Simplify. Consider. Research. Shop with Intention. These are buzzwords in the ethical fashion niche. And they are said with authenticity and heart. But they are also crazy-making. People often use these words in tandem with …
The Business of Blogging: Why Fair Trade Rhetoric Must Include Bloggers
The fair trade system was created to address the root causes of global poverty and income inequality by advocating on behalf of marginalized workers – mostly women – and creating economic infrastructure to aid in …
Why I Wish I Could Quit Instagram
Why I Wish I Could Quit Instagram At the end of last year, I watched Ingrid Goes West. Starring Aubrey Plaza and Elizabeth Olsen, Ingrid Goes West is about an emotionally dysfunctional woman named Ingrid …
Year in Review: Reader Survey Results + Blog Goals
The Package Free Shop in New York, taken on my July visit Hey! Remember when I asked you all to take my annual Reader Survey? Sorry for never updating you on the results of that. …
The Ethics of Blogging: Do Ethical Bloggers Need a Code of Conduct?
The Ethics of Blogging When I use the term ethical blogger, what do you think of? I use it to mean bloggers who write about ethics, and more specifically those who subscribe to and promote a …
FTC Disclosure Rules for Influencers and Bloggers
FTC Disclosure Rules for Influencers Did you know it’s the law for bloggers and influencers to disclose, clearly and prominently, when they were paid or received free product in exchange for writing a blog post? …
Is it Possible to Be an “Ethical” Fashion Blogger?
An “Ethical” Fashion Blogger? After reading 49 well-crafted, thoughtful responses from you, my readers, in my recent Reader Survey, I’m struck by how attentive and supportive this community is. And it really is a community …
3 Years Of Fashion Revolution
So much changed after Rana Plaza, but there is a lot more work to do for intersectional justice.
Thoughts on Receiving Free Stuff from Brands
Thoughts on Receiving Free Stuff from Brands In case you hadn’t noticed, 2-3 times per month I feature products I received for free from fair trade and ethical companies in exchange for a review. …
Guest Posting on Rachel Held Evans’ Blog
I wrote a post for Rachel Held Evans’ blog on conscious consumption and Christian faith
Why I Buy Secondhand
My article, Why I Buy Secondhand, went live on the Relevant Magazine website earlier today. I’m excited by the responses, shares, and dialogue created by it so far. Take a look if you haven’t already seen …
What is StyleWise Blog?
What is StyleWise Blog? This post is the first one ever on StyleWise, first published on January 5, 2013. StyleWise is a blog about shopping and living ethically and responsibly. My name is Leah Wise …