Of the Week: Mellow Yellow

April 5, 2017 Audrey Stanton

Brand of the Week

Older Brother

A clothing company that is made in Los Angeles, with natural dyes and "eco-conscious" fabrics. Is this heaven? Older Brother produces simple, sturdy items that are all unisex. As with most sustainable/slow/conscious products they are not cheap, but their collection may just contain the jacket to last you a lifetime.

Watch of the Week

Overcoats' Tiny Desk Concert

I recently had the pleasure of going to a Maggie Rogers concert (if you haven't checked her out, I highly recommend) who had the band Overcoats open for her. I was a first time listener and their performance was amazing. They're two NYC based artists that seem to genuinely love making music together. Their first full length album "Young" is out on April 21st! To get a glimpse of their infectious enthusiasm watch the Overcoats Tiny Desk Concert below.

Feed of the Week

The Know Collective

This company is new and their website is still being developed but that doesn't stop them from putting out great content! If you know me at all then you understand I am a huge advocate of speaking about mental health and so is The Know Collective. They focus specifically on women's mental health through the encouragement of conversation, community, and counsel. As someone who struggles with depression and anxiety I am always grateful when I see others speak up, it makes me feel far less alone. Check out The Know Collective's Instagram feed to get a taste, or dive deep by signing up for their newsletter.

Why We Swap

March 22, 2017 Audrey Stanton

This week, along with my school's "Commission for Sustainability", I am holding a clothing swap! I thought I'd take this opportunity to get back to basics and remind myself, and others, why it's great to do so.

Fashion Revolution is an organization that I have discussed on the blog before. It's a nonprofit which aims to inform the the public, and spur grassroots activism, in regards to the fashion industry. They have loads of information on their website which outlines alternatives to fast fashion, how to speak up and hold brands accountable. Fashion Revolution has an entire Pinterest board devoted to facts, figures, and quotes about the huge industry of fashion. Here are some to paint a picture:

The fashion industry is the second largest industry polluting our earth aside from the oil industry
More than 70% of the clothes donated globally end up in Africa, which has destroyed the local economy for tailors
60% of garment workers in India and Bangladesh have experienced harassment in the workplace in the forms of verbal or physical abuse

I love the fact that clothing swaps can bring friends- old and new- together, but they are much more than simply a social event. We swap so we can send less clothing to landfills, keep our dollars from supporting sweatshops, and to bring life to old items!

If you found any of this content new and interesting then I highly recommend watching The True Cost, a documentary which reveals the inner-workings of the fashion industry and all its consequences.

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'Of the Week': A New Series

March 15, 2017 Audrey Stanton

This new series will happen every so often to round up some of my favorite things to listen to, read or participate in. I hope something catches your eye (or ear)!

Song of the Week

Green Light by Lorde

The highly anticipated new single from Lorde has been recently released and I'm not gunna lie, I can't get it out of my head. I've been a longtime fan of her music, and although this album seems like it's going in a slightly different direction sound-wise, it's still a great time! Also don't forget to check out her performance of the song on Saturday Night Live– complete with signature spastic dancing that kills me every time.

Melodrama cover art by artist Sam Mckinniss

Quote of the Week

"Sleep is the answer." – Emma Straub

OKREAL has been featured on the blog before but it's hard to get enough of their clear, engaging and consistent content. It seems that March, whether you are a student or not, tends to be a busy time. Spring is in full swing and schedules are packed! This advice below is something that we all (especially I) need to remember as we push through our to-do lists.

Find of the Week

5 Every Day

Someone recently brought this app to my attention and I couldn't be happier. If you are local to Los Angeles, and also often overwhelmed by it's size, then this is for you! The band YACHT has put together this straight-forward iPhone app which provides you with 5 cool things to do in LA every day. It's absolutely free so you have nothing to lose!

I am currently interning for TreePeople, which leads volunteer tree planting and care events every weekend! Come enjoy the results of all the recent rain and take part in caring for LA. Sign up for an event on their website!