Clothes & Other Stuff

amour vert, sustainable fashion, jean jacket outfit

When: May 18 // Weather: springy // Real life: working from home, then delivering baked goods to friends

amour vert, sustainable fashion, jean jacket outfit

Please note the squirrel in the background who really wanted to have his picture taken but did not want to share his nut.

amour vert, sustainable fashion, jean jacket outfit
amour vert, sustainable fashion, jean jacket outfit
amour vert, sustainable fashion, jean jacket outfit

Tee (sustainable brand) // Pants (sustainable brand) // Shoes (quasi-sustainable brand) // Mask (sustainable brand) // Necklace (sustainable brand)

I tell you what. These days, when I get an email from some mailing list that starts off with “During these difficult times…” I’m like, “Can you be more specific?” There are many many words being shared on the almighty Internet right now – some are terrifying, some are enlightening, some are infuriating, and some are downright beautiful.

It’s never been my MO to add more words (or black squares) to the pile if I don’t feel like they’re adding anything meaningful. So, for now, let me just share this little outfit featuring some sustainable pieces, and draw your attention to a new feature in my sidebar, “Real-Life Giving.” My plan is to highlight non-profit organizations that I personally have donated to and that I think are worth your attention. It will change from time to time, but I am starting with the NAACP Legal and Educational Fund. If you are so inclined (and I hope you are), please check them out and consider making a meaningful donation, whatever meaningful means to you.

Nature & Sh*t

everlane linen jumpsuit

When: May 2 // Weather: 80(!) // Real life: picnic at Holliday Park

everlane linen jumpsuit
everlane linen jumpsuit
everlane linen jumpsuit
everlane linen jumpsuit

This is probably going to sound really cheesy, but do you find yourself appreciating nature more lately? It’s like, when you no longer have the option to go shopping or to the movies or museums, you stare out the window. You go to parks.

There are two bunnies that regularly visit our backyard, and my new morning routine is: wake up, pee, go to the window and see if the bunnies are hanging out. I didn’t name them or anything; that would be too weird. Just kidding…their names are Benjamin and Delilah, and they’re my best friends.

A couple weekends ago we went and had a picnic in the park because it was finally warm and I wanted an excuse to wear my new yellow linen jumpsuit (obvi). We set up under a tree, ate our sandwiches, and then just laid back on the blanket. After a few minutes, I realized there was a nest in the tree right above us, and it was full of baby robins! We got to see the parents take turns going to get food, and when they came back, we could see little tiny beaks sticking up eagerly! So freaking cute. Nature is amazing.

So the next time you feel like the whole world is falling apart, just remember Benjamin and Delilah and the robins are carrying on just fine.

Jumpsuit (quasi-sustainable brand) // similar Hat // similar Shoes