10 Summer Tank Tops from $15 {All Made in the USA}

In the heat of the summer, sometimes all we want is to be comfortable and cool, which means having a good stock of basic tanks in whites, blacks and grays is key. Throw in a few summer colors and pretty patterns and you're good to go for summer travel, weekends, and (if you choose a structured silky tank like this one), keeping cool on your way to work before throwing on a blazer for the office A/C.

Scroll through to see 10 summer tanks under $50, but most $15 to $25, all made in the USA. Since they're all from Nordstrom, that also means free shipping and free returns:

Istanbump in Istanbul

Soooo...surprise! My husband and I are expecting a very small human to join us this November, right around Thanksgiving. Thus we thought it appropriate to bring our little Turkey to Turkey! If you'd like to follow along on our travel adventures over the next two weeks, join me over on Instagram. Istanbul is only Part 1 of a two-part adventure, so there will be lots to see!

I hope that you will accept this new addition to my family as a totally legitimate excuse for the decrease in posting as of late-- I've been distracted...? But! I vow to supply you with twice and thrice-weekly doses of ethical style inspiration from this day forward.

In today's outfit, I'm wearing (as I so often am) second-hand finds from my favorite DC consignment boutique, Secondi. But no matter where you live, everyone wins, because I found virtually the same maxi dress on sale for $39 at Nordstrom, and it's made in the USA. Yup. You're welcome. 

I'm wearing it with a white bucket tote bag (also from Secondi and purchased especially for this trip), a vintage Vera scarf (endless options from $10-$25 on Etsy), and bangles made sustainably by Mango Tree Fitted Bangles.

Follow me on Pinterest for more fair trade, made in the USA, and sustainably-made summer options!

Jungle Boogie {House of Hackney}

If I had a few thousand dollars to spare, I would have a wardrobe (And living room! And kitchen!) stocked full of House of Hackney's whimsical prints. All of the products in this British line are made in England, and my latest daydream is hopping a plane to Heathrow and raiding their flagship store...

As you can see from past posts, I love all of their collections, but the summer holiday pieces have me drooling a little. From balmy palm prints to preppy espadrilles, I'm having trouble finding anything I don't covet.

If, like me, you have some restrictions on your spending, keep a close eye on ASOS and ASOS Green Room, who stock House of Hackney and, more importantly,  their sale items from past seasons.

Swingy summer dresses, anyone? More than 50% off? JUST SAYIN.

All Natural Beauty Products: Washingtonian

I'm excited to share that you can find my go-to natural beauty product recommendations in the July 2014 print issue of Washingtonian Magazine!

Pick up your copy at news stands today to shop my picks along with four other Washingtonians who are working towards a more sustainable world, or check out the Washingtonian Shop-Around blog to read through my selections.