Ethical office-wear for the new year
With the holiday season behind us, it is time to think about returning to work. As a time of reflection, the new year is also the perfect time to take stock of our wardrobe and assess whether it will...
View ArticleDIY tutorial: Repurposed sari silk skirt
I am super excited to bring you this simple but stunning DIY tutorial for this skirt made from a repurposed vintage silk sari. This skirt is entirely hand-sewn, and is very simple, so it is the perfect...
View Article3 Things I Love: Organic cotton dresses from ModCloth
When I first came across ModCloth, I really loved the concept of this online retailer. ModCloth stocks and promotes indie designers, giving customers access to a greater range of interesting and unique...
View ArticleThree things I love: Parisian Chic Sustainable Stripes
Stripes, stripes stripes…….. You might be able to tell that I am a little obsessed. Just a little. But they never go out of style, so it is a very sensible fashion obsession for me to have. If you love...
View ArticleEffortless Sustainable Style by Amour Vert
When we shop sustainably we are certainly limited for choice compared to the hundreds of thousands of less ethical fashion brands available. Once upon a time, the decision to only buy sustainable...
View ArticleInnovative Zero Waste Fashion Label tonlé
This week I am thrilled to showcase the work of tonlé, an ethical zero waste fashion label based in Cambodia. From sourcing high quality remnant fabrics, to inviting staff to model the garments, to...
View ArticlePioneers of Sustainable Fibre Clothing Braintree
Sustainable fashion is becoming easier to access, with more and more labels choosing sustainable natural fibres as the basis for their range. For this we must acknowledge the role of early pioneers of...
View ArticleSustainable Fashion Outfit 3: Red Dress, Red Lips
It’s been a while since I’ve posted outfit inspiration, so I thought it about time I posted another sustainable fashion outfit. Today’s outfit is inspired by this beautiful portrait by Jade Sheldon....
View ArticleThree Things I Love: Party Dresses for New Years
Seeing as my little bubs is due on January 3rd, I won’t be doing much partying this New Years- I may not even make it to midnight! But I can still day dream of the gorgeous sustainable party dresses...
View ArticleEffortless sustainable style by Linden
Sometimes you come across a sustainable fashion label that makes style absolutely effortless. Ethically made in LA, using eco-conscious textiles, Linden is one such label. Committing to ethical and...
View ArticleTen Australian Sustainable Fashion Brands to Look Out For
What do you find most difficult about shopping for sustainable fashion? One of my readers told me that the most difficult thing for her was to find local sustainable fashion brands from her home...
View ArticleWhere to buy ethical and sustainable wardrobe essentials
A key element of a sustainable wardrobe is learning to live with less, and curating your wardrobe so that you can own fewer items that you wear more often. If you want to make a wardrobe work well with...
View ArticleChic Kid-Friendly Outfits for the Eco-Conscious Mama
I’ve always been eco-conscious. Even as a teenager and young adult. But sustainable fashion became even more significant to me after having children. The ethical and environmental impact of my clothing...
View ArticleVersatile sustainable fashion for your capsule wardrobe
Capsule wardrobes get a lot of coverage at the moment. The rising popularity of minimalism has a lot to do with this. But interestingly, there is quite a bit of interest in the entrepreneurial sector...
View ArticleDress ethically, sustainably and cruelty-free with Bead & Reel
Today’s post is a spotlight on an ethical and sustainable affiliate partner of this blog. If you click the links contained in this post and choose to to purchase, tortoise & lady grey will earn a...
View ArticleRe-imagining the fashion industry with a minimalist approach
I believe in the power of business for good, and believe that businesses need to be part of the solution to the sustainability crisis that faces our planet. But fashion (and indeed, capitalism) as we...
View ArticleCanberra’s sustainable fashion on show at Fashfest
As a sustainable fashion blogger I don’t often expect to see much that I am willing to buy on the runway. This was an assumption that I made based on my knowledge of the fashion industry. But I didn’t...
View ArticleSustainable Textile Favourites: Lyocell & Modal
With the holidays approaching, why not encourage some useful sustainable gift giving? These sustainable fashion garments are made with lyocell (Tencel) or modal and offer comfortable sustainable style...
View ArticleRestock your cooler weather wardrobe
We are in the height of summer in Australia, and it has been hot. But by coincidence, today feels more like autumn again. This weather is just so unpredictable. So whether you are in the southern...
View ArticleSustainable Textile Favourites: Silk
Silk is a gorgeous sustainable textile used in sustainable fashion. In a previous post I have covered the ethical and sustainability considerations about silk. Here I have gathered some gorgeous...
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