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Giveaway: Win a Pair of Rothy’s Recycled Plastic Shoes!

Giveaway: Win a Pair of Rothy's Recycled Plastic Shoes! | Fairly Southern

Y’all know I absolutely love Rothy’s, the stylish and super comfortable shoes made from recycled plastic water bottles. They are my go-to for every day as well as traveling! I love that they are sustainably made.

To say “I love you” to my amazing followers this Valentine’s Day, I am giving away a pair of Rothy’s! Winner gets to pick their choice from any style of Rothy’s available online (excluding the Merino collection). Head over to this Facebook post to enter to win!

Not the winner? Don’t worry, I’ve still got something great for you! Just use this discount link for $20 off your first order from Rothy’s.

I love y’all! Thanks for being such fantastic, socially conscious, sustainably-minded individuals. Best of luck to you in the giveaway!

xoxo Laura

P.S. – Check out my full review of Rothy’s here.

DNA Footwear “THIS WAS A BOTTLE” Sneakers Review (& Discount Code)

Disclaimer: This post is NOT sponsored and is my unbiased, independent review. All opinions are my own. I received this pair of shoes in exchange for an Instagram post featuring the shoes. Read my full disclaimers/disclosures here.

DNA Footwear "THIS WAS A BOTTLE" Sustainable Sneakers Review | Fairly Southern

Y’all know I’ve been a fan of shoes made from recycled water bottles for quite some time! So when I learned about DNA Footwear’s “THIS WAS A BOTTLE” collection, which features a lineup of three different styles of sneakers made from recycled plastic, I was pumped to try them! (And I scored a discount code for y’all, too! For 15% off DNA’s sustainable line, use code SOUTHERN2020 at checkout).

There are a lot of factors I consider when buying shoes. Sustainability, comfort, fit, affordability, and style are all important to me. Here is how my pair of DNA Footwear sneakers stacked up on all of these factors:

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Sustainable Sandals: Oka-B Review

Disclaimer: I received a pair of Oka-B sandals in exchange for a review. This review contains my unbiased, independent opinions.

Oka-B Sandals Review: Sustainable, Fashionable, Comfortable, Women-Owned, Made in the USA | Fairly Southern

I used to always choose fashion over comfort when it came to my shoes. Now, I won’t settle for one or the other! I want super comfortable shoes that still look cute and are practical (i.e. can be worn for multiple occasions). And, it helps if they are made ethically and sustainably, too!

I had heard about Oka-B shoes and had contemplated ordering a pair for about a year or so. Then, Oka-B reached out to me and asked if I’d like to try some. The brand seemed like it could check all of my criteria boxes, so I jumped at the opportunity! I chose the Quinn Sandal.

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9 Sustainable Travel Essentials

9 Sustainable Travel Essentials | Fairly Southern

Y’all know that I always think it’s important to live sustainably, and times when I’m traveling are no exception! In fact, I would argue that it is especially important to be eco-minded when traveling since traveling tends to be inherently environmentally unfriendly. You typically burn more fossil fuels than normal when you travel long distance by car or plane. And, you’re likely using more water, since your hotel towels and sheets are probably washed way more frequently than you would wash your own towels and sheets at home. It’s great to be able to offset some of these environment ills with some sustainable packing!

I tend to travel at least a couple of times a year and just got back from a fantastic vacation in Belize. I have discovered some great products that help me be a bit more earth-friendly while traveling. Here are some of my favorite sustainable travel essentials:

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