Fair Trade USA is in the middle of a big controversy right now. Essentially, the organization is redefining what “fair trade” means, so they can expand and include larger corporations and/or growing estates.
The current controversy centers on coffee growers, but it has the potential to impact every fair trade producer, from tea, chocolate, and even [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Coffee, Fair Trade News on May 31st, 2012 | 1 Comment »
I love being by the beach. My hair gets wonderful highlights that can’t ever be reproduced in a hair salon (I know because I’ve tried). It’s also great for my curls; when I’m at the beach, they’re wavy, but not really frizzy. Beach hair is unique because it’s loose, carefree, natural, and really pretty. After [...]
Filed under: Eco Fashion on May 24th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
I read a fascinating article this morning about one woman in LA who’s carved out a very profitable and unique business for herself. She’s a fashion consultant/personal stylist, but one of her specialties is helping people find awesome outfits at local Goodwill and consignment shops.
The reason why her clients, who can obviously afford to spend [...]
Filed under: Eco Fashion on May 23rd, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Here at Earth Divas, we try to upcycle fabric whenever we can. Not only is upcycling much more eco-friendly than using brand new material, it often produces results that are far more surprising and interesting!
Here’s a quick look at some of the fair trade bags we have that have upcycled fabrics.
1. Raja and Silk Shopping [...]
Filed under: DIY/Upcycling on May 18th, 2012 | 2 Comments »
As I write this, the sun is just starting to make its way into my office windows, which are thrown wide open to let in the sounds of birds and rustling leaves. Yesterday, it was 80 degrees here, and I know many parts of the country are starting to see summertime temps.
There are so many [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Bags on May 16th, 2012 | Comments Off
Do you think you could get by wearing just six items of clothing for a month?
Although I love the idea of streamlining my clothes, and creating a challenge to limit my consumption of new items, I’m not sure I could get by with only three tops and three bottoms. However, there are people who have [...]
Filed under: Eco Living on May 10th, 2012 | Comments Off
I’ve written about upcycling a denim skirt before, and with good reason. I love denim skirts! They’re tough, they’re breezy, and they look great with cowboy boots. They’re also incredibly versatile; they can easily go from working in the yard to out on the town.
The only problem with denim skirts is that they can be [...]
Filed under: DIY/Upcycling on May 9th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
If you’re like most people, then you likely spend a fair amount of time shopping for bargains. Heck, we’ve all done it at some point; seeing a sign that says “60% off” causes many of our hearts to quicken. However, shopping for bargains may not be all that it’s cracked up to be, and I [...]
Filed under: Eco Fashion on May 3rd, 2012 | Comments Off
No matter where I go, or how long I go for, I take only my purse and a backpack with me on my travels.
The reason I love packing uber-light are many: it’s cheaper (I don’t have to pay a suitcase charge), it’s easier (I don’t lug suitcases around an airport, or around the subway or [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Bags, Fair Trade Living on May 2nd, 2012 | 1 Comment »
