When people find out that I write about eco-friendly fashion, their most common response is, “I can’t afford that.” And while I could point them to Etsy, consignment shops, and, um, this website, I understand how hard it can be to slog through the muck to find that perfect item…and have someone tell you that [...]

One of our first Panty Parties featured Clare Bare, an eco-friendly lingerie brand based in New York.  This week, our partners in TasteMaking, LovingEco, are featuring Clare Bare at half off! Criss Cross Bralette ($32 $16) and Boy Short ($48 $24) As a quick reminder, Clare Bare uses organic cotton, bamboo jersey and vintage fabric [...]

The end of the year is so dangerous for me. It’s especially dangerous this year: I’ve just resolved that I’d like to buy a house, which means “save save save”…which actually means “quit buying all the things on the internet.” But mooooooom, LovingEco is having a saaaaaale. LovingEco, an ethical sample sale website that we [...]

Christmas is over, and I am so sore. I hosted this year, and all of the furniture moving, (organic free range) turkey basting and bar tending has left me with little physical mobility or brain power. It’s a perfect time for online shopping. Gilt is having a whole bunch of “Up to 80% off” sales, [...]

This week, Awakened Aesthetic is being featured as a Tastemaker on our favorite ethical sample sale website, LovingEco! Like most private sale sites, LovingEco offers deep discounts on beautiful fashion and beauty products…but they’re revolutionizing the realm of limited-time fashion discounts in two ways: Everything item on sale is ethical. From clothing to accessories to [...]

Alternative Apparel just reached 50,000 Facebook fans (are you one of them?) and to celebrate, they’re offering a full 50% off three of their most popular items! I bet you want to know exactly what 50% off means, because I certainly do. Here’s the skinny: The Rocky is regularly $50, so if you use the [...]

Some of you may already be vegan, some may be considering trying it out this month, others may just prefer to avoid leather goods as best they can…and you’ll all want to get in on this Matt & Nat sale. You read that right: MATT & NAT is offering an extra 10% off their sale [...]

The first piece of eco-friendly clothing that ever jumped into my wardrobe was generously given to me by Sara at SPUN. One of the several reasons I fell for the brand was their commitment to quality. The other reasons? Sara’s passion, of course, and (being a budget fashion blogger) – affordability. Jumping into the eco-fashion [...]

Lindsay and I get together to “work” every Saturday. I say “work” because our day mostly consists of drinking too much coffee, shopping and giggling. (More on that in The Ethical Rag, Awakened Aesthetic’s brand new newsletter.) During the “dear god, let’s try to focus for five minutes” part of our day, Lindsay hit the [...]

Though Earth Day doesn’t come until later this month – April 22, to be exact – many companies have adopted celebrating an “Earth Month,” with daily tips, deals and giveaways from the eco-world. (I can’t wait until Earth Month becomes Earth…Year? Earth Life!) Proxy Apparel, a socially-conscious and eco-friendly company throughout the year, is showing [...]