I recently went to Nashville for my cousin’s wedding and let me tell you, there are photo opportunities at every corner you turn. I am continuing my “Places to Take Photos in….” series. My last blog past was “Best Places to Take Photos in Miami” . This next blog takes place in Nashville. I don’t …
Welcome to my new blog series on Great Places To Shoot Content in Different Cities. And I don’t mean the obvious places, that attract every tourist on the planet. I knew I was going to Miami so I googled, “cool places to take photos in Miami” and the most basic, boring locations came up. For …
Last week, while Milan Fashion Week was all about the runway, something way more important was happening behind the scenes. The UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion hosted their Towards Sustainable Fashion: Chemicals, Impact & Solutions event at 10 Corso Como. Timed perfectly with Fashion Week but carrying a very different kind of runway message. Instead …
Did you know that was a thing? If you didn’t before, you do now. You can second hand shop on Amazon. How? Instead of searching for items in All Departments, search for products in Amazon Warehouse like you see below at the top of the Amazon website. Amazon Warehouse Deals is a part of Amazon …
DEPOP is my pride and joy. The love of my life. My everything. I always find the coolest, most unique pieces on DEPOP. Things that you wouldn’t see many other people have. DEPOP is a thrifting app, so if you’re not in the mood to go to a thrift store or if you’re just staying …
Due to the global pandemic, we’ve been through a lot this past year and it’s not over yet. Thankfully, we are starting to get vaccines, things are opening up, and we can see a dim light starting to shine at the end of this long dark ass tunnel we’ve been in. Through all the loss, …
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Recycling Awareness Week is the perfect time to tackle that overflowing closet while making money and helping the planet! Why Your Closet Matters This Week Right now, your closet probably holds around 81 pounds of clothes you’ll never wear again. That’s the average for every American! Instead of letting them collect dust (or worse, throwing …
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They’re putting in the effort, no doubt, but there’s MUCH room for improvement. So short answer – no! But let me dive into the important details. How Uniqlo Started? Uniqlo was founded in 1949 in Hiroshima, Japan, and in recent years has evolved into a global brand. The company is renowned for its commitment to high-quality, …
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Is Free People Sustainable? Free People is not sustainable, which is shocking given the price tag attached to most of its items. Just browsing through the website, many of its dresses are over $100, most tops are anywhere from $38 to over $100 and most pants are close to or over $100. Typically a dead …
What are the Health Risks of Formaldehyde? According to the EPA these are the health concerns:
Respiratory Issues: Acute exposure can cause respiratory symptoms, eye, nose, and throat irritation. Chronic inhalation may lead to more severe respiratory problems.
Skin Reactions: Direct contact can result in skin irritation and allergic reactions.
Cancer Risk: Both human and animal studies have linked formaldehyde exposure to an increased risk of cancers, particularly lung and nasopharyngeal cancer. The EPA classifies it as a probable human carcinogen.
Reproductive Issues: Formaldehyde exposure has been linked to reproductive and developmental health concerns, particularly in women. Studies have observed an increased incidence of menstrual disorders in female workers handling urea-formaldehyde resins. However, it’s important to note that these studies did not fully account for other possible influencing factors. Additionally, research involving hospital equipment sterilizing workers found no direct association between formaldehyde exposure and an increased rate of spontaneous abortions. Animal studies have not shown developmental effects like birth defects due to formaldehyde exposure.
Becoming a new parent comes with a lot of new skills—like swaddling, burping, and deciphering cries like you’re a baby-whispering detective. But one thing people don’t talk about enough? What your baby is wearing might actually be more important than it looks. Let’s talk pajamas. Specifically, flame retardants. Wait—Why Are Kids’ Pajamas Treated with Chemicals? …
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Fast Fashion’s Toxic Secret: Are Your Clothes Poisoning You? Imagine slipping into your favorite sports bra or cozy socks, only to realize they’re laced with a chemical that could harm your health. This isn’t a dystopian scenario; it’s a reality
This week, the iconic LA nonprofit celebrated its 40th anniversary, and it’s worth pausing to see just how much they’ve done for the city, the coast, and every single person who’s ever set foot in the sand. From their grassroots start to their wildfire response, from cleanups to policy battles, Heal the Bay has become a force that’s reshaped Los Angeles’ relationship with water.
I’ve been really getting into mushrooms lately. And don’t think I’m tripping when I say fungi is taking over the fashion world. It’s true. Fungi doesn’t exactly sound cool or fashionable but trust me, it is very cool that designers are using mushrooms to make sustainable clothing and accessories. Handbags, shoes and clothes are being …
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In one word, NO. Zara has actually been named the “true king of fast fashion” and of course, you know fast fashion brands produce large volumes of cheap clothing made from low quality materials. That said, Zara has made some commitment to become more sustainable. But there is no independent evidence that Zara does anything to …
I’m talking about Levi’s, a denim brand that’s nearly 170 years old with the single most recognizable garment of clothing in the world. But the big question… Is Levi’s Sustainable? Short answer, no. Longer answer, they’re working on it. I’ve been following this brand for a while. Sustainability is definitely not a new topic for …