sustainable ootd

One of my favorite ways to cover up is with a beautifully printed wrap. Especially in Florida, it’s too hot to wear a sweater for half the year. These wraps are just the right weight and are lovely additions to your basics. Plus, many of them come in stunning prints - like this one from Tamga Designs…

Shop the Look:

Lia Wrap in Solo, Tamga Designs $65

Made from one of my favorite fabrics, Micro TENCEL, the Lia can double as a duster and a robe. It’s lightweight and luxurious {move over silk!}. The print is hand drawn by their print designer and printed at their fabric mill using GOTS / Bluesign certified dyes. I love how Tamga Designs breaks down how you save on resources by purchasing one of their pieces. This garment saves 12 liters of water, avoids 3kg of CO2 emissions, and saves 2kWh of energy. Ethics is a crucial part of this brand; you can find all their information on transparency and materials here.

Camden Dress, Kestan $125

Morgan Sandals in Licorice, Oka-B $40

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Devi Arts Collective. We only ever add brands & products we truly believe in. Thank you for supporting the brands who are making the world a better place!

Devi Arts Collective

Every once in a while, I like to wear a statement piece, but for the most part, I like my jewelry neutral, dainty, and simple. I almost want to feel like I’m not wearing any because my first instinct is to take it off. I don’t find comfort in having fingers full of big, chunky rings or necklaces getting caught on everything I pass by. I feel like Bayoush Mengesha, the jewelry designer from Devi Arts Collective, knows exactly what I want. She takes it even a step further and makes sure the jewelry, along with the other items in the shop, is empowering others and supporting sustainable livelihoods, too! 

Why I Love Devi Arts Collective

Aesthetic: This one might be very obvious, but the aesthetic of this jewelry collection is lovely. It is meant to be worn every day with anything you have in your closet. Simplicity is what your capsule wardrobe is calling for! When designing, Bayoush is inspired by her Ethiopian heritage, where she has learned beauty dances between the simple and the complex. She is also inspired by the natural world and uses texturing and manipulation techniques to mimic nature. You can easily see this portrayed in some of the materials she chooses, like birch bark and feathers. 

Sustainable Sourcing: What’s super interesting about this jewelry collection is the choice of materials. Bayoush personally sources all the stones from artisans in India and the silver & gold from a responsible jeweler company. The gemstones come from a 3rd generation lapidary family who have been cutting, shaping, and polishing gems in Rajasthan for years. The recycled sterling silver and 14k gold-filled wire come from a company that takes scrap pieces from artisans and creates new materials for designers like Bayoush. 

You are empowering the Maker {& supplier!}: I’ve always loved supporting small independent designers. There is so much love {blood, sweat, and tears, too!} that goes into creating an accessory or piece of jewelry for someone to wear. It’s lovely knowing exactly where your jewelry was made, and for all of these little lovelies, they were made in Bayoush’s studio in Vancouver. If you are a British Columbian resident, this is an excellent brand for you to support - #shoplocal! Besides the beautiful jewelry line, Devi Arts Collective also has a range of hand-woven and organic hand-dyed wristlets made by a small weaving community in Guatemala.

What I’m Wearing

Orbit Ring in 14kt Gold: Handmade by Devi Arts Collective designer Bayoush in Vancouver with recycled 14kt gold-filled wire. Works well as a stacking ring {especially with the Flat Ball Silver Stacking Ring I have paired with it} or beautiful by itself! 

Cleopatra Necklace: Also handmade by Bayoush with recycled sterling silver and Iolite stone forged, cut, shaped and polished by lapidaries in India. You can also choose moonstone, labradorite, emerald, and ruby for gemstones. 

Where to Purchase

You can find the entire collection in their online shop - here - as well as in this list of stockists in British Columbia.