Greenmystyle.com editor Sarah picks her top five items from the Devidoll Summer Sale
We love this time of year, and not just for the Summer fashion free-for-all and the Pimm’s. There’s a buzz in the air about the great bargains to be had in the Summer Sales, of course! On the high street the Sales can be a time of mindless spending on more mass-produced stuff to chuck to the bottom of the wardrobe without wearing, and we definitely don’t support that old-fashioned behaviour. Instead, we advocate using the Summer Sales as a time to invest in long-lasting quality ethical pieces that might be a little beyond your budget at other times.
It’s fine to mix in a little fashionable fun, but our tip would be to look for classic items that will live on long after the Sale banners have come down. Devidoll is a great place to start. Here are Sarah Woodhead’s, editor of leading daily eco glossy Greenmystyle.com, five picks from the Devidoll Summer Sale.
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1. Doie bubble skirt dress, £36 reduced from £102
In the softest bamboo jersey this Doie summer dress is the perfect piece for dressing up or down. I’d be tempted to wear this with heaps of brightly-coloured clashing necklaces, of varying lengths, turning this versatile summer dress into a show-stopper.
The colour is on-trend with this season’s brights, and is flattering to all skin-tones. Plus, who doesn’t love a summer dress at less than £50?!
Pop a tee or blouse over the top, with a waisted belt, and transform the look.
Also see: Kelly B Roberta bamboo knit dress, £60, reduced from £163
2. Panda Snack ruffle flower tank
Basics that have a feminine flourish always catch my eye. I can often feel a tad too dressed down in a simple vest so I tend to look for interesting prints and patterns or dress up with accessories.
This Panda Snack tank does the work for me with its delicate ruffle flower. I’d throw this on with summer jeans or cotton pants, layered over a contrasting colour, and feel just that necessary style edge.
Also see:
Viridis Luxe sleeveless pleated top in bamboo and cotton jersey, £58, reduced from £104
Fin organic cotton crochet knit tank top, £35, reduced from £95
3. AOKI Mandy jeans, £65, reduced from £135
Ok, I have to admit I already own these jeans, but if I didn’t they’d be the first item in my shopping basket. They are just about the most comfortable jeans I have, in a light enough denim to cope with a little summer sun.
The straight leg is flattering and they pass the all-important bum test with flying colours. A little secret, because they aren’t desperately low-slung they make a wonderful choice if you have a little tum.
The AOKI Mandy jean is a perfect example of a Summer Sale investment buy. You’ll wear these jeans for years.
4. Mociun Paperbag shorts, £44, down from £118
I love these cute shorts from Mociun. I’d style them with a nod to Eighties glamour. If I had Giselle’s legs I’d be wearing them with towering heels (perhaps these Beyond Skin Sui Generis peep-toes, with an unmissable 75% off), a light billowy blouse, tucked in to accentuate the nipped-in high waist, and oversized bangles and necklace. An essential accessory would be an application of organic fake tan, with no chemical nasties, picked from Greenmystyle.com’s Top 10 Natural Fake Tan Guide.
They would also look fab styled nautically, with a stripey tee and cute white pumps – that’s a summer style perenial you can rely on year after year.
5. Nahui Ollin Buckle Ritual bag, £37, reduced from £140
Every year I see gorgeously stylish girls sporting metallic day bags with their pretty summer outfits and think how spot-on they look, as I sheepishly hide my wintery brown leather tote behind my back. Metallics never fail to look glamorous and feminine.
The Nahui Ollin Buckle ritual bag, like all Nahui Ollin pieces, is entirely hand-made by specially folding and weaving individual candy wrappers, gum wrappers and soda bottle labels that are factory rejects from independent manufacturers and have never been used. These ’surplus’ materials are diverted away from landfill to be made into the funkiest accessories by independant families in Mexico, under fair-wage conditions. No seriously stylish ethical wardrobe should be without one.
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July 7, 2009
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Summer Eco Travel Essentials – Part 3 Eco Beach
So far in Eco Trend Spotter’s Summer Eco Travel Essentials series we have looked at Eco Gadgets and Eco Washbag essentials. Now in Part 3 we are going look at what essential eco products you may need for the beach.
Eco Beach Holiday Essentials
We have selected a few key eco items you need to include in preparation for your eco trip to the Beach. It may be a beach in South of France or Weston-Super-Mare, but we still think that they are essential items.
Fair Trade Wide Brim Crochet Panama Hat
Keep the sun of your face in style this summer with this genuine Panama Fair Trade hat. Easily rolled up to fit in your suitcase without loosing its shape. By purchasing this Fair Trade hat you are helping to improve the livelihoods of hundreds of hat weavers.
This genuine Panama hat is suitable for rolling & springs back into shape very well. Handmade made from crocheted straw by a womens co-operative in Ecuador.
Sarah Smith Large Bath / Beach Towel – Confetti
This premium quality towel is made from 100% Fairtrade certified cotton.
Generously sized and luxuriously soft, the brightly coloured design will look great in your bathroom or on the beach this summer. For added convenience this towel is machine washable.
Sarah Smith produces a bright, colourful, eye-catching range of aprons, bags and tea towels. All of the products made in Britain proudly carry the Fairtrade mark.
£ 15.95 from Natural Collection
Biodegradable Flip Flops – eco friendly, fair trade, 100% FSC, by Ethletic
These eco friendly flip flops are the essential footwear this summer. They’re fairtrade, biodegradable, comfortable, and perfect for holidays, the beach, or for keeping your feet cool in the summer heat (ahem). Made from latex rubber, these flip flops have a strong sole and are 100% FSC-certified (a world first), they also contain no animal glues, PVC or EVA.
Ethletic pay a Fair Trade premium to the rubber producers in Sri Lanka, and the shoes are produced under a Fair Trade arrangement in Pakistan: The Fair Trade premium there helps pay for health insurance for the workers and a micro credit scheme. Every pair has the FSC logo on. Look good, feel good and retain peace of mind.
£14.97 at Nigel’s Eco Store
Fair Trade Beach Volley Ball – play with peace of mind
This Beach Volley Ball is fully compliant and so can be used in pro tournaments. It works just as well with friends down on the beach! With Fairtrade Foundation logo. The natural latex used to make the bladders in these balls is sourced from sustainably and responsibly managed plantations in South India and Sri Lanka.
They do tend to lose a bit of air naturally, so will need pumping up now and again – this is normal, and also happens with the best professional footballs. Ethletic pay a Fair Trade premium to the rubber producers in Sri Lanka, and the balls are produced under a Fair Trade arrangement in Pakistan: The Fair Trade premium there helps pay for health insurance for the workers and a micro credit scheme.
£10.94 (Special 25% off) from Simplyfair
Quick Sit
They say the simplest ideas are the best and the QuickSit is just that. A nifty new product that’ll make your life easier and is eco-friendly too.
Made in the UK from 100% recycled plastic, your QuickSit arrives neatly flat packed and ready for you to assemble in four easy steps. Then before your eyes, a neat, rather trendy and surprisingly sturdy little seat for you to enjoy.
Once you’re done with your QuickSit, simply fold back down for easy storage. The design even incorporates carry handles to make life even easier.
£14.95 from Love Eco
Jimi Wallet
Made from 100% recycled materials, the Jimi™ wallet is a compact, colorful, water resistant innovation in the normally bland world of mens wallets. It’s designed to slip right into your front pocket and has a removable money clip too.
The Jimi Wallet intentionally doesn’t hold as much stuff as a traditional wallet. It’s slimmer than a regular wallet and unfolds to reveal two compartments, one with a money clip, the other to hold credit cards. It’ll hold five cards and three notes so is the perfect urban accessory, and great in the great outdoors. Already a hit with the cycling and snow sport community, Jimi’s water resistant shell makes it ideal for a huge swathe of outdoor activities.
£13.00 from Love Eco
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June 19, 2009
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Summer Eco Travel Essentials – Part 2 Eco Washbag
In Part 1 of Eco Trend Spotter’s Summer Eco Travel Essentials series we looked at Eco Travel Gadgets. However, in Part 2, we have looked at what you need to include in you holiday washbag.
Eco Holiday Washbag
We have selected a few key eco items you need to include in preparation for your travels, even if you are staying in the UK.
Weekender Waikiki fair trade Washbag
Whether it’s an overnight stay or your annual holiday, take all of your toiletries away with you in style with this traditional wash bag. This fair trade wash bag is made from 100% cotton woven on traditional handlooms. The factory in India is fully SA8000 accredited, an international certification guaranteeing workers’ rights, pay and conditions. It also guarantees that no children or indentured workers are used. The factory supports a local orphanage, so your purchase really does help a third world village in a direct way. The Wash bag benefits from a waterproof lining
£14.00 from Biomelifestyle
Green People Sun Lotion Spf15 with Tan Accelerator
Voted ‘Best Sun Protection’ by Natural Health & Beauty magazine. 3 layers of sun protection in one – UV protection, antioxidants & sun tan accelerator! This natural sun lotion is made without Parabens, Lanolin, phthalates, artificial perfumes, petrochemicals and colourants to bring you the purest sunscreen that nature can offer. If you have children why not try out Green People’s Organic Babies range.
£16.30 at Green People (Special Offer: Save £5.60 when you buy 200ml Sun Lotion SPF15 & 50ml SPF 22)
£14.00 (Organic Babies) at Green People (Special Offer: Buy No Scent Children’s Sun Lotion and get a mini Lavender one FREE)
John Masters Organics Rose & Aloe Hydrating Toning Mist
Contains active ingredients that tone and hydrate the skin: essential oil of rose to stimulate blood circulation, oat kernel to improve the skin’s defense against pollution and reduce inflammation, plus the valuable anti-oxidants from white tea.
- rose flower oil – soothes sensitive skin
- oat kernel – stimulates collagen production; revitalizing
- ylang ylang – antiseptic; nourshing
- white tea – anti-bacterial; defends against oil-causing bacteria
- aspen bark – new all-natural preservative
£21.00 from Love Lula
Balinese herbal Lulur natural soap
If you’ve had a hard day lying on the beach or hiking natural forests, this exotic soap will help ease your stresses and strains.
The lular hand-crushed spice mix used to make this soap is traditionally applied to the legs after long days spent working in the rice paddies, and now you can experience the soothing properties in your own home of on your eco holiday. Made by a small cooperative in Bali where the members of the cooperative benefit directly from every bar sold/
£4.00 from BiomeLifestyle
Green People Organic Toothpaste & Mouthwash
A natural toothpaste with traditional peppermint flavour. Ideal for sensitive teeth and gums, and suitable for all the family.
- Peppermint flavour
- Excellent cleaning properties
- Antibacterial and anti-microbial action
- Suitable for people with bleeding gums
- No hydrocarbon or aluminium contamination
This natural toothpaste is made without Fluoride, Triclosan, Sorbitol, Parabens, phthalates, artificial sweeteners, petrochemicals and colourants to bring you the purest toothpaste that nature can offer.
Organic Surge Fresh Ocean Shower Gel
Shower gel with a light refreshing scent. This body wash is a happy blend of 99% naturally derived ingredients and certified organic extracts. Rosemary stimulates cell renewal while lemon and lime revive your skin and senses.
For happy-ever-after skin – fresh ocean shower gel gently cleanses and moisturises your body while our organic essential oil fragrance blend transports you to early morning on a warm, distant shore. Organic Surge products are cleverly developed with no nasties or obscure chemicals for your precious skin to absorb.
£4.90 at Luxury Organic Skin Care
Remember if you join MoreEco today we will give 500 start up bonus points plus you can earn from 8 points for every pounds spend with our Merchants.
June 18, 2009
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Top Ten Adili SALE products to buy this weekend
Adili is one of the UK’s leading Eco-Chic online clothes retailers. Adili want to show the world that a stylish and design-led eco fashion lifestyle can be sustainable. Based in Dorset, in an office that’s surrounded by greenery and the beautiful English countryside, they aim to run the business as environmentally and socially responsibly as possible.
The best news is is that Adili is having a Mid-Season Sale with up to 50% off products across the whole range. The team at MoreEco would like to share with you the their Top ten favourite Adili eco fashion items in this Eco Sale. remember if you shop for Adili products via MoreEco, The Eco Reward Shopping site, you will earn 8 points per pound spent and earn free carbon offset. A triple eco shopping bonus.
So MoreEco’s Adili top ten Mid-Season sale items:-
Teared Maxi Dress by Beaumont Organic
Was £135, Now £94.50 – The Maxi dresses were all over the catwalks for spring & this is a style that never goes out of fashion. Made from organic cotton in a delicate mix of neautrals. Beaumont Organics donates 1% of their profits to support the Niusawa School in Fiji.
Glass & Brass Bracelet by Made
Was £24.00, Now £12.00 – From the gorgeous boutique collection this fabulous bracelet is simple yet sheek. Made from recycled glass & brass to reduce the amount of waste to landfill. Made radically improves the lives of impoverished communities in Africa. Following the principles of fair trade Made train local artisans, providing fair wage.
Saddle Regular Fit T-Shirt by Ascension
Was £18.50, Now £12.95 – Jump into your jodhpurs and join the Ascension Pony Club. Get nostalgic and think back to those Sunday lessons round the paddock.Ascension has worked with Continental Clothing & the Carbon Trust on a pioneering project to calculate the exact carbon footprint of this top which is 2.6kg.
King Size Box Weave Blanket by Luma
Was £113, Now £56.50 – A soft & luxurious pure organic cotton blanket in a stylish waffle weave. The neutral colours make this a classic piece with timeless appeal. Proving ethics & luxury go hand in hand, this gorgeous blanket is made from 100% organic cotton and made in India under fair trade conditions.
Spa Glass Candle by Ciel
Was £15.50, Now £7,75 - This signature scent organic wax candle is perfect for uplifting your mood! A blend of neroli, citrus, mandarin, lavender and rosemary essential oils.Organic plant wax in a re-usable and recyclable tumbler.
Silk Butterfly Nightie by Adili
Was £48, Now £33.60 - Flutter away into a deep sleep wearing this luxurious silk nightie. This pretty nightwear piece has been naturally dyed in a delicate all over butterfly print. Made from hand screen printed fabric that has been environmentally friendly dyed using natural vegetable dyes instead of horrible chemicals.
Lingerie Bag by La Vie Devant Soie
Was £14.50, Now £7.25 – The perfect way to store your new organic silk underwear for a relaxing weekend break. Made from organza and hand embroidered in Cambodia. These lingerie bags are hand embroidered by traditional artisans in Cambodia. By buying this beautiful piece, you’re supporting fair trade & traditional skills.
Gardeners Hamper by Trevarno
Was £44, Now £17.60 - A luxury hamper of nourishing hand and nail treatments with deliciously scented handmade soaps ideal for treating someone who likes to get their hands dirty.Trevarno are proud to be the first & longest established organic skin care manufacturer certified by one of the UK’s largest organic certification bodies.
Tiger Tee T-Shirt For Men by Komodo
Was £25, Now £12.50 – Hemp is known to block more UV rays than cotton fibre, so if you are looking for a cover up top this summer which is stylish to boot, this is the top for you!! Komodo is a member of Made-By, the first fashion initiative that focuses on environmental & working conditions throughout the production chain.
Lewis Reg Fit Jeans by Kuyichi
Was £83.00, Now £41.50 – Cool, laid-back organic jeans in a ‘used & abused’ dark blue wash. We love these versatile regular fit jeans as they go with everything.Organic cotton is grown without any nasty chemicals making it a greener alternative & causing less harm to the environment.
I hope you enjoyed MoreEco’s Top Ten Adili Mid-Season sale items.
MoreEco Adili Mid-Season Sale Top Ten Slide Show
May 22, 2009
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Biodegradable Garden Mulch Film
Now that growing your own is the new eating out, this biodegradable BioGarden mulch film will come in handy for any green gardeners trying to avoid nasty chemicals in their outdoor patch.
BioGarden is a compostable and biodegradable film for your garden patch and will allow you to have a weed free summer without having to resort to the use of chemicals. It also retains moisture and raises soil temperature through heat absorption thus promoting growth.
BioGarden is suitable for use in vegetable and herb gardens or in flower beds for annuals..
Each Biodegradable Garden Mulch Film costs £6.99 and will earn you over 45 moreeco points and 4.5Kg’s of free carbon offset
March 31, 2009
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Rainmate Slimline Water Butt
With changes to the world’s climate and ever increasing demand on water resources, water butts are now in big demand. With lots of variations on the market, the Rainmate is a unique garden water butt.
This slimline water butt is made from sturdy plastic to the highest specifications, it simply clips together and no tools are required. It has a 200 litre capacity and features a number of special features including its own integral stand, a childproof lid with leaf grill and tap. The lid allows it to be used with a down pipe without the need to cut a hole and it is designed to catch and collect falling rain. A standard down-pipe rain diverter can also be used.
The Rainmate water butt includes an integral, recessed stand for easy access to stored water. To keep the water stored in good condition and to avoid algae growth, rainwater is collected in an internal, replaceable polypropylene bag.
Each Rainmate Slimline Water Butt costs £44.99 and will earn you over 300 moreeco points and 30Kg’s of free carbon offset.
Remember if you join MoreEco today they will give 500 start up bonus points plus you can earn from 8 points for every pounds spend with our Merchants. Use Offer code ‘waterAIDETS’ and they will give £1 to the Ecover WaterAID campaign.
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Grow Me and Help Save the Planet
Grow Me and Help Save the Planet – plant this easy to grow silver birch tree grow bag
The ultimate gift to help save the planet? Start the Grow Me tree grow bag indoors on your windowsill, and once large enough to plant out, the compostable packaging means you just have to dig a small hole in your garden or a secluded area, and the packaging will be absorbed back into the earth leaving the tree to do its stuff.
Comes with everything you need to grow a silver birch tree, including seeds and full instructions. Depending on conditions, you should have a small sapling within 2 to 3 months.
Plant loads to reduce your carbon footprint?
Each Grow Me Plant costs £5.99 and will earn you over 40 moreeco points and 4Kg’s of free carbon offset
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Handy Water Siphon Pump – recycle water into your garden
This clever hand siphon pump by WaterGreen enables you to recycle used water into your garden – for example from a bath, water butt or sink – even during a hosepipe ban or Drought Order. Put one end in your bath, water butt, or pond, connect the other end to a hose, squeeze the pump and let gravity siphon your waste water onto your garden.
It moves water simply, cleanly and affordably. It can also be used to empty cisterns, blocked sinks and dishwashing machines. It stores neatly and can be used at any time.
Best of all, you can use your hosepipe to move recycled or rain water, even during a hosepipe ban!
Each Handy Water Siphon Pump costs £19.99 and will earn you over 130 moreeco points and 13Kg’s of free carbon offset
Remember if you join MoreEco today they will give 500 start up bonus points plus you can earn from 8 points for every pounds spend with our Merchants. Use Offer code ‘waterAIDETS’ and they will give £1 to the Ecover WaterAID campaign.
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Lemon Tree
This Lemon Tree will look fabulous in a hallway, conservatory or even out on the patio during Summer.
It will produce a crop of big bright yellow Lemons three or four times each year. The resulting lemons are suitable for cooking, adding to your favourite tipple and brightening up the fruit bowl. Lemon Tree supplied is approx. 65cm tall.
Put a little zest into someone’s life and give them a Lemon Tree as a gift.
Each Lemon Tree costs £49.99 and will earn you over 180 moreeco points and 18Kg’s of free carbon offset
March 30, 2009
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Paper Potter
Paper Potter - turn old newspaper into biodegradable seedling pots.
The Paper Potter is an ingenious device that enables you to turn strips of newspaper into biodegradable plant pots for growing seedlings.
The Paper Potter is great for your plants, allowing minimal disturbance to roots, and saves you money as you will no longer need to buy expensive sowing and seedling pots.
Simple to use, just add your favourite potting compost and seeds.
When seedlings are ready to plant out, transplant them in their bio-degradable paper pots. The Paper Potter comes with full instructions.
Each Paper Potter costs £9.75 and will earn you over 180 moreeco points and 18Kg’s of free carbon offset
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