Why Is Eco-Beauty So Expensive?
Jacalyn Beales tells us about eco-beauty, why it’s pricier, and shares some of her favorite brands.
Can Fashion Get Over Instagratification?
Your 2017 winter coat is coming down the runway right now! That promise didn’t do much for you, right? That’s because our shopping expectations have changed. It’s a time of instant gratification. Or, let’s call it Instagratification to be topical. Nowadays, it’s easy to scroll through Instagram and click-to-buy something because a brand or blogger […]
What About Indian Fashion?
India flies under fashion’s radar. On a recent trip, I examined what’s really going on there when it comes to ethical fashion. It took me a while to recover from my recent trip to India. I was definitely suffering from sensory overload: a non-scientific disorder common among westerners who are thrown into a culture at […]
A Year of Wardrobe Resolutions
Before I jump into my 2016 resolutions, I want to do a small recap of this year’s highlights. There are two biggies worth mentioning. This year I converted The Peahen. I’m now focusing solely on ethical fashion. Why? Because fashion can be smart. Because fashion can be a powerful force for social justice. Instead of […]
It’s Not Too Late For An Ethical Holiday!
If you’re reading this post, you’ve procrastinated as much as me this season [insert mild panic attack as I look at my pile of unwrapped gifts]. You’re up against the holiday crunch, but don’t give up on ethical alternatives yet. There are still a few things you can do to prep and keep your ethical […]
Prepping and Packing: The India Edition
I’ve been planning a trip to India with my two oldest friends all year and it’s here! We arrive to celebrate Diwali, a Hindu festival of the lights, and then we are trekking all over the northern region and ending the trip at a three-day wedding. It feels surreal. And it also feels like a […]
Ethical Audit: Zady Sets A New Fashion Standard
Can one brand upend what we’ve come to expect from our favorite fashion stores – cheap thrills to satisfy our desire for options? Zady think so. The brand is set out with with a simple, compelling mission – To make clothes what they should be: Clothes that fit. Clothes that feel great. Pieces that inspire. Better yet, Zady just […]