5 Men's Work Shirts: vegan + ethically made
Fairly made men’s business work shirts can be elusive to find. We’ve rounded up a selection of 5, which are all vegan, and ethically made, from more sustainable materials like hemp, linen and organic cotton.
Podcast: Slow and ethical fashion with Henrietta
Henrietta chatted with Reducing Our Footprint about her journey with slow, sustainable fashion and a few of her passions. Link in the post to hear it on your favourite platform.
Date Caramel & Mocha Vegan Ice-Cream Cake
With summer in full swing around here, there's smiles all round when Ice Cream is mentioned. But we wanted to experiment with versions which are lighter and healthier than traditional Ice Cream, which can be made without an Ice Cream maker, as we don't have one.
The result is a variation on our earlier Baked Alaska (without the meringue so therefore it's refined sugar free.) And the outcome? YUM!
A Dress You Can Wear Infinite Ways: Orgotton
We're both pretty passionate about ethical and sustainably minded fashion, so when we discovered the incredible label that is Orgotton, we fell a little in love ...
This fair fashion label is run by two sisters in Philadelphia who are on a mission to create earth-friendly and fairly-made clothing which is jaw-droppingly beautiful, with a unique twist.
Lip Balm Love: Our Favourite Vegan + Natural Brands
Looking for lip balm that's cruelty-free, vegan and has no added nasties? Here are our favourites..
What's In My (Ethical) Handbag: Liv Lundelius
Curious to know what ethical fashionistas from around the globe carry in their handbags?
This post features Sydney-based cruelty-free & natural makeup artist Liv Lundelius' favourite purse staples.
Ethical Living : weekly thoughts
This week we're learning about vegan alternatives to silk, discovering an accessories brand which makes its bags in LA from 100% recycled materials, and confirming what we suspected all along: that eating fruits and vegetables can actually increase your happiness.
Best Ethical Fashion Sales This Week (Oct 23)
As we transition further into changing temperatures of the mid-seasons in both hemisphere, there are some fabulous bargains to be had this week in Ethical Fashion.
Here are some of the best we've found....
BEST ETHICAL FASHION SALES THIS WEEK (OCT 13)
From luxury fur-free brushes to sky high (animal-free) heels, there are some glamorous items in our Best Ethical Fashion Sales this week.
Cruelty Free Festival Sydney
CFF is designed to encourage all animal lovers – from all walks of life – to celebrate and enjoy cruelty-free lifestyle options.
Best Ethical Fashion Sales of the Week
In the first of a new series, we're giving a shout out to the best Ethical Fashion promotions and sales around the world this week.
VEGAN DAY OUT: On In Melbourne & Sydney This Weekend
A whole weekend dedicated to vegan shopping and eating?!
Yep, if you're in Melbourne or Sydney, this is what you can look forward to this Saturday and Sunday.
Luxury Faux Fur Coats: Pelush New York
In our most exciting shoot yet, we styled this beautiful, luxurious, unique and glamorous faux fur, hand crafted in New York City.
With her pioneering label Pelush, Anna Tagliabue is creating elegant animal-free fashion. We couldn't resist photographing her stylish coat on a beautiful Australian beach...
Bags & Wallets Made From Seatbelts
What a fantastic concept: taking used seatbelts and up-cycling them into stunning accessories. These creations really are gorgeous in their own right, but they also happen to be sustainable, vegan and hard-wearing (after all, the material was originally designed to protect passengers from harm)!
Yong Green Food Melbourne // Nourishing & Delicious Vegetarian Cuisine.
One of our all time favourite restaurants in Melbourne is Yong Green Food, who specialise in organic, wholesome, vegetarian cuisine. Most of their food is vegan or vegan-adaptable, and they also offer an excellent range of raw and gluten-free items.
Luxury vegan bag review :: Moa Tote by Angela Roi
Considered Elegance : the new F/W 2016/17 collection from SMK
The new Fall/Winter 2016/17 collection from young Korean label S M K cuts some very beautiful lines. With an emphasis on considered elegance, the collection has been inspired by Marilyn Manson's album "Mechanical Animals" (1998), with late 90s and 70s shapes and styles re-interpreted with modern animal & eco-friendly materials.
Conscious Living :: What's on the Radar This Week? House Plants!
With the cosy August days getting slightly longer, there's a promise of spring in the air. So we're starting to think about how we might style up our home to include a few more plants, because when it comes to plants, more is always a good idea. They clean the air, soften the visual atmosphere, and we secretly think they make everybody happier too...
Schmidt's + Meow Meow Tweet Deodorant Review (Natural, Vegan & Cruelty Free)
We've been hunting high and low for natural, cruelty-free and vegan deodorants that actually work. As it turns out, this is no such easy task.
We had heard good things about both the Schmidt's and Meow Meow Tweet brands, so when Jannifer from The V-SPOT reached out to us to let us try some, we were quite excited!
Sustainable Swimwear :: new summer 2017 collection from Elle Evans
Eco-friendly swimwear made from sustainable fabric is always going to get our attention. And when it looks as gorgeous as this, in flattering cuts, well, we reckon it's going to be an elegant summer by the beach...