Maven Women Professional, Ethical Dresses Maven Women, founded by my friend Rebecca Ballard, is an ethical and sustainable clothing line intended to fill a gap in the ethical marketplace. Focusing on women’s and femme professional wear, Maven Women offers a range of tops, skirts, and dresses made with GOTS certified materials. Ballard started Maven Women …
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 the corporate world were historically made with natural fibers. Think materials like cotton, silk, and …
American Giant No-BS Pant Review American Giant stands out because of their longstanding commitment to US sourcing and manufacturing. In fact, many of their cotton tees and separates are made with US-grown cotton, which is more rare than you would think. But American Giant is more than t-shirts. They just reintroduced their Made in LA …
Is J Crew ethical? J. Crew has long been a staple for people who work in offices, schools, and other settings that enforce a slightly more composed dress code. The brand projects a sophistication and attention-to-detail that could fool anyone into thinking their clothes are thoughtfully made. But the reality is they’re not as buttoned-up …
Ponto Footwear is a new sustainable footwear brand that offers one unisex shoe made with recycled and biodegradable materials. Ponto Footwear Review I found Ponto Footwear through an Instagram ad late last year and immediately added them to some of my shopping guides. There were a lot of things I liked about them: The unisex …
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 an apartment with one closet, my wardrobe has essentially turned into a capsule out of …
Sustainable Shoes For Work That Are Comfortable Enough for Service Workers (This post topic reminded of this clip from Parks & Rec) Before beginning seminary, I worked in the service and manufacturing industries – aka, achy-feet jobs – for nearly ten years. Here’s a list, for your enjoyment: Blockbuster, Hobby Lobby, Coffee Shop, Screenprinting Factory, …
Blue Light Blocking Glasses Review In what feels like 2 years ago but was most certainly less than 2 months ago, I decided I had had enough. While I have been a lifelong by-hand note taker, I had switched over to computer note-taking to better align with the majority of my professors’ lecture and studying …
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