Reader Request: Ethical Black Flats

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So the gorgeous Noelani mentioned that she was looking for some black flats and maybe it would be a good idea for my next ethical footwear post, and I agree- so here we are! I’m sure Noelani’s not the only one in the search of the perfect black flat, so I was really happy to go on a little hunt for a variety of this classic shoe. All these lovely black flats are cruelty free and made ethically. Melissa Dreaming… View Post

Smile File: Giraffe Manor

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I probably couldn’t even imagine a more magical place than Giraffe Manor. Giraffes happen to be my favorite animal ever and waking up in the morning to these beautiful creatures would definitely make me feel like I was still dreaming. (images via) Giraffe Manor is a boutique hotel located a little outside of Nairobi on 12 acres of land within 140 acres of beautiful indigenous forest and has become famous for its residential herd of Rothschild Giraffes that graze its… View Post

What I Wore-Fuzzy Monster

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I’m a little fuzzy here but that’s only because I’m doing the I’m not in boots dance :D!!! Whoooo hooooo!!! This past weekend it was sunny and gorgeous, which makes me really happy. If I had my choice I would be walking around barefoot, but I will not because that is incredibly dangerous in NYC so wearing shoes and sandals will have to do. (hat-old/no longer shop here; sunglasses-ray bans; jacket-bought in UK travels; sweater-thrifted via Buffalo Exchange; bag-Closet Dash;… View Post

I Heart the Internet-Links I Love

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Happy weekend!!! I love a Saturday morning, don’t you :). Please enjoy some of my most hearted links from this week. Ethical Deal of the Week: I love the Kijani Bracelet by Badala available at Pure Citizens for $10. I think it’s both delicate and urban. Pure Citizens is a flash sale site for all ethical products. Need an invite?! Here ya go! Banning plastic bags totally works. Super helpful chart on the shelf life of food. This is GREAT.… View Post

Cruelty-Free Skin Care from the Drugstore

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Hi friends! I’ve been meaning to do a post about cruelty-free skin care available right from your local Walgreens, CVS or Duane Reader and when Kimberlee tweeted me that her cousin was looking for cruelty free skin care I thought well, no better time than the present. All the products in this post are cruelty free, paraben free and made in the USA annnnnd you can probably find them at a drugstore near you! My Cruelty Free Face Routine Some… View Post

Ha I Made It! DIY Ring Holder

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I really love clear home accessories and so have been hording interesting and sturdy clear plastic packaging to DIY for a bit. I had a ring storage problem, since I wear rings every single day and lots of them… while others have wrist parties I definitely have finger parties! So I wanted to make a ring holder that was pretty, but also was grab and go and this has been working perfectly for me. What You’ll Need Sturdy plastic packaging… View Post

I Heart the Internet-Links I Love

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Happy Friday! I hope you’re looking forward to the weekend, I know I am! Great deals are definitely one reason I heart the internet and I find so many great ethical deals while I research during the week that just don’t make it onto made-to-travel and I found this quite a pity. So I’m going to try including an Ethical Deal of the Week alongside my link roundup; aka I Heart the Internet. Please enjoy! Ethical Deal of the Week:… View Post

Ryan Gosling…The Coloring Book

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A little while ago my BF got me Colour Me Good, aka a Ryan (friggin!!!!) Gosling coloring book, aka the best coloring book ever ever ever.  Let me tell you, it is awesomely relaxing to color Ryan Gosling. I highly recommend it! Color Me Good is made in the UK by I LOVE MEL and it dons a label that says “Illustrator Against Human Trafficking (IAHT)”.   I could only find this one page on Kllective explaining IAHT,  so if… View Post

The Great Transition: Ethical Ankle Boots & How to Wear Them

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I feel the weather in NY while still chilly has been subtly hinting Spring is on the horizon and so I thought it would be an apt time to go over the great transition item that is the ankle boot. Ankle boots are fantastic because they’re totally at home in Winter, Spring or Fall and there are a variety of styles that can fit in casual or evening looks. Ankle Boot Outfits-Casual For a casual look you can pair a… View Post

Good Habits: Take a Break

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(image source) Happy Friday dears! I have a very real urge to print this out and frame it in my home because I am definitely one of those people who have to remind myself that it’s okay to relax. We all not only need to take breaks but we deserve them . So this weekend I’ve decided to treat myself to at least two of these breaks! How about you? View Post

Matt + Nat at Project NYC and Vaute Couture at NYFW

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A lot has been going on in the past month. New York Fashion Week has come and gone and so have the fantastic trade shows for F/W 2013. I wanted to highlight two events in particular that I made a point to check out, Vaute Couture’s first full ready to wear show at NYFW and Matt + Nat at PROJECT NYC. Project NYC (bottom image courtesy of  ZOÏ Agency) I attended PROJECT NYC last summer and discovered Falling Whistles so… View Post

I Heart the Internet-Links I Love

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(image source) Happy Saturday lovelies!!! I hope you had a great week. I had the most wonderful Valentine’s Day! Can’t wait to share with you next week :). But till then here are some of my most favorite links from this week. SO useful!-Above, a guide of when to sew and when to glue in all your fun crafting. This is AWESOME, Victoria Secret is considering making a post mastectomy bra for cancer survivors. Amen(!) to forever trends. A great… View Post

Smile File: A Valentine From Me to You

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(text added by me-Image courtesy of Darren Robertson at FreeDigitalPhotos.net) Hello my dear friends, I want to wish you an extra super Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you celebrate my favorite holiday or not, I still want you to know I think you are all THE JAM and I really appreciate every single one of you for reading made-to-travel. (These awesome giant posters are available for download at Oh Happy Day here) Have a gorgeous day friends. View Post