Written by Anyse Mellott Is it worth it to spend all that time driving to the mall? Depending on the location, people can spend hours prepping for and being at the mall. The alternative is to shop online, which has gradually increased as businesses takeover online media. It’s easier to shop online and less time-consuming. People can skip peak hours, long lines, and bad traffic by staying home and shopping, which you can even do in your pjs. Bad habits also die, as people aren’t tempted by every display (glitzy mannequins decked out from head to toe) in the store. I know I get distracted at the end of my shopping spree because of all the decorative cases filled with...
There has been a growing interest in clothing that is made in the USA, and for good reason. Many smaller businesses and independent designers are opting to manufacture domestically, creating more jobs here at home. Manufacturing is the 4th largest employer in the U.S. The standards for wages and working conditions are relatively high compared to the standards in other countries offering cheaper alternatives. By choosing to keep production close to home, I can personally visit and attest to the conditions. In addition to the labor issues, there is also the sustainability to consider. Sustainable in multiple ways. If the winds of worldwide politics change, manufacturing domestically is still an option. In terms of protecting the environment, it reduces the...
Hi everyone! After lots of work, tweaking and editing, the shop portion of EcoPetites is now up and running! Finally, a place to shop where everything comes in petite sizes, and only petite sizes. Look around, enjoy and send me feedback! I would love to hear from you. This weeks' featured item is the Slimming Bridget Dress in white/grey. This bright summer dress has a flattering fit, ready to take you from the office to the luncheon, to spending time with family. This one is a blend of organic cotton and hemp. Have you ever worn hemp before? It is similar to linen. Durable and softens with every wash. The short length is flattering for us short gals! Show some...
Let’s talk about the endless possibilities of hemp! Did you know that hemp could be transformed into a variety of textiles, such as hemp linen, hemp fleece, hemp muslin and hemp silk? The greatest thing about hemp is that it’s one of the most versatile natural fibers. The cellulose fiber from hemp is used to make products ranging from paper, skin care products, building materials and apparel. So what makes hemp so ecofriendly? For starters, it requires no pesticides and needs little water, yet it renews the soil with each growth cycle. Due to these minimal growth requirements, it is much less expensive to farm. Hemp is a favorable fiber in apparel, because clothing made of hemp fiber is lightweight...
June is just around and corner. School is almost done. And, upon many requests, you will soon be able to shop directly at www.ecopetites.com! What has this been like getting ready? A new photo-shoot for one, to make sure I have pictures of each style and color. Talented photographer Crystal Liepa, scrambled on short notice to find a location and did a fantastic job discovering a bright and lovely space in NE Minneapolis. She added to the set of fantastic photos I had from the previous photo-shoot by Stephanie Dunn (who very sadly has moved and will be missed). The two models you see on the website, Makenzie Kramer and Kham Keomysy are both petite, measuring at 5’2” and 5’1”...
