Tag Archives: shoes

tradesy: secondhand shoes galore

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Leah

tradesy shoes by fracturedradiance on Polyvore I know that the thought of wearing used shoes makes some people nauseous, but I’ve never taken issue with it. In fact, probably 1/3 of the shoes I own are secondhand. In a consumer … Continue reading →

Posted in Retailers | Tagged consignment, deals, discounts, loafers, retailer, secondhand, shoes, shop review, thrifting, tradesy, used shoes | 1 Comment

clarks + soul of africa

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Leah

soulofafricashoes by fracturedradiance on Polyvore I stopped into Clarks on my walk through the forsaken corridors of our local indoor mall, thinking maybe I’d invest in a pair of their classic little elf shoes. The price tag caught me off … Continue reading →

Posted in Brands | Tagged charity, clarks, empowerment, fair trade shoes, leather boots, orphans, shoes, soul of africa | 3 Comments

TOMS: taking another look

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Leah

I was initially put off by TOMS’ business model because it seemed that they were really just in it for personal gain; when you pay $40.00+ for shoes that won’t last more than a couple seasons, you better hope that … Continue reading →

Posted in Brands | Tagged charity, conscientious consumer, ethical, one for one, review, shoes, toms | 4 Comments

bryr clogs: made in America

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Leah

I bumped into a pin of a pair of Bryr clogs this morning, clicked around, and ended up at the company website, where I quickly discovered that the Swedish-inspired heels are made in the USA! Founder Isobel explains that she … Continue reading →

Posted in Brands | Tagged brands, bryr clogs, consumption, domestic, ethical production, fair trade, handmade, shoes, swedish clogs, usa made | 2 Comments

shop update

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Leah

Happy February and happy shopping. I’m so excited about the stuff I listed today over at Water Lily Thrift, especially those Oxblood Aigner Loafers.

Posted in Retailers | Tagged aigner, cape, capezio, etsy, leather, sale, shoes, shop, shopping, update, vintage, water lily thrift, womens clothing | Leave a comment

Roozt: goods that give back

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Leah

Roozt is a members-only site that sells clothes, accessories and home goods produced by brands that give back. Though not exclusively fair trade, they conveniently provide product ratings that fall into 4 categories: humanitarian, eco-friendly, ethical, and community. roozt I’ve … Continue reading →