Last Dip!! – Ethical Bikinis

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(zinke- reese bandeau $44  georgia bottom $37)  I can not believe Labor Day is here! In the U.S. Labor Day is symbolically the end of Summer. Wahhhhhhhhh! We’ve had the most mild of Summers in NY, but hopefully this long weekend will give us a couple of nice summer days for a swim! So for the last summer dip (!), here are my picks for ethical bikinis! (top row l-r: nyla bikini $75.68 // loren top-$44 brazilian bottoms-$27 // beach riot-… View Post
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Ethical Summer Hats

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(fedora rafia hat – $89) Well, mid summer time! I actually hate when summer ends, I just love it so much. One thing that I’ve been a little obsessed with this summer is hats! My gawsh! I don’t know why I didn’t wear summer hats before…they provide some great shade and shield you from summer showers, and the right one instantly can make an outfit! So in honor of my new found love here are some of my fave ethical… View Post

Starfish Project Summer Sale

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Hi friends! The Starfish Project works with at risk women in Asia to make beautiful jewelry while making a new life for themselves. While in the Starfish program, women are provided shelter, receive counseling, receive access to healthcare, get work training, and are provided a job. You can read some of the harrowing stories of these women here. Buying a piece of jewelry from Starfish Project makes lasting changes in women’s lives. So when the Starfish Project contacted me to share their GREAT summer sale… View Post
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Ethical Picks for the 4th-Red, White and Blue

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With the 4th of July next Friday and the US playing on Tuesday in the World Cup, I thought no better time to pick out some ethical patriotic gear you can be proud to wear all summer long :). L-R : proud mary cap -$85 // alternative apparel flag dress-$102 // alternative apparel shirtdress-$112 // white charm bracelet-$15 // melissa heart flip flops-$55 // lace pants-$54 // blu marble bangles-$20 // white and blue clutch-$19 // chiapas bazaar blouse-$49 // mata traders… View Post
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Reader Request: Ethical Jeans

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So this reader request comes from Christine and she’s looking for some ethical options for a staple in everyone’s wardrobe…jeans! Side note! I really believe in putting a little money into jeans, so like bathing suits this post maybe a little pricier than my normal roundups. But I just think good jeans will go a long way since it’s an item that truly is seasonless and timeless. Okay so now for some of my favorite brands in ethical jeans! You’ve… View Post

Ethical and DIY Gifts for Father’s Day

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Father’s Day is in a little over a week…but that’s just enough time to get an ethical gift for your dear papa or if you’re feeling crafty a sweet DIY for Father’s Day.  Ethical Father’s Day Gifts Ursa Major Dopp $25: I really love the shape of this travel bag, looks like it can be wedged into awkward suitcase spaces. The one pictured is $125 because it comes with all the goodies shown, but the pack alone is just $25… View Post

Ethical Swimwear: The One-Piece

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So the bf and I are going on vacation in TWO SHORT WEEKS! YAY! We’re off to Turks and Caicos so swimwear has definitely been on my mind! Here are some faves in one-piece swimwear. All the bathing suits are made in the US :).  First Row (L-R): black standard one-piece (removable ruffle) $131 // española one-piece $147 // zebra print zip front $47 // janie one piece mint – $121 // nomra kamali collection $150 // Second Row (L-R):… View Post

Ethical Gifts for Mother’s Day

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How on earth did Mother’s Day sneak up on me!? Well if you want to get a treat for your special mama there are a ton of great ethical options for you! Left Column: Floral Robe- $72 : I love this pretty robe, feels like spring and robes always feel like a treat to me. One in a Million Sand Dollar Necklace-$58: I think most people think their mama’s one in a million…I am no exception :). Mother’s Nesting Necklace-$70-$79:  This… View Post

What I Wore-Totally Neutral and All Ethical

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Hi friends, when I first started Made-To-Travel about three years ago (yikes, woah!) my outfits often had items from the old me, the me who didn’t really pay attention to labels or where my clothing came from. But looking thru my outfit posts from the past year or so it’s harder and harder to find that old me…And I am thrilled. I’ve been a little obsessed with gawking at totally neutral outfits for a couple of months but while I have flower pants I actually… View Post

Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts with Prosperity Candle

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Prosperity Candle is a beautiful social enterprise that make gorgeous candles that change people’s lives. In the US they work with women refugees in Massachusetts from Burma and overseas with their Prosperity Catalyst program Prosperity Candle is working with women in Haiti and Iraq to create sustainable businesses for them by candle making candles. As a B Certified company that is also part of the World Fair Trade Organization and a Green America business, when Prosperity Candle approached me to try… View Post
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Trending: Ethical Pastels

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I have to say I think pastels are having a huuuge moment in fashion! Go pastels! I secretly have always loved pastel colors. I don’t have a very sugary style, but I like that pastels make me think of soft served ice creams and sorbets 🙂 and now that they’re more in vogue than ever a nice variety of pastel items are popping up everywhere and they are definitely more in my style wheelhouse. (L-R: blush tee dress-$68 $36.99 //… View Post

Ethical Spring Shoes

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So I’m hoping winter is taking it’s very last breath so I can get into some Spring shoes! Let me tell you I am sooooo sick of wearing socks! I don’t know if I ever told you friends, but I really really don’t like wearing socks 🙄 . Here are some ethical spring shoes I would really love to slip into! left column: melissa doris special-$98 // jemimiah perforated boots-$99 // zahara green floral-$33.99 // mango silver shoes-$45 // right… View Post

Ethical Steals and Deals

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Oh man!! Is anyone ready for the weekend?!?! I am soooooooooooo ready! But alas…only Wednesday…To cheer up the weekday funk here are some great Ethical steals and deals to get over hump day Wednesday :). 1st row (l-R) – Bucket Bag from Proud Mary–$78 $39- (ps I own this bag! See it HERE and HERE) // Joey Coat from Nicole Bridger – $332 $83// 2nd row (l-r) – Cecily Studded Bootie – $180 $119.99 // Kaleidoscope Cuff – $14.00 $9.80… View Post