December 2021 Life Update Even though I check in and tinker with my blog on a near-daily basis, I feel like it’s been months since I last really said anything. This semester has been a lot. Close family members are …
My Black Friday Sale Picks
My Black Friday Sale Picks I’m really glad that so many retailers are starting their sales early this year. Because in the past, I have felt anxious leading up to Black Friday. I’ve never been a huge Black Friday shopper, …
Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide: 50+ Fair Trade, Eco-Friendly, & Ethical Presents
Sustainable & Ethical Holiday Gift Guide Welcome to my Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide! This year, I am excited to feature a number of longtime favorite brands, as well as newly launched or discovered companies that make beautiful products with people …
Unsponsored Saie Slip Tint Review
Does Saie live up to the influencer and social media hype or is it overplayed?
Put Together a Sustainable, Last Minute Halloween Costume
Sustainable Last Minute Halloween Costume Last night, I attended a Halloween party. I had known about it for weeks, but had absolutely no time to come up with a costume until Thursday. I knew I wanted a sustainable Halloween costume: …
Slow Fashion Fall Capsule: Aspiration vs. Reality
Slow Fashion Fall Capsule 2021 When I put together my Fall Slow Fashion Inspiration post in August, I was soooo confident that I had landed on a wardrobe that would suit me. The fact that I happened to be 1,000 …
Madewell Curvy Jeans Review: Why They’re My Favorite
Madewell Curvy Jeans Review I have been on a quest to find the best curvy jeans for literally years. If you’ve been reading for awhile, you’ll recall several posts on this subject: here, here, and here, to name a few. …
Thoughtful Style: Look At This Sweater
Look at My Sweater! I took these photos more than a month ago and never got around to posting them. But I have to level with you: this semester has been far more overwhelming than I could have anticipated. And …
Blooh’s Ethical Brass Hoops are 2-in-1 Perfection
Blooh’s Ethical Brass Hoops There are very few new “ethical” companies I get excited about these days. It’s not because I’ve lost hope in the fair trade movement. It’s because so many brands are slapping ethics and sustainability claims onto …
Launching a Fair Trade Business: Challenge and Promise
Welcome to Fair Trade Month. This post on launching a fair trade business was written by Sangya Giwali, founder of new ethical, artisan-made jewelry company, Blooh, which operates according to fair trade principles. Launching a Fair Trade Business In a …
Sustainable Office Clothes for Women: 17 Thoughtful Brands
Sustainable Office Clothes for Women Ah, office clothes. For some reason, the U.S. has decided that the key to looking “professional” is shrouding ourselves in polyester blends and calling it a day. The kind of work clothes we associate with …
Native Deodorant Unsponsored Review
Native Deodorant Unsponsored Review I have been meaning to put together a deodorant review for years. I started experiencing a reaction to conventional deodorants in 2010, so I switched to aluminum-free versions. Though some worked for awhile, it took until …