Ethical and Bamboo Clothing News

Spring Clean Your Wardrobe: 5 Tips to Prep For a Fresh Capsule Collection

April 06, 2018 • Eco fashion

Prep needs to be done! We need to do a little purge/reorganize, so here are 5 Spring Cleaning Tips to help you prep your wardrobe for the new season.

Why We're 'Returning to Slow Fashion'

March 28, 2018

We've been hearing the term "slow fashion" thrown around quite a lot lately. It seems like awareness is growing, and more and more people are asking questions about how their dollar is used as a 'vote'. But what exactly is slow fashion? And why is it so important? Check out this video, featuring Salts and West's Jennifer Graham, and other Vancouver Island-based entrepreneurs and artists who feel passionately about upholding business models and lifestyle practices which support a "slower' production line.How far are you willing to go to ensure you're spending your dollar more 'ethically'? Do you have any slow fashion hacks that...

5 Eco Fashion Bloggers We Love To Follow

February 23, 2018 • Canadian Made Clothing • Eco fashion • made in canada

If you've read our previous posts like 5 Reasons to Shop Canadian Made Clothing, or have done a little fact-digging about 'fast fashion' and big-name brands, you'll know that the industry's practices and processes are often far from transparent and, let's be honest, pretty damn shady. Cleaning out your closet and swapping items for eco-friendly, ethical brands (like Salts & West!) can seem a little overwhelming. Below are 5 Eco Fashion Bloggers who we love to follow, that take the guesswork out of building a more conscious wardrobe. Eco Warrior Princess @ecowarriorprincess Jennifer Nini and team are redefining what it means...

5 Ways to Practice Self-Love That Will Make You Thrive

February 07, 2018 • Canadian Made Clothing • made in canada

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get those good vibes flowing and have a little chat about self-love. While it's easy to get lost in all things extrinsic about this lovey-dovey holiday (I'm a sucker for chocolate and bubbly, too, don't get me wrong), we often forget to give our body, mind, and soul a little pampering, too.
Whether you're indulging in candy-coated goodies with your sweetie, or if you're single (and have the luxury of not sharing), below are 5 tips for practicing self-love, today and every day.

5 Must-Try Natural Non-Toxic Makeup Brands

February 02, 2018

Here at Salts & West, we are in the pursuit of living a more simple, healthy, sustainable, and conscientious life. Like us, you're probably on the search for the best natural, non-toxic makeup brands because you want to steer clear of parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances. Maybe you've taken a gander at the ingredients list on the back of your lipstick and wondered what the heck those items are (let alone how to pronounce them). For most of us, the idea of ditching makeup altogether is down right scary. Here is the GOOD NEWS! If you've boarded the 'green train' (or are waiting for the right time to jump on), no time is better than now to access brands that boast pure, bod-friendly (and earth-friendly!) ingredients. We've compiled 5 of our top picks for natural beauty brands for you test out.