Good Stuff: Scandinavian Noir
Even though it’s been a lovely summer, we Scandis love our darker hues — it’s just in our blood. The brighter side of it all is that there are a lot of conscious…
Good Stuff: Consciously Summery Whites
It’s hot outside and what says summer more than wearing easy-breezy whites? Most of all, I would rather wear nothing but a bloomer set and some gorgeous unique ethical jewelry that speaks of…
ARZU Studio Hope – Rugs With a Mission
ARZU, which means “hope” in Dari, is an innovative model of social entrepreneurship that helps Afghan women weavers and their families break the cycle of poverty by providing them steady income and access…
Good Stuff: Mellow Yellow Sexy Fringy Peace Mist
Here at Goodlifer, we like to tell you about good, eco-friendly, sustainable stuff that we come across. In this new section, I will share my favorite things right now, which can be anything…
Future:Standard – Ethical Fashion for the Stylishly Conscious
I long for the day when something does not need to be labeled “green,” “sustainable” or “fair trade”—because everything is made with the utmost concern for the environment and everyone around us. Online…
Nicole Bridger – Inspired by True Happiness
When life brings you challenges, incorporate them into your work and turn them into something positive. At least that is what fashion designer Nicole Bridger decided to do. Each season Bridger takes an…
Make Bracelets, Not War
I love bracelets and tend to pile them on without abandon. Two of my current favorites aren’t just pretty to look at, they also carry a powerful message. The Peace Cord bracelet is…
The Travel Wardrobe Philosophy
Simplifying our lives—it’s a quest most of us claim to or would like to be on. Yet, Americans own more stuff per capita than ever before and storage companies across the country are…
Wayúu Tayá Foundation – Bags That Look Good & Do Good
Cause-related shopping can ease some of that guilt we feel when buying something we don’t really need. Perhaps that’s why the popularity of this kind of retail/charity model has increased so much in…
Tom Ford, Slowing Down Fashion
Tom Ford is not commonly thought of as an eco-designer (he would probably cringe at the term), and probably doesn’t subscribe to many of the same principles as the creators of eco-fashion. However,…
Heather Heron Debuts Second Collection for Environment
Some things just go together (sugar and spice, naughty and nice, peas and pods, Brad and Angelina). Case in point, Heather Heron and Environment Furniture. Their first collaboration was a huge success, and…
The Free Fashion Challenge – One Year Without Shopping
How much of what is in your closet do you wear regularly? Honestly. You’ve probably heard about the rule that says you should give anything you haven’t worn in a year away, but…
November 18, 2015
Mrs. Kimberly Leonard — Dear Harmless Harvest,
Where do I begin? It's hard to choose the correct words to say THANK YOU! You...
September 1, 2015
Kelly Sims — Gwen,
I live in Durham and I see it all the time, sometimes on sale at Kroger and Harris Teeter.
Kelly...
