Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Beautiful Conscience



H&M
H&M
H&M
American Apparel
American Apparel
Toms    
The Body Shop



 Global warming. 2012. War. Natural catastrophes. The earth is falling off its axis. With all the serious doomsday talk what's a fashion forward girl to do? Pitch in! The world's population is making amazing steps towards making our world a better, healthier place. Why not be apart of that? Especially since it is so easy to do it and look great!

H&M has just released its Conscious Collection: a slew of delicate, white dresses and other pieces with fabulous lace details made entirely out of organic cotton and recycled polyester. I love this collection. I love the light airy feel of the clothes and the white color and I especially love the lace. Any piece in this collection is a perfect addition to your summer wardrobe.

But H&M is just the most recent addition (and my personal favorite) to the "green" clothing movement. Tom's shoes has a great premise: for each pair of shoes you buy Toms gives a pair to a child in need. With lots a simple classic looks to crazy, dare I say hipster-ish designs, there is something for everyone. I know I am going to buy a pair of Toms wedges to prance all around Oslo in and I cannot wait.

American Apparel has always been morally conscious in its clothing making - all their pieces were made in the United States by fairly paid employees, but their efforts don't stop there. They are also fighting for equal rights amongst the gay and immigrant communities. They also have their own line of organic clothing. If you dare to be that fashion forward...

From everything to Lindex's organic underwear to The Body Shops biodegradable Earth Lovers body wash in delicious flavors like Apricot and Basil (don't knock til you smell it) there has to be something for everyone and there better be! So put on your organic dress and your Toms wedges and take out the recycling.


Sunday, April 3, 2011

It doesn't get better

Christian Louboutin
Coach
Ann Taylor
Toms
H&M
Louboutin
Chanel

... then feeling the cool summer breeze blowing up your floral print dress, while showing off your sexy tan legs, wearing a pair of wedges. This summer season that feeling will be easy to achieve. With a plethora of different styles and colors it should be easy as peach pie to find a wedge that fits your style.

I have always loved the natural, brown wedge and have a pair I bought for $15 that have lasted me more than 5 years (still haven't found a pair I like better - except for maybe those last Louboutin wedges). I am feeling, though, I might need something new - I love the green pair from H&M  - they are fun, flirty and give off a way cool 1970s vibe. I can picture myself wearing a cool summer dress, a classic trench and those green H&M heels. Makes me all warm and fuzzy inside! The black and white Ann Taylor wedge would be a great way to spice up the traditional spring, floral look; or even add to it.

Whatever you chose, whether it be, my favorite, the traditional, natural wedge - or the green 70s look you are bound to look great this summer, because nothing makes you feel better than the heat on your skin, a tan on your body and a great, great heel. Just as long as it isn't the wedge from Chanel's summer 2011 line - and here I was thinking you could never go wrong with Chanel. Ever.