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Latest Obsession: Scout & Catalogue

June 15, 2015 by Angela

Handmade accessories | Scout & Catalogue | iffoundmake.com

Happy Monday. I’ve been enamored with the Scout & Catalogue Etsy shop for years now (she opened shop in 2009). Finally, at the beginning of this year, I snagged these marbled notebooks off of my want list and officially made my first purchase. They’re gorgeous, of course, and the subject of many Instagrams for the company I work for. But after finding Bre (S&C) on Instagram @scout_catalogue, and seeing her new line of bohemian-beach influenced accessories, it was time to finally feature Scout & Catalogue here on IFM. Look at this pastel colorscape that served as inspiration! (Also, I was a little sad that Bre had been in LA and also at the Echo Park craft fair & I had totally missed saying hi!) Anyway, ever since I learned that this brand works with a manufacturer in Portland, I had a few questions, and I was happy to learn that the factory S&C works with supports responsible production, wages, & local sourcing. So Scout & Catalogue has expanded quite a bit in the past year or two and in addition to Etsy, offers an independent online shop full of dyed textile fashion, accessories, & goods.

Handmade accessories | Scout & Catalogue | iffoundmake.com

Handmade accessories | Scout & Catalogue | iffoundmake.com

Handmade accessories | Scout & Catalogue | iffoundmake.com

^^ My favorite color palettes collide. SIGH!!

Handmade accessories | Scout & Catalogue | iffoundmake.com

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^^ Possibly my next purchase, a pastel canvas purse.

Handmade accessories | Scout & Catalogue | iffoundmake.com

Inspired by a little beach town in Mexico, it exemplifies a soft pastel rainbow, also known as — the colors of my dreams.

Handmade accessories | Scout & Catalogue | iffoundmake.com

I am also quite smitten with the tote version.

Handmade accessories | Scout & Catalogue | iffoundmake.com

^^ Obviously, because I have a thing with throw pillows right now.

Scout & Catalogue is a brand that I’ve absolutely loved to see grow over the past few years, expand from Etsy, and even work with other makers across cities. They’re Vancouver based + always up for honing in on technique and sharing with all of us. Check ’em out here.

Filed Under: conscious living Tagged With: ethical fashion, ethical shopping, handmade accessories, handmade goods, scout & catalogue

Accompany flash sale

June 11, 2015 by Angela

Just popping in to share that Accompany US is having a dress flash sale! Because ethical fashion can be more of an investment than what we’re used to, it’s always nice to see a sale. Accompany is offering 30% all dresses through today.

Accompany | Ethically Made Clothing | iffoundmake.com

Cowrie dress

Accompany | Ethically Made Clothing | iffoundmake.com

Mzuri dress

Accompany | Ethically Made Clothing | iffoundmake.com

Bubble print baby doll dress

They also have other sale items here.

Filed Under: conscious living Tagged With: accompany, ethical fashion brands, ethical shopping, ethical style

Summer beach essentials

May 27, 2015 by Angela

I’ve yet to spend much time lounging on the beach this year (save for a few crazy beautiful January days), and actually May was quite mild around Los Angeles. But with whale watching and friends visiting, I’ve got beach on the brain. I recently ordered a cute swimsuit I’ve been eyeing for actual years off of Etsy, so now all I need are a few other accessories. Bright nails, a cozy towel, and new sandals should do the trick. After trying on some hats at the mall over the weekend (and all of them being big and swallowing me up), I decided to rekindle my love of headbands. And that Madewell tote everyone’s sporting that was definitely not ethically made? There’s a much better (in my humble opinion) version over at fashionABLE for close to the same price. So go ahead and scoop that up.

summer beach essentials | ethical shopping | iffoundmake.com

one. organic cotton beach towel by TheSultanasHammam
two. butter London nail lacquers in poole + pink knickers
three. silver dove turban headband by della
four. gray classic leather flats by adikilav {more here}
five. Mamuye tote by fashionABLE
six. cherry blossom travel bag by della

Isn’t that pouch beautiful?

PS: Pop over to The Blog Market for a less summery, more cozy roundup of studio must haves.

Filed Under: conscious living Tagged With: ethical shopping, ethically made, handmade bag, summer essentials

Fashion revolution day 2015

April 24, 2015 by Angela

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Over the past week I’ve written or edited over ten posts without my laptop. Over the past year of freelancing, I’ve typed more words than I could ever count on here. Of course, while working away the other night, I spilt just a little bit of coffee in the exact wrong place (that area on a MacBook between the monitor and keyboard—be verrrry careful), and it lit up brightly, a rainbow screen of death, before shutting off entirely. I got it repaired thankfully, but didn’t have it for a week. I had to pay a fortune to bring it back to life and it was quite the setback. So that’s part of the reason for my extra slow blogging as of late. But I’m grateful I was able to get it working again and that I had a backup computer to use for the interim, despite my troubles clicking away on an old keyboard. It’s the little things.

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Filed Under: conscious living Tagged With: #whomademyclothes, ethical fashion, ethical shopping, fashion revolution day 2015

decor obsession: kilim pillows

April 1, 2015 by Angela

 

Home Decor Trend: Handmade Kilim Pillows

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There was a time I was not into prints and patterns and woven-ness as much as I am now. It was basically floral print (occasionally of the old-lady tapestry variety) or bust. But after a temporary blogging gig for an interior designer who was very well traveled and into Moroccan prints and colors, I began to do my research. Kilim textiles, often Turkish or Moroccan, are my new obsession. I tend to go for patterns a bit more muted with feminine colors, but the brighter ones (like the vintage Turkish rug-turned cushion from Sister Golden or the bright striped bohemian version found on Etsy, also cut from old kilim that somehow came up while searching pastel) catch my eye every now and then, and would make perf statement pieces. #4 might have to come with me to the new apartment. With moving in a couple weeks and turning twenty five this Friday, I’ve been justifying slightly too many presents for myself lately. After a few investments I think I’ll be content resume my thrift-only type of shopping trips.

In other news, Jennifer and I are having a springy giveaway over on The Blog Market today! Head to the site for details and to enter.

Filed Under: conscious living Tagged With: ethical shopping, home decor, home decor shopping, kilim pillows

Beklina sustainable fashion online sale

February 12, 2015 by Angela

I don’t currently happen to be at the level to feasibly support this cool online destination for USA made designer fashion, Beklina, that I’ve been eyeing lately per se (read: I’m broke), but if you happen to have a little disposable income (a tax return, perhaps?) that you’d probably spend impulsively one way or another, they are as guilt free as it gets and they are having having a sale! This sale on sale is 30% off the Beklina final sale section using code now30great, and includes clothing, accessories, and home goods too. A few favorites, in no particular order…

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While California-based Beklina has been around since 2006, I hadn’t hard of them until I saw this stunning(sold out) rug going around Pinterest. Lucky I clicked through! They’re all about nature, design, and the freshest ways artists combine the two. Oh, if I still needed long sleeved articles of clothing in my life, I’d be irresponsibly erasing my progress on my credit card bill with that Edith A. Miller moto jacket. I think it’s the most amazing moto I have ever seen. Well, enjoy!

Edith A. Miller Moto Thermal Jacket / Lina Rennel Wool Throw / Ace & Jig Trouser / Lizzie Fortunato Citrus Safari Clutch (all images: Beklina)

Filed Under: conscious living Tagged With: ethical fashion, ethical shopping, indie designers, sustainable shopping

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