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Sustainable Essentials to Transition into Spring
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items This winter has felt particularly long and cold (especially for my fellow New Yorkers), but it's finally starting to feel like spring, and I couldn't be more EXCITED. This guide is a round-up of some sustainable picks from brands I know, use, and lov... across fashion, home, lifestyle, and beauty — to transition you into Springtime! Despite the seasonal inspo, the goal with all of these selections is still rooted in conscious, timeless choices made to last.
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Beauty
Clothing
Shoes & Accessories
Activewear & Basics
Beauty
A round-up of dreamy formulations and colors from my favorite beauty brands with climate commitments, sustainable (recycled, refillable, innovative) packaging, and non-toxic ingredients.
Saie's climate commitments are noteworthy, as are their effective, non-toxic formulations. Their new bronzers are dreamy and already making me giddy for warmer weather and beach days.
Saie Beauty | Radiant Talc-Free Baked Powder Bronzer
I can't get over these colors!! Perfect for spring.
Saie SuperSuede™ Radiant Talc-Free Baked Powder Blush
I have these in a few colors and always find myself reaching for them. One of the reasons they're so fabulous is the versatility. Swipe them on your cheeks, lips, even your eyelids as a shadow for a fun pop of color.
Mini Dew Blush Liquid Cream Blush - Saie
Caliray uses the slogan ‘sexy sustainability’ and I'm here for it. The brand is leaning into their sustainability journey, making it known to customers where their values lie – all while making making it feel HOT to be sustainable (which it is). A brand worth supporting, and this dreamy SPF lipgloss (brilliant?!) is a great way to dip your toes into the brand if this is your first time trying them out.
Lipguard SPF 31 Hydrating Lip Gloss Balm - Caliray | Sephora
People rave about this scent, and there's something about vanilla that elicitis thoughts of warmer weather, froyo runs, and strolls outside to me. I love seeing brands expanding to refillable offerings — next thing on the docket would be a non-plasti...
Vanilla Vibezzz - Whipped Argan Oil Refillable Firming Body Butter Jar - JOSIE MARAN
Kjaer Weis is a pioneer in sustainable beauty and I will forever adore their shades and formulas. This color screams SPRING!!
Kjaer Wis Lipstick--Empower
One of the first sustainable makeup brands I ever used, and still one of my favorites to this day. 100% plastic-free, non-toxic, and the prettiest pops of color for cheeks, lips, and eyes.
Plastic Free Everyday Pinks Balmies | Axiology
Clothing
I'm simply gagged over this. SO gorgeous, timeless, and perfect for an event or vacation. One of those investment pieces that will never go out of style.
Lilibeth Silk Dress | Reformation
This color is the visual embodiment of Springtime. A slick back updo, shades, pop of lip color…oh my goodness.
Jessalyn Silk Dress | Reformation
Love the idea of wearing this with a little cardigan or jacket in Spring, then bringing on vacation in Summer. Definitely more of an investment piece which is why the versatility and fabrication are so important when considering a purchase.
Eden Silk Dress | Reformation
I own this in another color and it is one of my go-to, year-round staples. I adore this new sheer-pink shade, so perfect for Spring! Side-note, I also gifted this to my mom and she adores and looks fabulous in it — this would also make for a great Mother's Day gift.
Eli Oversized Shirt | Reformation
Organic Basics is known for their high-quality, affordable sustainable clothing. This cute little cardigan is versatile and such a lovely transition piece.
Pointelle Cardigan | Organic Basics
Whimsy + Row is a small sustainable brand born out of California, known for versatile, feminine pieces in timeless colors and silhouettes. This is the loveliest dress, so versatile with jackets, cardigans, or on its own and can easily be dressed up w...
Iris Dress in White Poplin | Whimsy + Row
This COLOR!! Gorgeous Spring/Summer piece in a soft, sustainable material.
Women's Shortsleeve Cardigan | Kotn
I'm not usually one for midi shorts (mainly because I just don't look good in them lol), but I'm really digging these?! The cocoa color is really cool and I love that they're linen. Would be super cute with a little heeled ballet flat or sandals.
Women's Sila Linen Tie Short | Kotn
Kotn's new ‘sorbet’ color is making me feel some sort of way.
Women's Kenza Kissing Cardi | Kotn
A great piece year-round but I love the idea of wearing this with a light jacket in the springtime, and on its own heading into the summer!
Women's Kenza Boatneck Tank | Kotn
The yellow baby tee, navy baggy jeans, and a sneaker is my ideal Spring weekend fit.
Unisex Antifit Denim | Kotn
GORGEOUS fit and made from 100% cotton
Sullia Shirt - Ecru
This is giving me visions of farmers market strolls and a weekend lunch date. Love the color and the 100% organic cotton material.
Faherty Sunseeker Smocked Waist Midi Dress
Shoes & Accessories
This color!!!
Tb.490 Rife Cornflower Blue Cream Leather Sneakers
Flat season is so back baby! Alohas is a shoe brand committed to reducing waste through forecasting demand levels prior to production.
Rosalind Red Leather Ballet Flats
For those excited for springtime hikes, Keen makes eco-conscious, non-toxic, durable designs. I've used and loved mine for years!
Women's Jasper Zionic Hiking Sneaker | Cork/Birch
Perfect reusable totes for farmers market strolls :)
Standard Baggu Set of 3
Melie Blanco makes the most stylish bags in recycled materials and gorgeous colors!
Dakota Pink Recycled Vegan Shoulder Bag
This COLOR!!
Phoebe Olive Green Recycled Vegan Shoulder Bag
Screams Spring.
Johanna Yellow Large Recycled Vegan Shoulder Bag
Couldn't be more obssessed with this style or print.
Tulip Red Strawberry Recycled Vegan Top Handle Bag
Activewear & Basics
437 has amassed a steady cult following over the past few years, due to their pieces' flattering fits and pilates-inspired designs. Something that truly sets them apart is their commitment to sustainability — this piece is made from their mill’s recycled post industrial fabric waste, which we love to see! Well-made activewear is often on the pricier side, but the investment feels so much better when it's aligned with your values vs. virgin polyester over-...
437 The Contour Tank / Ice-Blue
Moisture-wicking, recycled material, and with the most flattering fold-over waistband in a stunning icy blue color! I also love the cream and grey color way this set also comes in. Love how versatile these pieces are — perfect for a workout class or with a light sweatshirt and sneakers at the farmers market with the gals!
437 The Practice Short / Ice-Blue
I've used and loved Boody for YEARS. They make the softest basics made from sustainably-sourced, temperature-regulating bamboo. This lilac color is so gorgeous!!
Wireless T-Shirt Bra-Orchid | Boody
Literally the softest underwear you'll ever put on your body.
Classic Bikini-Orchid | Boody
Obsessed with this color and that these are 100% cotton!
Women's French Terry Cutoff Mini Short | Kotn
TALA makes affordable, stylish activewear in recycled materials. This is such a fun color.
365 Square Neck Vest - Baby Blue
This lilac color is gorgeous! Made from recycled materials as well.
Sculpt Seamless UltraSculpt Legging - Lilac