So how do we fix the fashion industry? I wish I could give you a short sweet answer and a hopeful anecdote. Fixing the fashion industry is part activism, part protest, and part awareness. When you become aware of where and how your clothes are made only then can you start advocating for legislation, workers [...]
Category: Ethical Fashion
Ethical & Sustainable Fashion for Budget Buyers
Ethical and Sustainable shopping often feels out of reach for many folks on a budget but there are a lot of fun and creative ways to build a wardrobe you love when on a budget. It may take a little longer to complete your closet but remember the joy is as much in the journey [...]
Wear it Wednesday | Summer Dresses
I remember as a little girl, absolutely loving wearing dresses and also being equally frustrated by them. As an adult, I have a new appreciation for dresses especially in the summer. They are fun, feminine, and can keep me significantly cooler than shorts. Here are a few of my favorite summer dresses. Yellow & White [...]
The Problem with Fast Fashion Part 2
If you didn’t catch Part 1, it is here. The problem with Fast Fashion is it puts profits over people and the planet every chance it gets. The opportunity for more profit is what drove our textile industry away from the US to “cheaper” nations, commonly found in the global south. The truth is these [...]
Wear it Wednesday | Styling a Shirtdress for Summer
When it gets hot outside, I gravitate towards cotton & linen made pieces and lots of comfy & versatile dresses. Including this new shirtdress from Liz Alig. Her pieces are handwoven, giving them a unique feel and making them the perfect breathable styles to reach for on hot days. I was gifted this shirtdress from [...]
Ethical & Sustainable Fashion with Inclusive Sizing
One of the biggest criticisms of the ethical and sustainable fashion industry is the lack of inclusive sizing. As a person with an easily accessible size, in most things, this does not affect me often. But it is a hindrance to those who want to shop more sustainably. Before we begin. Weight is a culmination [...]
Wear it Wednesday | Yellow
If you’ve been here for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed my favorite color. Ever since I was little I have loved yellow, there was a brief time that I preferred pink over yellow, but looking back now that was because I gave into peer pressure. Yellow hasn’t always been a cool color. So [...]
The Problem with Fast Fashion | Part 1
The idea of fast fashion, whether brands admit to it or not, is that the clothes in our closets will only be worn a handful of times before being tossed out. While this is not a problem for the brands that create these clothes as they entice consumers back to their stores, it is a [...]
Wear it Wednesday | My Favorite Shoes for Spring in Colorado
Spring in Colorado usually means 20-30’s in the morning and around the 60’s in the afternoon. This extreme variation in temperature can sometimes feel hard to get dressed around, but I have found if I am going from home into the office or into a building then I can enjoy some of my less wintery [...]
Ethical Fashion to Slow Fashion
Beginning in 2015, I really began to transition my wardrobe to a more Ethically Sourced one. I slowed down my fast fashion, and impulse buying and leaned toward well-made ethical pieces I could afford and slowly include in my closet. I did this for a solid 5 years. Then last year something happened, I slowed [...]
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