Daily Style Steal – Denim Camilla Norrback dress with £48 discount
May 28, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment
Denim is everywhere you look at the moment, and that’s not going to change for a long time yet. This voluminous organic denim dress by Camilla Norrback hits all the trend buttons yet has longevity down too thanks to it’s modest shape. Get it for £112 down from £160 at Fashion-Conscience.com.
Daily Style Steal – Organic harem pants by Camilla Norrback with £39 discount
March 30, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment
There’s enough to get depressed about these days, so why not be brave and give harem pants a try? These organic navy shorts by Camilla Norrback are £55 down from £94 and will look chic with a blazer and heels. And if anyone in the office mentions Aladdin they’re seriously missing the point of the most comfortable style of the season.
10 Key Pieces: A guide to SS09 trends
March 24, 2009 by Maria Kaski · Leave a Comment
From acid bright colours to heavy metal harems, super-sized shoulders to tribal-inspired maxi dresses, this year’s Spring Summer ranges will make your wardrobe pop. Fashion writer Maria Kaski guides you through the 10 key catwalk trends of the season and finds the key eco pieces for each look. Read more
The soft drapes of Camilla Norrback’s S/S 09 collection
February 16, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment
Be ready for the coming warmer seasons with the help of Camilla Norrback’s S/S 09 collection which has every classic piece you could need. Think soft drapes of 30s style femininity and subtle sharp structures that will bring out your inner doe-eyed lady of the manor. Read more
Top 10 – Meet your new favourite jeans
December 18, 2008 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
January is a big month for buying jeans, apparently. Make sure yours are an ethical pair. Think about how often you chuck on your jeans. Now think about how often you could be greening up your style just by wearing green jeans. Well, blue green jeans. Or red green jeans…oh, you get my drift. Here are 10 ethical jeans brands well worth a look-in. Read more
Top 10 Ethical Jeans Brands – Ascenscion
August 14, 2008 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
Ascenscion W Twister jean
9. Ascension
Why so green: Made from organic cotton and produced in a low pollutant factory.
Styling: Wearable skinnies and wide-leg boyfriend jeans. Available in three leg lengths. Hurrah.
Favourite look: W Twister boyfriend style
Price range: A fantastic £45
Buy: Adili.com
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Top 10 Ethical Jeans brands – Camilla Norrback
August 14, 2008 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
Camilla Norrback
10. Camilla Norrback
Why so green: 100% organic cotton, which means free from non-natural pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, and fertilisers. Non-toxic dyeing process.
Styling: Beautiful, wearable and grown-up. More than just jeans. Today’s buy of the day on marieclaire.co.uk.
Favourite look: The high-waisters.
Price range: £85
Buy: fashion-conscience.com
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Top 10 Ethical Jeans Brands – Del Forte
August 14, 2008 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
Del Forte Flora
9. Del Forte
Why so green: Sweatshop-free manufacture in the US using 100% certified organic stretch cotton. Describes itself as ‘designed for the eco-chic woman’. A portion of profit goes to support The Sustainable Cotton Project, an organisation which promotes the manufacture and purchase of certified organically grown and sustainable cotton.
Styling: Super-skinny to wide-leg, low-rise to high-waisted. A celebrity favourite and featured in Vogue. They look very wearable, and not just for super-skinnies.
Favourite look: The low-rise relaxed leg Flora
Price range: £135-ish, but Flora is available for £110 at Fashion-conscience.com
Buy: Fashion-conscience.com
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Top 10 Ethical Jeans Brands – Edun
August 13, 2008 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
Edun Monarch bootcut
7. Edun
Why so green: Founded by Ali Hewson and Bono with a goal of helping to build sustainable communities in developing communities via trade rather than charity. It carefully audits its suppliers to ensure best practices. 50% of the spring / summer range is organic.
Styling: Another celebrity favourite. Fans include Natalie Portman and Jack Johnson.
Favourite look: Monarch bootcut.
Price range: £137, though reduced to £98 on the Edun website.
Buy: edunonline.com
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Top 10 Ethical Jeans Brands – Howies
August 13, 2008 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
Howies Alys jean
6. Howies
Why so green: Made from organic cotton and eco-ball washed for softness. Don’t you just love that? Eco-ball washed for softness. Aww. High production values and quality fabrics so the jeans last for longer. To quote: ‘We make the best quality products that we know how. Because ultimately the best thing we can do for the environment is to make our stuff last a real long time.’ Also currently looking for lower impact dyeing processes.
Styling: Laid back.
Favourite look: Sorry, it’s another skinny one…the Alys jean.
Price range: £8o-ish, but lots of styles are discounted to £30 on the howies website at the moment. Make haste!
Buy: howies.co.uk
