Doe Eyed Belle

nikemakers.com Hey guys! I know... I know its been a minute, but grad. school is keeping me pretty occupied. While I was busy doing research, I stumbled across an interesting article, Greenbiz.com , talking about Nike's "Making" app and I must say it is pretty awesome! Being that the focus of my Master's is in merchandising and consumer studies, I will be doing a ton of research on sustainability and this app is a great tool for me and for anyone who its wanting information on the sustainability of materials or fabrics they may purchase or use.  The app provides the environmental impact for materials in the areas of chemistry, water consumption, energy and waste and it compares fabrics so you know which is better for you to use from a sustainable standpoint.  It is free for anyone to download (only on iOS), so of course I did and it's amazing how much information this app offers to you.  If you every wanted to know the impact of the materials tha...

Hey guys, so it has been a while since I have posted a Fashion Ed topic, so I want to get back to posting those at least once a month and this month I wanted to talk about Sweat Free Brands. "Sweat free" means that the item was not made in a workshop or factory where the workers are subjected to dangerous and poor working conditions and low wages.  For anyone who is attempting to purchase ethically made items, you may think you are limited in your choices. Some usually resort to thrift shopping or making their own clothing, but most of us will not resort to those measures right away. Myself for instance, I try to shop at retailers who are trying to become more ethically responsible and who at least have their sustainability/ethic clauses or reports available for the public to see.  Here are a few brands that are sweat free: 1. American Apparel Sleeveless Crop Top Mostly known for their risqué advertising, American Apparel offers sweat free clothing...

Clare V. H&M Crepe Dress Jo Malone H&M Slingback Just a few beautiful things that I need to have in my life ... like yesterday! -Desi

Road Trip 2013 Hey Y'all. Wow it's been quite some time since I posted last. Life has just been keeping me busy, but its for good reason. In June I took the GRE and applied to Grad School and was excepted. Of course I am more than excited. This is going to bring about a lot of changes in my life and I welcome them with open arms. Things have been a little stagnant lately so it will be a breath of fresh air for me. I hope to start posting more often too. With me going to school, I will have more time to write, do some photography and maybe pick up my other hobbies! I have also decided to transition into natural hair, so that's random. I am contemplating if I want to document my journey or not. I am only a month into transition so I don't have anything to show as of yet. I am trying to shift into a healthier lifestyle still. This process has been filled with lots of bumps, but I guess all that matters is that I keep going right! I attempted a juice cleans...

Mesa Verde National Park "Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still." - Chinese Proverb

Clutch , Tank , Dress, Bedding Just some current favorites from H&M. A clutch, racer tank, chiffon dress, and teal bedding... all perfect for summer. Hmm where to wear the dress though.... -Desi

Road Trip 2013 "Life is short, live it. Love is rare, grab it. Anger is bad, dump it. Fear is awful, face it. Memories are sweet, cherish it."  - Unknown