Haley
Haley Sherif holds a B.F.A. in creative nonfiction writing from Emerson College. Born & raised in Manhattan, she's currently living in Brooklyn pursuing her dream to write. As an eager fourteen year old she originally joined the Eco-Chick team as an intern, several years later she's happy to be back. Her writing and design projects can be found on her personal site, haleykamilla.com, as well as on The Culture-ist and later and in Perversion's June, 2016 issue.
Little White Dress Challenge, Day Four: Summer Simplicity
It’s always fun to try new things. Especially as I revel in each new day at workshop, I am constantly experimenting. Whether it be a word association poem or an adaptation of Samuel Beckett’s act without words, I love to try new things. Of course, there’s another side that comes…
Little White Dress Challenge, Day Three: Businessey Attire!
Today was a sweltering day! I had a bunch to do on top of commuting and workshop, and really wanted to be as creative with the dress as I could. So, today I decided to tuck the dress into a maxi skirt tied at the bottom and finish the outfit…
Little White Dress Challenge, Day Two: The Cunning Optimism of Language
It’s day two of the LWD Challenge! (Here is what I wore on day one!) Recently in Seminar, we discussed short prose. What it was, what it includes, who writes it. What I love about short prose is its ability to flee from a single definition, as it refuses to…
Little White Dress Challenge: Day One! Super Simple White & Grey
In March I was inspired by a fantastical project I discovered via the green fashion queen Summer Rayne Oakes. She was participating in the Uniform Project for a month. The Uniform Project was founded in 2009 by Sheena Matheiken when she decided to don a little black dress for 365…
Covet's Wearable Eco Chic Comfort: Perfect for the Dog Days
Summer is without doubt my favorite season. I’m always looking for easy cool dresses to wear as I run around in the heat and humidity of NYC, or spend time chasing my friend’s kids. There’s nothing like the hustle and bustle of home to make me yearn for a crisp…
Eco Chick Debates: What Are the Biggest Summertime Fashion Don'ts?
Summertime is hot and humid, and that means it’s time to break out those sandals and sunnies, and warm on up to some summer fun. But, before we dive into the heat wave, Eco-chick asked our friends their opinions on summertime no-no’s! Here’s what they had to say: What are…
Philadelphia's Sa Va Eco Boutique for Locavore Fashion
“Sa Va is an ethical clothing and accessories brand that is built on the platform of effortless, individual style and social consciousness.” Thus reads the front page of Philly-based eco boutique Sa Va. Ninety percent of the garments sold at Sa Va are locally made, with both fair trade and…
White Out: This Summer the It Color is One Light Hue!
via Arthur Elgort for Vogue The biggest trend this summer? White on white on more white! (The thrill of being able to button on my white jeans again!) We love it everywhere. Its never been a better time to exercise less is more. With just a pop of color, like…
NYC's Little Cupcake Bakery: Eco Friendly Cupcakes with a Humanitarian Twist for FEED Japan
Cupcakes! The Little Cupcake Bakery, located both on Prince Street in Manhattan’s SoHo and on Third Avenue in Brooklyn, has opened a “shop in shop” to benefit Japan. Recently I visited with Starre Vartan, Eco Chick’s editor, to try some cupcakes (delicious!) and support the bakery and it’s projects. Take…
Eco Chick Eats! Billyburg Brooklyn's Saturday Food Crawl
The new Williamsburg food flea market is open from 9-5 on Saturdays between North 6th and North 7th at the East River [image via Smorgasburg website] All week I had been planing a trip to visit the Williamsburg (BKLN) flea market. I counted on spending the afternoon scavenging for goodies…
