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Fairtrade Footwear from Earth & Wear

February 6, 2012 by  
Filed under Clothing, Grown Ups

Earth & Wear are an established online retailer selling fair trade and ecologically sound clothing and accessories.  They are the main UK outlet for No Sweat a fair trade footwear brand and they also sell a range of Amazon flip flops. I like these Olive & Black No Sweat Hi Tops which would be great [...]

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Top Picks from Humm

February 2, 2012 by  
Filed under Clothing, Grown Ups

Humm specialise in producing stylish clothes from alpaca.  Their clothes are produced in Peru in an ethical manner.  Alpaca is a very insulating material, but is also lightweight, and it is a breathable fabric, due to the fibres having microscopic air pockets. An added bonus is that it doesn’t bobble or pill so adding to [...]

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Eco Sunglasses from Stella McCartney

February 2, 2012 by  
Filed under Clothing, Grown Ups

Sunglasses make me think of summer, but they can be useful when driving on winter days when the sun is low in the sky and you’re driving towards it.  Either way Stella McCartney has launched a lovely range of eco sunglasses and there’s a wide range of styles so you should be able to find [...]

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Hearts for your Valentine

January 30, 2012 by  
Filed under Decor & Interiors, Featured Posts, Grown Ups

Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us and it’s worth organising your gifts now.  Hearts are the traditional symbol of love and there are some beautifully designed items out there that would make welcome gifts. This Silver & Recycled Aluminium “Fronds” Heart from Anna Clifton Jewellery caught my eye.  It’s hand-made with a sterling silver [...]

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Ladies Clothes from Pickled Green Clothing

January 27, 2012 by  
Filed under Clothing, Featured Posts, Grown Ups

I’ve recently discovered the ethical clothing retailer Pickled Green Clothing.  They choose brands that use only certified organic cotton, sustainable fabrics and recycled materials that are produced under Fair Trade conditions. This Gypsy Sleeved Top is a favourite because it’s such a pretty style to wear.  It’s made from organic cotton jersey in red or teal with an intricate floral [...]

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Become a Model with a Models of Diversity Workshop

January 24, 2012 by  
Filed under Events, Featured Posts, Grown Ups

Models of Diversity (MoD) is a London-based organisation that campaigns for more diversity in the fashion and commercial realms of the modelling industry.

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milliemanu Launches Ladies Liberty Print Pyjamas

January 24, 2012 by  
Filed under Clothing, Family, Featured Posts, Grown Ups, Kids & Teens

Snuggle up with your children at bedtime in a matching pair of pyjamas! Kids’ PJs always look so comfortable and enticing. British children’s wear label milliemanu has launched a range of Liberty print pyjamas for ladies, which amazingly TGF believe are the first of their kind in the UK! milliemanu produces a collection of garments for girls between the ages of 18 months and 10 years old.

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Men’s T Shirts from Cause and Affect

January 16, 2012 by  
Filed under Clothing, Grown Ups

Cause and Affect have a strong environmental and ethical policy.  The cotton for their t-shirts is 100% organic. It’s woven into their t-shirts by fairly paid employees working in safe conditions. The designs are printed using organic, water-based inks so they’re free from harmful chemicals.  That’s not all, the packaging is recycled and 100% recyclable. [...]

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Jewellery from Woodland Treasures

January 16, 2012 by  
Filed under Grown Ups, Made in the UK

Woodland Treasures have a wonderful range of high quality wooden jewellery and combs that are hand carved in the Highlands of Scotland from reclaimed timbers.  The timber used is salvaged, reclaimed or recycled offcuts of British hardwoods.  All the paper and card products used for stationery and packaging comes from recycled sources. I love this tree [...]

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Detox in a Box for a Healthy Start to the New Year

January 12, 2012 by  
Filed under Family, Grown Ups, Health, Nutrition & Beauty, Lifestyle

The Detox Pack contains all the nutritional supplementation you need in order to de-pollute the body the natural way over a 28 day period.

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