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......

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Mothers Day gifts that give back

As you may already know I am trying to massively minimalism my life and belongings and what I bring into the home, so when I do purchase something I try to find products that give a little bit back to this beautiful worlds of ours. Giving presents can be so incredibly satisfying and at times far more so than receiving so I thought I would share a few ethically inspired gifts that would make great presents for that all important mother figure in your life this Mothers Day. I thought first I would start off with one my favourite Interior Stores - The White Company and their White Heart Foundation collection. This foundation and collection is committed to helping vulnerable women and children build a brighter future but donating 10% of sales to three fantastic charities - Prince's Trust, Refuge and Place2Be. Out of the collection I love this Shopper Tote bag above which is currently on sale at £11.20 as well as this beautiful Porto Stoneware Heart Plate below - both wo......

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Feel Good Fashion

When it comes to fashion I am passionate about buying Fair-trade where possible and what is even better is when I know some of the money is going to a good cause which is a win win all round. So I am really excited about these fair-trade fun and colourful designed t-shirts by the renowned photographer Rankin for the TK Maxx Red Nose day collaboration.  I think that it's really important to educate our children about where clothes come from and how they are made as with most things its something we often take for granted. My son loves learning about the world and finding different countries on his globe and he gets especially excited when things have come from Africa as that's where I was born. These t-shirts are wholly made in Africa with the cotton sourced from certified co-operatives in Uganda and at least £3 of the sale of these t-shirts go to Comic Relief. It's such a small and easy way to give a little back and love this Bulldog print.  ......

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Simplicity and Style

I feel like 2017 is going to be a year dedicated to simplifying my life, to going back to basics of less is more and quality over quantity as well as a more ethical approach to purchases and how we decided to live as a family unit. Like most I love fashion but I want to get rid of the clutter in my wardrobe, I have way to many pieces of clothing that I simply don't wear and as with most people my style has changed and developed over the years and is nearly at a point I feel happy with my style choices. Saying that in the coming year I aim to streamline my closet and create a real "go-to" capsule wardrobe full of my favourite things that all work well together and will provide me with 7 fail safe outfits for the week. Pairing up my Fred Perry Winter jumper with a White Company Shirt. Image by Sarahlou   I love the small details, little pops of colour or subtle prints that add that something special to an outfit, also with kids running around I like things th......

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Saturday Style jewellery wish list

So I have not done a wish list in a while and having seen so many wonderful things of late I am really inspire to share what I am loving at the moment. I always find when autumn and winter creep in a nice chunky necklace or pretty bracelet can really liven an outfit up as well as being a "comfort" piece, similar to that of beautifully printed scarf or knitted mittens, this time of the year is just as much about accessories as that if a heady festival summer days. I am all about support local, independent and ethical makers and shops, here are my favourite picks Geometric Orange bead necklace  This wonderful chunky necklace comes from the lovely Tiger Lilly Quinn shop, you may have seen I mentioned her in the Bristol Bloggers Meetup - she currently has an online shop with some super cute and quirky things and the Acorn necklace which is now sold out and this Geometric orange bead necklace are my fave accessories and super reasonable at £9.99 Gold Friendship Wishbon......

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