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6 Ocean-Safe, Non-Nano Sunscreens
We want our sunscreen to protect our skin—but what about our oceans? These suncare products end up in our waterways one way or another, whether we’re going for a swim at the beach or washing it off in the shower. Therefore, the sunscreens we use should be good for... more
Local Outfit Challenge
Inspired by the One Year, One Outfit challenge, I am challenging myself to create a locally sourced and made outfit over the next year, and I invite you to join too! The challenge is to create a 3 pieces from local materials and skills. Your “outfit” can be garments... more
35 Sustainable Micro-Habits to Try Out
Forming micro-habits takes two minutes or less, but can make a world of difference. If you’re looking for ways to be more sustainable but don’t want to overhaul your life right now, there are small ways that you can make a difference to your own life and those around... more
What Real (not Greenwashing) Circularity in Fashion Looks Like
"Circularity" has become a big buzzword with sustainability and while it can represent a new, important shift in the industry, it's also used in misleading and deceptive ways. We need brands to go deeper and make real, holistic changes that aren't just for marketing and press coverage. If a... more
What It’s like to Produce Garments in a Pandemic
Manufacturing clothing here in the Philippines in the midst of a global pandemic has compounded every challenge we already faced as a less than two year old garment manufacturing business. Fighting industry standards to give more power and better profit to Filipina workers is a monumental task even in... more
Spring/Summer Capsule Wardrobe 2021
This capsule is not only built around comfort and working from home, but I’m also chatting in the video about weight gain and pieces that can accommodate fluctuating weight and body changes. Items in my Capsule Tops Teal bra/cropped tank – Free Label (read a more in-depth review) Purple... more