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Who Gives A Crap Toiler Paper

In a world of too much consumption and the use of precious resources, it’s sometimes difficult to change those everyday items we take for granted - like toilet paper. Are most of us thinking about what we use when going to the bathroom? I mean, I certainly wasn’t for most of my life. When I found this fantastic product, I knew I had to share it with as many people as possible because it truly matters.

A toilet paper subscription that comes straight to your door - they would like to mention NOT your bathroom door ;) -,  Who Gives A Crap is keeping our bums happy while making sure the earth stays intact. As someone with minimal space in my bathroom, having a product that looks good when stored is also lovely. These rolls have been a sweet pop of color in our space, and knowing they are doing good for those who need it most makes it all the better.

Three Reasons to Love Who Gives A Crap

1.     Saves Trees. Toilet paper significantly contributes to deforestation {roughly 15%} and wipes out thousands of trees daily. Who Gives A Crap doesn’t want to contribute to those numbers and prefers hugging trees to wiping with them. Therefore, their toilet paper is made with recycled paper or bamboo! It takes a ton of water and energy to create toilet paper from virgin trees.

2.     Easy on the bum. The 3-ply jumbo rolls are made of 100% recycled paper without any inks, dyes, or scents. This one is soft, unlike the recycled toilet paper at your neighborhood grocery store. I also want to get my hands on the bamboo to test it out! Sounds wonderful :D

3. Builds Toilets. I always love it when a product has a mission beyond being eco-friendly. Who Gives A Crap gives back a lot! For every purchase, 50% of profits go towards building toilets and sanitation for the 2.3 billion {roughly 40% of the global population} who need it. Because of poor water and sanitation, about 289,000 children {almost a child every two minutes} under five die every year from diarrheal diseases. To this day, they have donated over $950,000 to charity. Now, that is something we can all get behind!

{Shocking fact: More people have mobile phones than toilets - yeah, that’s not something we like to hear.}

 Where to Purchase who Gives a Crap Toilet Paper

For delivery straight to your door, find all Who Gives A Crap products online here. You can choose how often you receive the rolls, too! And just in case, they have a 100% money-back guarantee, but I doubt you will be needing that...

*use code CHIC to get $10 off your first purchase*

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This post is sponsored by SOL Organics. As always, views are genuine and brands are truly loved. Thanks for supporting the brands who are working to make the world a better place!

Sleep is a luxury these days with a newborn, and I appreciate every uninterrupted hour I can get. It helps to have a great sleep when your sheets are comfortable! Don’t you sleep better knowing your sheets are better for your health and the environment? 

Shop the Look:

Classic Organic Sheets in Steel Grey, Sol Organics $149 

Even though I live in Florida, where it’s hot most of the year, I opted for sateen sheets. We constantly have the AC and the fan above us running, so I need my sheets to keep me nice and warm. SOL Organics lives up to these four features: sustainable, organic, fair & transparent - but I can add on cozy, too! What I love about the sateen is the pairing of a smooth surface and a sheen appearance. You can purchase this set in 6 different colors and a hemmed or pleated style. These sheets are made to last using long staple fibers spun into single-ply yarn {ah, brings me back to my textile classes}, and always with GOTS Certified Organic Cotton and low-impact organic dyes. You can sleep confident knowing the person who made them was paid a fair wage, too! 

Zahliah Bralette, Troo $70

Socks, Thought Clothing $7

p.s. my mornings just don't seem complete without a lot of baby feet

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Agaati. We only ever add brands & products we truly believe in. Thank you for supporting the brands who are making the world a better place!

AGAATI

There have been a few conscious brands I’ve come across that have been perfect for cocktail parties or other social occasions. When viewers have asked me where they should buy their dresses for a wedding or work event, I haven’t been able to give them many suggestions until now. AGAATI is the very brand I’ve been looking for!

{but, of course, you could always wear these pieces anywhere!}

Three Reasons to Love AGAATI

Beautiful, yet sustainable, designs. Truly unique, AGAATI designs are thoughtfully produced with a zero-waste philosophy. The makers are trained to reduce {& recycle/upcycle} waste while pattern making, cutting and sewing. They make it a point to have as little waste as possible, and with what they do have, they think of creative ways to reuse. Also, AGAATI uses natural fibers and non-toxic dyes for their pieces. Biodegradable fibers like cotton, silk and wool are among the most popular design choices, and handwoven textiles are used for at least half of them. 

Artisan Made. The designer for AGAATI, Saloni Shrestha, works closely with all the makers- from the weavers to the pattern makers to the tailors. Being in person for the entire process and with each maker, AGAATI is able to ensure everything is up to their standards and quality is checked from step to step. With a fashion design degree from Parsons, Shrestha has over 7 years of experience designing women’s ready-to-wear inspired by nature, culture & people. 

Women Empowerment. With 75 million people working in the clothing industry worldwide, 80% are women ages 18-24. With extremely low wages, many of these women are also subjected to dangerous work environments and harassment. AGAATI is actively going out into communities and working to improve these women's lives. They traveled to Nepal last year to work with the nonprofit Maheela, which rescues women from domestic violence. Together, they will create woven shawls for the Fall. Another nonprofit, Aatmiya, has expert hand-knitters and will be making luxurious knitted alpaca sweaters. Plus, their company is full of women leading change! 

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What I’m Wearing

Multilayered Summer Ruffled Top: I am, no doubt, a lover of ruffles. Ever since I was a little girl, I felt ruffles made me feel feminine and sweet. This silk organza top flutters elegantly with every step! 

Cropped Cotton Jumpsuit: A jumpsuit with pockets?! Yes, to that! I love to see more jumpsuits worn at events instead of the usual short cocktail dress. They even added a lovely touch on the sleeve with upcycled silk and cotton {plus, the entire piece is made from dead stock cotton!}. 

Embroidered Bird Dress: Probably one of the most beautiful dresses I’ve ever worn, this silk dress features hand embroidered birds that are sure to make you feel as if you are a part of a fairy tale. There is so much magic and love to this piece! 

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Where to Purchase

You can find their entire collection online - here - & since all their pieces are Limited Edition, you probably won’t bump into someone wearing the same thing ;)
 

Want to win a hand-painted luxe silk scarf from one of their talented Tibetan artisans? From now until the start of their Indiegogo campaign in September, sign up here to be entered in their drawing. 

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sustainable ootd

One of my favorite ways to cover up is with a beautifully printed wrap. Especially in Florida, it’s too hot to wear a sweater for half the year. These wraps are just the right weight and are lovely additions to your basics. Plus, many of them come in stunning prints - like this one from Tamga Designs…

Shop the Look:

Lia Wrap in Solo, Tamga Designs $65

Made from one of my favorite fabrics, Micro TENCEL, the Lia can double as a duster and a robe. It’s lightweight and luxurious {move over silk!}. The print is hand drawn by their print designer and printed at their fabric mill using GOTS / Bluesign certified dyes. I love how Tamga Designs breaks down how you save on resources by purchasing one of their pieces. This garment saves 12 liters of water, avoids 3kg of CO2 emissions, and saves 2kWh of energy. Ethics is a crucial part of this brand; you can find all their information on transparency and materials here.

Camden Dress, Kestan $125

Morgan Sandals in Licorice, Oka-B $40

Benefits of using Food Waste for Fabric Dyeing

Say what? You can use your food waste to dye fabric? Who would have thought :P Well, Sustain by Kat knows how beneficial it can be - and the great end product you receive! When they told me one of their tees would be dyed with avocado, I assumed it would be green. WRONG - it’s this gorgeous pink! I couldn’t believe it. This GOTS-certified organic linen tank {complete with organic cotton thread and organic cotton labels} uses the peels and seeds from avocados to create this lovely shade - and the fit is beautiful. As a lover of textiles, seeing more and more fruit & veggie dyeing has gotten me excited about the future of eco-fashion. 

So, what are the benefits of using this type of waste?! 

1. Completely biodegradable. Yes, no harming the water or sitting in a landfill, admitting toxic chemicals into the atmosphere! The skins & seeds are cleaned and soaked in warm water for a week. After, the plant parts are filtered out and composted. Then, the shirts are cleaned with natural plant and mineral-based soaps and prepped for dyeing with metallic salts, which help the avocado dye bind to linen fabric.

2. Safer for your skin. Now that I’m a new mama, I think about what goes on my skin even more. I feel like dyes are one of those last things on your mind regarding fashion. Most dyes you find today are created with chemicals you wouldn’t want to touch with your bare hands.

3. Easy on the Earth. Since everything used to create these dyes is natural and non-toxic, your skin AND the planet thanks you. The entire process for veggie & fruit dyeing only calls for a few ingredients.

4. Creates beautiful colors. From yellow onion skins to some old blueberries no longer appetizing, you can get many different shades just from your kitchen. The colors are vibrant and unique. Not to mention, it’s a great way to fix stained tees you thought about throwing away. 

5. No additional resources needed. This goes without saying, but I’m going to touch on it anyway! I love the idea of circular fashion, and I think applying that concept to food is equally important. Waste not, want not. By using something we already have, we can limit our use of resources and lessen our carbon footprint. What’s better than that?