September 17th 2020 / Amethyst is Here     The 2nd color release of our 2020 Chrysalis Collection: Amethyst honors and celebrates the intuitive process of creation through natural dyes.  Purple has been regarded since the beginning of 'dye history' as the most revered color. In ancient times purple was first extracted from a snail, an extremely rare and sought after color. To this day purple represents high vibration, creativity and class.  Our tone-on-tone take on purple: Amethyst, embodies the beauty of transformation, embracing change as a catalyst for creation (honoring a life, death and rebirth cycle). The process that our natural materials go through to create the one of a kind colors and patterns inspired a story bigger than ourselves; we call it Magic.  The...

As a female-founded and run company, we revel in our ability to connect with and elevate women who are shaping our world for the better. In this series, we’ll be spotlighting some of the extraordinary ladies in our community who inspire us daily.    Stacy Silva   Meet Stacy Silva, a 28 year old artist living in Austin, TX. Stacy went to Austin Community College for drawing and painting, studying mainly under Janet Brooks. “I got into painting in 2017 because I wanted to take my art to the next level and bring more life to my work. Painting has become an integral part of my being, necessary for my self-expression” - Stacy Silva Much of what you create are...

Introducing our new 2020 collection Chrysalis. New cropped styles, natural colors, and transeasonal by design. This collection is an artistic take on the capsule wardrobe, featuring 8 staple pieces made to stand out AND pair well with the rest of your closet. Created with care, the Chrysalis collection is intended to be wearable art of heirloom quality, sustainably designed from start to finish. As always, each garment is inclusively sized and made to flatter all body types. ~ We'll be rolling our 2020 Chrysalis Collection over the coming weeks with color drops, the first being Yin-Yang (black + white). Naming the collection "Chrysalis" seemed fitting as the name itself translates to the theme of transformation, which sits at the core...

Hannah Lasure is a 24-year-old photographer, model, and musician based in Austin, TX. She grew up in Orlando, FL, and went to college for Forensic Science, before deciding to drop out to pursue art. She moved to Vermont at age 19, where she taught herself to play guitar and started taking vocal lessons; eventually leading her to move to Austin a.k.a "The live music capital of the world". Within a couple of months of moving, a local photographer asked Hannah to model for them, and the rest is history. From modeling, to creatively directing and styling shoots, to photographing them myself now she's a force to be reckoned with and we're honored to have been able to chat with her about her journey.

Dressing for yourself can often feel like a difficult task. But we believe fashion should be treated as a form of self-expression– a vital piece of a much larger foundation to becoming the most confident version of ourselves. In an effort to uncover some of the subconscious inhibitors of personal style, we sat down to discuss our own thoughts and experiences surrounding the topic. These are what we landed on:   1. Don’t feel pressured to limit yourself to a specific “look”. You’re allowed to be a chameleon. Monday might call for a _____ while Tuesday calls for _____ . We highly encourage throwing out the box that you’re feeling confined to, and to dress in a way that fits your...

Today we’re sitting down with Meesh Dot ~ a taurus May flower who defines herself as an eco soul artist of color, weaving her love for Earth into all of her artistic endeavors. What exactly does a title like Eco Soul Artist entail? Well, her work spans a lot of creative territory. Part of her craft involves offering unique and ‘soulful’ experiences, including curated experiential Art + Earth gatherings, medicine bars, and guidance on how to live a more eco-conscious lifestyle– and it doesn’t stop there. Meesh is also an international dancer, DJ, and model for ethically-minded brands (really, she does it all). She recently launched Earth Women of Color (earthwoc), which is a blog dedicated to giving women of color a platform to discuss art, earth, and their experience exploring it all.

  We believe style is all about personality, so we’re sharing a few of our favorite ways to use scarfs to empower your personal expression. Enjoy our suggestions below featuring our line of Naturally Dyed Silks Scarfs. Let us know your favorites in the comments!   1.HAT BAND This method is a super quick and cute way to style your scarf to make your outfit more versatile.        2. NECK TIE Simply fold your square scarf in half, corner to corner and roll it up. Then placing the tail end on the back of your neck, tie a simple knot in the front and fluff to your liking. Works in place of a necklace, and perfectly dresses up...

To begin our series, we’re talking plant medicine with the lovely Sophia Rose. Sophia defines herself as an herbalist, author, and small business owner. She got her start in herbal medicine after graduating from the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism by selling bottles of Rose Petal Elixir at local markets around the country. Since then, she's moved on to become the founder of La Abeja Herbs which operates here in Austin, Texas. 

CEO and Creative Director Melissa Hargus shares a beginner friendly and accessible approach to creating an Ikebana Flower Arrangement that's easy to make in quarantine and can even be crafted using flora from around your neighborhood.   What is Ikebana? (pronounced: i·kei·baa·nuh) Ikebana is a centuries old Japanese art of Flower Arranging that focuses on a minimal and seasonal aesthetic. The word Ikebana loosely translates to "making flowers come alive"   Ikebana in Quarantine: We believe that now, more than ever we should use this time to self reflect, connect deeper with the natural world and de-stress. Ikebana allows for all of these to come together to create a simple and beautiful reflection.  This DIY is totally beginner friendly and family friendly, requires...

You’d never know by looking at the fruit, but the pits and skins of Avocados produce lovely shades of pink when used to naturally dye! This is a beginner friendly, accessible and sustainable way to naturally dye fabric!