Fashion & accessories
Walking barefoot is one of the pleasures of summer, but unless you're on holiday or a complete hippy with cowrie shells and guitar it's probably better to wear shoes. Terra Plana have brought out their summer Vivo Barefoot range with a thin sole that helps you walk naturally, as if you aren't wearing any shoes. Based on the Alexander Technique principle that walking barefoot is best, it sorts your posture and helps your walking technique.
The Yukam slip-on looks a damn sight better than an MBT and there's no doubt it will make a great summer shoe. Terra Plana shoes are hard-wearing, and this one is bound be your faithful companion while you gad about enjoying the summer sun!
Fashion & accessories
It's gone by so quickly, but it's already been 10 years since TRAID opened its charity shop doors for business selling secondhand and recycled clothing. Offering an alternative model to the usual charity shop, they aim to channel funds from the stores into education and workshops in the UK & development projects abroad.
Marking their 10th anniversary, TRAID are opening a flagship store in retro mecca, Camden on Thursday 7th May. Because of its central location expect to find la crème de la crème of designer, vintage as well as the company's TRAIDremade label. If you missed our visit to the TRAID warehouse in North London you can catch up here, here and here.
Green News
Fashion Conscience is the place to be if you're after the very best in high-end eco chic fashion and accessories, and GreenMyStyle have a treat in store for anyone who'd like to get hold of items from brands like Terra Plana, Jo Wood Organics, Ovetto and Method at prices at more affordable prices. They're offering an up to 20% discount on all these names and more, plus the chance to win dinner for two courtesy of GreenMyStyle. Click here for details!
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Fashion & accessories
The love affair between Melissa and Dame Viv is clearly far from over as these brazen bronze three-strap sandals have appeared on our radar just in time for that tricky transition into spring.
There's something of the gladiator about the shoes, which would go down a storm with bare legs and a mini dress. As ever in this range, they're ethically made in Melissa's native Brazil from that almost lickable recycled plastic that's such a treat on the beach. Pick up a pair for £61 at My Wardrobe
Related: Bubblegum-scented recycled plastic shoes by Melissa | Best of 2008: eco-friendly and sustainable shoes
Fashion & accessories
New products have just arrived over at Fashion Conscience from the lies of Minna, Biblico, Matt & Nat, Melissa Shoes, Verderocks and Kayu just to name a few. Here are some of our favourite picks.
Left: Team this cute dark blue dress from Biblico (£42) with gorgeous oversized bamboo sunglasses from Kayu (£150), Ivy League cuff from Verderocks (£105) and add a pop of colour with this bright pink bag from vegan-friendly Matt & Nat (£145). Perfect for staying cool whilst shopping in the summer months!
Right: An elegant cream lace and cotton Minna dress (£250) doesn't need too much in the way of accessories, so complement it with a grey Matt & Nat clutch bag (£90) and these electric blue Melissa Mary Janes (£50). A great look for a casual or smart lunch!
Related: New season begins at Fashion Conscience | Fairtrade Fortnight: Fashion with a conscience
Fashion & accessories
The multi-talented Warren Ellis spotted this rather cool spoof on the famous wartime slogan Keep Calm and Carry On, which turns out to be one of the latest desins from howies.
The reference to the thrifty and resourceful spirit being shown by many of us (either through necessity or through choice!) is one that really resonates, and I see this being a big hit.
If you'd like to get your own organic 'Make Things' tee, you can pick them up for £25 on the howies site
Related: Hippyshopper out and about at howies' Carnaby St launch | howies and Folksy want you to get crafting
Fashion & accessories
Since its launch in 2005, Terra Plana has been highly influential in getting the 'ethical can be cool' message across to the more fashion conscious customer. Its designs are contemporary and distinctive, unmistakably eco. But with its new crop of styles for summer 09, I'm seeing a more trend-driven direction for the label, particularly in these 'Caecilia' pumps with contrast heel and platform. Smart move! Caecilia is £100 at Terra Plana
Related: Look pretty in pink with Terra Plana Juniper | Fresh new styles from Terra Plana
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