Hit the green slopes: Ski season style

January 12, 2010 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment 

winterBulky Eighties shell suit lookalike or smart, bum flattering Stella McCartney ski-wear? It’s a no-brainer here at Greenmystyle.com. Take a look at our pick of the best ski season fashion to pull off with panache. Quick, before the snow melts! Clare Saxon writes. Read more

Top 10 glam party heels

November 30, 2009 by Jen Marsden · Leave a Comment 

Beyond Skin-OpiumChristmas is the perfect excuse to kick up your heels and attend as many parties as possible. If it’s an after work festive shin dig you’re off to and with no dress to change into, a pair of funky heels will fix any outfit worries. Mandy Barder picks the ten best party heels for this Christmas. Read more

SHOP: Equa Xmas Gift Treats

November 5, 2009 by Jen Marsden · Leave a Comment 

EqualogoSHOP HERE for our Editor’s Picks from London’s pioneer ethical boutique, Equa, with its synergy of  beautiful, stylish, desirable and ethical Christmas gifts.


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UK beauty industry gets a Fairtrade makeover

June 25, 2009 by greenmystyle · 1 Comment 

essential-care-mint-maskAfter two long years of speaking to the cosmetics industry and key stakeholders, yesterday saw the launch of the first UK Fairtrade-certified beauty products to reach our shelves. Green living expert Jen Marsden reports for Greenmystyle.com from the event.

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Beauty gets the Fairtrade stamp

June 25, 2009 by Yanar Alkayat · Leave a Comment 

boots-extractsWe all love filling our trollies with fair trade bananas, coffee and chocolate but finally beauty has come under the umbrella too. Boots, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Lush and Essential Care are among the first beauty brands to have products stamped with the familiar Fairtrade logo. So now farmers can get a better deal for the crops they sell for our lip balms, shower creams and body butters…

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Tried & Tested: Mineral make-up hits the mainstream!

March 26, 2009 by Yanar Alkayat · Leave a Comment 

Courtesy of Estee Lauder

Once upon a time, mineral make-up was found only in niche corners of the beauty world but the big cosmetic houses have spotted the trend and have launched their own versions. In a four-part series, we bring you the mineral collections from the high street brand names you will instantly recognise.

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A pair of plastic bags or hot new boots?

January 6, 2009 by Clare Saxon · 3 Comments 

These boots are high street slick, and high end quality. But the label won’t be one you have heard of, and you wouldn’t recognise the name on the bag. Because, these shoes are the bag. Plastic bags in fact, fused together to make stylishly sustainable shoes. Read more

New A/W ‘08 style classics arrive

September 17, 2008 by greenmystyle · 1 Comment 

Fin A/W '08

Stop the presses! Autumn / Winter ‘08 has arrived at Fashion-Conscience.com, just about the best ethical fashion boutique online right now. Read more