by Tara Mackey | Blogroll, Discounts, Fashion, Green Beauty, Product Reviews
It’s been roughly three and a half years since I fully committed to my wellness journey, and truthfully, the very last thing to convert was my closet. Why?
Well, partially because I’m sentimental.
Partially because I love thrifting (another amazing way to save and recycle clothing).
And partially because organic, fair trade clothes tend to be more expensive. I had a hard time justifying it.
Synergy was one of the first affordable clothing companies I ever found, and I am so happy to bring you a discount code just for readers of The Organic Life!
Why organic material?
- Cotton accounts for nearly 25% of the insecticides and 10% of the pesticides used throughout the world, although is it grown on only 3% of the total cultivated area. The poisoning due to chemical insecticides and pesticides is so acute that thousands of poor farmers in developing countries end up losing their lives. Growing cotton organically means no pesticides or insecticides were used.
- Much like producing conventional coffee crops, conventional cotton production often leads to poisoning, causing various health problems for cotton farmers. Organic cotton production, on the other hand, ensures a healthy life for the farmers and their families.
- Organic cotton is softer, more durable and causes fewer allergies than conventional cotton
- Here are some more benefits from organic.net:
To help you out on your personal organic fashion journey, I’ve teamed up today with Synergy Organic Clothing. They produce sustainable, organic clothing in conjunction with 150 female workers in Nepal, who are paid living wages and given yearly bonuses. This clothing is incredibly made, expertly crafted and super comfy!
Get 20% off today with code TaraMackey20 at checkout!
This code applies to any clothing in the store.
Excludes accessories, jewelry or miscellaneous items.
Dress: Synergy Clothing
Flower Crown: Flower Children Only
Necklace: Padma Design
Bracelets: Pura Vida Bracelets
Makeup: The Tara Collection
With love,
Tara
by Tara Mackey | Around the World, Blogroll, Fashion, Green Beauty, Modeling, My Organic Life, My Photography
I’ve been all about Finding My Bliss recently. When I actually say this out loud to people, I have to check myself. It sounds kinda hokey, new age, this-girl’s-read-waaaaay-too-many-Hay-House-books, but it’s true! ( Also, you caught me – I have read way too many Hay House books…)
What that means for me lately is that I’m all about comfort. Not what’s comfortable to do (I still indulge in a little problem solving every half an hour or so), but making myself as centered and comfortable I can be in all areas, so that all areas of my life can align. This includes: blissful meditation, sleeping in when I can, getting weekly deep tissue massages, long baths, checkups, getting my hurr did, making music, lots of reading, life study, catching up with friends and family, and doing things I really love.
Cause -why not- two jumping photos?
Not only is it 70zillion degrees in LA recently (that’s a number, right?), I’ve been working, traveling, and also have a ton of travel plans coming up, so I’m really all about throwing on the most comfortable thing in the closet and going.
So man, was I happy to have stumbled upon this 95% organic (5% Lycra) romper from Synergy Organic Clothing. Perfect for everything from picnics to packing, it’s versatile, lightweight, sustainable… and did I mention cute? It’s like, really, really cute.
Based in Santa Cruz (one of my favorite places in California!) Kate Fisher started Synergy in 1993 after an adventurous trip to Nepal and India (I’m only 100% envious). Inspired by Asian textiles and culture, Synergy combines sustainable practices with organic, fair labor, environmentally friendly materials to create beautiful, wearable clothing.
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Personally, I am super impressed with the design, stitching, and care put into making this cornflower romper. I am a sucker for “vintage” style stitching and this beautiful little addition to my wardrobe is made timelessly while still being very fashion-forward. It’s also adjustable, eye-catching, and most importantly: super, super comfortable!
Also, I am a sucker for POCKETS!!!!!!!
This is the perfect romper for Summer, and I have a feeling I’ll be throwing some tights under this with a light sweater, and it’ll rightly earn it’s place in my closet through Fall and Spring!
All Natural Makeup:
Bracelets (Bottom To Top):
Josh Rosebrook is responsible for turning my hair into a brilliant, honey blonde thing for the first time ever after 6 years of me not touching it.
With love,
Tara
This post is in partnership with Synergy Organic Clothing.
by Tara Mackey | Around the World, Blogroll, My Organic Life, My Photography
I am so proud and excited to be representing NYHop and NYIllustration!
San Francisco, CA’s Fleur offers an organic shop of hand drawn illustrations of rabbits, hares, Jackalopes and other creatures hand-silkscreened or custom painted with eco-friendly inks on vintage or sweatshop-free cotton clothing and accessories!
These dresses are fun, comfortable, wearable and adorable!
You can pick up your T-Rex T-shirt Dress Here in ANY size. Look out for more from me and NYHop this month! We thank you for buying handmade!
