This year, celebrate your sweetie (or your BFF, your sister, YOU!) in ethical style with the our Valentine’s Day Ethical Gift Guide 1. We think the Hearts Southwestern Hobo Bag might be the perfect gift for a little self-gifting. Why not? You’ve been especially sweet so far this year, right? 2. We love a man in a bow tie.
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Standard Setters: Odina Surf
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of heading up to the Odina Surf office in beautiful (foggy) Redondo beach. I was introduced to Odina a while ago through an old high school friend, who connected me with Aaron Taylor, Odina’s founder, and shortly thereafter, I was sitting in his office! I was so
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F:S Favorites
1. I just picked this up and am so excited. It is a long one so will probably keep me busy during these winter weeks. Isn’t starting a new book so thrilling? 2. It is so great when ethical beauty goes mainstream. Huffington Post recently posted 11 amazing, eco-friendly beauty finds from Whole Foods. While a few (Dr. Bronner’s,Burt’s
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Rana Plaza Disaster: From Initial Outcry to Sustainable Call for Change?
Today marks the sixth month anniversary of the world’s deadliest garment industry disaster. Sadly, the victims’ families and surviving workers are continuing to fight for minimal compensation. The brands associated with the Rana Plaza disaster, with the exception of Primark, have refused to accept responsibility or are denying any association. Some have signed the
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Rana Plaza Disaster: Our Deepest Condolences
In light of the recent tragedy in Bangladesh, we offer our sincerest condolences to those affected by the Rana Plaza disaster. Rana Plaza Disaster: Our Deepest Condolences This tragedy is still unfolding, but at least 142 people have died in the rubble, and over 1,000 workers (of 2500) were injured. Many are still trapped. Family members,
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From Ethical Pregnancy to Post Partum
I recently met Amber of Nine Little Months and we talked for quite a bit of time about our LOVE for ethical fashion. Soon after, Jess introduced me to her friend Melissa of My Friend Melissa (ingenious name, eh?). While I haven’t been pregnant, I know many of you are loving Mamas, Sisters, Aunts, and Grandmothers so this one