Accessories can make your outfit sizzle, so be sure to stock up on some gorgeous eco-friendly fashion statement pieces that are sure to draw eyes your way.
Bag it, baby
Every woman needs a handbag (or twelve!) but enough with the plain black varieties. It’s time to step out of your comfort zone and go for something brighter that will catch eyes whenever you walk into a room. Wren Designs are inspired by nature and show you that eco-friendly definitely does not mean dull! The bags are unique, one of a kind creations so you’ll never have to worry about other women stealing your look. Almost all the main materials used in the manufacturing of the bags come from natural sources and organic/natural fabrics are used as much as possible to compliment them. There are fun bags made from recycled coffee or cement bags, which is a great way to upcycle. You can view the Wren bags on their website.
Mielie also have some fabulous bags that are kind to the earth and display different designs in gorgeous ways. Most of the products are hand-made from locally produced materials. And here’s the real creative part: mielie strips are woven and then used to make bags and other products. It’s creative and fun! See the cute and sassy Mielie designs here.
Put your money in something pretty
Just because you don’t walk around with your wallet on show twenty-four-seven, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t get seen. Just think of how many times you’ll retrieve it from your bag during a shopping trip. When you do show it off, you want it to be pretty so that it enhances your overall look. Beauty and style are always in the details, after all. Blossom is a range that’s inspired by flowers, and it has a really cute and colourful wallet line that sings summer. The wallets are made from 100% cotton and come in funky designs that you can see here.
Bling goes green
Every woman loves jewellery and a few striking pieces can really add some dazzle to an outfit or even revive a dull item of clothing. Eco Trend Collection’s jewellery is handcrafted locally and uses interesting materials such as semi-precious stones, wood, glass, shells, metals and natural fibres. The jewellery designs are bold, colourful, intricate and some have an ethnic feel to them. They will liven up any outfit and bring a creative yet sophisticated feel to any look. You can view the jewellery pieces on the ETC website.
Think before you walk!
Think! shoes is a brand that focuses on caring for the environment and making your feet more comfortable. Pain and beauty don’t have to conspire against you anymore, ladies! But the bonus is that comfort doesn’t have to lack style. As it states on the Think! website: ‘“Healthy” shoes don’t have to be ugly. But they may be a bit different. Different, because they refuse to slavishly follow the dictates of fashion, and instead have grown and developed from basic anatomical and orthopaedic principles.’ The shoes are stylish and creative classics that won’t have to be replaced when the fashion trends change. Eco-consciously speaking, the shoes are manufactured under strict ecological standards, with the use of materials that are healthy for humans and nature. Every shoe is made manually and its focus is on sustainability. Natural tannins are taken from ground bark extracts of plantation-planted trees and the vegetable-tanned leather allows your feet to breathe, is hypoallergenic, and toxin-free. Take a walk on the green side by viewing the shoes here.
Eco-friendly accessories are all about making a statement about who you are – they give the world a peek into your fabulous, unique and creative personality while literally displaying to the world that you are doing something positive to improve it. So grab some gorgeous accessories and tell the world what’s on your mind.
The Live Eco team
