2021 Holistic Goals While I have scorned the idea of New Year’s Resolutions for most of my adult life, I have typically written down a set of goals with the aim of improving my life in some way. I often …
Blog Year in Review 2020
Blog Year in Review 2020 In January, StyleWise/Leah Wise will be 8 years old! Throughout those 8 years, I’ve: To be honest, I started this blog without a real sense of longevity. There was no business strategy (because I never …
On Cashmere Sweatpants and the End of 2020
Quince Cashmere Sweatpants & End-of-Year Thoughts Happy end-of-2020. I think a lot of us were holding onto the hope that the end of 2020 would be the end of the nightmare that is a pandemic stacked on top America’s ongoing …
Cheap and Easy Soap Brows
Cheap and Easy Soap Brows Have you heard of Soap Brows? It’s basically a product + method for getting a full and separated eyebrow look. There are several companies who sell a product called “soap brows,” and prices can range …
Ethical and Sustainable Shoe Brands Worth the Investment
Ethical and Sustainable Shoe Brands Worth the Investment While I always try to prioritize ethical and sustainable business practices, this has proved especially useful when it comes to shoes. Before I started considering the ethics of what I consume, I …
My Christmas List 2020
My Christmas List 2020 While I shared my annual Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide last month, I never shared the specific items that I’m looking out for. My family aren’t big gift-givers in general, so I often receive gift cards and …
Why Fair Trade Makes a Difference, Despite Its Problems
Over the last couple of years, it seems that search terms for “ethical” and “fair trade” have all but been replaced by the word, “sustainable.” Don’t get me wrong. Sustainability is super important and, for many, the term itself implies …
Quince: Affordable Cashmere & a Game-Changing Business Model
Quince: Affordable Cashmere & a Fascinating Business Model For the past several months, I’ve heard quiet buzz about Quince (pronounced kwins). In most advertising, I see it offered as an alternative to Everlane. So, I just assumed they were a …
Unlocked Hoops: Ethical Jewelry & Joy
Unlocked Hoops: Ethical Jewelry & Joy The shrinking of my world due to the pandemic has left a vacuum of opportunities to experience the highs of joy. I’ve cried more – and more regularly – than ever before. But without …
Where to Buy Fair Trade Ornaments + My Favorites
This post contains affiliate links Where to Buy Fair Trade Ornaments & Christmas Decor For many of us, the pandemic necessitates major adjustments to our Holiday plans. While Daniel and I will be able to see some family after extensive …
Guide to Surviving Winter: A Former Floridian’s Recommendations
Guide to Surviving Winter While I’ve lived outside the Sunshine State for eight years now, it took me several winters to get the hang of enduring cold, darkness, and snow. While I’m sure there are plenty of guides out there …
The Links That Changed Me | December 2020
Ethical Consumption News & More For some reason, these link lists are the first thing to be put on the back-burner, even though I know people really enjoy them. I’m almost done with my third and final term paper, and …