Mad Hatter’s tea parties with an eco twist

March 29, 2010 by Eleni Sardi · Leave a Comment

Photo courtesy of Pretty Vintage

‘We’re all mad here’ at Greenmystyle.com for all things Alice in Wonderland! While the beloved tale has been interpreted in Tim Burton’s latest movie, it has managed to creep up as an inspiration in everything from cute blue bows to afternoon tea parties in cafes everywhere. Have a look at some of our picks to recreate Wonderland at home or have a wicked wonderful time about town. Eleni Sardi goes down the eco rabbit hole.

Filed Under: All Home Style, Homes, What's New

Tagged: Alice in Wonderland, Bea's of Bloomsbury, cake stand, Chesire Car, coasters, crockery, cups and saucers, deck of cards, eco-friendly, ecocentric, Heston Blumenthal, Mad Hatter's Tea Party, My Sugarland, Pretty Vintage, Sanderson, teapots, Tim Burton, victorian

Top 10 gifts for mama and babe

March 15, 2010 by Jennifer Butler · Leave a Comment

Everyone wants to treat their little bundle of joy sometimes, but without putting unwanted chemicals or toys that are unfriendly to the environment. Jenny Butler looks at the best baby products on the market for everything you need for your newborn. Read more

Filed Under: Experts, Family, What's New

Tagged: babies, bibs, body wash, Books, clothes, cream, eco-friendly, ethical, fair trade, Gifts, moisturiser, mother, nappies, natural, organic, organic cotton, t shirts, toys

Top 5 naturally good baby grows

March 11, 2010 by Jennifer Butler · Leave a Comment

Every parent wants their new baby to look cute in their very first baby grow. Jenny Butler takes a look at the best ones in the shops that are not only gorgeous and fun but also eco friendly. Read more

Filed Under: Family, Homes, What's New

Tagged: Baby, baby grows, clothing, eco-friendly, fair trade, mother, organic cotton, soy bean

London Fashion Week esthetica highlights: Makepiece

February 26, 2010 by Jennifer Butler · Leave a Comment

Makepiece was at London Fashion Week this week to showcase its autumn/ winter 2010 knitwear collection. Jenny Butler went along to talk to Makepiece’s Beate Kubitz about her thoughts behind its woollen treats. Read more

Filed Under: Designer, Fashion, What's New

Tagged: blue-faced Leicester sheep, eco-friendly, esthetica, ethical, farmers, Hebridean, Knitwear, London Fashion Week Feb 09, makepiece, mohair, natural, sheep, Shetland, stitching, wool, yarns

Catwalk report: Prophetik Autumn/ Winter 2010

February 21, 2010 by Jennifer Butler · Leave a Comment

Renowned US-based promoter of sustainable fashion, Jeff Garner, held his Prophetik show for Vauxhall Fashion Scout at London Fashion Week.

Filed Under: Fashion, What's New

Tagged: buttons, catwalk, civil war, designer, dresses, dyes, eco, eco-friendly, Fashion, hemp, herbs, jeff garner, London Fashion Week Feb 09, menswear, organic, plants, plastic, Prophetik, recycled, tops, trousers, vauxhall fashion scout, velour, velvet, vintage, Womenswear

Top 10 festive & dazzling decorations for your home

December 17, 2009 by Jen Marsden · Leave a Comment

Are you looking for inspiration for gorgeous, stylish and green decorations for your Christmas tree, bannisters, and homely hearth? With so many lovely options to choose from that can last for years to come it was hard to pick. But a few songs of festive cheer and a mince pie to sustain us, we finally selected our favourites! Mandy Barder writes.

Filed Under: Family, Homes, What's New

Designer profile: Bahar Shahpar

August 28, 2009 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment

gauntlet_tank_large The New York designer, Bahar Shahpar, uses bold prints and feminine cuts to create distinctly sophisticated collections. Greenmystyle writer, Jennifer Ebert, takes a look at the story behind the designs. Read more

Filed Under: Designer, Fashion, Trends, What's New

Tagged: Bahar Shahpar, eco-friendly, elle, Nylon, the four hundred, Vogue, Women's Wear Daily