As a new mom, it is important for me to pass on the same ethos of ethical fashion to my son; however, finding the time to research baby brands that are in line with my values is hard. The newborn phase is simultaneously blissful and stressful–quite the adjustment to say the least…. Read More
As this pregnancy journey is coming to a close, I wanted to share some tips on navigating the maternity fashion space. Not only from a sustainable/ethical viewpoint, but also with regards to cost savings. I’ve stated several times that quality maternity wear is lacking in general – layer the responsible piece on top of that, and it’s relatively non-existent. Hopefully… Read More
I have always been attracted to aesthetically pleasing things, and before you say, “of course April – aren’t we all?” hear me out. From a very early age, I would spend hours sifting through magazines and books cutting out images that inspired me. As I moved into adulthood, the fascination with beauty continued. Often this came in the form of… Read More
A few weeks ago, one of my best friends sent me two vintage dresses that she procured from one of the many vintage stores in Brooklyn – a great perk of living in NYC. The dresses were too big for her, and she thought they may work as maternity wear for me: they did! Those of you who have followed… Read More
This time last year, my husband and I were gearing up for a summer of travel throughout Europe. He and I have traveled quite a bit both together and separately; however, that trip was the longest I had been away at one time. Knowing I would be schlepping my suitcase all over Europe in the middle of summer, I was… Read More
In this post, we discussed the why behind the need for a fashion revolution. Today’s post will focus on how you can be involved in the movement. It is easy to get overwhelmed by the magnitude of the problem and think, can my personal contribution actually make a difference? In short, yes it can. If each of us would take action on one… Read More
Fashion Revolution Week (FRW) is an important week for those of us in the ethical/sustainable fashion space. I want to highlight why it is significant to you, the consumer. For those who may not be aware, FRW is a movement that was born after a garment factory called Rana Plaza collapsed killing over 1,100 people. To provide more information around… Read More
