Ethical Odds and Ends

(Ethical jewelry from Ash & Rose (left) and tonlé (right).)

It’s an exciting time to be part of the ethical fashion movement. I never imagined that I’d find myself on this road, but here I am, and it’s been a great learning experience. Recently, I was accepted as a member of the Ethical Writers Coalition, and I’m thrilled to be involved in such a wonderful effort. My Twitter feed is filling up with bloggers promoting sustainability, and I’m learning more about fair trade issues all the time. A few great sites have come to my attention lately, and I thought I’d share them with you, too.

Ash & Rose is a gorgeous ethical clothing store, and I bought a beautiful druzy bracelet there as an early Valentine’s Day present.

tonlé is one of my new favorite brands, and their zero-waste production is incredibly admirable. The bassac necklace shown above is made from clay beads and recycled fabric, and it’s such a simple and unique design.

Sustainably Chic is a blog and online store dedicated to sustainable living and promoting small stores.

I’ve quickly become a fan of JooJoo Azad, a fashion and social action blog written by lovely Hoda.

And though I didn’t watch the Grammys, I did see this picture of Roseanne Cash (scroll down) after her three awards, and realized she was wearing Alabama Chanin!

Feel free to suggest any other sustainable sites you’d like to recommend.