People Tree sample sale this weekend!

By Lorna

See the sale here

See you there Eco Goddesses... x

People Tree - Ethical Christmas Gifts made easy! - 40%

By Lorna

It's that time of year again and I'm slightly panicking that all my good intentions of making ethical Christmas Gifts aren't going quite as well as I had hoped! But once again, the lovely people at People Tree have come to the rescue!! Wooop! Sale ends Friday at midnight so get shopping!! xx

Once you've got everyone else sorted, head down to the People Tree Sample Sale next weekend and pick up some last minute presents for yourself! xx

Facts: People Tree, Ethical, Sustainable, Recycled, Fair Trade, Organic and Beautiful. Sample Sale. 16th-17th December 2011, Friday 6-8pm and Sat 11-6pm, Ethical Christmas!! 

BITCHING AND JUNKFOOD.... x

By Lorna
Apologies, Eco goddesses for my recent hiatus from blogging. I'm blaming it on flat hunting/moving house/ no internet and going to far too many weddings this month to count! But fear not, I am back with a vengeance... bringing you some RIDICULOUSLY cool denim shorts from East London label BITCHING AND JUNKFOOD. If you remember 90s grunge with a fondness or you've ever thought Alice Dellah looked cool... you are going to L-O-V-E these 'remade' bad boys!!!!!!

Alice Dellah - Model

Snakeskin Cross Shorts

Studded Ripped Shorts

Facts: Remade, Vintage, Studded, Denim, Snakeskin, Bitching and Junkfood £80 from Urban Outfitters 

This Weekend- Ethical Fashion Sample Sale @ Truman Brewery

By Lorna

Definitely worth a trip to the big smoke! I went to this eco sample sale a couple of years ago and it was brilliant! Got lots of lovely eco bargains (for myself and for presents), supported young brands and got to know some great new ones. See you there!!

Facts: 20th-23rd May 2011, Truman Brewery, Ethical Fashion Sample Sale, Howies, Komodo, Kuyichi, Outsider, Julia Smith, Biblico 

Wardrobe hero - Go nuts for Monkee Genes!

By Lorna

The old scool theory that 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes (Pareto principle 1906) is certainly true in my wardrobe.. I definitely wear 20% of my clothes about 80% of the time!

Of course, it's lovely to have that awesome vintage dress/suit you picked up from that amazing Aladdin's cave shop, for a special party. For normal life however, we all have our Wardrobe Heros! This is the first blog I've written about about a wardrobe hero (there will be more)... I've decided that to qualify for this prestigious title, they must be ethical (obvs), must have been worn for six months, still look great and must be a key item (one of my 20%) This strict set of rules means you can truely trust my tried and tested opinion!

I can honestly say my fav pair of organic cotton black skinny Monkee Genes tick ALL boxes! They look great, still fit really well (despite frequent washing), have not faded in colour (as many high street jeans do) and I wear them to DEATH. Seriously.... I think I have a problem. They look great with tees, with jersey dresses over, with shirts, as leggings, etc etc.. they are my 'go-to' work outfit. I bought them for £50 from Topshop on Oxford Street (London) but they have their own website showcasing lots more lovely basic and fashion forward styles for guys and girls!

Skinnys have been the KEY shape for Denim for a long time now but as the 70s trend continues to grow in strength this summer, bootcut and Flares are getting more and more popular. Luckily the lovely (and ridiculously cool) people at Monkee Genes have got it all under control..

If I was to buy another pair now, I'd probably buy the organic lightweight chino jeans, chinos are big news at the mo, perfect for work and play!


Check out these fab WARDROBE HEROS here

Facts: Monkey Genes, awesome jeans, eco, organic cotton, £50, unisex

Gorgeous casuals for summer

by Naomi


The weather has been so nice over the past couple of weeks it's got me thinking about my summer wardrobe, particularly as I'm progressively replacing my existing wardrobe with eco and ethical pieces. There are some fab pieces just in, so here are a few of the best!

The stripey ruffle on this organic cotton dress from People Tree (£48) adds a cute twist to a versatile staple.

This organic cotton playsuit also from People Tree (£28) is perfect for the beach, the pub, festivals, holiday - need any more excuses to indulge?!

I love this layered blouse (£42), a casual and summery take on the classic white shirt, and it is perfect for work and play! From People Tree, it's made in Bangladesh from handwoven cotton.

Appease the rain gods (or goddesses!) with a stylish homage in the shape of this lovely little Umbrella vest top from People Tree (£32). Team with these organic classic skinnies by Monkee Genes, from Ascension (£50).

Facts: People Tree: organic cotton dress, £48, organic cotton playsuit, £28, layered handwoven cotton blouse £42, Umbrella vest top, £32. Ascension: Monkee Genes in organic cotton, £50.

Happy Easter! Happy Ascension!

By Lorna

To help us celebrate the Easter hols the lovely people at Ascension have given us 15% off EVERYTHING!!! Awesome! Just treat yourself and your loved ones to a little present and enter the code EASTER15 at the check out. Easy peasy.


Better for you than chocolate eggs!!.... although I will be lying if I am not tempted to tuck into a few Green & Black organic ones! YUM!


Happy Easter from EcoGoddess!  x


www.ascensiononline.com 

Eco jeans at bargain prices

by Naomi

Calling all Eco Goddesses! Ascension is offering £30 off denim for one week only so if you are looking to invest in some wardrobe staples, now is the time. They offer a selection of fits and colours. These organic skinnies by Sage are wonderfully versatile and at £29 they are even cheaper than most on the high street!

Facts: Ascension Sage jeans, Eco denim, Organic cotton.

Ascension launches London flagship store... the first dedicated ethical fashion store in Central London!!!

By Lorna

Last night saw the press launch of the London Ascension Flagship store and as your dedicated ecogoddess fashion researchers, myself and Naomi headed down to check it out! ...

The Ascension Flagship Store is at St. Christopher’s Place, in the heart of London’s West End and is a really beautiful fresh showcase for a collection of outstanding ethical and sustainable brands. The own label Ascension and Ascension Originals collections are showcased in store, along with over 50 other delicious ethical brands... including Edun, Beautiful Soul, Bllack, Fin, Frank & Faith, Kuyichi, Annie Greenabelle and Stewart & Brown.

The design of the store itself maintains an aesthetic of understated elegance, which reflects the company’s heritage. I was particularly loving the art installations from Christine Sterlini with her gorgeous ceramic butterflies fluttering up the staircase. These butterflies are also hidden allover London raising awareness of mental health issues in collaboration with the charity organization Cooltan Arts. This is just one example of how Ascension has chosen authenticity and depth over the high street shop fit norm in order to create a space that feels really special. There is even a mini library where you can read up on sum eco goddess tips from Divine fair-trade chocolate cookbooks or eco style bibles!

Previously in an attempt to shop ethically (on a budget!) I have been slightly addicted to eBay, charity shops and ethical sample sales, however the Ascension Store has now set a precedence for high street stores by playing host to such a carefully selected range of beautiful and different ethical brands, which are all comparable in price to their high street counterparts! The Ascension store should be clearly marked on all eco goddess’ radars as a must visit store for all your sustainable fashion needs!!

And as the tagline of the store states...ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE! x

To see more pics of the store visit http://www.ascensiononline.com/Blog/post/Ascension-London-Press-Event-What-an-Evening!.aspx

To view Ascension clothing visit www.ascensiononline.com

Organic jeans for a nifty fifty!

by Naomi

After my initial search for some planet-friendly jeans only returned prices that were out of my budget and styles that were...a bit uninspired, I was disappointed and thought I would have to compromise with some from the high street.

However, I then discovered Monkee Genes. They make a range perfect for the modern Eco Goddess; styles that surprise and prices that don't! Made without sweat shop labour and certified organic, the only difficult decision is which pair to pick!
Designs include 70s style flares, skinny unisex jeans in a range of colours, (purple, wine, lime, turquoise amongst others!) and a collection of supa skinny jeans and babycords. I am still trying to choose between skinnies and these gorgeous flares:

They are available in sizes 26" to 34" so you can get the perfect fit (and some for your boy-shape if you are feeling generous!) Prices are around an affordable £50.

Buy online, in Topshop, Oxford Circus and independents throughout the UK.

For more information visit www.monkeegenes.co.uk

Facts: Organic jeans, sweat shop free, Monkee Genes.