Tag Archives: conscientious consumerism

i don’t think minimalism means what you think it means

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Leah

Minimalism is in. Capsule wardrobes; intentional living; clean lines; sustainable, closet-sized homes. But I hope you realize that the list I just spouted off represents two very different approaches to minimalism and that doing one doesn’t necessarily indicate anything about the other. … Continue reading →

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the moral wardrobe: it’s fair trade month!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Leah

Happy Fair Trade Month! I’m more excited than I look. Levitating leaves Outfit Details: Dress – Mata Traders, fair trade / Earrings: Ten Thousand Villages, fair trade / Cardigan – secondhand / Shoes – old Hooray for a whole month … Continue reading →

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the moral wardrobe: mauve

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Leah

 Outfit Details: Top – very old / Skirt – thrifted / Sandals – old / Necklace – handmade via etsy No, I didn’t re-dye my hair. It just faded into a unique shade of coppery pink over the past couple weeks. … Continue reading →

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labor day sales, fair trade style

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Leah

The Hunger Site: Deals on select products + free shipping on orders over $25.00 with code, ALLPLAY. Indigenous: Select styles up to 60% off. Green Heart Shop: all Sale styles reduced for Labor Day. Synergy: Get 30% off your entire … Continue reading →

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the moral wardrobe: closet secrets

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Leah

Outfit Details: Dress – c/o Mata Traders / Shoes – old / Earrings – AE I totally forgot I had this Mata Traders maxi dress! It had gotten pushed to the dark, mysterious depths of my closet until I tore … Continue reading →

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the moral wardrobe: before the storm

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Leah

 Outfit Details: Dress – secondhand via thredup / Shoes – Sseko / Necklace – handmade via (of)matter When I went out to take outfit photos Wednesday I could tell a storm was coming from the eerie calm and tangible pressure. … Continue reading →

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fair finds august

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Leah

faves by fracturedradiance featuring gold dipped jewelry I’m anxiously awaiting the unveiling of fall arrivals from my favorite ethical retailers, but there are still plenty of things to enjoy. I know Birkenstocks have been a big deal this spring/summer season, … Continue reading →

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the moral wardrobe: equilibrium

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Leah

Outfit Details: Top – J. Crew / Dress – vintage / Boots – thrifted / Earrings – Ten Thousand Villages I’m having a hard time feeling balanced after a month and a half of nonstop weirdness. Between incessant car troubles … Continue reading →

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the moral wardrobe: sunset

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Leah

Outfit Details: Dress – thrifted / Boots – thrifted / Earrings – Ten Thousand Villages I found this dress in the Girls’ section at my new workplace. It’s weird that it fits me so well. I wore it to go … Continue reading →

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an ethical outfit: everyday

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Leah

 everyday by fracturedradiance featuring earrings Since, as of noon today, I no longer work in the food service industry, I can wear pretty much anything I want, including tank tops (my boss had a very reasonable aversion to employees wearing … Continue reading →

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