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I’ve moved!

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Leah

Sorry to spring this on you, but I’ve decided to move to the Blogger platform. It offers greater opportunities for design and sponsorship and I’m excited for the new design. If you currently follow me through WordPress, I’d love for … Continue reading →

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an ethical outfit: dinner outdoors

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Leah

downtown dinner by fracturedradiance featuring genuine leather handbags The weather’s gotten noticeably milder since the first of the month and it worries me. Last year’s winter started too early and ended too late, which left us with barely a spring … Continue reading →

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12 months, 12 goals

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Leah

Style Wise is one year old! To celebrate, I’m rolling out a new series in which everyone can participate! 12 Months, 12 Goals is a year long challenge that breaks down ethical shopping goals into easier-to-manage, month long chunks. These … Continue reading →

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one year old

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Leah

I decided to start this blog one year ago today. Increasingly interested in fair trade issues, I found I needed an outlet for further research and discussion. I was, and still am, interested in making Style Wise a community of … Continue reading →

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the moral wardrobe: cropped fleece

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Leah

I like the odd cut of this cropped fleece pullover by Lur Apparel. This was the second item I chose when I won their giveaway a couple months ago (the Robin Hood dress was the first). As soon as I … Continue reading →

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FYI: Topshop

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Leah

I often do research on fast fashion retailers’ labor and production standards without posting it here. Providing a link doesn’t make for an interesting post, but I’d like to help those interested in conscientious consumer practices navigate resources with ease. … Continue reading →

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the moral wardrobe: sunday dressing

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Leah

Gosh I look uppity in some of these photos. I find that dismissive side glance pose pretty amusing. This outfit is both an homage to mid-century dressing and a record of my thrifting over the years. The t-strap heels were … Continue reading →

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august favorites

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Leah

A few notes: Leah Goren‘s famous cat print is now available on totes and t-shirts. I’m adding the shirt to my birthday wishlist. The military shirt jacket is still in for fall, which means I can actually get one before … Continue reading →

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the moral wardrobe: black and white

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Leah

I’ve always loved black and white prints, so I’m glad they’re in this season. It gives me a reason to stock up before the next thing overtakes it. I wore this to a 5 year old’s graduation party. She played … Continue reading →

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conscientious copycat: a little bit ’80s

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Leah

Jazmine is a UK-based fashion blogger with a classic sense of style. I love the simplicity of this casual outfit comprised of effortless wardrobe basics with contemporary updates. Jazmine wears a lot of Asos, which I (hesitantly) consider ethical. But … Continue reading →

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