I love shopping at Target! There was a time that I worked next door to our local Target, and found myself traipsing over there up to three times a day (before work for Starbucks, on break for lunch, and after work for anything else I may need.) Since then, I've switched jobs, and opened my mind to more conscious consumerism. So, I don't find myself over there quite as much, but still...I'm the mayor on foursquare. (I've been ousted.) While I'd always suggest buying local, and fair trade, sometimes a Target run is necessary. Target adapts an ethical sourcing policy, and has been named World's Most Ethical Company in the General Retailer category several times. So, if you're hitting up...
Hi all! I'm Jamillah and I write about ethical shopping and happy things at Made-To-Travel. I was thrilled to style the Simple Bliss necklace from Peerless Charm and I'm super happy to be a guest here for Lauren. What's great about the Simple Bliss necklace is that it pairs quite nicely with lots of styles. The colors are sweet but the raw stone is urban, that urban edge is what I decided to play off on with my neon jeans, statement leopard shoes, over-sized denim shirt, and huge fringe bag. I really do my best to source my clothes ethically so I'm big into thrifting. The denim shirt and my sandals are thrifted but you can get the look brand...
Hey Everybody! The time has arrived, that college students everywhere have disbursed back to their respective college towns. Many are venturing out of the dorms, and are busy settling into their first apartments. The freedom from dorm-hood is exciting, but the amount of "things" you need seems daunting. You're stressed, and decide to let go of your resolve to source ethically...just while you settle in. WAIT! I have some sources for you to get what you need, and remain ethical! The key to buying ethical, is to know when to splurge, and when to thrift. Furniture: Thrift Hopefully as a college student, you are lucky enough to know someone that is replacing their furniture exactly when you are...
While you can shop our store 24/7 here on the web, sometimes it's nice to get out of the house, try on some jewelry, and even meet the designer. Here's where you can find us this month:
She One Boutique
3544 N. Southport Ave Chicago, IL 60657
I traipse over to She One with fresh baubles every few weeks, so stop by, meet the owner Becca, and shop Peerless Charm as well as other Unique and Sassy designs
Art + SOL Flea Market
SOL Cafe 1615 W. Howard Chicago, IL 60626
I'll be heading up to Roger's Park on the 24th to participate in this month's Art+ SOL Flea Market.
