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Tag Archives: organic
fair finds august
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
Posted in Styleboards
Tagged birkenstock, conscientious consumerism, crossbody, ethical, fair trade, fall, organic, sseko designs, synergy, wishlist
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12 months, 12 goals february wrap up
Phew! I’m a little behind on the 12 Months, 12 Goals posts. Last month was all about shopping local to save resources and support ethical retailers in my community. Since I stopped most unnecessary spending, it was pretty easy to … Continue reading
Posted in Essays
Tagged 12 goals, charlottesville, conscientious consumerism, ethics, fair trade, fair trade cville, organic, shop local, vintage shops
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people tree spring/summer lookbook
People Tree just released its Spring/Summer interactive lookbook. I love everything in the Orla Kiely collaboration. The best part is that it’s all fair trade and most cotton products are organic. Take a look by clicking here or on the … Continue reading
Posted in Brands
Tagged fair trade, fashion, lookbook, organic, orla kiely for people tree, people tree, spring, summer 2014
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natural skincare: why I love Origins
I stumbled into Origins a bit by accident while waiting for Daniel to get a haircut nearby. I kept thinking it was Body Shop and I wanted some new lotion. Upon realizing I wasn’t at Body Shop, I decided to check … Continue reading
retailer: Gypsy05
Gypsy05 is an American brand that specializes in bohemian and beach ready clothing for the whole family. sources: dress 1, scarf, dress 2 Not only is the brand produced in the USA, it also incorporates green techniques and materials throughout … Continue reading
Posted in Retailers
Tagged boho, conscientious consumerism, ethical, free people, green manufacturing, gyspy05, los angeles, made in usa, organic, plant based dyes
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Equal Exchange: a coffee co-op
I love anything you can drink in a mug. And until April, I worked at a local organic coffee shop where I had a great time trying out coffee roasts and tea varieties. It was there that I first heard … Continue reading
Posted in Brands
Tagged best coffee, bulk coffee, co-op, equal exchange, mind body and soul, nicaraguan coffee, organic, organic coffee, review
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down the rabbit hole
I started Style Wise with the relatively simple mission to promote fair trade clothing. But it’s become clear to me that it’s time to take things a step further. We hear the terms organic and fair trade tossed around in the … Continue reading
Posted in Essays
Tagged domestically produced, environtmentalism, ethical living, fair trade, labor rights, lifestyle changes, moral living, organic
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the thin green line: when eco and fair trade meet
Fair trade and eco-friendly movements clearly intersect, yet few people seem to push toward both consumer alternatives with equal enthusiasm. There are a number of highly informative blogs on eco-alternatives, and that’s great, but it doesn’t make a lot of … Continue reading
Posted in Essays
Tagged agriculture, atrazine, EPA, exploitation, fair trade, farming, frog deaths, frogs, human rights, national geographic, organic, parasites, pesticides, pollution, the thin green line
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organic skincare: organic wear pressed powder
I bought Physician’s Formula Organic Wear Pressed Powder in Translucent Fair to replace a powder foundation I’d been using since high school. The Organic Wear powder provides less coverage than its predecessor, but currently seems to be the only organic alternative … Continue reading
Posted in Skincare
Tagged beauty, drugstore, face, makeup, organic, organic wear, physician's formula, pressed powder, review, translucent fair
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organic skincare: erzulie cosmetics cream to powder foundation
(originally published on leahwise.com) I discovered Erzulie while searching for organic skincare options on etsy and have been using their products for several months now. Recently, I purchased the Mineral Cream to Powder Foundation in Light on the seller’s recommendation. I … Continue reading
Posted in Skincare
Tagged cream to powder, domestic, erzulie cosmetics, etsy, fair skin, foundation, makeup, organic, review, skincare
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