Feathers

Feathers...on earrings, necklaces, and even tied into hair have been in high fashion for a couple years now.  However, when I read an article about how these feathers were sourced, I stopped buying them.  To make a long story short, there are farms out there who's sole purpose is feathers.  For a while these farms would supply the feathers for craft stores and fishing flies.  But when the fashionable feathers came along, their businesses were booming. But, what happens to the roosters after their feathers are plucked?!?! Nothing...they are then thrown into a pile (literally) and left for dead...only being used for their feathers, nothing more.  Many activists equate the feather crazy to the fur trend.  In my attempt to be a conscious consumer, I have researched feather alternatives. Here are a few feather wearing ideas below, without the guilt:

Forever 21 Tiered Feathers Earrings $3.80

Forever 21 Floating Feather Maxi $24.80

Forever 21 Crepe Feathers Button Up  $19.80

Target Scoop neck Button Front Dress $24.99

Target Bra Cup Challis Dress $24.99

Fleathers @ Concrete Polish Boutique 716 N. 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 

Comfy Kicks

As a teacher I am on my feet about 6-8 hours a day.  That being said, I am obsessed with Dansko clogs...I have 6 pairs and love them all....I also used to wear them as a waitress.  Even if you are not on your feet, but want something comfortable that gives you a little lift and brightens up your toes you should definitely give them a try.  I have also rediscovered Eastland shoes.  I used to have them when I was little... think: brown loafers with yellow/brown rope-looking laces.  Both of these companies have been around forever and have quality, comfortable, stylish kicks that you can wear anywhere. They cost a little more, but they are shoes that you will have for the next 10 years (if not longer). Here are a few of my favorites:

Dansko Jute Pro

Dansko Rowena Sand Dollar

Tory in Vegan "Leather"

Eastland Seneca Camp Moc Chukka

Danskos

The Dansko Outlet ;)  (PA people--the actual outlet is in Chester County!)

Eastland (the images would not load well from this site, please check out their "Strap Happy" wedges)

Threads 4 Thought

I have finally found cute, affordable, durable, sustainable clothes! And where do you think I found these threads? Whole Foods! The t-shirts are only $10 and come in all colors. I especially like the v-necks.  The company uses organic cotton and polyester taken from recycled water bottles.

Threads 4 Thought