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in Accessories, EventsCelebrate Day of the Girl in San Francisco
Shop handmade accessories from across the globe to support the work of female artisans across the globe with keynote speaker Jamila Hashimi, who risked her life to run a secret school for women and girls in Kabul, Afghanistan. More
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in Beauty Supplies, Make Up, Natural BeautyVegan Lip Gloss from Lip Glosserie
Jinny S. of Lip Glosserie makes vegan lip gloss in a whole line of delicious flavors! More
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in Designers + Brands, Footwear, Sustainable FashionSpotted: Handmade Vegan Shoes
Molly Puzo creates beautiful, handmade vegan shoes in her Long Beach, California studio. More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionHow-to: Four Ways to Shop Ethical Fashion
Four resources to begin finding the ethical and independent fashion brands that best suit your tastes. More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Spring, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledEtsy Crush: Spring Headbands by Lynn Minney
Don’t you just love that “messy” hair is in? Throw on a cute headband, and you’re ready to head out the door! More
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Buy Handmade Online: The Curatorial
When it comes to ethical shopping, buying handmade and vintage are some of the best ways to know that your purchases were produced under safe, clean conditions. It’s really a win all around, right? You get something beautiful and unique, and instead of throwing your money at a big corporation, your dollars go directly to the artist who created the item you’re purchasing. More
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in Designers + Brands, Footwear, UpcycledCalleen Cordero: Luxury, Sustainable Footwear Handcrafted in North Hollywood
Calleen Cordero is a Los Angeles based luxury designer of footwear, handbags, belts and accessories, all handcrafted in North Hollywood, CA. More
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Organic Style: Affordable Handmade Clothing from Velvet Leaf
Etsy seller Velvet Leaf creates beautiful organic clothing that’s totally budget-friendly! More
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in Materials, Sustainable Fashion3 Ways London’s Ethical Fashion Forum Can Serve as your Holiday Gift Guide:
Searching for that perfect sweater for your mother, or those great shoes for your sister – all while trying to support ethical fashion? The Ethical Fashion Forum rates ethical criteria according to 28 different unique categories, and rates each brand, designer and shop in their database accordingly. The categories range from animal friendly, biodiversity and carbon neutral to supporting communities, supporting women and fair trade cotton, among others. More
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in HolidayHoliday Gift Idea Alert: Etsy Now Offers Gift Cards!
Need an easy holiday gift idea? Check out Etsy’s new gift cards! More
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in Designers + Brands, Fall, Materials, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledFall Style: Cozy Handmade Finds for Fall
The leaves around here are starting to change, and it’s time to pull out those boots and tights and get bundled up for FALL! You don’t have to hit the big box store to stock up on scarves and sweaters. Instead, you add some handmade love to your fall style this year and do something good for the planet while you support some handmade artists at the same time! More
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in Designers + Brands, Feelgood Quickies, Sustainable FashionSpotted: Convertible Organic Dress
One common complaint about buying organic clothing is that it tends to be a lot more expensive. That definitely tends to be true, and that’s why I’m loving this convertible organic dress from Simone’s Rose Boutique! More
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in Fall, Sustainable FashionEtsy Finds: Organic Neon for Fall
Neon is super hip right now, and you don’t have to shop the big box store to add a little neon to your fall wardrobe. Check out these organic fall finds! More
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in Interviews, UncategorizedQ & A with Alison Causer: Green Interior Design in New York City
Alison currently resides in Brooklyn, New York and focuses on environmentally responsible work with interior spaces in New York City. You can imagine my excitement when Alison agreed to chat with me about green design, a topic that is just now finally coming to the forefront of the industry. More
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in Designers + Brands, Interviews, Materials, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledReclaimed Fashion: Joan Vorderbruggen’s Upcycled Slip Dresses
Designer Joan Vorderbruggen is a multi-talented lady. When she’s not creating beautiful shop window displays from reclaimed materials, she’s sewing up stunning dresses out of vintage slips. More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionEtsy Find: Super Sweet Organic Summer Dress
The other night, a friend joked that after temperatures get into the 80’s around here, I don’t wear pants until winter. Hilarious, but also oh-so-true. Warm weather is for shorts and flirty dresses, and all winter I long for the days when I can be bare-legged again. This adorable organic summer dress from Seven Blooms is just perfect for the warmer weather and longer days. It’s tailored enough to wear to the office with a cardigan and looks comfy enough for running weekend errands or heading out with friends. More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionEtsy Find: Organic Cotton Sailor Tanks
Looking for the perfect tank top to round out your summer wardrobe? I just received my set of two organic sailor tank tops from Velvet Leaf, and I have to tell you: I am in love! More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Materials, Sustainable FashionEtsy Find: Vibrant Organic Leggings from Print Farm Apparel
The trouble with conventional leggings is that they’re not so eco-friendly and chances are they were made in a a sweatshop. Boo on that! Luckily, Etsian Print Farm Apparel is making organic leggings in super cute prints! More
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in Events, Home Living, Sustainable FashionUnique LA’s Local Love- Where Savvy Angelenos Shop for Valentines Day Gifts!
Unique LA held a smaller, more focused event this weekend to help last-minute Valentine’s shoppers find that perfect gift for their special loved one. There were plenty of regular vendors, as well as some new ones. As always, it was very well curated, with a top-notch selection of Los Angeles-made clothing, jewelry, gifts and food. More
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in Designers + Brands, Feelgood Quickies, Lingerie, Sustainable FashionCurrent Obsession: Conscious Clothing
You know that I love buying handmade, and I love it even more when I find an indie designer who uses eco-friendly materials to create things that are beautiful and functional. That’s Conscious Clothing to a tee! More
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in Accessories, Contests, Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionReminder: A Few Days Left to Win Eco Accessories from Econica
We love to buy handmade around here, so when the lovely Natalia from Econica contacted us about giving away two accessories to one lucky Feelgood Style reader, we were super excited! There are a few days left to enter, so head to the original post to get your name in the hat. More