This article on Biden and the Border Crisis was written by Joy Athanasiou, a Denver-based attorney and political consultant specializing in lobbying and advocacy. She also is my first cousin, once removed! Biden and the Border Crisis The “Border Crisis” once …
How to Thrift Shop Without Regret
Thrift Shop Without Regret: My Process I wrote a post in January on how much I benefited by not thrift shopping over the past year. A large part of that argument had to do with distancing myself from the temptation …
Madewell Balloon Jeans Review – Size 30
Madewell Balloon Jeans Review on a Size 30 I was not going to buy the balloon jeans. In fact, I was convinced that the dramatic “balloon” leg that shows up so well on Madewell’s smaller-sized models would be no match …
Fig Nine Wrap Dress Styling Session + Interview
Fig nine is a Montana-based, woman-owned business founded by Jacqui Broberg with a focus on sustainable, biodegradable, and size-inclusive clothing. Recently relaunched, their first product, The Wrap Dress, is now available on Kickstarter. Fig nine Wrap Dress Styling Session This …
Earth Day Reflection & Resources
…outdoors we are confronted everywhere with wonders; we see that the miraculous is not extraordinary, but the common mode of existence. It is our daily bread. Whoever really has considered the lilies of the field or the birds of the …
Fashion Revolution Week 2021: State of the Industry
Fashion Revolution Week was founded in response to the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse that killed at least 1,133 people in 2013. This year, it runs from April 19-25. Learn more here. Fashion Revolution Week 2021 The last year has …
Shopping My Closet with ShopLook
A ShopLook Review + How I Use It I was an early adopter of online shopping and all the tools that came with it. Among my favorite applications was Polyvore, a styleboard tool that let you create outfits and other …
Spring Capsule 2021: Inspiration
Spring Capsule 2021 I railed against the popularity of capsule wardrobes for years because so many people were using them as an excuse to buy more than they needed. But now that I live in a true, four-season city in …
Observations on Whiteness
On Whiteness as a social System This post examines my observations on whiteness, and particularly how it moves through and is employed by white people and predominantly white communities. I challenge the defensive individualism of white communities in order to …
Ethical Alternatives to H&M: 13 Better Brands
Is H&M Ethical? This post contains affiliate links H&M was one of the first mainstream fashion brands to release a “more sustainable” collection, which they term the H&M Conscious Collection. But is H&M really ethical? Initially creating quite a bit …
Thoughtful Style: Pink Sweater & Chain Earrings
Pink Sweater and Chain Earrings The calendar says it’s spring, but here in New England, we’re still on the brink. We’ve had some glorious, sunny days in the high 50s and some overcast days with drizzle and snow. But I …
How to Shop Secondhand on Thredup
How to Shop Secondhand on Thredup My relationship with Thredup has been a roller coaster, to say the least. I was an early adopter of, and early collaborator with, the “world’s largest online thrift store.” An online thrift store is …