bookmark_borderA WorldFinds Haul and Review: Remarkable Fair Trade Spring Jewelry

Hey earth muffins! It is super exciting that spring is finally here! 🌷 Warm weather and sunshine means busting out my capris and spring accessories for the changing season. When the cold, sweater weather goes away, I like to start wearing jewelry I haven’t been wearing for a few months. Scrolling through Instagram, I recently came across a brand called WorldFinds. Their pieces are gorgeous and perfect for spring! I was recently gifted a few of their items, so I wanted to share my spring jewelry haul and WorldFinds review with you all today. Plus, I have a discount code to save you money!

What is WorldFinds?

I am excited to be working with this brand because they value three things: people, the planet, and purpose. Their jewelry creates work for 700 artisans in India; each purchase provides food and education for the artisan’s family as they earn a living wage in safe working conditions. WorldFinds is also eco-friendly, which is perfect for us earth muffins! Jewelry is created from a material called “Kantha”, which is repurposed, recycled fabric from furniture factories and saris. I personally love that each piece of jewelry is different because of this – every single piece will be unique and just for you! 😊 Lastly, I love that this brand empowers women. It is woman-owned and empowers its artisans through fair trade. I think this company has amazing values and acts on their beliefs. If you are interested in buying from their website, make sure to use the code “earthmuffin25” to get 25% your order! 🎉

My Package of WorldFinds Spring Jewelry!

A picture of a WorldFinds box, with jewelry wrapped in tissue paper

Before jumping into the haul, this WorldFinds review wouldn’t be complete without talking about the packaging. First off, it came in a cardboard box which I was able to recycle. The pieces are wrapped up in adorable tissue paper and each one comes in a reusable jewelry bag. Instead of stuffing the remaining space with something like packing peanuts, the box was filled with brown paper. I have set the cute tissue paper and this brown paper aside and will use it for wrapping gifts for family and friends. Yay for reusing packing materials!

Each jewelry piece was attached to its tag with a piece of brown string instead of plastic – such a great swap! I love to see companies finding alternatives to plastic, so this made me quite happy. The tags describe how to take care of your jewelry and also include a picture of the artisan that made your pieces. It gives a nice personal touch to your fair trade jewelry!

A picture of a WorldFinds artisan tag, showcasing the artisan who made the jewelry

The Classic Kantha Necklace – $24

The first item I was gifted is their classic Kantha necklace. This necklace is a strand of colorful beads with a cute little tassel on the chain extender. I love how it is such a statement piece! Once the pandemic is over, I can see myself wearing this to work with a monochromatic top and a black pencil skirt.

A picture of a girl wearing a classic Kantha Worldfinds necklace

I also love that this necklace is versatile. Because it has a chain extender, you can wear it at any length. If you aren’t feeling a necklace, you can also style this as a bracelet or anklet. I personally love to wear anklets when I’m wearing my Birkenstocks; so you will definitely see me rocking this gorgeous piece all spring and summer!

Dream Kantha Connection Bracelet – $15

I love a good bracelet, and this one is special because it reminds me to dream! WorldFinds has two bracelet collections that I absolutely love. This Dream one is part of the Kantha Connection collection, where each of the 12 bracelets is a different color to channel different energies. From “Growth” to “Creativity”, these bracelets remind you of these things. I personally chose the Dream bracelet to remind myself to think big, perserve, and accomplish amazing things whenever I wear it. The Cause Connection collection allows you to support 12 different charities by buying a bracelet to “Restore” or “Teach”. 15% of the bracelet sales are donated to the charity each bracelet is assigned, which is a great way to give back and get a gorgeous spring piece of jewelry.

A picture of a WorldFinds dream bracelet from their Kantha Connection collection

This bracelet is super cute! The beads are on a stretchy cord which allows you to easily take it on or off. I personally love that it is on a stretchy cord because I have a small wrist. It is sometimes a struggle for me to find a bracelet that doesn’t dangle and annoy me. 😅 I’m also a huge fan of the colors on my Kantha beads, which I had to mention in this WorldFinds review. I have quite a few navy pieces in my closet, so I will get a lot of use from this bracelet!

Mini Kantha Hoops – $18

A picture of WorldFinds mini hoop earrings

The last piece in this WorldFinds review are these adorable mini hoops. My relationship with earrings has evolved over the years. In high school, I used to wear a ton of different types, but when I went off to college I exclusively wore diamond studs or no earrings at all. I mentioned this back in 2019 in my low waste jewelry collection post. I am hoping to ease myself back into wearing more styles this spring and summer; so, I thought these hoops would be the perfect place to start! I think they are such a perfect size for my ear. I’ve found that some hoops only look good with a certain hairstyle, but I can definitely wear these will my hair up or down. The Kantha colors are super vibrant and perfect for spring… I might just have to wear these to Easter dinner this year!

Overall Thoughts on this WorldFinds Review

I think this company has great, affordable pieces that support both artisans and the planet. How could you not check out their website?! Plus, if you use the code “earthmuffin25” you will receive 25% off your order – such a steal for fair trade products! I will for sure be wearing these pieces all spring long. The necklace will most likely be worn as an anklet until I actually go back to the office to work. My ears will (finally) see earrings that aren’t just studs, and I hope to remind myself to dream whenever I wear my new bracelet. I am such a supporter of reusing and repurposing, so I love these Kantha pieces! 😍 Will you be purchasing anything from WorldFinds?

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bookmark_borderThe Best Online Thrift Stores!

Hey earth muffins! I absolutely love thrifting. If you have been following this blog for awhile, you will know that thrift stores are my favorite way to shop secondhand. Mister Corona has prevented me from going thrifting for the past few months… While many of the stores in my area are open, I just don’t see the point in exposing myself to possible germs for no reason. Good thing there are great thrift stores online! 🙂 I personally haven’t been shopping much just because I don’t need anything right now; but, I definitely recommend checking out these sites if you need to spice up your closet. Here are the best online thrift stores to shop at today!

~ThredUP

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My search for Tommy Hilfiger sweater filtered for women’s clothes

I know, I know. It seems like every YouTuber who thrifts is advertising for ThredUP… But it is for good reason! They have some great finds on their site, including some nice sales too. Usually, if I am at a store, I always check out all of the sections (this is a tried and true tip for any new thrifter!). However, because you are searching a HUGE amount of clothes on ThredUP, I recommend knowing what you are looking for. Even just knowing the brand you want is helpful! Because the site is so popular, you will need to shop relatively quickly. You wouldn’t want something in your cart ordered by someone else! I also love that you can set your sizes as you search the site. This will filter out any clothes that you wouldn’t purchase anyway. 😊 Lastly, they mark “Rare Find” pieces which can also help you find some awesome deals!

~Depop

A picture of Depop search results

Depop is another great option for online thrifting. While they do have a website, the app is much better in terms of filtering out your searches. I love that people can open their own Depop shop for you to browse – it is a great way to support your favorite sustainable influencers when they do a closet cleanout or shop the style of your favorite reseller on Instagram. This app can be a bit pricier than ThredUP just because each shop owner can set the prices… But you might be able to find some extremely unique pieces if you look hard enough! 😍

~eBay

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I always forget about eBay when I am shopping online, but it actually has some amazing thrift finds! You can filter your clothing searches using the “Pre-Owned” option, which ensures that you are still shopping secondhand. I personally love that eBay has auctions, because you can score some great pieces for extremely love prices. On top of that, use Typo Hound to find any listings that have spelling errors in the title. This will allow you to get even better deals! 🤑 eBay definitely deserves a spot on this best online thrift stores list.

~Poshmark

Poshmark, like Depop, is another great way to thrift on your phone. Their app is easy to use, including great ways to filter your searches. It seems like I can find “trendier” pieces on Poshmark from brands that are currently popular. However, I definitely believe that anything thrifted can be trendy and with the times… You just have to style it the right way! Plus, buying more classic pieces is better for the environment, as you will be able to wear them for years to come. 😊

~Swap.com

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Swap.com is another great thrift store to shop online. While it might not have as many options as ThredUP, there are still good pieces to find! Plus, because it isn’t as well known as ThredUP there will be less people trying to find those hidden gems. 👍 I love that this site also has a huge selection of maternity and baby clothes. It is so expensive to buy maternity clothes new because you won’t be able to wear them for a long time; offering secondhand maternity clothes is a great way to give those garments a new life!

~Other Best Online Thrift Stores

There are a bunch of other online thrift stores to check out as well. Etsy, while it is known for its handmade items, actually has some secondhand clothes. If you are looking to buy expensive brand name items, check out The RealReal. Vintage items are a whole different ballgame, as there are tons of vintage websites to browse through. It is pretty crazy that there are so many awesome options to thrift online! 😍 Have you found anything cool at any of these sites recently?

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bookmark_borderThe Ultimate Shopping Guide to Sustainable Fabrics

Hey earth muffins! If you are on a journey to live with less waste (like I am!), one of the major areas that needs to be addressed is buying clothes. In my opinion, there are two options:

1) Go thrift shopping! – This is my personal preference 😀
2) Buy sustainable fabrics when buying new

The struggle with the second option is that you will need to avoid fast fashion when choosing fabrics that aren’t so hurtful to the environment. Fast fashion is a terrible thing in general, so this is extremely important. Many “cotton” and “polyester” fabrics have microplastics in them that are released in the washing machine… We definitely do not want that! Buying from the thrift store can lessen this issue, as the microplastics have already been released and you are saving any new microplastics from leaching into the water stream. There are many other problems with unsustainable fabrics as well: huge amounts of water usage, chemicals/pesticides affecting the land and leaching into water, unethical treatment of workers, the list goes on.

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SO, if you decide that you still would like to buy clothes that are brand new, I suggest searching for these fabrics:

~Organic cotton – Normal cotton uses huge amounts of water and pesticides, making the “fabric of our lives” an unsustainable choice. If you really love cotton clothing, I suggest checking out 100% organic cotton fabrics. While there is still a lot of water involved, this at least helps avoid the chemical/pesticide aspect of producing the cotton. If the cotton is 100% organic, it will also be biodegradable!

~Silk – This fabric is extremely sustainable and efficient when it comes to water usage and land use; plus, it is biodegradable at the end of its life! However, the silkworms are only able to produce a small amount of fabric making it a more time intensive process. Some vegans also disapprove of the treatment of the worms.

~Wool – This fabric is renewable as it comes from sheep! 🐑 It is biodegradable as well. Take caution to research where the company sources its wool, to make sure the sheep are treated ethically and are taken care of properly.

~Cashmere – Just like wool, this fabric is renewable because it comes from goats! Fast fashion increased demand for this product, so many farmers started shearing their goats too early… This obviously puts the animal at risk of dying from the cold, so I would personally suggest only buying cashmere secondhand.

~Hemp – Growing hemp takes very little water (and the plants are naturally extremely pest-free, which makes pesticides not necessary). This fabric is also biodegradable, making it an excellent choice!

~Bamboo – Just like hemp, bamboo can be grown basically anywhere with very little water. 🎍 It can be used to make anything from kitchen utensils to fabric, making it an amazing sustainable choice! It is also biodegradable.

~Linen – Another great option, linen is biodegradable if it has been untreated. Flax grows with very little water, and almost all parts of the plant are used in the production process making it extremely low waste.

While there are many “sustainable” fabrics on the market, you must still do your research before making purchases. The rise of the “going green” movement has resulted in many companies stating that certain products are “sustainable”… But that doesn’t mean they actually are! Make sure to look at all the tags and do your research to see the OTHER implications that resulted from a fast fashion brand using a sustainable fabric: water usage, shipping from across the world, the conditions of the workers, where the dyes have been sourced, etc. In my opinion, thrifting is always the best option, as I don’t trust fashion corporations to completely change their practices. That may sound cynical, but I hope that one day fast fashion will stop existing altogether.


What fabrics do you look for when shopping? 

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