This essay was written by Tavie Meier and was originally published on EcoCult in 2015, a blog devoted to all things sustainable in NYC and beyond. Republished with permission. Why Pity is a Bad Marketing Angle “For just 10 cents …
Ethical and Sustainable Alternatives to ModCloth
Is ModCloth ethical? In the years since this post was originally published, ModCloth has changed owners several times. In 2017, they were sold to WalMart. Then, to a company called Go Global Retail. As of 2021, they are owned by …
Is Veganism Cruelty Free?
Written by Stephanie Villano. Reposted with permission. Is Veganism Cruelty Free? Even if you aren’t vegan, you’ve probably noticed that veganism has been gaining a lot of momentum in the last few years, and seems generally accepted as more of …
Fall 2021 Slow Fashion Inspiration + My Shopping List
Fall 2021 Slow Fashion Inspiration With so much up in the air with Covid-19, thinking about fall fashion feels a bit silly. But I learned last year that it’s worthwhile to put together a slow fashion inspiration post. Because, even …
5 Minimalist Wardrobe Realities I Learned This Summer
What I Learned About Capsule Wardrobes This Summer I spent practically the whole summer 500 miles away from my apartment. Determined to pack light (and with limited space in our car), I brought only a small suitcase, tote bag, and …
The Leah: Do These Namesake Products Match My Vibe?
The Leah Products Have you ever been innocently window-shopping on a website when all of a sudden, you stumble upon a product with your name? You know what I mean: The Amy Earrings, the Willow Rug, the Leah Bag. Have …
Alternatives to Babaa Sweaters (That are Still Sustainable)
Alternatives to Babaa Sweaters Babaa has popularized the old school, classic knit sweater more than any other brand in the slow fashion niche. But their products, though beautiful, are quite an investment. I have not personally tried a Babaa sweater, …
July 2021 Check-In: Internship, Anxiety, Links
July 2021 Check-In: How are you? Internship Update Even though I was in an intensive hospital chaplaincy program last summer, I somehow still found time to write down my thoughts. But this summer, those thoughts have (largely) been channeled into …
13 Places to Shop for Sustainable School Supplies
Sustainable School Supplies In all my years of blogging, I have not managed to write a post on sustainable school supplies. Part of the reason is that I tend to focus on fashion. But it’s also the case that school …
ABLE Cheers to You Sale Picks
ABLE Cheers to You Sale ABLE is one of my very favorite ethical and sustainable brands. Through today, they’re offering an additional 30% off sale items in their Cheers to You Sale. To get the extra discount, use code, CHEERS. …
Environmental Impact of Websites: Is Your Site Eco-Friendly?
Environmental Impact of Websites A few weeks ago, I stumbled across an article that talked about the environmental impact of websites. As someone with a website, I had never considered this before! While it’s easy to think of the internet …
Is Christy Dawn Worth It? Dawn Dress Review
Is Christy Dawn Worth It? For years, I’ve seen people in the sustainable influencer space (as well as people who, frankly, are just richer than me) rave about Christy Dawn. I’d always click over to the site, balk at the …