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For weeks, I’d been watching the transformation of one of my favorite houses on South Congress from fixer-upper to what seemed to be some sort of do-good center.
Living in Austin has made me reassess my style in a big way — thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and February temps in the 80s, among other reasons.
It’s a sad day for sustainable style in Boston: this week, our very own fair trade fashion label Proxy Apparel announced they’re closing their doors this Friday, July 20th. Big sniffle.
The other day in the office, I was absolutely shocked to find out that not everybody knows about Marshmallow Fluff — that there are actually children in America growing up without knowing the simple joy of a Fluffernutter sandwich: soft bread (corners cut off or not) sandwiching together sticky swaths of sweet Marshmallow Fluff and salty Teddie Peanut Butter.
Warby Parker has a vision: to give the gift of sight to everyone, of every budget, everywhere.
Ever spent the weekend at the beach? After a few days in a bathing suit, chances are you experienced that not-so-fresh feeling. But despite what your mother told you, the discomfort may not be caused by a damp suit, but rather the fabric itself.
Want a fashion update that won’t harm the planet? Go vegan. Vegan products contain no animal ingredients, such as wool, fur, leather or even silk (unless it’s peace silk — more on that later), nor are they tested on animals.
VEGANISM BY THE NUMBERS
As fashion weeks unfold all around the world, now is the time to get clued in to eco-luxe clothing: the history, the players, and how to find the best eco-chic looks for less.
In this day and age, it’s more frustrating than ever to find the perfect gift for someone — especially one that’s also guilt-free on the green tip. We need things that are sustainable, clever, classy, and won’t make a huge hole in our budgets, the search for which can sometimes take a lot of time and energy we just don’t have.
Not any more!