Sustainable and Ethical Fashion for Summer
If you follow fashion bloggers, by now you’ve seen many posts featuring popular looks and styles as well as endorsements for products this summer. There’s a lot of different trends,...
View ArticleSustainable and Ethical Fashion Quotes
With 4th of July celebrations happening this past weekend, there’s been plenty of great summertime sales and products available for your next travel adventure or relaxing day on the beach. ...
View ArticleIs it Possible to be Plastic-Free on the Road?
After reading Eco-Warrior Princess’ post “Could You Live Plastic-Free?” a response to living without plastic in order to stop polluting the oceans, I had to ask myself if I could...
View ArticlePlastic In Fashion
If you’ve read my last post about Plastic-Free July, you probably know my focus on avoiding the top four popular items: coffee cups and straws, plastic bags, and water bottles....
View Article30 x 30 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge
After reading about the 30 x 30 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge from Celeste Fohl of Bookish & Belle, I decided this was a challenge I wanted to be a part of. ...
View ArticleSustainable and Ethical Fashion in National Parks
When it comes to trekking through National Parks in Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Colorado, you might think that style may not be in the picture. However, I found quite...
View ArticleSustainability and the 30 x 30 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge
When I first decided to embark on the 30 x 30 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge, I thought it sounded like fun and I quickly imagined an abundance of outfits. My first...
View ArticleWhat More Fashion Companies Need to Support
Telling people I’m a supporter of sustainable and ethical fashion, I’m usually met with a furrowed brow and a response of, “What’s that?” After explaining it involves designers, companies, and...
View ArticleThe 30 x 30 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge Finale
It’s strange to think that not only am I ending the 30 x 30 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge and no longer eagerly asking my mom everyday to take my picture for...
View ArticleBalancing Sustainability with Shopping
While looking for things to do in Chicago, inevitably one suggestion comes up. Even though “The Bean” and Chicago Deep Dish Pizza are popular ideas, what actually comes to mind...
View ArticleWhy Handmade Products Are Important
“That’s wonderful! You should open up an Etsy business! What about a bridal shop?!? You would make SO much money!” This is a typical response from most people when I...
View ArticleIndian Bijou: Traditional Craftsmanship and Modern Jewelry
If there’s one thing I take pride in, it’s celebrating cultural heritage, not only my own but the heritage and history of all cultures. Whenever I’m shopping or looking for...
View ArticleHow To Bring Fair Trade Into Everyday Life
With the beginning of October, there’s more than fall starting up. You’ve heard plenty about Pumpkin Spice Lattes, suggestions about how to layer scarves and jackets, and why Europe is...
View ArticleWorld Series 2015 Style Inspiration
Currently residing in Chicago and being a Los Angeles Dodgers fan, the post season games for baseball fueled my excitement and curiosity as my favorite team and team of the...
View ArticleHalloween Costume Inspired Style
During my previous years as a costumer, I often planned elaborate Halloween costumes. Most people automatically assumed I had a huge stash of elaborate costumes, but the majority of the...
View ArticleSustainable and Ethical Shopping in Chicago
Thanksgiving is always known for being a time to gather with friends and family to stuff ourselves with mashed potatoes, turkey, green bean casserole, and pumpkin pie. It’s also a...
View ArticleMy Christmas 2015 Wish List
When it comes to Christmas lists, do you have yours well in advance, or are you always thinking of one last minute? For me, I’m always last minute. Whether it’s...
View ArticleFashion and Pantone 2016
With the beginning of a New Year means one important thing. I’m not talking about the resolutions you’ve set for the year or the celebrations this past weekend for New...
View ArticleSustainable and Ethical Fashion for Winter
Now that the holidays have come and gone, winter weather has settled in with warnings of snow and wind. Bundling in layers of coats and scarves may not sound like...
View ArticleHow to Wear Summer in Winter
When it comes to the arrival of winter, it seems everyone has found a way to pack up their tank tops, camisoles and dresses and restocked their closets with sweaters...
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