Alterre Blog

Five Ways to Shop Ethical Denim

Alterre Posted on April 11 2022

Contributor: Katelyn Chef When it comes to our jeans, no one can get in-between our love for them. However, are you aware that denim, the process of making it can be very hard on the environment? If you do a quick Google search asking how many gallons it takes to...

10 Punny and Eco-friendly Reusable Tote Bags For All Your Things

Alterre Posted on March 21 2022

Contributor: Katelyn Chef Do you feel a little cringy when you take a plastic bag at the grocer? Yeah, you probably should as 350 million tons of plastic is produced each year. The second part of this bad news is that 2.3% of that signal use plastic ends up...

Five Aspirational Females Who Inspire Us

Shilpa Posted on March 08 2022

Contributor: Katelyn Chef Coming off the heels of February, which was Black History Month, we are sashaying into March which is Women’s History Month. There are so many aspirational and awesome women, past and present making their voices heard to inspire a change in the world. In 1869, Elizabeth...

Calling All the Fabulous Ladies: Five Ways to Celebrate The Women in Your Life

Shilpa Posted on February 11 2022

Contributor: Katelyn Chef So, Galentine’s Day is a few short days away (Sunday, February, 13th) and if you think it is just a cutesy holiday to bypass, you’d be mistaken. In fact, while this day is lovely, frilly, and of course, pink, it is also a day to appreciate the...

Spend Galentine’s Day with Your Favorite TV Gals

Alterre Posted on February 07 2022

Contributor: Katelyn Chef Sunday, February 13th is the day where ladies celebrate ladies. In other words, Galentine’s Day. With pandemic protocols still in place & the vigilance of not gathering altogether indoors still an active practice, it may be hard to celebrate the feminine fierce holiday with your besties. ...

Six Things to Be Pumped For this Month

Alterre Posted on January 31 2022

Contributor: Katelyn Chef February, it’s a short month, and for many, it’s also one of the coldest months out of the 12. However, we all need things to boost our spirits as well as invigorate our creativity. As luck would have it, we composed a list of six things to...

Five Ways to Get Your Headspace Organized

Alterre Posted on January 28 2022

Contributor: Katelyn Chef When it comes to ringing in a New Year, many look to declutter their closets, pantries, and under-the-sink dwellings. While the home organization is always a productive method to ridding your life of chaos, the clutter that’s accumulating inside your mind might be bogging you down just...

Holiday Drinks!

Alterre Posted on December 20 2021

CONTRIBUTOR: KATELYN CHEF ‘Tis the month of December where all things appear merry, bright, and full of wonder. Imagine you just stepped back home, sliding off your custom Alterre Ballet Flats, after an evening of watching The Nutcracker Ballet. Everything from the tips of your toes to the end of...

DIY Tips For Creating a Cozy Christmas

Alterre Posted on December 17 2021

Contributed by: Katelyn Chef Ho-hum, the holidays are here and many are feeling the urge (or inspiration) to deck their halls or teeny-tiny apartment walls. If you’re like us, we like to add our personalized taste to everything. Exactly why we now are offering the option to design your own shoe...

GIFT GUIDE: HOW TO GO GREEN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

Alterre Posted on December 13 2021

CONTRIBUTOR: BONNY BUNSON This time of year is always special. It’s a season for family and friends to gather, share in old or new traditions, and celebrate. Whether one is religious or not, we can all agree that the holiday season brings so much joy, and that joy is meant...

Five Ways to Practice Gratitude As We Enter the Holiday Season

Alterre Posted on November 25 2021

Contributed by: Katelyn Chef When it comes to the holidays, we’re in full ‘buy-buy-buy’ mode. However, before we make our next seasonal purchase, how can we practice gratitude this season? Melody Beattie once shared this sentiment about gratitude: “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what...

Five Ways to Be More Sustainable Around The Thanksgiving Table

Alterre Posted on November 22 2021

Contributor: Katelyn Chef Whether you’re talking turkey or tofu-turkey, we are ready for a feast of a Thanksgiving dinner. However, with large meals come extra waste. For instance, all of the clear plastic wrap to seal the leftover pumpkin pie and foil wrappings to welcome the Martians home from space...

Eco-Friendly Kitchen Staples

Alterre Posted on November 01 2021

contributed by Katelyn Chef If you’re like us, you re-use and recycle. Whether you’re still re-using that plastic tub from the deli down the street or (still) feeling guilty for forgetting your canvas grocery tote from the other day’s grocery run, we are all trying to live a little more...

Better-For-You Halloween Candy Options

Alterre Posted on October 14 2021

BY KATELYN CHEF Ding, Dong. Ding. Flashback, you’re age eleven, dressed to impress as for your favorite kick-butt Power Ranger. The anticipation for Halloween has swallowed you like a snake devouring a juicy rat. The night dedicated to securing the best candy up the street and around the block is finally...

5 Ways to Support Our Indigenous Community

Alterre Posted on October 11 2021

contributed by Harmony Pilobello Columbus Day has always felt off for us. I remember being a young child and wondering how one man could be credited for discovering an entire continent people already lived on. I remember wondering why his crew and financial backer weren't highlighted more in our history...

5 Tips for Going Back to The Office!

Alterre Posted on September 20 2021

contributed by Bonny Bunson This blog post is all about tips for transitioning from remote work or telework to being back at the office. We can all agree that 2020 through 2021 was incredibly challenging in so many ways related to COVID-19. As a practicing corporate attorney who always...

White Boots, But Make It Fashion: Fall 2021 Fashion Trends

Alterre Posted on September 07 2021

BY KAITLYN CHEF Dorothy had her ruby slippers, Elvis had his blue suede shoes, Kanye has his Yeezy. When it comes to shoes, what’s your signature shoe look? This fall (and we’re predicting into the future) white boots and booties are becoming a major fashion staple. When it comes to clothing...

Let's Talk About Recycled Denim

Alterre Posted on August 13 2021

We all own at least one pair of jeans that is our ride-or-die pair of denim. This particular pair of jeans go well with a casual jaunt to the grocery store paired with a sensible denim V slide. On dressier days, this ride or die pair also couples well with...

Five Ways to Slow Down and Savor Summertime

Alterre Posted on July 19 2021

Whether you spend 92 days (that’s how many days are in summer) dipping your big toe into your neighbor’s pool or slurping rainbow slushies from the gas station down the road, summer is always fleeting. Why is summer always in a hurry? Who really knows. Summer is effervescent while at the same time, summer is mysterious...

5 Ways to Support our LGBTQA+ Community

Alterre Posted on June 20 2021

How You Can Support The LGBTQ+ Community & Celebrate Pride Month Judy Garland sang it best, “somewhere over the rainbow…” It’s no secret, that the universal symbol for Gay Pride and the LGBTQ+ community is the rainbow. As we get deeper into June, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community as...

Currency

Meet the Author

Keep in Touch

Cart

Join our mailing list