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.

Style With Substance

Kate Taleyour is my latest favourite discovery combining ethical values with luxe style.  The collection is produced entirely in the UK, maintaining a low carbon footprint and incorporates fair-trade cottons and silk from India and Nepal as well as organic silk organza.

Sneak Peak…La Luminata Collaborates With Photographer Sean Collymore

Here’s a glimpse into my most recent collaborational project with photographer, Sean Collymore, featuring wares from Ophelia Fancy, Hetty Rose, Rachel Darbourne and Natasha Bailie. The day itself could not have been more perfect, not to mention our gorgeous model Dom who was a total star…dreamy.

Blossom & Bloom

Skincare company Skin Blossom, have released their first range ‘Organic Bloom’. The cost-effective range features great organic skincare basics which are chemical-free, biodegrable and contain no GM ingredients. The range is purse-friendly, effective and long-lasting, perfect for taking your first steps into using organic skincare products.  I strongly reccomend the gentle cleansing milk which removes every last trace of make up leaving the skin calm and nourished.

Holiday Skin Sorted

If your going away on your summer holidays soon, then pack light with these cute travel size version’s of Lavera’s best selling Rose skincare collection. The first thing that hits you when you open these products is the heavenly scent, not to mention their skin-quenching qualities, capable of reviving even the dryest of summer skin.

SOS for Mistreated Hair…

Jo Hansford’s fine hair mask is perhaps the best product that I have ever used on my blonde, fine hair. After years of bleaching and dying, I have finally stopped colouring my hair and I’m now watching it return to it’s dark blonde colour, as nature intended. This product has rescued my poor parched hair and turned it into gleaming silk once again so that the growing out process is that little bit easier. With FSC Brazil nut oil, what’s not to love!

1950 Meet 2009

Oh my, what a beautiful dress! Made from gorgeous limited edition vintage fabrics. The Maria dress combines vintage florals with a modern shape, this makes it a complete one-of-a-kind dress.

Sustainable Summertime Scent

Lucky me. I’ve been trying out Jo Wood’s ultra fresh and sexy new fragrance, Amka, which is hitting all of the right notes with its Iranian Rose and Egyptian heart with splashes of neroli, bergamot, green mandarin and orange blossom. This fragrance also ticks all of the right sustainability boxes, as not only are all the oils organic and eco-friendly, they are removed from a sustainable source. Amka contains 95% organic ingredients and 100% natural ingredients, making it  safe to wear in direct sunlight, as it wont discolour the skin. Then once your finished, just pop the bottle in the recycling.

Be a Good Devil

Mociun, Doie and Fin feature fresh and strong ethical couture collections at DeviDoll for Spring/Summer 2009. The focus is on florals, fine tailoring and colour, all in organic cottons, silks and bamboo making for a beautiful, eco-conscious spring/summer season.  By choosing a tightly knit collection of key pieces mixed in with chic essentials, DeviDoll is helping customers ‘curate their consumption’ whilst staying true to their individual fashion style.

Gilded Age for Uniqlo

Eco conscious clothing label Gilded Age has teamed up with affordable Japanese clothing label Uniqlo to create a purse-friendly mens Spring/Summer collection. Loving these retro inspired shorts.