About a year ago, I announced that I would be shifting the way I talk about my wardrobe from Ethical to Slow. My slow fashion wardrobe, has given me more opportunities to get creative and be incredibly mindful in what I choose to include. Being more selective gives me power and my intentionality increases my [...]
Tag: Ethical Fashion
WIW | 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
In all honesty, I feel truly conflicted when it comes to holiday gift guides. As I would prefer to see less consumerism, I also recognize that consumerism at some level is required to support small business and therefore small business owners. So, all the brands I am sharing are small and I have worked with [...]
Wear it Wednesday | 4 Ways to wear the Jill Cardigan
This post contains affiliate links, when you shop through them I earn a small compensation (at no additional cost to you) through which I am able to support this website and my family. The temperatures are dropping here in Colorado and I have been looking forward to pulling out my sweater collection since August! I'm [...]
The Problem with Fast Fashion | Part 3
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Wear it Wednesday | Colorado Spring Outfits
Yes, I know it is May. And while it feels like it may have been spring for a while where you are, trust me the warmer weather is just now becoming regular here in Colorado. Spring in the mountains means it is warm enough for it to not snow and cold enough that you still [...]
Sustainable & Ethical Jewelry from Arlokea
I was gifted this pair of earrings from Arlokea in return for content. All opinions are my own. I often talk about the impact our clothes and purchases have on this planet. It’s why I choose natural fibers and eco-friendly made clothing & jewelry. Yes, what we buy matters but so does where it comes [...]
Wear it Wednesday | 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Inspiration
I’m a little bit Irish and even if you aren’t you can still get festive for St Patrick’s day. After Christmas, I bought myself the SUNDAY top from elegantees, I love the easy simple fit and this gorgeous pine-needle color. I noticed last year, or the year before that my wardrobe was very warm. Lots [...]
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