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eco fashion
Showing posts with label eco fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eco fashion. Show all posts
26/06/2019

Ethical Summer Style Inspiration

It's been a while since I did a summer style inspired post and even though I am still trying to minimalise my life I'm also in need of a few key pieces moving forward into summer that is fun, versatile and perfect for festivals, travel and exploring. I think with age I have become more experimental with clothing and as they say, fashion should be fun! I don't want to look back at photos and think all I wore was monochrome (as much as I like monochrome). Here are a few inspirational pieces I am loving at the moment and there is something for everyone's budget. First up has got to be a pair of summer short dungarees by Lucy and Yak , I already own a longer pair which is great for colder months but now moving into summer I am loving these. They are practical yet fun and on trend and perfect for a spot of camping. They are also a Living Wage employer and have excellent fair pay and low waste credentials.  An easy way to keep cool and stay cool this summer i......
31/07/2013

Fair-trade festival style

So I recently stumbled across a lovely little fair-trade and ethical bag company called Fikay which make lovely recycled bags, that are so colourful and unique and also have a real feel-good factor to them as for every product that is bought they donate resources to impoverished Asian communities. This is also a real homegrown company, which started by a man called Aaron who after volunteering in Asia and questioned why not all children get an equal education, set up this company to not only produce lovely fair-trade fashion but also to give back to the community. Anyway cut to chase, check out these lovely creations which would be perfect for not only a festival but for everyday. Fikay Eco Elephant brand round bag £19.99 Recycled messenger bag £24.99 As you may already know I am a huge fan of People Tree , I love all there eco friendly, fair-trade and organic products and with a large selection of products for both men and women it's the perfect go to shop for ......
15/07/2012

Family Friendly Festival and Wimpy Kid Giveaway

There is a reason for the delay in posts for the past week - we have been away Glamping in an Eco Pod in Cornwall and before you ask - yes it did rain! All week! But we still had a great time and a post is soon to follow. In the spirit of family happenings we have teamed up with the lovely people at The Works - an amazing shop selling all sorts of books at extremely reasonable prices. Last week I picked up Twitchhicker, Tattoo Showcase and the Primrose Hill Bakery book. We are running an amazing family giveaway - The Diary of a Wimpy Kid box of books worth £25, consisting of four books perfect for the keen young readers in your family. To enter all you need to do is leave a comment and follow the blog, you get extra entries for following on twitter or facebook or signing up to The Works newsletter. The giveaway is open to everyone and closes on the 31st July While we are on the subject of family friendly happenings - John and I always incorporate Arthur into whatever we do......