Aug 30, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Fashion Week is right around the corner, and one trend we don’t want to see on the runway is PVC. In recent years, PVC has made its way into the fashion world through trendy see-through bags or rain coats.What is PVC Polyvinyl chloride (AKA PVC or vinyl) is a...
Apr 12, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
We love this all-vintage outfit by @vintagesplendor. How do you incorporate vintage into your outfit? Let us know below! RT: @vintagesplendor: I bought this dress from the flea market to wear in Colombia. Sadly that trip didn’t happen, but it made the perfect...
Apr 11, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
While budget pieces might look chic, a toxic metal filler might be one of the reasons it was so cheap. Cadmium is added to jewelry to increase durability and lower manufacturing costs, but unfortunately, cadmium can cause kidney, bone and lung damage. Long term...
Apr 10, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But not everything on the rack is good for your health. Check out our shopping tips before embarking on a treasure hunt at your local vintage store! You can find clothes made from natural fibers for a fraction of the retail price ♻️ Buying pre-loved clothes is...
Apr 9, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
and mushrooms have in common? They’re up-and-coming ways to make alternative leather! Brands like Piñatex and Mycoworks are using natural fibers and to create sustainable fashion. Creating alternative leather from natural textiles results in a more environmentally...
Apr 8, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
) accessory . But the manufacturing process of both natural and synthetic leather uses a lot of chemicals that can have negative health impacts . Maybe this is a sign to buy those jeans you’ve been eyeing instead! If you are looking to add some leather to your...
Apr 5, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Stop, drop, and shop! Here’s to the newest fashion trend, where the only thing hotter than rocking your style, is rocking it sustainably. So, let’s talk about leather. Who here loves it? Can I get a hand raise? Maybe it’s your everyday bag or your...
Apr 5, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
We’ve all heard of platinum, gold, and silver used for jewelry, right? Well, how about cadmium? We hate to break it to you, but this is definitely a metal that you’ll want to hear more about, but not so you can be ahead of the next jewelry trend. Just the...
Feb 4, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Now, it’s time to clean them. Before you take your sweaters to the dry cleaners, check out our tips on how to hand wash most sweaters (yes even wool! ) or options for wet cleaning, which involves less toxic chemicals.
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Tattoos are an ever favorite way for people to wear their heart on their sleeve, literally. No matter what the design, they are a commitment to something that has meaning to you or a way of expressing your unique sense of style. While you’ve been preparing to...
