by Alex Schmidt | Sep 16, 2018 | Living Abroad, Mindfulness
Three months spent back in the United States. And it took me three months to get around to publishing this blog post. Or any blog post for that matter. So, what the hell did I do during this time, you ask? Well, I lived my best Minnesota summer life with friends and...
by Alex Schmidt | May 20, 2018 | Conscious brands
After two years of living out of two suitcases in Europe, minimalism is both a value and a necessity for me. I’ve replaced impulse shopping with buying smart for my nomadic lifestyle. As a result, my mind and space feels a lot less cluttered. But while packing a...
by Alex Schmidt | May 11, 2018 | Conscious brands, Sustainable Fashion
Two years ago my Facebook newsfeed was filled with blurry Thirsty-Thursday snapshots. It has now transformed into a flurry of engagement announcements, barn-chic wedding albums, and #weddinghashtagsfordays. While we may be the generation to be a bit flashy on social...
by Alex Schmidt | Apr 30, 2018 | Conscious brands, Dubrovnik
In college, I became THAT girl with the collection of Paraben free lotions, organic body scrubs, and aluminum-free deodorants. But sadly, moving abroad to Europe took my skincare routine to the wayside. I must have spent hours in at Mueller, DM, and local pharmacies...
by Alex Schmidt | Jan 6, 2018 | Sustainable Fashion
In a perfect world, my wardrobe would be filled with statement vintage pieces, timeless artisan prints, and a handful of sultry backless dresses from Reformation. A combination of Emma Watson’s sustainable closet with Gigi Hadid’s effortless street style is the...
by Alex Schmidt | Dec 10, 2017 | Conscious brands
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!… to mass consume junk that will destroy the planet. KIDDING. Not really… Yet, the holidays don’t have to be quite as unsustainable if we give gifts that people will actually love AND use. Over the years I’ve received...
