Eco-Fashion: Melbourne’s Tightology A/W 2013
I have an on-going obsession with tights and leggings. Best of all, Melbourne’s legwear label, Tightology is eco-friendly and absolutely chic. This Autumn/Winter 2013 collection will keep you warm and trendy in air-conditioned offices or lecture halls – or simply cover your hairy legs (c’mon, who doesn’t?). Tightology demonstrate a passion for the environment by using...
2013 H&M Conscious Exclusive Collection
If Helen Hunt can walk the red carpet in H&M, so can we. It’s time for H&M to bring red-carpet worthy pieces to the stores with the H&M Conscious Exclusive Collection which hits the stores on April 4th. You’ll be thrilled to know that these party collection is made of entirely sustainable materials such as...
Yoga Fashionista: WE’AR Yoga Clothing
I first noticed yogis wearing WE’AR Yoga Clothing at the last Teacher’s Training session. I found out that the label made in Bali. It’s either fate or pure coincidence that I stumbled upon WE’AR clothing store in Waiheke Island, New Zealand yesterday. The designer is actually based in Waiheke Island but her designs are all...
Yoga Fashionista: Teeki, Eco-Friendly Yoga Clothing
Yoga has taken over my life over the past week. I’m in the midst of my teacher training and taking a mini-break from blogging. I haven’t really caught up with my emails or checking out the latest in fashion and beauty. BUT, I can share my latest yoga obsession: TEEKI, an active wear line made...
Eco-Fashion: NYC’s Rachel Rose
If wearable art exists, it’s New York label, Rachel Rose. Her covetable hand painted silk tops are made with the most environmentally friendly methods from start to finish. Rachel Rose plays with both form and print, and produces some of her most thoughtful designs. I love how her designs are flattering for all ages and...
DUEPUNTI Diamonds: Colorful, Unconventional Bling
Let’s bring back the fun in diamonds with DUEPUNTI Diamonds. Made and designed in Italy, these unconventional diamond rings breaks all the 4Cs – in fact, who sets these rules anyway? The ring features a 0.02ct certified conflict-free diamond mounted in sterling silver and set in a non-allergenic silicone band. In fact, I think it’s...
Fash-Inspiration: Pandas + Chengdu Pambassador New iPad Contest
It’s PANDA-MANIA! First, Singapore welcomed Jia Jia and Kai Kai, two adorable giant pandas from Chengdu, China earlier this month. This year, Chengdu Panda Base has launched “PandaQuest”, an online search on Facebook for the new panda ambassadors or “Pambassadors” in the US, UK and Singapore to raise awareness about panda conservation and ultimately, return...
Eco-Fashion: Monique Péan
You don’t always ‘need’ to look like a hippie to support eco-fashion. Fine jewellery designer and winner of last year’s CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund Monique Péan proves that you can be glamorous while saving Gaia. You may be wondering whether woolly mammoth ivory and buffalo horns are actually eco-friendly (because I did!). Rest assured, all Monique...
Eco-Fashion: Australia’s Baumbach A/W 2012 Collection
I stumbled across a collection of dreamy photographs online which led to the discovery of Australia’s eco-fashion label, Baumbach. Inspired by “poetry, illustration and all things beautiful”, Baumbach is created by Lauren Brooks with a vision for 100% Australian made and fashion sustainability by using eco-friendly fabrics to the recycled and hand tea stained swing...
Eco-Fashion: MODECO
FASHION, in general, isn’t Mother’s Nature’s best friend. You can’t change how the world dresses and consumes in two seconds. Before you take the plunge, let’s start with baby steps. The idea of eco-fashion has been on my mind. It is good to know that some designers are starting to incorporate sustainable practices in their...
Missoni ♥ Havaianas Summer 2012 Collection: The Love Story Continues
Remember last year‘s Missoni ♥ Havaianas collaboration? Well, the love story continues. This Missoni ♥ Havaianas Summer 2012 collection is all about love and care for mother nature. How does is translate to the new designs? Well, residual multi-coloured Havaianas rubber pieces from the manufacturing process are mixed to create the signature Missoni zigzag patterns. Isn’t...
5 Reasons Why 2012 is Stella McCartney’s Year
I received my first Stella McCartney for Adidas as a present from Bubster in our early dating years – a pair of silver trainers which I wore it to death. What I love about Stella McCartney is she designs for today’s women in mind. She knows what we want to wear – and what we...