Swaps and Surprises at Brighton Frocks

What a great time we had a great time at the ‘Forever Fashion’ talk & clothes swap event for Brighton Frocks. Thanks again to the people who contributed to the event…Riverford Organic Vegetables, Poppy Organic Skincare, Live Native , Innocent Oils, Eco Bags, Kolkata Fairtrade, FAIR, Lifestyle Magazine, Miss Eco Glam, My Eco Store, Nigel’s Eco Store, Natasha Bailie, Gossip and last but not least Juliet Greig for Photographing the event. Photo’s of the event are available here.

Natasha Bailie’s Vintage Boutique

Love love love this new discovery…

Natalie Balie provides gorgeous vintage clothing, shoes, bags and even wedding dresses in equisite condition. For a fantastic summer wedding guest outfit, try this 50’s dress clashed with this amazing 1980’s vibrant bag. Just try not to outshine the bride!

Coffee Bags Go Green & Glam

Eco accesories designer Wren has done it again. That is completely blow me away with her originality, skill and craftmanship. These limited edition recycled coffee sack bags are all completely handmade, individually created and built to last. The bags are extremely sustainable, with hemp lining inside and the use of pure cotton thread. I bet they smell wonderful too…now where did I put my wallet…?

Design Your Own Wren Bag

Speaking of creating your own designs…a label called ‘Wren’ offers a selection of lovely homemade bags and if nothing takes your fancy, you can custom design your own version. With various choices of fabrics and designs, you become a part of the design process and can create something truly unique and yours alone.

Cute Vintage Shopper

Get this cute shopper, made from vintage and recycled fabric at www.carry-a-bag.com

Gorgeous Bag and Shoes for Summertime

I just love this bag made from organic rubber and these cool wedgey shoes for summer.

Eco Bag Obsession

I am obsessed. It is true – in finding the perfect eco-friendly handbag! Nica has some really nice bags available at a very reasonable price and I’ve just fallen for the flower-embellished version above. I am really pleased that there’s so many more options now to enjoy fashion without wasting valuable recources. The more that we invest in these companies and spend our money on ethical labels, the clearer the message becomes that we send to larger unethical brands.

Cooler Than Average Eco Shopping Bags

I love these eco-bags from Nigel’s Eco Store. Much cooler than the normal ones you can buy for your regular shopping needs and these are only a fiver! I really like the one covered in birds as I have a bit of a fetish for anything with wings!

Cute Felt Bags

I discovered Ecocentric’s great website today that sells these ultra-cute bags.

Recycled Leather Jacket Bags

Vancouver based Ashley creates these amazing bags from recycled leather jackets, providing an alternative solution to owning an over-priced designer handbag. These designs are classics and will stand the test of time.