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Art of Attire: Decode Your Style

Alterre Posted on October 20 2023

For this article we’ll be focusing on how to keep the things you love in your wardrobe from the kooky halloween pajamas to the perfectly crisp white button up while honing in on some key pieces to elevate your personality. Building a versatile wardrobe can take a lifetime to...

We Asked Chat GPT How to Navigate Mansplaining in the Workplace

Alterre Posted on October 18 2023

Contributer: Harmony Pilobello In addition to highlighting female leaders in our ElevatHer series, we are including all things career related. Since childhood, women have been conditioned to be polite when spoken to. We’ve been trained to nod and smile when someone shares their perspective and, in some ways, to our...

Harmony's 7 Essential Pantry Items for Quick and Delicious Meals

Alterre Posted on October 16 2023

Contributor: Harmony Richards In today's fast-paced world, a well-stocked pantry can be a lifesaver for those days when you don't have the time or energy for an elaborate meal. Whether you're in the mood for a comforting Japanese-inspired dish or a zesty Thai fusion creation, having the right essentials in...

5 Stylish Ways to Incorporate Animal Print into Your Work Wardrobe

Alterre Posted on October 13 2023

Contributer: Harmony Richards As fashion designers, we’re always pushing the boundaries of what attire is work appropriate. Polkadot button ups anyone? Yes, please. Animal print, however, is one of the few patterns that can feel like a neutral when styled the right way. It doesn't need to be overly...

Founders Stories: Working From Home with Shilpa

Shilpa Posted on October 11 2023

As most companies did during the pandemic, we closed our office in NY and started working from home. So let me tell you about a day in my life running a remote work business.

The Art of Attire: Building a Versatile Wardrobe for Any Stage of Your Career

Alterre Posted on October 06 2023

Our wardrobe is a reflection of our personal style, and creating a versatile one ensures that we're ready for any occasion without the stress of endless choices. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to build a versatile wardrobe that suits the needs of professional women at any...

ElevateHer: Marie Laveau, The Enigmatic Voodoo Queen of New Orleans

Alterre Posted on October 04 2023

Marie Laveau, the legendary Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, remains an enigmatic figure whose life was shrouded in mystery and intrigue. If you've wondered who our Marie strap is named after, it's her!

Fast Flavors: Gluten-Free Crispy Gnocchi With Tomatos and Leeks

Alterre Posted on October 02 2023

Contributor: Harmony Richards We love a good gnocchi recipe! It's something my husband and I fall back on for last minute meals.The following is a gluten free adaptation from Eating Well. You can check out the original recipe here. Feel free to use glutenous options or try another GF...

7 Ways to Celebrate a Greener Fourth of July

Alterre Posted on June 30 2023

contributor: Harmony Richards The Fourth of July is a time to come together and celebrate the spirit of independence, but it's also an opportunity to reflect on our impact on the environment. As women in the prime of our lives, we have the power to lead by example and embrace sustainable...

Meet Monica, Founder of Uye Surana

Alterre Posted on May 24 2023

Contributor: Harmony Richards We're closing out AAPI month highlighting our dear friend and business queen Monica Wesley. Our fellow Parsons alumni is ona mission to make comfortable lingerie that includes all body types. We call her the queen of feminist lingerie — undergarments made for real women and not the...

Meet Shannon, Founder of Agent Reclaim

Alterre Posted on April 21 2023

Contributor: Harmony Richards (Pilobello) We're slowly reviving The Founder Club, where I will be interview fellow founders and share it with the Alterre community. The hope is to celebrate each others achievements and amplify small businesses doing great things. Our first feature of 2023 is on the amazing Shannon O'Hara! I had...

5 Non-Alcoholic Holiday Drinks

Alterre Posted on December 15 2022

Contributor: Harmony Pilobello Ah, December. 2022 has flown by, and this year’s holiday preparations came suddenly for me. My newly appointed husband and I (we got married on December 4th!) are planning for a few holiday get-togethers, and I was surprised to see a shortage of egg nog! We...

Two Cool and Healthy Recipes to Beat the Summer Heat

Alterre Posted on August 02 2022

Contributor: Katelyn Chef It’s likely, no matter where you reside, you’re experiencing a heat wave. Or at least, bracing for a spike in upcoming temperatures. Of course, traditional ways to cool off always are popular like visiting the beach or camping out near the pool.However, tasty ways to keep the...

Redefining Patriotism With Collective Action

Alterre Posted on June 30 2022

contributor: Harmony Pilobello Read time: 2.5 minutes This fourth of July, we will be reflecting deeply on how we can contribute to lasting change and urge our representatives to take immediate action. The recent overturning of Roe v. Wade and SCOTUS narrowing the United States Environmental Protective Agency's Clean...

Meet Simone Horng, Founder of Seeds4Love

Alterre Posted on May 30 2022

Contributor: Harmony Pilobello We're launching a new series on our blog called The Founder Club, where I will be interviewing fellow founders and sharing it with the Alterre community. The hope is to celebrate each others achievements and amplify small businesses doing great things. Our first feature is on...

Celebrating AAPI Heritage

Alterre Posted on May 23 2022

Contributor: Bonny Bunson A little more than two years ago, as the COVID-19 pandemic exploded into the minds and fears of Americans, I entered an elevator in a Washington, D.C. building, with a mask on. Stopping at one of the floors, the doors opened, and a gentleman entered, hesitated, looked...

What Type of Ice Cream Are You?

Alterre Posted on April 21 2022

Contributor: Katelyn Chef When it comes to treating one self, often, the first treat of choice is ice cream. Have you ever sat and considered, if you were a flavor of ice cream, what would you be? Of course, plain vanilla or just chocolate has a bad rap for being...

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...

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