12 Rompers for Spring: Commence Ethical Romping

As promised in yesterday's romper style post, I've gathered up oodles of fair spring options for ya'll, ranging in price, style, color, and fit.

Above, you can see three options from one of my favorite lines, Reformation. They make all of their clothes in New York and Los Angeles using only vintage or deadstock fabrics, so no new fabrics are ever ordered or created to make these upcycled, on-trend beauties.

Below are the rest of the pack, from $48 on up to $500, and every single one is made in the USA.

And here they are embiggened:

What to Get Him for Christmas: Eco-friendly Holiday Gift Ideas

I've rounded up a solid collection of well-made, beautiful gifts for the Dads, boyfriends, uncles, husbands, and brothers in your life. Of course, each gift is made in the USA, handmade, uses organic ingredients or materials, or is otherwise sustainably made, so you can shop knowing you're doing a little good in the world with your purchases.

Clockwise starting at the top left:

• Slim chinos are made in the USA by Bonobos, $98
• Down jacket is made using recycled polyester by Nau, $225*
• All-natural shave cream by Origins, $16
• Jeans are organic cotton by Nudie Jeans, $179
• Balancing blocks are made in the USA by Fort Standard, $48
• Duffle is made in the USA of waxed canvas and leather by Filson, $360

*I can personally attest to the awesomeness of this Nau jacket-- my husband has one, and he wears it throughout fall and winter, sometimes as an under-layer when it's REALLY cold, but usually as the perfect winter coat. It's really thin but also really warm. Like magic.




Clockwise starting at the top left:

• Monogrammed handmade 15-piece BBQ tool set from Etsy, $76
• Watch made from remnant wood by WEWOOD, $120
• Seedbombs and slingshot are made in the USA, $16
• Wool camp blanket is made in the USA by Pendleton, $119
• Wool Jacket is made in the USA for Pendleton Collection, $598
• Hat is made from recycled cotton/acrylic by American Apparel, $22
• Leatherman all-in-one tool is made in the USA. Every man I know loves this thing. $32
• Boots are made in Maine by L.L. Bean and made  to last a lifetime $99

Clockwise starting at the top left:

• Made-to-measure suit, made in America by Freeman's Sporting Club, $1,195
• Boot is made in the USA by Red Wing, $330
• Sunglasses are handmade from reclaimed wood in Portland, Oregon by Shwood, $145
  THESE ones are also awesome.
• Cufflinks are made from upcycled bullet casings by Astali, $84
• Bow-tie is handmade in the USA from Etsy, $28, similar here $26
• Bag in made in NYC by Ernest Alexander $345
• Cedar shoe tree is made in USA by Alden $37
• Tie is handmade in the UK by Charles Tyrwhitt, $85
• Organic cologne by Herban Lifestyle, $29.99

If you'd like to see 175 more (yes, that many!) ethical gift ideas for everyone on your list, I invite you to check out My Fair Gift Guide.

Once you've exhausted that resource, feel free to follow along on my gift guide Pinterest boards-- I will be updating them regularly through December, and they include men's gifts, mom gifts, gifts under $30, my own wish list, and more.

Happy shopping!


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Hot Coats for Cold Days

This lil' round up is all pre-owned, all Ebay, and all coats. From edgy and modern to classic and bright, there are incredible options out there that will keep you warm, stylin' and fair. Happy bidding!

• Military style jacket by Ralph Lauren
• Leather jackets in khaki (Helmut Lang!!!)
• Cape-style wrap with oversize pin closure
• Ivory pea coat is J Crew 
• Navy toggle is Pendleton (made in USA AND used!)
• Coral trench-style wool jacket is J Crew
• Green trench is Marc Jacobs
• Camel colored coat is Guess

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