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How to Throw a Clothing Swap

A quick how-to guide on throwing your own clothing swap. It's a great opportunity to recycle unworn items and revamp items we wear on a daily basis.

Responsible StyleThe Good WearOctober 25, 2017Clothing Swap, Wardrobe, Closet, Style, Restyle, Repurpose, GuideComment

Fall for Nisolo

Nisolo does an incredible job at advocating for the industry, promoting transparency across their supply chain avenues and are always working to improve products for their customers + supporters.

10 Responsible Items Under $100

Here are 10 brands + products to purchase under $100. There's a mixture of bags, clothing, jewelry and even shoes that can be affordable to add to your wardrobe.

Who to Know in RVA : Maven Made

Mindfully made and hand crafted, Maven Made's serums, facial sprays, essential oil rollers are perfect for the skin, body and soul. Check out the story of where the brand has begun and what's to come!

Fall 10x10 Style Challenge

The 10x10 challenge is designed to help us appreciate what we have, be inspired by our own and others' styles and learn how we can better invest in our wardrobes (aka what pieces do you really love?).

Responsible Style, StyleThe Good WearOctober 9, 201710x10 Style Challenge, Style, Style Challenge, Fall style, Outfits, Wardrobe, Closet, Fall 10x10Comment

Who to Know in RVA : Alexa Ann Photo

One of my favorite photographers - Lexi from Alexa Ann Photo tells us about her inspiring vision + intentionality in creating her photos.

Responsible Style, Based in RichmondThe Good WearOctober 6, 2017Photographer, Photography, Style, RVAComment

The Everlane Guide

Everlane is a responsible brand to get to know - continually featuring product, educational resources and creative outreach for ethical manufacturing, responsible consumption and high quality product at a fair price. This guide is designed to help you sort through what the brand has to offer.

Brands To Buy, GuidesThe Good WearOctober 3, 2017Everlane, Style, Transparency, Sizing Guide, Closet, Basics Comments

Responsible Dresses for Fall

A list of brands that sell a variety of dress styles while paying attention to transparency, high quality fabric and eco friendly practices. Many of these dresses will be able to add variety to your closet by getting to wear them to work, out to dinner, or even to a wedding!

Who to Know in RVA : Chic Stripes

Sustainable closets are the future and Sydney from Chic Stripes is ahead of the game. Check out her story on closet cleanouts, revamps and her style visions.

Based in RichmondThe Good WearSeptember 8, 2017responsible style, sustainable style, capsule wardrobe, capsule closet, stylist, richmondComment

Responsible Industry Terms to Know

Here are some helpful phrases to help you explore more a responsible wardrobe. The more research you do into the responsible fashion industry, the more you'll see these pop up!

Beautycounter Reviews

The fairly new and well loved makeup + skincare company, Beautycounter, is on a mission to bring safe beauty to everyone by producing organic products as well as advocating for an overall safer industry. Check out a few product reviews to help you in deciding which product to try!

Responsible Beauty, GuidesThe Good WearAugust 27, 2017skincare, makeup, review, reviews, beauty, beautycounter, lotion, hair careComment

5 Tips on Shopping Fair Fashion

I've curated a quick list of 5 ways we can shop fair easier and more conveniently. Here are 5 tips that I use to shop ethically + sustainably!

The Good Wear's Beginning

Read through an overview of why The Good Wear was started and my background within the fashion industry, passion in ethical fashion and the vision for what's to come.

Restyle It - The Button Down

This style series post features items and recommendations of how to transition a button down from warmer to cooler days. Check out some restyle ideas for the coming season, brands to find similar styles, and some accessory recommendations!