Brands That Make Clothing with Deadstock Fabric Deadstock refers to fabric produced for a collection that was never used due to a flaw in the fabric or overproduction by the textile mill. Recycled refers to fabric upcycled from garments that had a previous life. The Benefits of Deadstock & Recycled Fabric Producing new items with …
I hand selected products and brands for this co-sponsored post. Contains affiliate links. For some reason, I always get the urge to change my handbag in the fall. It’s probably the back-to-school scheduling that’s been reinforced since kindergarten, but I also think it has something to do with pre-winter nesting. “Get your act together, Leah. …
This post is sponsored and contains affiliate links. I shopped EarthHero with store credit received as part of the collaboration package. I’m not typically someone who gushes. I get excited about new things, sure, but that initial sparkle-eyed joy is tempered by a fair bit of skepticism. I’ve reviewed a few companies over the years …
A KeepCup Sponsored. Contains affiliate links. It’s still #PlasticFreeJuly and, admittedly, I haven’t been paying enough attention. I had good intentions, but about one day in, I looked at the carryout container I brought home from a local restaurant, noted its plastic appearance, and slapped my hand to my forehead in shame. Oof! If you’ve …
Ethical Details: Top – thrifted; Pants – Srey Pov Trousers – Krama c/o Tonle; Sandals – Deux Mains Tonle Zero Waste Clothing This post was sponsored by Tonle and I received items for review. It’s been my unofficial policy on StyleWise to request only one or two products for review when I take on sponsored collaborations. It’s not …
Ethical blogs and marketing can make it seem like the first step to buying better is, well, buying. But I say that’s thinking in the wrong direction. I was commissioned by the college ministry at my church to talk about “ethical fashion” this month and I might have confused them a little in last week’s …
This post is part of a paid collaboration with Plaine Products and I received items for review. I introduced Plaine Products on Monday in my Zero-Waste Your Morning routine post, but I didn’t share a proper review. Today’s the day! To recap, the sister team behind Plaine Products invented the zero waste, subscription shower care …
This post is part of a paid collaboration with Plaine Products and I received product for review. 5 Ways to Zero-Waste Your Morning Routine 1. Buy your coffee or tea in compostable bags. Check your coffee bag or tea box to see if the packaging used is compostable. Some coffee bags have plastic components or …
As I’ve learned more about the long term environmental consequences of over consumption in the clothing industry – from carbon emissions that contribute to catastrophic climate change to polyester fibers entering our oceans – I’ve simultaneously started bumping up against similar issues in my everyday consumption of hygiene products, toiletries, and food. I’m ashamed to admit it now, but as a …