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Six Beautiful Gifts For The Ethical Warrior In Your Life

Ethical warrior? I can feel your skin crawling with cringe as you read that. The alternatives were, though more SEO friendly, rather dull: ethically minded, conscious consumer, sustainably savvy – that last one isn’t half bad. Title aside, I have mustered up just enough festive spirit to produce this slightly last-minute gift guide – less of a guide, more of an introduction to some lovely brands I’ve come to know over the year which might just have something perfect for the ethically conscious vegan in your life.

December 11, 2017 1 comment

How To Declutter Responsibly

Moving towards a more ethical lifestyle – as well as learning about minimalist living – can bring with it a strong desire to purge yourself of many belongings. Downsizing your hoard can feel very liberating, especially if you are freeing yourself of items which no longer serve you or make you feel happy. However, there are ways to declutter responsibly which I thought I would touch on today.

October 22, 2017 3 comments

Autumn Updates (Ethical, Vegan And Cruelty-free)

There’s something about the transition from spring/summer to autumn/winter that makes me crave warmth and comfort through cosy clothes and seasonal touches around the home. While September is usually a very inspiring and creatively energetic time for me, I also tend to spend more time indoors when I can, curled up on the sofa or pottering about. What better time, then, to put together a little wish list of autumnal pieces!

September 15, 2017 3 comments

Should Vegans Keep Pets?

This post has been brewing for a while. Even so, as I sit down to write it, I remain unsure of my argument or if I even have one at all. It’s certainly a topic with a less clean-cut answer than I’d originally considered, so much so that I can’t be sure that I’ll be able to offer you much in the way of an opinion. Instead, I’d love to hear your thoughts on it – so read on for mine, then let me know what you think in the comments.

September 12, 2017 15 comments

5 Ways To Resist Consumerism

Ethical consumerism is on the rise. Restaurants and food companies proudly emblazon the word “vegan” across their products and menus; wonderful independent cosmetics brands give industry leaders a run for their money with skincare and beauty to meet a range of needs without compromising on animal welfare. In short, we have options – lots of them. So if you thought going eco-friendly was going to limit your ability to buy stuff, you’ll find it’s quite the opposite situation.

August 23, 2017 7 comments

3 YouTube Channels For Ethical Fashion Inspiration

As much as we might be trying to resist it, fast fashion (and unethical consumerism in general) is still very much the norm in today’s society. Attitudes are slowly shifting, with charities and grassroots groups working alongside sustainable style brands to bring the human, animal and environmental suffering caused by the fast fashion industry to the forefront of consumers’ minds, but there’s still a long way to go. With magazine pages and blog posts devoted to throwaway style, where are we to turn to for fashion inspiration?

August 16, 2017 2 comments

Review | Self-love And Skincare With Bloomtown

As much as I love using gorgeous cruelty-free skincare (not to mention writing about it for this blog), a lot of my routine is functional. From my morning cleanse to taking my makeup off at the end of the day, every step has its own function. While that consistency has its charm, it’s nice to indulge in effective skincare for the pure enjoyment of it now and again – for pleasure over business, if you will.

August 9, 2017 2 comments

How To Have A Less Wasteful Journey

It’s the time of year when many of us are off on our holidays, taking a likely well-needed break from our daily routines to be around family, explore somewhere new, or sit on a beach and do diddly squat for a week. If you’re jetting off to a far flung paradise, renting a cottage with pals in the country, or embarking on a fun getaway of any description, there are ways you can minimise the waste that inevitably accompanies travelling. In this post, I’ll be going over my top tips for just that.

August 2, 2017 6 comments

How To Have A Less Wasteful Reading Routine

I’ve always enjoyed reading, but in the last year and a half or so, it’s become a much bigger part of my life than it had been. At the start of 2016, I decided to read fiction written by women only (#feministkilljoy). It started off as a fun experiment, but led me to discover some wonderful authors and stories I may not have done otherwise, and I haven’t really looked back since. With that in mind, I’ve been thinking of ways that my love for reading could have a positive effect not just on myself but in the wider world, too.

July 4, 2017 6 comments

Ethical Fashion | A Summer Shoes Style Guide

In just a few short weeks, it’ll officially be summer here in the Northern Hemisphere – yay! While the British summertime weather can be rather changeable (I’m talking blisteringly hot one minute and hailstones the next) we do love to make the most of the sun when it’s out; I for one am among the hordes of Brits who flock to the parks, the seaside or the pub gardens, to soak up those rays. All of this is to say that you’re gonna need you some sandals – and why not shop for some fabulously stylish and ethically made ones?

June 6, 2017 4 comments

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