Sustainable Clothing for Your Busy Days: #WhereDoYouprAna

I received two pieces of clothing from prAna for this review. All opinions are my own (although my cat pitched in her thoughts too!).

Two months out from the end of our time being caregivers, and I am slowly remembering how to savor the sheer freedom to come and go as I please, and to do a few more things that matter to me.

I enjoyed wearing my two new pieces of prAna clothing recently as I went on a small adventure (and also when I checked out a new location for a favorite food cooperative here in town).

Rocking My Message

Recently, I went to see 9 to 5 the Musical at Theatre Tallahassee, after which I had a mission. I had a very special rock to hide! (If you’re unfamiliar with the rock hiding craze, here’s more info.) I needed something pretty enough to fit in at the theatre and comfy enough to stand up to my rock-hiding expedition.

This particular rock was in honor of the You Matter Marathon (read more about it here). As you can tell, I was holding it upside down in one of the pictures — but I kind of like the reminder that things sometimes just get turned around but the message is still a worthy one. And I doubt the ducks will find the rock BUT maybe they’ll bear witness to the recipient’s joy when they find it!

And About the Cat

Sustainable Clothing

New businesses are popping up all over Tallahassee, and I was excited to see that a fave food co-op, New Leaf Market, had opened a new location on our north side. After happy hour with my girlfriends recently, I popped in to check it out! Among all of their natural, organic options, I was impressed by their pet supplies. Bella would be too (she’s in charge, after all!). Don’t you agree I deserve to sit back with a bit of our local (also awesome!) Lucky Goat coffee after she gets into the catnip? This prAna top is perfect for exploring a food co-op then relaxing with some delicious coffee.

More about prAna

I have let my clothing game, which was pretty anemic anyway, slide over the past three years when I have been working from home and caregiving. I enjoyed these awesome pieces prAna sent me — they were a perfect blend of fashionable and functional.

prAna focuses on creating sustainable clothing, and says their goal is to create apparel that will get you through your whole day, no matter what that brings. The lavender piece I wore to the theatre and park is the Tilly Top, which is made from organic cotton and recycled polyester blend burnout lightweight jersey knit. I loved the lace insets.

The rose top I wore to New Leaf is the Penelope Pullover, which is made from organic cotton and a polyester blend lightweight jersey knit. I love the fact that it is Fair Trade Certified™, meaning that the factory where it was made meets criteria regarding safe working conditions, equal treatment for women, and more.

Learn more about prAna’s approach here:

A Special Discount For You

I am excited to share this discount code with you! Use it when you order something from prAna, and you’ll get 15% off your purchase (the code is good through October 3). To learn more about prAna, visit their website here. They’re also all over social, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

How about you?

What qualities do you look for in clothing to get you through a typical day, looking good and feeling comfortable? Are sustainability and fair trade practices factors in your choices? For me, prAna gets gold stars for all of that and I encourage you to check it out for yourself (and remember to use your special discount code MHMPK15 to save 15%!).

Paula Kiger

Wife of one, Mom of two, Friend of many. My pronouns are she/her/hers.

Comments

Lori Lavender Luz says

September 5, 2017 at 9:12 am

Oooh, I love that Tilly top! Cool idea about the You Matter rock.

- Paula Kiger says
  
  September 5, 2017 at 12:32 pm
  
  Thanks, Lori! It’s amazing the effect the touch of a simple lace in set can have on making a stop special! (And yes, the You Matter Marathon is a very cool thing.)
  
Nancy Johnson Horn (@themamamaven) says

September 9, 2017 at 12:18 pm

Both tops are beautiful. I’m glad you enjoyed your time out – you deserve it. Sustainability and fair trade practices are important to me.

- Paula Kiger says
  
  September 9, 2017 at 3:41 pm
  
  Thanks, Nancy! I really did have fun. I need to put more “park visits” on my list, whether I am hiding rocks or not.
  
Natasha Nicholes (@NatashaNicholes) says

September 14, 2017 at 9:17 am

I’m partial the Penelope top, for selfish reasons, but the Tilly looks like it is SO COMFORTABLE and lightweight! I get hot – a lot – and need clothing that will keep me warm when the flash passes, but won’t add to it while it’s going on. Criminy!

- Paula E Kiger says
  
  September 14, 2017 at 12:15 pm
  
  Oh I hear you on that! And for Florida — “light” can be important since indoors is usually overly cool (yes, I know that may not seem like a thing right now!) and outdoors can be so very Florida!
  
Heather Hood Durdil says

September 14, 2017 at 9:56 am

When thinking of my clothing needs I need layers. I freeze easily so I like things that keep me warm while not adding bulk. I like to look put together each day and be ready for any kind of adventure. It looks like these clothes fit the bill. If only I didn’t have so many things in my closet already.

- Paula E Kiger says
  
  September 14, 2017 at 12:16 pm
  
  I totally agree with you on the layering. The Penelope pullover is going to come in really handy for me later in the fall and into winter (Florida issues).
  
Andrea Bates says

September 28, 2017 at 7:41 am

That Penelope Pullover is such a pretty color on you. I love your comment about your sense of style being anemic. I giggled. I can SO relate!

- Andrea Bates says
  
  September 28, 2017 at 7:42 am
  
  Sorry, clothing game – I knew I used the wrong words!!
  
  - Paula Kiger says
    
    September 28, 2017 at 10:18 pm
    
    HA HA HA HA ANDREA – you would have been okay with the style part LOL. 🙂 🙂 Thank you so much for the comment and the extra share. <3