PAKA alpaca sweaters have all the warmth and softness of cashmere, but are done more thoughtfully and sustainably.
Bees + Betterment: Beelove Skincare Uses Local Honey to Bring Jobs to the Formerly Incarcerated
It’s been said time and time again, but the criminal justice system in America is broken. A system that punishes instead of reforms is inherently unethical, not to mention unsustainable, …
The Discerning Consumer: 5 Ethical Credentials To Prioritize
This is sort of a follow up to my What Is Ethical? post, so I’d recommend brushing up on terms if you’re not too familiar with the jargon of the conscious …
An Ethical Home: Go Eco In Your Sleep with Savvy Rest’s Kapok Pillow
At some point down the rabbit hole of sustainable living, you start asking all sorts of questions you’d never thought to ask before. Like, is my pillow eco-friendly? I’m pretty …
An Ethical Home: Y’abal Fair Trade Rug Review
Reviewing a Yabal Fair Trade Rug When you live in a basement apartment, it can be difficult to achieve that glowy, all white look so popular these days. I love …
Three Prayers for Workers in the Global Supply Chain
Tonight I had the opportunity to give a talk on ethical fashion and Christianity for the college group associated with my church. It was a good opportunity to hone my …
Going Au Naturale: A Review Roundup of Credo Beauty Products
I don’t wear much makeup because I honestly think I look better without aggressive amounts of foundation, blush, and eye shadow. If my eyes weren’t so sensitive, I could see …
Small Steps Toward Zero Waste Living
As I’ve learned more about the long term environmental consequences of over consumption in the clothing industry – from carbon emissions that contribute to catastrophic climate change to polyester fibers entering our oceans – I’ve simultaneously …