We teamed up with the evergrowing Maiyet Collective to shot some of their pieces for Mother’s Day. All the looks are currently available on their site, follow links to shop. The pictures include some ethical brands that we have featured in our Maiyet collaborations before, like Raven + Lily and Voz. Plus USA made friends where Mountains Meet and more.
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In honor of Earth Day this year I wanted to highlight some of the brands in our directory who make eco friendly practices a part of their company ethos. Because the fashion industry is one of the top polluters in the world, and every effort to reduce that is appreciated and vital. Of course all the companies on our site manufacturer locally, which helps cut down on transport related emissions; as well as additional packaging used for overseas shipping. But many also use natural and/or sustainable fabric, recyclable containers (beauty and home brands) and they try to run their businesses in a conscious way (everything from dye choices, to hang tags, packaging and waste management).
Read MoreGjenmi Jewelry
I was introduced to Jennifer S Pak through an amazing mom group (tribe) that I am a part of here in LA. The mama of two invited me into her studio earlier this week to check out her collection; and to talk about the ways motherhood has influenced the direction of her line.
Read MoreMeha Ceramics
I have been swooning over Meha Ceramics since first spotting them on Instagram over a year ago. The hand painted designs, earthy palette and unique shapes caught my eye. Collaborating with designer April Nickel gave me the chance to finally see her beautiful ceramics in person. They are even better in real life! The pieces are influenced by historical pottery from Native American, Mexican and East Indian cultures, among others.
Read MoreVapour Beauty
Green beauty was one of the first areas that I started exploring in my quest for a healthier lifestyle. Things that were important to me included non toxic and preferably organic ingredients, cruelty free (no animal testing), and of course products that performed well. Major additional pluses for anything packaged and produced in a sustainable manner. As with the entire directory the beauty section is ever growing, whenever we come across a brand with quality ingredients and cruelty free practices we give them a trial run.
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