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 even when the product is mostly organic, it’s likely not …
Ethical Alternatives to Forever 21
Is Forever 21 ethical? A fixture of the teen and twenty-something closet. When my college town got a Forever 21, I was there at least once a week, piling $5 t-shirts and $2 accessories into my cart. I bought scarves, …
Are Minimalists Modern Ascetics?
Is today’s minimalism craze just a de-spiritualized version of asceticism and monastic living?
You Can’t Buy Your Way to a Better World
You Can’t Buy Your Way to a Better World Since I recently reworked my Direct Sales critique from several months ago, I wanted to take the opportunity to answer a particular question I received from a reader: Why would you …
Why Choose Ethical Banking
Why Choose Ethical Banking This post was written by Holly Rose of Leotie Lovely as a part of her incredible #GoneGreen 365 Day ethical living challenge. Holly is a great researcher and an inspired writer, so check out her blog. …
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 or what I wanted it to be. Rather, I knew …
#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 the first time I’ve had my head above water in …
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 to neighboring towns, museums, and wineries. We all worked together …
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 NYC, does freelance writing, and shares the most delicious recipes. …
Lariats are the New Chokers: Dunitz & Company Jewelry Review
This post was produced in partnership with Dunitz & Company. A choker that doesn’t choke… I really like that chokers are back in style, except for one thing: they make me feel like I’m choking. But I figured out a …
Love Trumps Hate, But Not Without Us
My reaction to Trump getting elected as a progressive Christian and social justice advocate.
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.