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Want to take an affordable yoga class at home while simultaneously helping the planet?!
Join me on Thursday mornings at 9:30 EST for a virtual energetic Vinyasa Flow class to start your morning off right. This is a new weekly class that I’ll be teaching through 10,000 Trees Yoga where all proceeds ($10/class) go to One Tree Planted.
See you on Zoom!
We all love picking out a thoughtful gift for someone special, but many of us also want to be mindful of where we spend our money. Here I’ve put together a list of gifts for the whole family, and each one comes from an eco-friendly, ethical brand. It’s always fun to shop, but it’s even better when you know your money is going to some like-minded folks. See below for the full list.
1. Mateo All Weather Boot from Nisolo
2. Olive Oil Duo from Brightland
3. Ceramic Stoneware Mug from United by Blue
4. Swell Candle from P.F. Candle Co.
5. Legend Sweater Shirt from Faherty Brand
6. Fair Trade Jenga from GlobeIn
7. Always Pan from Our Place
8. Bamboo Straws from Public Goods
9. Wax Hair Pomade from Public Goods
10. Maileg Stuffed Rhino from Parachute
11. Natural Play Dough from Murray and Finn
12. Potted Prickly Pear Cactus from Bloomscape
13. Avery the Lamb from Cuddle+Kind
14. Reversible Down Jacket from Patagonia
15. Facial in a Box from Copal Clean Beauty
16. Custom Gift Trio from Otherland
17. ABBOT Belt Bag from Matt & Nat
18. Ceramic Tumbler from United by Blue
19. Joggers from Girlfriend Collective
20. Port Beanie from James Street Co
21. Porter Water Bottle from W&P
22. Mini Organic Terrazzo Gem Soap from Package Free
23. Tone it Around Set from Oui the People
A lot of the people in my life might tell you that I love shopping. I don’t. I love dressing up, even in casual outfits, but I don’t like going to stores, racing to keep up with fleeting trends, and spending money on things that I’ll only wear once or maybe even not at all. That’s how I used to shop: running out to Urban Outfitters or Forever21 to get a top for that night’s party, and then regretting it the next day, like a clothing hangover. Creating a capsule wardrobe, an edited-down collection of my favorite pieces (that fit my lifestyle and my body right now) that I can mix together in lots of different outfit combinations, works best for me. I can be intentional and mindful about what I’m buying, and one thing I DO love is making a list, and having a plan. It’s a lot less stressful and a lot more fun for me to curate my wardrobe in this way, and it’s something you may want to try, too.
A capsule wardrobe allows you to let go of the clothes that aren’t serving you and to focus on the things that you really love and that you’ll wear over and over again. It’s not about going out and buying a whole new “perfect” capsule wardrobe; it’s about working with what you already have and then shopping with the goal of filling in any necessary gaps in your capsule. That way, you have clothes that you know will work for you for a whole season, and you can shop less often and get more wear out of the clothes that you have, thus making your wardrobe more sustainable, as well. Plus, it’s fun to get the creativity juices flowing and come up with new ways to style pieces in your capsule. Do you think it’s something you might try?
Above is my fall/winter capsule for this year. My lifestyle is super casual. I teach yoga and have two small kids, so activewear and jeans and a tee work for me most of the time — even for date nights or patio drinks. However, I threw in some blouses and heels for when I want to dress up a bit more. Fall is all about layers. I included lots of sweaters, but this capsule doesn’t include outerwear (or accessories or undergarments), but I definitely plan on adding my wool coat and a beanie to these looks when I need them. There you have it — my fall/winter capsule wardrobe!
Over the past couple of years, I’ve become increasingly mindful of my wardrobe choices in terms of sustainability. With tips I’ve learned from people like Georgia of Ruba Ruba Designs, I’ve been able to shop more intentionally instead of just buying cheap, trendy pieces on a whim that I’ll only wear once. I only purchase things that I really love and that I know I’ll wear over and over again. I try to shop secondhand when I can, and take advantage of clothing rental subscriptions if I feel like trying out a new style. When I do buy something new to invest in a really special piece, I like to buy from sustainable brands like Christy Dawn, who repurposes “deadstock” excess fabrics from other companies. I actually got this airy Christy Dawn Hudson Dress secondhand on Poshmark, and it is such an easy, flowy piece to just throw on and head out the door and feel beautiful. I want to wear it every day 😂
Amour Vert is my new go to for socially and environmentally conscious style. The site has everything I love from cute summer dresses, to the perfect-fitting jeans, to carryall totes. For every tee they sell, Amour Vert plants a tree in partnership with American Forests, and they’re at 130,000 trees and counting! The company also has a zero-waste philosophy and only uses sustainable fabrics and low-impact dyes. Who out there can’t get behind great style AND great ethics?
1. The Kari Shirt Dress
2. The Lou Silk Dress
3. The Liv Relaxed V-Neck Tee
4. The Charlotte Stone Morley
5. The Small Double Wire Cuff
6. The Brie Cocoon Cardigan
7. The Veja Esplar Silk Sneaker
8. The Exclusive Sophie Crop
9. The Coclico Air Loafer
10. The Baggu Oversize Tote
