#schmidt's

Sunglasses- Solo Eyewear- If you’re searching for a new set of frames this summer may we suggest Solo? Classic shapes + edgy design details (everyone and their mom is into reflective eyewear this season) + eco friendly = divine.

Sunscreen-Biore UV Rich Aqua Watery Gel (Jasmine’s fave) Biore’s Watery Gel is the perfect everyday sunscreen because of its wide spectrum coverage, lightness and the fact that it dries completely matte! It never makes my skin break out and there is no white cast! Although my complexion is pretty light brown, I have had friends that are darker than me use it as well with no problems.

Lipcare- Burt’s Bees Lip Balm- For the days when you don’t feel like wearing lipstick, but want a little bit of color and moisture! Burt’s Bees pomegranate lip balm is one of my absolute favorites because it goes on smooth, gives a liiiittle bit of color and keeps me looking summer fresh.

Deodorant- Schmidt’s Natural Deodorant  (Jasmine’s fave) I’ve been on the quest to switch to natural deodorant for awhile now because I started to notice regular breakouts, itchiness and general irritation with the typical stuff we buy at the drugstore. After using another (that I really loved!) and purchased from Etsy, I was looking for something that I could quickly reorder when I ran out. After hearing about Schmidt’s for awhile I finally gave it a shot. I have the jar of lime+bergamot and love it! The smell is amazing and it actually works. I sweat a decent amount and recently went on a hike at Runyon Canyon with my best friend and it stood up to the test!

Crop Top- M|E summer ‘14 crop After the success of the dresses and with large scraps from cutting the dresses, we HAD to make crop tops. What started out as an effort to minimize waste became one of our favorite pieces. Perfect for casual summer days, cover up at the beach or music festivals. $25? [message us for size info + how to purchase] 

Summer dress- M|E summer ‘14 dresses The OGs! These were the first two dresses Mercy and I made and sold. Organic cotton fabric, non-toxic screen printing ink that was screen printed in a (at the time) local Brooklyn screen printer and made in Harlem. With two easy styles-for the ladies who like a little suns out guns out or the ones that favor a boxy fit- they’re a must for anyone looking for a perfect easy summer dress! With limited quantities we are re-releasing these styles!  $40 [message us for size info + how to purchase]

Books- ‘Let My People Go Surfing’ by Yvon Chouinard (Jasmine’s fave) Patagonia brings the idea of ‘eco-fashion’ to a whole other level and is one of the pioneers of our industry. After longing to read this book for several years, I finally got a copy from Strand bookstore right before I left NY. Easily one of my favorite books, it will open your eyes to how fashion and the environment are locked into an eternal dance + how you can do your part to support our planet without sacrificing style.

Re-usable tote bag- Plant These to Help Save Bees tote Re-usable + cute! Of course there are a number of places to purchase re-usable tote bags, like Baggu or even Trader Joe’s, but we’re fond of this one for its message + design. Helping to educate others about the kinds of plants that bees like as well as helping cut down on plastic waste by encouraging reusable options is a match made in heaven.

Shoes- Nisolo’s Cora Wrap Sandal Let your toes warm in the sun with these flat, minimalist sandals. Nisolo is a super cute sustainable and ethical footwear brand, and we’re always excited to discover shoemakers that value design, the producers, and the earth. Can’t wait to grab a pair to flop through the sand in.

 Stay tuned for the swimsuits + bikinis we have our eyes on this summer…

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