I’ve been seeing so many posts for Valentine’s Day-specific lingerie, and that in itself is the epitome of careless consumption. Intimates should be practical, long lasting and bought when needed. But Valentine’s Day season is a great time to take a look in your dresser drawers and ask, “Do I need a new bra and/or…
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Cork=My New Sustainable Obsession
To me, fashion + durability is a very sustainable combo. I’ve been looking more and more into various fabrics/materials that will last their 20+ years and also biodegrade when their time comes. I’ve been seeing a few cork fashion products and was excited to learn the sustainable aspects of the material. It’s durable, compostable, textured…
Sustainable Skin Care for Dry Skin
For the last few month’s I’ve been trying to switch my skin care routine to a more sustainable one. And it’s honestly been hard finding products that are sustainably sources and that I actually like. My face is super dry and when it’s dry I get huge red patches around my noes and flakes all…
Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide
Photography by Rowan Eo (Ear)Ringing in the Holiday Season! A few months ago I saw that geometric shaped earrings were IN! Since starting my ethical journey, I was always suspicious of things that I immediately loved. I didn’t just want to feed into a ~trend~. But this isn’t that kind of story! Hathorway isn’t a…
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I recently went to a sustainability event in New York where I met several companies that were putting their best foot forward in being more sustainable in their industry. I was there helping out at my internship, Minan Wong, and saw other amazing companies like Who Gives A Crap, Stojo, The Regeneration Magazine, along with a few others (and…
Sapana Dreams of Fair Fashion
Who are they? From the get-go Fair Trade practices has been a top priority for what I consider sustainable. I think the human element of any industry is indicative of society. So when I see companies like Sapana Dreams truly valuing their artist’s talents and cultural routes, it reminds me how a company that values…
A Lap Around the Sun with my Backpack
Today I started my first year of my masters program! “But wait Kristen, isn’t this your 5th year of college?” “Ya don’t remind me” So I’m doing a dual bachelors and masters program all in one! I’m taking my first round of graduate classes and last few undergrad classes. And you best believe I’ll be using my Terra…
Tooting my Hathorway horn!
Who are they? Hathorway claims to be “just another ethical brand,” but I beg to differ. Hathorway encompasses so many aspects of sustainability: Fair-Trade, eco-friendly, organic, beautiful, functional, durable, and also philanthropic! Their dedication to being a sustainable brand without forgetting minimalist beauty separates them from the rest. Why are they special? Food industry byproduct:…
Two Styles of the Same Coin
Who are they? Dunitz and Company is a Fair-Trade jewelry company that was founded on the idea of empowerment through artistry. Dunitz employs 100+ Guatemalan men and women artisans who work to create beautifully-crafted pieces in Guatemala that are later sold in the US. This work gives them an opportunity to have a stable and…
Earth Day
“When one tugs at a single thing in nature he finds it attaches to the rest of the world” ~John Muir 🌸🌎Happy Earth Day🌏🌸 Crop top: Old Crow Backpack: Terra Thread Shoes: Veja For more amazing photography check out Rowan Eo’s photography on her Facebook and/or Instagram 🙂
Glow and See is Lighting Up Your Wardrobe
Who is Glow and See? Glow and See is an up and coming sustainable activewear company. Founder Comet Chukura realized there was a lack of functional ethical activewear. Glow and See has created ethically made light reflective hats, scarfs, and of course, fingerless gloves. The light reflective fiberglass-fused yarn catches car headlights and street lights…
Springing into a Zero Waste Lifestyle
There is no better feeling than spring being right around the corner! This Four Rabbit Zero Waste scarf is helping me make the transition from a never ending winter to a much needed spring🌸 Find out more info about Four Rabbit here!✨ 📸 Find more amazing pictures on Look on the Heart’s Facebook and Instagram
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