Have you always had to settle for a pair of jeans that gapes at the waist, or have you struggled to find a pair to fit your shape at all? I have. It can be rather frustrating, especially considering I live in my jeans. Here’s some good news for people out there who’d like a …
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Although organic cotton has been cultivated for thousands of years it’s only in about the last decade that we have certified it organic. This is because of increasing concerns from environmentalists and the general public about the impact of the escalating huge quantities of pesticides and insecticides used in the cultivation of conventional cotton. Growing …
How do you like to dress your child? Do you want him or her to look like a miniature adult or to be a child as long as possible? From my own observations there does seem to be a need in some people to dress children like mini adults which I feel is a pity. …
Although there has been considerable concern expressed at the introduction of genetically modified foods it is not so well appreciated that the clothes that we wear are produced from cotton grown from G.M. (genetically modified) seeds. In fact a significant amount of seeds cultivated are from this source. There are two main reasons why genetically …
By buying recycled we close the loop that we start when we recycle our waste. Thanks to some extraordinarily creative people out there, our waste can become a desirable fashion statement. Take a look… 1. This Emmeline 4 Re recycled handbag is made in the UK out of fabrics and leather that would otherwise have …
In this short feature I would like to discuss what I consider to be a staple essential to a baby’s wardrobe. Baby gowns made from pure organic cotton. As in all things there are fashions in baby wear and a few years ago babies seemed to be mainly wearing cotton towelling baby-grows in various colours. …
LOVE ECO have launched a new eco-friendly jewellery range that supports a resurgence in natural crafts. The new range, which is exclusive to LOVE ECO, is made of vegetable ivory, a once highly-valued, natural material which saw a decline with the dawn of synthetics. Vegetable ivory is derived from a palm nut which is dried …
I have recently been wondering if the increased incidence of childhood eczema could possibly be linked to clothing and bedding used. Natural untreated fibres used in the manufacture of clothing cause almost no skin problems. We know that conventionally grown cotton is very chemically intensively farmed and amongst many other potential side effects skin damage …
The People Tree summer sale has started, with up to 75% off. The cami pictured was £14 now £3.50, and the skirt pictures was £55 now £13.75. Lots more very special prices at the People Tree website, where everything’s fairtrade and lots of stuff is organic.