and as any modern day shopper can attest, this kind of decision takes some serious commitment: no quick fashion fixes from Zara, no inexpensive basics from big brands, etcetera and so on. but to hear it from her perspective, it seems like there could be no other option: “consumers have the power to effect real change by refusing to support brands that enable child labor, human trafficking and global pollution,” says Ellie. “given the information and resources necessary, i believe people can stay true to their personal style and buy better.”

the more she researched, the more passionate she became about empowering others to shop ethically while maintaining their personal sense of style, so much so that she launched a well-edited, insanely stylish blog aptly named selflessly styled. this commitment to supporting ethical lifestyle choices extends beyond fashion, too: Ellie recently joined the marketing team over at Brew Dr. Kombucha, the first certified B-corp kombucha brand. she spends her days running social media and influencer relationships — and generally spreading the good word about the importance of practicing sustainability no matter what business you are in. 

as for her days off? she spends those exploring places near and far with her husband. their most recent jaunt was to Hood River, an outdoorsy gem of town located in Oregon’s Columbia Rover Gorge. here, where they went and what she wore when exploring the local town and country.