Calorie-free chocolate!

Ok, the title is a little misleading. I haven't discovered chocolate that won't put paid to any plans of pre-Christmas detoxing. I wish I had, particularly since I have been using the news that Cadbury's Dairy Milk has gone Fairtrade as an excuse to eat chocolate!

What I am talking about is Nubar's new collection of nail varnishes, Chocolate Truffles, with shades delicious enough to have you running to the shop for a chocolate fix!

Nubar are experts at making unusual shades wearable; regular readers may remember my post about the launch of the Going Green collection. I have to say, brown on the whole is not really 'me'. However, I was really impressed with the Chocolate Coffee Bean shade, which is a sultry dark brown with a purple shimmer that adds a touch of glamour. They are carcinogen, phthalates, formaldehyde and toluene free as well as being vegetarian and vegan friendly, so at least they won't damage the environment, even if they do damage your diet!

For more information visit http://www.beautyshed.co.uk/

Facts: eco-friendly nail varnish, formaldehyde, phthalates, toluene and carcinogen free, suitable for vegetarians and vegans, Nubar.

Tis the season for stylish giving!

by Naomi

After my recent post all about the treasures that I am lusting after for Christmas, I thought I should redress the balance by offering up ideas for some lovely things to give others, because did you know that Christmas is also about giving?! Nope?...Me either! :D

Gifts for your sister or girlfriends:

Lush do some srummy body and beauty products and always indulge in some festive cheer! The EggSnog lip balm (£5) - made from walnut oil, hazelnut oil and shea butter - will have lips prepped for cheering in the New Year in no time. Oh and its vegan friendly too!

For friends that have flown the parental nest, charity shops are a mine of kitsch and retro housewares such as vintage cake stands, dessert dishes, dainty tea sets, decanters (which I think are due a comeback!) and casserole dishes. Create a mix-and-match dinner set or seek out a stylish vase. Just make sure you have a good idea of your friend's taste otherwise your present may end up adorning the shelves of the cupboard under the stairs! They are also great for weird and wonderful books; for one friend's present I sourced books featuring heroines of the same name.

If you are feeling crafty, perhaps make some cushion covers, an apron or some napkins. For an apron pattern, simply draw round an existing apron, add extra width for hemming and hey presto! I used wide ribbon to make the waist and neck ties and am going to use the excess material to make some pockets.

Gifts for your Mummy dearest (or aunty for that matter!):
Marks & Spencer has a good selection of fairtrade flowers online, many with a free box of chocolates if you order before the 21st November. If you want a more sustainable option, then a rose plant or orchid will last longer; team with some fairtrade chocolate and job is a good'un! Alternatively, The Body Shop is often a great place to find something to pamper her with. For something a little different, why not organise a nice girly day out at an eco-friendly spa? There are a few to choose from including the Yu SPA, Dundee, the Monart Destination Spa, Ireland, and the Bedruthan Hotel and Spa in Cornwall.

For your Dad:
When it comes to buying for dads it is often easy to just pick up the latest gadget or novelty toy (another comedy bottle-opener anyone?) This Christmas I am going to make a real effort to find something that my dad will appreciate and enjoy. I think a nice food hamper always goes down well. You could make your own chutney or jam, bake biscuits or make chocolate truffles. For dads that like to cook, you could make some infused oils and salts. There are lots of recipes online. I am going for some nice wine, such as an organic Bodegas Palacio Rioja as well as some cheese, gingerbread and dark fairtrade chocolate.

For your boyfriend:
If your man is anything like mine, the topic of him wearing eco-friendly clothes etc is not even worth broaching. Its not that mine is against the ideas behind it, but as someone that only buys new clothes when the old ones literally fall off his body, (he is probably more eco-friendly than I am without even trying!) any new clothes have to be meticulously chosen and are bought purely based on their looks.

The only way I think I can get my very fussy boyfriend into planet-friendly threads is if they are even more appealing than what is already out there. Fortunately I have found one brand. Spunky's range of organic clothes feature some pretty wonderful off-the-wall designs from independent artists. I particularly like this Cat Zapp design, available on a t-shirt (£24.99) or a hoody (£49.99). Spunky's green credentials are second-to-none, from only using organic cotton to manufacture the t-shirts and hoodies, to banking with Tridos and cycling to work!

Crafty ideas:
Why not make your friends and family personalised Santa stockings? Use some felt, velvet or perhaps thick cotton and finish along the top with something white a fluffy! You could opt for a country stocking with a check pattern and lace trim, or something modern in an unconventional print. You could add a further personal touch by embroidering or gluing the recipient's name on. Fill clean old jam jars with layers of their favourite penny sweets or chocolates and top with some cute fabric and an elastic band.

Instead of giving cards to my colleagues this Christmas I am instead going to save on the paper (which generally just gets binned or am I being cynical?) and make Christmas cupcakes. If cupcakes don't appeal, you could make cookies, mince pies, gingerbread men or chocolates!

For more information visit:

http://www.lush.co.uk/

http://www.marksandspencer.com/

http://yuspa.apexhotels.co.uk/

http://www.monart.ie/

http://myecohotel.com/spa

http://www.organic-wines.co.uk/

http://www.spunky.co.uk/

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/

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.

Beware of the Dark this A/W.....BLLACK NOIR & NOIR Girls are fierce!

By Lorna

Pounding down the catwalk with smolderingly dark black Kohl eyes and poker straight hair, these girls have a darkness about them that is both breathtakingly beautiful and strikingly fierce. They will look incredible, dress immaculately stylishly and eat your boyfriends for breakfast! These are no ordinary eco-goddesses... dressed in glittering molten shades these Noir girls are a whole new breed of eco sophistication and sex appeal! 

BLLACK NOIR is the new diffusion line from NOIR (launched last year), and is described as a brand for young eco aware women with a look that’s edgy, exclusive and rock ‘n’ roll.  For this season (A/W 09-10) Ingwersen (founder of Noir) stated that he wanted the Noir and Bllack Noir collections to show that "sexiness, luxury, fashion and corporate social responsibility can work beautifully together in harmony".  This statement was followed by an array of beautifully sharp tailored jackets, skinny fitted pants and liquid draped looks in every molten shade imaginable. Heavily sequined Harem pants and flowing diaphanous bandeau gowns set the mood for a darkly enchanting luxe Noir collection.

As a self-confessed fashion addict, Noir is one of my favorite brands. Noir was founded in 2007 with a mission to be " the first brand to bring sophistication and sexiness to corporate social responsibility". I discovered Noir whilst at University studying fashion... I had by then decided I wanted to be an ethical designer and in a market flooded with hemp t-shirts, I lusted for a taste of high fashion in the ethical market, then came LFW A/W 06 07 and the 1^st Noir collection...

I’ll be honest in terms of design crushes...that was it.... I was in LoVE! 3 years later and I remain a massive fan of this label, (to the point where I booked a weekend trip to Copenhagen last Christmas just so that I could meet Mr Ingwersen for a coffee.) Seriously eco-goddesses take my word for it.... check out this label.... it is SO ROCK & ROLL, IT HURTS!

The BLLACK NOIR A/W 09 collection is now available at asos.com 

The NOIR A/W 09 collection is available at Harvey Nichols in London (see NOIR website for other stockists)

Get Ethletic with eco sneakers...

By Lorna

Now don’t get me wrong... I LOVE HEELS as much as the next eco goddess....but somedays (usually after a late night out dancing), my feet pure and simply just need a rest!

Luckily my toes can now find solace in this PERFECT pair of low cut ECO SNEAKERS...

ETHLETIC sneakers are made with Fair-trade certified and organic cotton. They also havefair trade rubber soles that carry the logo of the Forest Stewardship Council so that almost every material part of the sneakers is fair trade and ecologically certified.

A Fair Trade premium is paid to the rubber producers in Sri Lanka and the construction of ETHLETIC sneakers is covered by a fair trade project that supports workers and their families in Pakistan. The Fair Trade premium there helps pay for health insurance for the workers and a micro credit scheme.

Whether you are a self confessed sports nut planning your next marathon or your feet are just in need of some recovery time from your 6” heels, these uber comfortable eco trainers are a steal at £37.50! 

Not only that but they come in black, black & white, dark navy, olive, orange, pretty pink, bright red, white..... (then there’s the high tops.....)

Available from www.fairdealtrading.com/footwear  

My top 10 green and ethical Christmas wishlist

by Naomi

Christmas is just around the corner so it is time to put together our letters to Santa! This is my first Christmas as a fledgling Eco Goddess so I am doing my best to be planet-friendly, both in what I am giving and asking for. I know there are a lot of eco goddesses in the same boat so I have been scouring the high street and internet for the most covetable things to add to your wishlist and here are my personal favourites:

1) Karin Andreasson necklace

Welcome the New Year in with this sweet and dreamy necklace that will look perfect with that stylish party dress! I am a big fan of all things fairytale-inspired and that is what designer Karin Andreasson specialises in. Made in the UK, the handmade sterling silver mirror is accompanied by a sterling silver, gold plated bow. At £119 I will have to wish hard but it will be worth it! Price: £119.

2) Little leather satchel

This bag is calling my name! Now I know leather is something that divides Eco Goddesses, but for those who do wear it (myself included), at least there are brands out there offering conscientious options! This little beauty of a bag is made by Shimalin, a small UK-based company that ensure that the skilled craftsmen and women that make their products are paid a fair wage. Part of the brand's 'Good Enough to Eat' collection (I second that!), the bag is available in four shades; Caramel (pictured left), Toffee, Chocolate and Liquorice. Priced around £70, they are currently only available in a few select boutiques around Sussex meaning you may have to search to get your hands on one. But with designs this delectable I hope they will be available far and wide soon! Stockists include; Apres Chocolat, Cordelia James, Covet, All Wrapped Up, Papillon and Pardon My French in Brighton. Price: around £70.

3) Sexy sustainable lingerie
If you are anything like me, you're the sort of girl who every now and again accidentally tucks your skirt into your knickers so at least make sure they make a statement. With designs this cute it might even become a trend! I love Hemprose's Hemptease panties which are a pocket-friendly £9.95, made from hemp and will literally help spread the Eco Goddess word! Hemp is fabulous as it doesn't require pesticides or heavy irrigation and these little numbers are available in grass green (pictured), chestnut brown, natural hemp and burnt orange. Price: £9.95.

Feel like a princess with a pair of handmade knickers from Knickers in a Box! Calling all guys looking for the perfect ethical and eco-friendly gift for their girlfriends: these super-sexy knickers are handmade meaning each pair is unique (just like your lady - come on I'm doing all the hard work for you!) Fabrics range from cottons to silk and with a range of styles you will be sure to find something to suit. They even make designs to order! Prices are around £35 per pair and they come wrapped in eco-friendly tissue paper, a transparent box and a satin ribbon. Girls, if your man is the type that needs a bit of help, write down the web address and leave it on his pillow (or games console depending on where he spends the most time, both to be on the safe side!) I am officially in knicker-love! Price: £35+.

4) Jacey Withers Gold & Silver Ship Earrings

Ahoy there! These British-made earrings are just...well...excellent. A wonderful gift for any wannabe-Pirate, these would look stunning with a simple top and a messy up-do. Price: £120.

5) H&M Organic nightwear

H&M are at the forefront of the eco and ethical movement on the high street. Their collection of 100% organic cotton nightwear is lovely and a bargain to boot. It includes cute nighties, thermal twin sets and comfy pj trousers. I already have a pair with a pretty pink and grey rose pattern and a satin waist tie and they were only £12.99! Price: £3.99 - £12.99.

6) Terra Plana Vianna Button Boot

At £200 the chance of me ever owning a pair of these boots is slim, but they are sooo pretty I felt it necessary to share them with you! The Victorian-inspired button detailing and light grey shade makes them ultra-feminine, yet they are practical enough for everyday wear. Made from vegetable tanned leather and featuring an eco memory foam sole, they really do tick all the boxes! Price: £200.

7) Sewing box

I am not much of a seamstress, however I do attempt as many repairs on clothes as possible. A new set of buttons is a great way to re-invent a coat or cardigan, especially when you can get so many cheap buttons in charity shops or at local markets. I think it is about time I invested in a box to keep all my buttons, threads and ribbons in and luckily there are lots of cute ones to choose from. John Lewis has really latched on to the burgeoning trend for 'Make do and Mend' with a range of budget sewing machines and adorable sewing boxes. Prices for sewing boxes range from £19-50+ depending on size. Alternatively, ebay has a wide selection of second-hand beauties. Price: £5-50.

8) Environmental Justice Foundation T-shirt

Cute designs for a good cause. The t-shirts are 100% organic cotton, the printing is Soil Association certified and the cotton is guaranteed not to come from Uzbekistan where there is widespread use of state-sponsored child labour. Loads of designers have teamed up with the EJF to create a stylish collection including Giles Deacon, Zhandra Rhodes, Luella Bartley, Christian Lacroix and John Rocha. My personal favourite is Betty Jackson's White Gold design (pictured). Price: £30.

9) Nubar nail polishes
Having been recently converted to Nubar's eco-friendly range in this post I am now hoping that Santa will bring me a few more shades to add to my collection. They are formaldehyde, phthalates, toluene and carcinogen free. I particularly like shades pretty pink Red Sea Coral, hot pink Contempo and deep red Barbera - a perfect cranberry shade for winter. Price: £8.

10) Stocking fillers:
Jergens Natural Moisturiser: paraben free, cruelty free, made in the UK and around 95% natural ingredients. Oh and they smell great too.
Body Shop Organic Cotton Wool Rounds: so much softer than the rest!
Divine Chocolate: is what it says on the label! It's fairtrade and was started by cocoa farmers in Ghana; it remains 45% farmer-owned. I love the Orange Milk Chocolate bar, but hope I get to try a few others this Christmas!
Williamson Teas: I have developed a slightly unhealthy addiction to these fair trade teas. Delicately flavoured and available in lovely elephant gift tins, they look simply splendid in the kitchen and can be used as storage tins when finished.

For more information visit:

1) http://www.ceriseuk.com/ ,

2) http://www.shimalin.com/ , 

3) http://www.hemprose.co.uk/ , http://www.knickersinabox.co.uk/

4) http://www.ceriseuk.com/

5) http://www.hm.com/
6) http://www.ascensiononline.com/
7) http://www.johnlewis.com/ , http://www.ebay.co.uk/
8) http://www.ejfoundation.org/
9) http://www.beautyshed.co.uk/
10) http://www.jergens.co.uk/ , http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/ , http://www.divinechocolate.com/ , http://www.williamsontea.com/

Facts: 1) Made in the UK, 2) Fairtrade 3) i) Made from hemp, ii) Handmade, 4) Made in the UK, 5) 100% Organic, 6) Terra Plana, vegetable tanned leather 7) Make do and mend, vintage, 8) 100% Organic Cotton, Soil Association Certified 9) Free from formaldehyde, phthalates, toluene and carcinogens, 10) Natural ingredients, Organic cotton, Fairtrade.

Never too broke for bespoke!

by Naomi

Up until this point my quest to find and bring to you stunning dresses for the party season has...well...drawn a bit of a blank! There are some great day dresses and a few classy LBDs but nothing showstopping and - lets face it - we all want to look a million dollars at this season's celebrations.

With a serious lack of affordable and stylish party dresses available, I have decided to seek out something vintage or second hand for this season. I know there are some beautiful and fun pieces out there, so my new challenge is to scour the internet and local chairty shops for something with the WOW-factor.

If vintage isn't your bag, then fear not, I have found an exciting alternative solution! Whilst trying to find out where the stunning 1940's style ivory satin gown that Cheryl Cole sported on this week's X Factor was from (yes X Factor is my guilty pleasure!) I discovered StyleShake.com. If you have ever wanted to design your own clothes and not have to make them, then this is the site for you; design your own dresses, tops and skirts and have them made for you. Once you have designed your garment from a wide range of customisable templates and a selection of fabrics and colours, Style Shake makes it in the UK - so low carbon footprint and no child labour - and sends it out to you within 10 days!

Fabrics include silk taffeta, pure silk, cotton and a new Eco-jersey, made from Lyocell (cellulose from wood pulp) which is environmentally friendly and sustainable. Whilst jersey isn't as easy to pull off for party-wear, the opportunity to add features with a bit more oomph means you can create a design to take you from dinner to the dancefloor.

I love features such as the body-con body and the sixties-inspired bell sleeves (pictured). With prices starting at a mere £34 these dresses mean you can finally treat yourself to something bespoke and say you designed it yourself! 

For more information visit www.styleshake.com

Facts; Style Shake, Made in the UK, sustainable, Eco-jersey, Lyocell, eco-friendly party dresses.

Turning green

by Naomi

When Vogue announced that green was the must have shade of nail varnish for the season I was...well more than a little dubious. Having been morphed in a Saved-by-the-Bell style flashback to age 13 when the variety of my experimental nail colours was enough to scare small children, my initial thoughts were that this was not a colour I would be attempting.

But when the kind people at Nubar sent me a sample from their new Going Green range, launched just in time to celebrate the brand's arrival in the UK, I figured - well anything once in the name of fashion! Particularly given that it dropped onto my doormat just before a night out on the town - always good to road test things with friends first.

Nubar specialise in eco-friendly nail varnish, so of course testing it was something of an environmental quest as well as a style experiment! If you are wondering what eco-friendly nail varnish consists of, well it's more a case of what it doesn't consist of; Nubar's polishes are free from formaldehyde, phthalates, toluene and carcinogens. They are also vegetarian and vegan friendly!

The aptly-named Going Green range consists of six different shades, ranging from yellow-tone greens to deep emeralds. I tried out Reclaim (pictured left), an iridescent mid-green shade. I have to confess that I was really pleased and not just with the nail polish, which glided on and dried in no time. The shade looked really pretty on and I received lots of compliments from friends and colleagues. I was impressed with the polish's performance, which clearly hasn't been compromised by its green credentials; with two coats and a clear top coat it lasted all week!

 
The bright and bold Forest shade (pictured right) is ideal for those after something a little closer to the Chanel nail varnish featured in Vogue, and is perfect for banishing the winter blues. They are also a more pocket friendly price, at £8 each.

Nubar offer a plethora of shades that will have you unable to just pick one. Visit www.beautyshed.co.uk


Facts: Eco-friendly nail varnish, formaldehyde, phthalates, toluene and carcinogen free, suitable for vegetarians and vegans, Nubar.

TRAIDremade.... rockin the fringed leather look!

by Lorna

Another amazing ethical bag find!

I have just found a KILLER edgy, tough-look fringed SLOUCH BAG! Its from fashion-conscience and is part of a TRAIDremade collaboration they are doing with the charity TRAID.

The bag has long handles for wearing across the body but is adjustable to sling over your arm as well. It has zip closure underflap and back zip pocket. These bags exude a LUXE RECYCLED vibe as they are lined in rescued silk fabric. Each bag is unique and may vary slightly as they are made from rescued garments!

At £99 from www.fashion-conscience.com , the bags only come in black but when the black version looks this good, who needs colour!?!

Facts: Handmade in the UK, Sustainable & Recycled, TRAIDremade

Bring on the cold!

By Naomi

So quickly the long lazy days of summer are gone and autumn arrives. Wait a minute. Where were the long lazy days of summer!? I think we were cheated somewhat!

Whilst I am a sun-worshipper I have to confess the onset of winter always gets me excited. Christmas lights, outdoor ice skating, fireworks mince pies and the prospect of a fresh AW wardrobe! Note I use the word fresh, not new. Although there have been a few new purchases, I am trying to steer clear of the creeping temptation to buy a whole new set of clothes.

I have bought a long creamy vintage fake-fur coat for when it gets frosty and am planning to fix my tweed trench coat from last year with some crafty stitching (I hope!) and some new buttons. There are some wicked second hand coats out there, particluarly on ebay where I have been shamelessly lusting over vintage Burberry trenches. Plus I always find coats on the high street a bit...uninspired?! They are often either boring and bland or so trendy they a) won't go with most of your wardrobe and b) won't last more than a season. By contrast the cropped vintage fake-fur jacket that my mum wore in the 80s is so well made and luxurious I get excited every time it is cold enough to wear it!

If you are after something new, Ascension (formerly Adili) has launched this sublime creation of a jacket:

Yum.

Its glam enough to wear out at night, smart enough for work, classic enough to sport through the seasons yet with an ode to this season's statement shoulder, this is a jacket masterpiece! It is fully lined and with a 3/4 length sleeve which is perfect for showing off your jewellery on festive nights out.

Fairly traded from Nepal this is certainly one of the most guilt-free ways of adding to your wardrobe and a true investment piece. It comes in at £109. visit www.ascensiononline.com to buy.

In the meantime, I will be digging out my hats and coloured leather gloves, and looking out for second hand boots & jumpers, so let the weather do its worst!

Send in your tips for and pics of eco and ethical AW fashion to ecogoddess@live.co.uk and we will share with the world.

Naomi x


Featured jacket is available from  www.ascensiononline.com

Facts: Fair Trade, cotton, cropped, Ascension

Matt & Nat Handbags- Recycled bottles never looked so good!

by Lorna

Whilst I generally try and avoid jumping on a bandwagon, I have just done what any self-respecting young designer should do and invested in a macbook pro (yes it is as awesome as they say!). But this essential work related purchase left me with the (modern)age old dilemma... what is the perfect answer for a fashionable, stylish and ethical tote/laptop bag to cart it around in???

After a few late nights spent trawling the web, I have found the eco-friendly and stylish-as-hell answer to all future carrying needs! Introducing Matt & Nat....  

Matt & Nat is a collection of design focused, eco friendly and vegan accessories. Vegan leather is used in the majority of the collection and all linings are made from RECYCLED PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES. A message inside of each bag tells you exactly how many bottles were recycled to produce your bag of choice!

This season Matt & Nat have developed even further in their pursuit of total environmental responsibility and for AW 09 have launched the‘ MATT & NAT’S 21 WATER BOTTLE INITIATIVE’- a range of stylish bags where the shell is also made using recycled plastic water bottles (see image above). Up to 55 water bottles are recycled to make each bag. I'm not sure I can think of a better use for old water bottles than making and lining these lush bags!!

The bags range purses at £40 to overnight luggage bags at £195 and are available from  www.mattandnat.co.uk 

Check out a few of my favs from their collection below...

Lorna x

Andrea Garland beauty - New into Liberty this week!

by Naomi

This. Is. Perfection!

Andrea Garland's beauty products combine organic and botanical ingredients with kitsch vintage compacts that are divine! She sources vintage tins and compacts herself and then fills with either Lovely Lip Balm or Rose Beauty Balm (after sterilising naturally. :D)

I often feel guilty at the amount of packaging and redundant bottles etc that result from my pampering routine and Andrea has come up with a solution that isn't only eco-friendly but will add glamour to my handbag and dressing table. What's more, they are refillable at a heftily-discounted price - bonus!

The Lovely Lip Balm (right) is made with 100% natural ingredients including cocoa butter, sweet almond oil, beeswax carotene and essential oils of lavender, lime and benzoin. (Prices from £15, refills from £5.) Rosy Beauty Balm (below) is made from Jojoba oil, organic Shea Butter, Hemp Seed oil and Sweet Almond oil amongst other lovelies. (Prices from £28, refills from £12.)

I am so excited that these are being launched in Liberty, in perfect time to add to my Christmas list! They will make perfect presents for my girlfriends as well.

Visit http://andreagarland.co.uk for more.