Snow Skirt

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Eco Outfit Details

CASHMERE TURTLENECK #naturalfibers

QUILTED SKIRT Nohmii #ethicallymade #madeinUSA

LEATHER JACKET (similar to one shown) #vegan

BOOTS (similar to those shown) #vegan

In a ski resort town such as Jackson, we're pretty familiar with the term 'snow skirt.' Only, we're usually talking about that bit of extra fabric that cinches tight underneath your ski jacket to keep the powder from pushing up underneath. Yet, the snow skirt I'm talking about is the nifty thing you see me sporting in this post. Nohmii's quilted skirt is not only stylish, it's your best friend on a cold day in ski country. Like a puffy for your legs, it truly is a wonderful winter staple. 

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Thanks to Nohmii for sponsoring this post, and to Cole Buckhart for the beautiful photos. 

Sloane Girl

It's London Fashion Week and it feels appropriate to share an eco outfit post from my time there this fall, roaming the streets of Sloane Square with Kit Lee. 

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One of the things I love most about London is it's encouragement to dress up. You can go from a corner pub to a five star restaurant wearing the same thing because everywhere you go everyone else it also dressed to impress. Do they dress up from themselves? Or each other? I'm not sure. My answer is: both. This summer I started putting more into my everyday looks, and doing even a little makeup or styling of my hair before leaving the house. I did it for me. To feel my best and what I found is it actually made life easier because I was able to go from one thing to the next appropriately attired. Hmm, those Brits are on to something...

This was one of my favorite looks that we shot while I was in LondonTown. It just feels completely and utterly like ME. Many of you know that I lived in London while attending university and I always say that London is where I found myself. My sense of style and being-ness as a woman. Maybe that is why it will keep a piece of my heart forever, and remain one of my most cherished places. 

MY TOP THREE ECO BOUTIQUES TO SHOP IN LONDON.

ETHICAL COLLECTION- Pop up shop usually making an appearance in Notting Hill. A fab curation of wearable and also a little more fashion forward pieces.

THE ACEY- Cool girl staple. Think vegan sneaks and minimalist shirt dresses. 

69b BOUTIQUE- The most extensive offering of eco chic pieces in one place. Founded by an ex-editor at British Vogue, this store makes shopping for stylish pieces while appeasing your conscious seamless.

Eco Outfit details:

WOOL COAT, Wintervacht via Ethical Collection #recycledfabric #ethicallymade #sustainblefabric #naturalfibers

TURTLENECK SWEATER, Everlane #transparent #ethical #naturalfibers

JEANS, Paige Denim #madeinUSA

BOOTIES, (similar to ones shown) Fortress of Inca #ethical 

BAG, via Rent The Runway #sharedfashion

SUNGLASSES, Carla Colour via Ethical Collection #recycledmaterials #sustainabilityproductionpractice

Many thanks to Kit Lee for these fab images and to Ethical Collection for lending some brilliant eco fashion pieces.

Free

As 2017 is coming to a close, I look back and one word stands out most... free. You may remember that 2016 was a hard year for me (perhaps it was for you too- seemed to be the trend). But that hardship was also a blessing. When faced with what you don't want, you get clear about what you do want. A big piece of that was opening myself up to possibility. And the key to that was trusting the process. 

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I have a saying that I tell myself daily, two actually. One is that everything is unfolding in my favor. And the other is that I love myself. Whether I am feeling the stress of life or simply enjoying its flow, I tell myself these two things and it helps me feel safe and supported.  It's connected to a way of seeing and living life that I developed this past year. I decided that life is for fun and I'm meant to enjoy the journey. And choosing to see and participate in life this way is very freeing. 

I still have moments of overwhelm and uncertainty (I am human after all), but I find I'm able to sit with it all with greater ease and trust. To see the experiences in my life as part of this very entertaining show staring yours truly. My own personal movie with variation and excitement and heartbreak and love and connection and friendship and success and speed bumps. We get so fixated on wanting what we want, and feeling we will be happy when we get it, that we miss the opportunity to enjoy the present moment and find happiness with what is. I think that's the balance I am striving for- to enjoy the moment I'm in while reaching for what I want next. When I hit that sweet spot, I feel alive, excited and free. 

Photos by the lovely Lindsay Linton Buk in Cheyenne Wyoming. 

Outside View

Chatting with a couple of friends the other day, it became clear that we don't always see ourselves the way other see us. In particularly, we don't always see the value we naturally give. For whatever reason we tend to see our shortcomings more readily than the areas we thrive. Not only that, we can question our contributions as being worthy or not. That's when a little outside perspective comes in handy.

(Disclosure: This site uses affiliate links. All products are chosen at my discretion and promoted as other blogs promote products that reflect the lifestyle of the blogger, brand, and ethos. I only post brands and items I support.)

(Disclosure: This site uses affiliate links. All products are chosen at my discretion and promoted as other blogs promote products that reflect the lifestyle of the blogger, brand, and ethos. I only post brands and items I support.)

In a safe space with people who accept and support you, there's an opportunity to share your truest thoughts about where you are and what you want to do. And in that space is also an invitation to ask for feedback. We did this with a small group the other day and it was incredible. What struck me most was how clearly others see you and your value, while you might be questioning what you can give to the world. Sometimes we know what we want or need to do, but just need someone outside of ourselves (and minds) to say it, or to see the value we are ready to offer. Have you had this experience? I encourage you to share what you are up to and ask for feedback if you are unsure of how you want to proceed. Many minds are better than one, and may also see you more clearly than you see yourself.

Eco Outfit Details:

BE LUXE TRACK PANT, Made By Riley #ethicallymade 

CAMEL SWEATSHIRT, Uzma Bozai #naturalfibers #ethicallymade 

WOOL CASHMERE BEANIE, Everlane #naturalfibers #transparentproduction

NAVY OVERSIZE COAT, Jil Sander via Rent the Runway #sharedfashion

SMILEY CROSSBODY BAG, Anya Hindmarch #ethicallymade #handcrafted 

SNEAKS, Pretty Ballerinas #ethciallymade #madeinPortugal 

My first day in London I met my friend Mona Lisa Godfrey for a stroll around Notting Hill and we stumbled upon a pop-up shop called Ethical Collection. I was beside myself with excitement! And my enthusiasm turned to sheer joy when I met co-founder Annina Youngblood who graciously allowed me to pull pieces from her lovely store to style. 

Absolutely everything in the store was curated to appease the most discerning fashionista and her ethics. It was a match made in heaven, and the best part is you don't need to be in London to shop their lovely collections- all you need is to follow this link. xx

Photos by the lovely Kit Lee in Chelsea, London UK. Many thanks to Ethical Collection for contributing so many cool and eco pieces to this shoot!

So Seventies

I just got back from a trip to London, and on a jet-lagged evening trying to stay awake past 7pm I decided to take myself to the movies and see Battle of the Sexes. I must admit, going stag to the movies in London is one my favorite past times. I'm not sure if it's the size of the city or maybe that it's just culturally accepted to movie go on one's own, but I really do enjoy it. I went to see Battle of the Sexes because it was still playing and I heard it was good.

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(Disclosure: This site uses affiliate links. All products are chosen at my discretion and promoted as other blogs promote products that reflect the lifestyle of the blogger, brand, and ethos. I only post brands and items I support.)

It was REALLY good! Set in the US in the 1970's when women were fighting for equal rights, treatment, and pay (wait, aren't we still fighting for that?). I had know idea what Billie Jean King, the famous tennis player, did for women not only in the field of tennis but in general. We owe her a major debt of gratitude. 

From a styling point of view, the seventies haircuts and bellbottom jeans were utterly awesome. And, so when I styled this look from XCVI I couldn't help but think I was tuned into that vibe. 

Eco Outfit:

TILDE CARDI, XCVI (gifted) #lowimpactdyes #ethicallymade

BELLBOTTOM JEANS (similar to ones shown), XCVI (gifted) #lowimactdyes #ethicallymade

BODYSUIT, American Apparel #madeinUSA

A mutual friend introduced me to XCVI, a LA-based brand with ethical roots. I was excited to learn that XCVI is a family owned and run brand with a relaxed and cool feel for every day essentials. They manufacture in both LA and China with WRAP certified factories, and use only low impact dyes. I'm a fan of their laid back aesthetic with a little design interest, which keep their pieces special and different from your average basics. 

XCVI was so sweet to extend a 10% discount to FMG readers when you click through here. xx

Photos by Kind Honey Photography in Boulder, CO. Many thanks to XCVI for sponsoring this post.