by jennae on February 25, 2011
I really have a thing for fedoras. I wear them all the time, and recently acquired a new one. So this week’s outfit is inspired by the funky, colorful Freaky Fedora by Livity. All of Livity’s hats are made of sustainable materials like hemp, organic cotton and recycled polyester. This particular one is made of [...]
by jennae on November 15, 2010
The one person in our family who regularly gets new clothes is my daughter — and that’s mostly because she outgrows stuff so fast. But every once in a while, it would be nice if my husband and I can treat ourselves. If that “treat” also happens to involve something we’ll regularly need anyway, all [...]
by jennae on October 22, 2010
I have never considered myself to be a fashionista. Don’t get me wrong — I like looking good, and I can put together outfits that are flattering on me. But I’m no trend setter, and I am more comfortable in jeans and a cute t-shirt than anything else. Still, I do like to get dressed [...]
by jennae on September 1, 2009
While it’s getting easier and easier to find organic cotton t-shirts or restyled vintage clothing, when it comes to shoes, sustainability can be hard to achieve. We can go for vegan looks, but those are usually made with toxic leather substitutes like vinyl. Simple Shoes is one of very few companies I can buy from [...]
by jennae on August 14, 2009
My daughter started Pre-K this year, and it was a big step for us. While she had been to preschool before, the knowledge that this was pre-kindergarten reminded me that soon, my daughter will be old enough to attend regular school. Pre-K doesn’t require a whole lot of supplies, but I did want to get [...]