tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:59:33 +0000fashionphotoshootethical fashiontravelstyleblogclothesfaithmodelingphotographyadventureaccessoriesFree Peoplefashion bloggerethicalbohourban outfittersecofashionmodelBibleinspirationGiveawaynatureshoppingsustainablefair tradehuman traffickinglifestyleboutiquewintereco fashionneutralstravel blogwoodsbloggerwomen's fashionReviewecuadorfair trade fashionpuropseFirmoofree lanceguatemalamake upperusex traffickingstyle bloggerindonesiascholarshipSocial Justiceawardcharityemotionsethical fashion giveawayfashion blogforever21holidaymauricesmusicsustainable fashiontipstravel bloggerBASIChoiesRMSTrumanVintagecosmeticsculturehoperightsslaveryTo Love Againchristmascommunitycritical fashionfair trade women's fashionfallfall fashionfamilyflowershow to style maxi dressissueslimaslow fashionsustainabilitywomens fair tradeAsiaFreedomLaci BoutiqueSugarlipsTOMSbuffalochristmas gift guideeShakieyeshadowjewelrymarshallsprojectsimply sustainablestyled maxi dresswinter fashionBecomingGodTutorialafricablogger giveawaybuffalo bloggerdressembereDressyholiday gift guideinterviewlatin americalatinalatina bloggerlifelookbookmipachaootdpunjammiespurserelationshipsriobambasimplicityupcycled4 all humanityClothing LovesLolaafrican jewelryall across africaamericaballet photosbeautifulbeauty bloggerbeyoutifulbeyoutiful hopebible versecaliforniadancedance photosdocumentaryecogirlgurushello kittyinternational princess projectla bloggerlipglosslipsticklos angeleslushmaxi dressneonnew yorkpresentssingaporesocial goodstyle blogthriftthrift bloggerthriftedtrujillougandausawomen3 free nail polish5 free nail polish5free nail polishAmazonAnniversaryBañosBorn and MadeCarol's DaughterChicnovaDesigualDryGoodsHIVHIV womenHMIndigenousLACMAMary KayMont AffairNew YEarShae Mariea-line dressaauwanthropoligieanti-animal testingbackpackerbackpackingballetbeachbeauty blogboysbrave lifebungeebungee jumpbungee jumpingbunionscanopycasa del arbolchimborazochristian bloggerclaiforniaclarksclassic lookcloset swappedclothingclutchcoltas monjas altocomercio justocontemporarycorporate social responsibilitycsrcuencaculture blogcustom dressescutedemocratic republic congodocumentaydrcdressearth dayeleganteesexerciseeyewearfall giveawayfall lookbookfash revfashion hedgefashion revolutionfashion revolution 2015fashion showfashionablefiar trade fashionfishfoodforestfriendsgaia coturegift suggestionsgive back itemsgoodwillhandmadehappyhaulhow to rebrandindiainternational giveawayinternshipjapanlalacelamaslandlaunchleadershipleah feorlentlightslos angeles county museum of artmade in americamade in the usamake blogger look like Wordpressmamafricamarketmaxinational geographicsnatural beautynccwslniagara fallsoregonorganicorganic fashionpantsperu travelphotographerpointepositive body imagepromrana plazaraven and lilyrecycleredretreatruinas ingapircasandals for women with wide feetseamly.coself careasewingsex slaveryshadesshoesshop indigenousshop localsnow peaksocalsouth americasouthern californiasseko designsstaying warmsunsetsushiteen leadershipthe body shoptheaterthreads for thoughttiekstop ten things to dotrades of hopeturtleneckvalentine's day outfitveganvintage bloggerviva aguavolunteerwaterwater based nail polishwhat to wearwide feetwisconsinwomen's flip flopsworkoutyogayoga bloggerzaraAn ethical fashion and faith blog inspiring women to live life to the fullest through motivation, determination and reliance on God's.http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Christine)Blogger283125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-8060009786855725663Thu, 11 Jul 2019 21:35:00 +00002025-12-23T23:40:00.137-05:00critical fashionhuman traffickinglifestyle Hey folks! I am back on the bloggie, this time to chat about choices businesses have to make with ethical labeling, product sourcing / supply chain,  and profits in the essential oil businesses. This is no defense thesis, but you may learn something new or have an opinion to share. To begin with. Today's post was brought about by the opportunity to try out a new brand of essential http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2019/07/what-is-value-of-certification-labels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-1934754767654932920Wed, 09 Jan 2019 18:28:00 +00002019-01-09T13:28:57.908-05:00photography Model: Jessica Miller Williamsville, Buffalo, New York In the winter time, when there is no snow, but the temperature is as though there was snow, what better to do than a photoshoot in dancewear? Thank you Jessie for braving the chill, greeting passer-byers and for creating beautiful movement to be captured! Have a Blessed January, Christine Facebook :: Twitter ::http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2019/01/jessica-miller-ballet-lines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-1835146713824120811Sun, 30 Dec 2018 20:51:00 +00002018-12-30T16:09:57.853-05:00ethical fashionhuman trafficking Sustainable, Wool Heart Handwarmers | Mulxiply (c/o Bonjoy Box) Made in Nepal by an artisan group, you just heat these babies up in the microwave and they warm up your fingers in the winter or belly when you have cramps! This is a perfect way to decrease waste while supporting artisans. Long Haired Alpaca Pullover | A Different Fur (out of business) http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2018/12/cosy-neutral-tones-for-dressember.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-4458820022322191460Wed, 26 Dec 2018 13:00:00 +00002025-12-23T23:42:36.044-05:00ethical fashion Ethical Alpaca Sweater, Ines Alpaca Pullover | Callina Hand-knit by artisans with locally sourced alpaca wool in Peru Eco High Low Brown Maxi Skirt | Raven and Lily Hand-made by a women's coop using recycled polyester threads Chunky Knit Beanie | Free People (not ethical) Eco Travel Pouch with Tassel | Teixchel Hand-woven by an artisan association with ecothreadshttp://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2018/12/christ-in-christmas-thoughts-in-winter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-856891573507332246Mon, 24 Dec 2018 01:31:00 +00002018-12-24T03:31:14.943-05:00dressemberfashionhuman trafficking Outfit (Not ethically made, but they are all older clothes and why throw away clothes and buy new ones, even if they are better made? There is no need for unnecessary consumption) Hat | So old I can't remember Scarf | Maruices (not ethically made) Dress | c/o eShaki (not ethically made, but custom sizes and cuts for all body types) Tights | So old I can't http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2018/12/dressember-taking-down-human.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-5281830181024012118Tue, 18 Jul 2017 03:10:00 +00002017-07-17T23:10:11.813-04:00beautifulbeyoutifulbuffalobuffalo bloggereco fashionecofashionethicalethical fashionexercisefashion bloggerstyle bloggerworkout Eco Ethical Workout Apparel Organic Cotton Yogawear, Ambar Strap Back Tank | c/o Satva All natural, organic cotton, donation participation in their India GiveBack Program  Organic Cotton Activewear, Esha Capri | c/o Satva All natural, organic cotton, donation participation in their India GiveBack Program Running Sneakers (size E wide!) | http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2017/07/organic-cotton-scholarship-yoga-apparel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-6641845486252923177Fri, 14 Jul 2017 23:05:00 +00002017-07-14T19:15:39.128-04:00ethical fashionfair tradefair trade fashionfair trade women's fashionlos angeles Happy July everyone! Although I'm in Guatemala, I am excited to share with you all an awesome event coming up in the Southern California region! The ethical fashion boutique Bead & Reel is putting on the third annual Fair Trade Fashion Show Fundraiser in Los Angeles, California. This fashion show uses fair trade and sustainable fashion as a platform to raise http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2017/07/fairtradefashionshow2017.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-2810001022284561952Mon, 22 May 2017 00:41:00 +00002017-05-21T20:45:22.486-04:00ethical fashion Infinity Scarf with Randa || Teixchel  Handmade from nontoxic thread by Guatemalan artisans Quetzal Backpack || c/o Kakaw Designs Handmade by Guatemalan artisans Back in the U.S. and enjoying a bit of early summer here with the fields of yellow flowers in every rural, free patch of land and allergies flying everywhere giving me the sniffles and sneezies. It's http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2017/05/on-cloudy-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-8569668873236426672Mon, 15 May 2017 15:44:00 +00002017-05-21T19:23:00.087-04:00ethical fashion Malawi Solo Sunglasses Short post today! (I actually took these photos a few months ago and finally am posting.) So folks, after my last pair of sunnies got scratched to the point where I don't wear them, I went on a search for a new pair - ethically sourced of course. To my delight, a while back, I happened upon "37 entrepreneurs to watch for in 2017." As I was http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2017/05/solo-polarized-sunglasses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-7743685165692279570Thu, 09 Mar 2017 12:08:00 +00002017-03-09T07:08:07.145-05:00lifestyle Photo Credit: Ali Campbell Photography So... as we all know, life is life and we aren't really the master's of our own lives as some claim. We may plan and plan and plan, but in the end, it's God who is in charge of ti all and is providing opportunities and opening connections for us as we grow and move in life. It is up to us to decide how and where and what we want to make of http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2017/03/bunheadII.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-7683805425524813233Wed, 08 Mar 2017 15:16:00 +00002017-03-08T10:19:46.861-05:00lifestyle To all of those daughters, mothers, aunts, nieces, cousins and above all sisters (because we are all sisters),  HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!!! May we be bold, beautiful, strong, adventurous, curious, loving, hopeful, exemplary, kind, patient, critical, humble and wonderful as we were created. There is so much responsibility and beauty in being a woman.We have the http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2017/03/happy-international-womens-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-8065439990868832450Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:30:00 +00002017-02-01T08:30:07.041-05:00ethical fashion Upcycled Brass Yasura Earrings | c/o Hovey Lee Handmade in Los Angeles, sourced and made in the USA, all of the metals used in Hovey Lee jewelry are from recycled metals Cassie Capri Organic Cotton Leggings | c/o Satva All natural, organic cotton, donation participation in their India GiveBack Program Organic Cotton Berry Pullover | c/o http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2017/02/econscious2017.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-762802577300461569Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:21:00 +00002017-01-17T09:00:32.931-05:00lifestylephotography I have recently found myself rejoining the ballet world, but this time as a teacher. I have pretty much accepted that my dancing days (aka experiencing dance through dancing and pushing myself my very hardest technique and physically) are over because my knees and hips just can't anymore. But hey, if you can't do it, why not teach it? I also am super stoked that my ex roommate http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2017/01/bunhead1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-7186867821270624904Tue, 10 Jan 2017 13:30:00 +00002017-01-10T10:52:39.540-05:00lifestyle Happy Tuesday all!!! Today I go back to the subject of tampons and periods. However, today's post is a jump off of my CORA review post from last week. Last week I myself and two of my friends reviewed Cora's organic cotton tampons which resulted in a 4/5, 4/5 and 2.5/5 stars review. I also shared about their local job creation program (making pads) and pad donation program - http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2017/01/corainterview.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-2928913297220700404Wed, 04 Jan 2017 13:30:00 +00002017-01-05T11:48:27.905-05:00lifestyle Just a few days ago I was driving home from grocery shopping and happened upon an NPR podcast on how young girls' periods in developing countries impacts their school attendance -- "Does Handing Out Sanitary Pads Really Get Girls to Stay in School"? In conclusion, because of various research factors, the study did not come to a clear conclusion of the initial question (which was based on http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2017/01/CoraReview.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-5063702180003444058Sat, 31 Dec 2016 02:13:00 +00002017-01-02T02:16:37.817-05:00lifestyle This year has probably been the more adult eye-opening experience of my life. Now, I am based in Guatemala! I have to say, my gap year before graduate school was the most eye opening year for me personally, but this year definitely topped it off to what it means to enter the adult world (career-wise), while still being in graduate school and working to pay for rent. Among some of the more http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2016/12/from-2016-to-2017-whats-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-3525308174029076564Fri, 04 Nov 2016 01:33:00 +00002016-11-03T21:38:08.997-04:00photography Happy Thursday evening everyone! I am so excited to share some of my new inspired photography from Guatemala. :) Between my fellowship, my thesis, scholarship applications and moving into a house, I have been swamped with no time to blog. But alas, I am here on my little space on the internet. Today I bring to you photography inspired by poise. There is something so beautiful, http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2016/11/photography-on-lago-atitlan-on-poise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-437526793361480090Wed, 05 Oct 2016 22:28:00 +00002016-10-06T00:46:30.303-04:00critical fashionethical fashion Happy almost October! It's been a while since I had a chance to hop onto my bloggie. I'm very excited to present to you a guest post by Melissa Long, a graduate from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and a young professional in the horology industry. The Truth Behind Wooden Watches Wooden timepieces have been growing in popularity for quite a few years now. Working with http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2016/10/woodenwatches.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-9216581667426940580Wed, 31 Aug 2016 13:32:00 +00002016-08-31T09:32:44.212-04:00ethical fashionguatemala   Just a little casual OOTD for ya today with my favorite sustainably made basics. Traveling obviously means I have a restricted outfit options, however I love all of my investment piece basics, ethically sourced of course! Details below for each piece. Black sleeveless Blouse //  HM Conscious Collection The only line HM carries(carried) (and the entire mallhttp://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2016/08/the-basic-black-white-ootd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-3325940687540313440Fri, 19 Aug 2016 01:02:00 +00002016-08-28T00:46:50.004-04:00guatemalatravel Okay, so I am almost traveled out.  I like to explore and be challenged, but it's also nice to have a home base. Honestly, I probably feel this way because it is so hard for me to actually travel and be fulfilled when I can't speak the language (aka me in Indonesia).  And so, I just arrived to Guatemala and well, I am ready to make it a pseudo home-base. :) I'm here to http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2016/08/touchdown-to-guatemala.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-3181092222651485721Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:20:00 +00002016-08-08T20:20:40.806-04:00indonesiatravel Not much to say here folks, except that: 1) Guava is really yummy when it's fresh and not canned.. who knew? 2) I have never seen a cart with a built in scale before, which was driven by a bicycle (thank you Indonesia for that) 3) I love that these markets are like farmer's markets back in the US, where you can try the fruit. (Winning my heart over the uber convenient thing http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2016/08/fresh-guava-yes-please.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-7906338402200865576Thu, 28 Jul 2016 23:03:00 +00002016-07-29T08:56:16.017-04:00indonesiatravel This is part two of our Sunrise Hike up Mount Bromo! If you are looking for a day trip in EAst Java, this is a great thing to do with friends or with a group. Driving down from the mountain, there are so many fields, following a desert area. It was incredible to me to see all of the various environments in one small area, just going down the mountain. Love how whimsical the http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2016/07/weighless-mount-bromo-part-ii.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-938319797340626216Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:53:00 +00002016-07-21T20:53:28.681-04:00indonesiatravel  You can find these glass bottles of petrol lining the streets of Indonesia, just waiting for a motorcycle that needs a fill! 2,329 meters above sea level takes you to Mount Bromo, when you are on Java Island. Mount Bromo is actually one of the most active volcanoes in the world! (I'm pretty sure it takes you to other volcanoes too though... lol). If you like climbing http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2016/07/travel-tips-for-sunrise-hike-up-mount.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-4920497817230590749Mon, 11 Jul 2016 00:07:00 +00002016-07-10T20:07:45.577-04:00indonesiatravel Rice fields in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia at Tegalalang Today again we were in Ubud, Bali. Enough with the rainy puras in Ubud, now on to my favorite part of the entire trip to Bali! Today we visited a traditional Balinese style cooperative irrigation system, which in Bahasa Indonesia is called subak. This was my first time visiting a rice field, and like the rest of our visits thishttp://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2016/07/rice-fields-in-ubud-bali.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251607028589834710.post-2022993354411538560Thu, 07 Jul 2016 19:50:00 +00002016-07-10T12:45:17.081-04:00indonesiatravel Typical Balinese Hindu offering. You find these all over the streets of Bali! Just a quick post today, we went to visit a Hindu pura in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia! On the island of Bali, in Indonesia, they practice Balinese Hindu, which includes their own customs and traditions which differ from Hindu practices in, say, India.  It was a nice day until we arrived,http://beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com/2016/07/pura.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)5Bali, Indonesia-8.4095178 115.18891600000006-9.4146568 113.89802250000007 -7.4043788 116.47980950000006