Acquizhen Organic Facial
I´m not normally a big fan of facials as I have very sensitive skin and have had a couple of bad experiences in the past, think tight, inflamed skin rather than a relaxing, nourishing experience.
Avant Garde 2012
Avant Garde, Live Eco´s upcycled fashion project, is underway for a second season. Together with the Design Academy of Fashion, Live Eco will be presenting an upcycled fashion show, proudly sponsored by Pick n Pay & The Body Shop, at The Green Expo at the CTICC on 24 November 2012.
Biodegradable liquid wood sunglasses from Gucci
After their 2011 debut of four sustainable eyewear models produced in collaboration with Safilo group, Italian luxury brand Gucci is continuing their commitment to the environment with the design of sunglasses made from liquid wood – a biodegradable material which has never before been used in the eyewear sector – and new eco-friendly packaging.
Sustainable Soles from Gucci
Gucci have become the latest brand to design an eco-friendly shoe line as part of their pre-fall 2012 collection. Following in the footsteps of the likes of Stella McCartney, the new shoe collection designed by creative director Frida Giannini will use biodegradable plastic instead of leather or suede to create chic, guilt-free footwear. The project is part of Gucci´s ongoing commitment to the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, the world´s most important conference on sustainability and fashion.
Nourish your skin this winter
Winter doesn’t have to mean dry, flaky skin or make you consider hibernation. Here’s how to nourish your skin during the cold months so you can flaunt it and feel fabulous!
Office Upcycle: PART 1
Those of you who follow us on Twitter will know that we have begun a small “office makeover” to bring some cheer to the winter months. Last weekend I started with my desk which is an old wooden desk that I had touched up last year with varnish but now decided I needed something brighter and more chic.
Topshop launches upcycled capsule collection
Topshop has teamed up with eco fashion brand Reclaim To Wear to create a debut upcycled capsule collection
Shoes that bring cultural change
You probably haven´t heard of Veja as they employ a zero zero strategy of not advertising. But I think their way of doing business and producing their products is just too good not to share!
Maggots: a sustainable animal feed
An enterprising duo has developed a sustainable alternative to fishmeal and soya livestock feeds, in the process helping to ease the pressure on precious natural resources which are constantly under strain from the growing human population.