Recycled Sari Jacket

This one of a kind beauty is created from recycled sari fabric to make an individual, fitted and warm jacket. Get hold of one here.

Miss Eco Glam Interviews La Luminata

The lovely Anna has interviewed me for Miss Eco Glam. To find a little more about what motivates and moves me, click here.

Heels That Take You Places

Check out these achingly gorgeous ‘Patch’ Terra Plana shoes, which I have been actually wearing and not falling over in / taking off because they hurt.

I can normally constantly be seen in flat shoes because I find the practicalities of wearing heels, 1. limiting, 2. painful, 3. embarrasing (has anyone seen me walk in heels? Oh dear).

But even I cannot fault the leg lengthening, posture improving and flattering quality of a good pair of heels, and now (fingers crossed) it seems that even me and the countless other clumsy-limbed humans amongst us can wear these extremely comfy, sturdy, heeled! shoes. Made using eco memory foam, vegetable tanned leathers and recycled rice rubber with secret grips on the base (I kid you not) I can finally walk in heels without looking ridiculous.

Ethical Fashion Forum Launches New Networking Site

The Ethical Fashion Forum, global leaders in ethical and sustainable fashion, have launched a new, innovative social networking site for anyone interested or involved in the industry. Through this growing international network, individuals can make connections and interact with one another in order to stay updated with current issues. Sign up here.

Ticking All The Right Boxes

Handmade in the UK, Minna is fast turning into one of my favourite new fashion brands. Although the pieces are quite pricey, the style of the clothing is so delicate and unique that it couldn’t possibly date. Buy one of these and you have have a friend for life. Just perfect for hot summer days and days and sandals right now, then teamed with black come winter-time.

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.

The Closest Thing To Going Barefoot

I absolutely am in love with my new Candy Terra Plana Viva Barefoot Shoes. It has been proven that our feet are in the worst condition in history because of our continued use of foot-restricting shoes. These special shoes help realign your posture, strengthen your foot muscles and stimulate every nerve ending in your body to enhance your sensory perception and bring your whole body back into natural balance. Get your own pair here and just be sure to ease into wearing them gently, your body will thank you!

Photography by Juliet Greig, 2009

La Luminata at Brighton Frocks

The ‘Forever Fashion’ talk for Brighton Frocks went extremely well today, so thanks to everyone who came, sat and listened and made this afternoon’s clothes swap such a success. More details and photo’s of the event to follow…

A great big thankyou goes to:

Riverford Organic Vegetables for donating 2 prizes of vegetable boxes

Poppy Organic Skincare for donating gorgeous samples

Live Native for introducing us to their new products

Innocent Oils for their great goodie bag samples

Eco Bags for supplying all of the clothes swapping bags

Kolkata Fairtrade for generously donating a People Tree dress

FAIR for their continued support to La Luminata

Lifestyle Magazine for the magazines supplied

Miss Eco Glam for introducing La Luminata to new and exciting products

My Eco Store for donating their lovely bags for the clothes swap

Nigel’s Eco Store for their discount vouchers

Natasha Bailie for her great help and support at the event

Photographer Juliet Greig for photographing the event

Gossip for contributing to ‘Forever Fashion’

Brighton Frocks for making this all possible

Bottom Butter, Put It On Your Face!

I must be the only person who hasn’t heard about waitrose’s natural, chemical-free bottom butter for babies…I have been looking for a good facial cleanser for a while, for my dry and sensitive skin. It seems that cleansers have been replaced by packets of make up remover wipes instead, which is so wasteful. Stumbling around my local waitrose looking at the ingredients list on nearly every skincare cosmetic product, I was drawn to the baby section. Lo and behold I stumbled across the ‘Bottom Butter’, with a reassuringly small list of natural ingredients and no chemicals. So, snapping it up, I thought that I had discovered a fantastic secret at only £2.49! After getting home I did some online research and found out that women across the UK are already going crazy for it. Lets be glad that I only bought one pot…

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!