Can you imagine what it might have been like to live in the times of Einstein or Galileo? A time of discovery and heated politics between the church and science. A time when everything you thought you believed in was…
Sustainable Fashion
“It Costs How Much?!” -A History Lesson on the Pricing of Handmade Clothing
I’ve been asked: In your opinion, what is it that people need to see or hear in order to feel confident they’re getting a good deal? It is a good question. Recently a psychotherapist was lamenting the cost of clothing…
16 Dirty Secrets The Fashion Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
The 16 Dirty Secrets The Fashion Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know: This is a rant, a total take-down of what I see in the fashion industry, including the areas of ‘sustainable’ and ‘ethical’ fashion because I am tired of…
A shopping story + 11 things to look for in a brand
Ever set your sights on something, and you’ll not settle for less? This is a personal story about the $500 boots I could not afford in college -the challenges of weighing style, cost, durability, comfort and ethics in sustainable shopping….
When labels make decisions harder, not easier (and what you can do about it)
I love moments of celebrated goodness. Have you ever gotten that thrill of excitement when you feel like you can indulge one of your desires without the shadow of guilt? It’s pretty exciting when we find a garment that looks…
Looking for a dress, not a time-consuming Ph.D. in sustainable fashion?
Why does sustainability feel so time-consuming? Sometimes we just want to get dressed and not think about it too hard. We’ve got family responsibilities, work, 3 meals a day, parents calling wondering when we’re going to come for a visit……
Beauty + Integrity: An essential partnership for the future
Beauty and integrity. Moving forward I don’t think we can survive on one without the other. It’s a heartbreaking waste of resources to try. Just because it’s ‘organic’ doesn’t mean it’s beautiful. And just because it’s luxurious doesn’t mean it…