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SAINT LAURENT FOR GQ GERMANY | MENSWEAR INSPIRATION
Just a little does of inspiration to get us through this week--has it also been longer than usual for anyone? For those of you who follow me on Instagram, I mentioned that today's post would *finally*...
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JOIN THE FASHION REVOLUTION TODAY | APRIL 24, 2015
Every year we come together on the 24th of April--the day that marks the anniversary of the horrible Bangladesh factory collapse at Rana Plaza--to ask "who made your clothes?" and demand a fashion...
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[VIDEO] ISLAM Q&A--*FINALLY* ANSWERED!
In light of the Islamaphobic hate mail I received following the Charlie Hebdo attack, I opened up JooJoo Azad for questions to help clear up any misconceptions or try to answer any questions you may...
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5 UNDER $25: ETHICAL BUYS ON A COLLEGE STUDENT BUDGET
In honor of Earth day and broke college students everywhere // because you shouldn't have to break bank to support ethical brands~After publishing my 6 (Ethical) Stores You'll Love As Much As Zara...
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10 IMPORTANT READS ON THE FASHION INDUSTRY'S INCONVENIENT TRUTH
2 years ago today, the Rana Plaza Factory in Bangladesh collapsed due to brands' negligent safety inspections, killed over 1,100 garment workers.And, 2 years after, we are still waiting for justice.As...
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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FOR BEGINNERS | INTERVIEW WITH CHICAGO PHOTOGRAPHER:...
Photography is easily one of the most important components of any blog--and one of the most difficult to master. So, obviously, we need to turn to someone who knows what's up and can give solid advice...
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WHAT'S IN MY (ETHICAL) BAG?
A cutesy short 1 minute video I put together to get you excited for spring...and ethical fashion! I played around with stop-motion filming and had a lot of fun. I also ate a tangerine in the middle of...
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8 REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO TAKE A SOLO TRIP THIS SUMMER
This post is all about proving that you don't need money, much time, or the know-how to travel solo and have an incredibly rewarding experience! Here’s how. Traveling doesn't necessarily have to mean...
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JOOJOO AZAD X FELTON KIZER X MAGAZINE RELEASE
I say horse you say unicorn the point is this bag is totally rad~Excited to team up with local Chicago photography talent Felton Kizer (who is also an activist #browniepoints) to shoot a few new...
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GOOGLE'S NEW SEO ANNOUNCEMENT EVERY BLOGGER NEEDS TO KNOW
On April 21, 2015, Google announced that blogs/site that do not have a mobile-responsive site will be penalized in search ranking. Here is how you can check to see if your site is mobile-friendly and...
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2015 MOTHER'S DAY ETHICAL GIFT GUIDE
It never did make sense to me to support your mother via a gift that was created through the exploitation of other mothers. This year, be sure that your Mother's Day gift is both beautiful AND...
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THE INSTAGRAM OF A REALLY GOOD COLLEGE STUDENT + TIPS
Your initial thought might be: but Hoda, don't you #hashtag all of your photos with #downwithclasses? How could you possibly be a good student?! It's a complicated relationship. I realized that I...
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6 THINGS EVERY BLOGGER NEEDS TO BE SUCCESSFUL (& HOW TO GET THEM)!
1. Network(s) | In my experience, the right contacts and the right networks can really open doors for you! The no.1 on my list of 18 Ways to Get Your Blog Out There is to guest post/collaborate with...
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IN FILM
{ Photos: Alex Jung }Had fun playing around in black & white & film-like vibes with a few new pieces that I brought over from my last travels to Morocco! This look was also one of the looks I...
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HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY GROW YOUR BLOG OFFLINE
5 powerful ways to grow your blog offline: for those of us looking to expand our local audience, meet and work with amazing people, and take a break from the online world--this one is for you!First of...
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THE CONTROVERSY BEHIND MANGO
No, not the fruit (I'm actually currently eating one and I would like to extend my full endorsement to their edible consumption) but the Spanish-based clothing company that has gotten themselves a...
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BETTER YOU, BETTER WORLD: INSTAGRAM CHALLENGE
One of my favorite ethical companies, Enrou, is hosting a really beautiful 2 week Instagram challenge to encourage self-reflection, self-improvement, and bettering of the world! (& You should...
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HAUNTINGLY GOOD ETHICAL FASHION ADVERTISEMENTS
Do you see the hidden message?Save the Children is notorious for their extreme advertising. But their latest campaign raising awareness for child slavery in the fashion industry is rather brilliant....
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CHICAGO STREETSTYLE | Set 01
"We're actually from Saudi Arabia!""I work at Zara, which is a fast-fashion brand. I don't know a lot about ethical options, but I think the biggest reason people don't shop at ethical brands as much...
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CHICAGO STREETSTYLE | Set 02
"My hat is actually from France, and I became great friends with the lady who makes these!" What do you think is the biggest hindrance to ethical fashion? "Americans don't like rummaging through things...
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