Lowie | Ethical Fashion and Clothing Blog

Christmas can be expensive, filled with tack, consumerism and generally bad for the environment. But before I start to sound like the Christmas Grinch, it doesn’t have to be. Isn’t being with family and friends more important than all of the buying, spending and stuff we don’t need? But of course tradition and good manners state that we should give gifts and who am I to argue! When you are buying your Christmas gifts this year, why not make them stylish, sustainable and affordable. Here are just a few ideas I have come across recently…

Ethical Superstore have a great selection of jewellery and some really amazing savings at the moment, these earrings by People Tree are an amazing price – it has to be seen to be believed!

Fashion Conscience also have an amazing 20% off when you enter code TWENTY at checkout until November 27th. They have so many amazing fashion accessories on the site but I think one of my favourites is this vegan tote bag by Nica.

Seasalt Cornwall have some lovely lambswool knitted ipad covers in a variety of designs. They also have a great 3 for 2 offer on knitted accessories.

This 1950′s inspired leather bow belt by ethical brand Lowie is the perfect finishing touch to a vintage dress. Lowie use azo free, benzadine free and chrome 6 free leather. Use code RMV8 for 8% off.

Tatty Devine have some fantastic pieces on Rock My Vintage. Tatty Devine jewellery is handmade in the UK. All three shown above cost under £30. You can get 8% off the Tatty Devine Collection at Rock My Vintage with code RMV8.

These hand knitted socks by People Tree are a lovely combination of warmth and style.

This beautiful wolf t shirt by Rapanui comes with a free pair of bamboo socks at Ethical Superstore!

This Green People shampoo comes highly recommended by Kate Moss. They currently have 25% off hair care plus you can get £5 off when you spend £25 with code A179442993. Green People products are free of chemical nasties. They also have some lovely Christmas gift packs.

You can also check out style is… for a great selection of fashion accessories.

Where will you be shopping for Christmas gifts this year?

With warmest wishes

Ceri x

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You can easily update your look each season with a few new accessories. So for this weeks Tuesday treats, I have decided to share some amazing ethical accessories that I have discovered recently.

These very cute detachable Peter Pan collars are the perfect way to update a plain dress or top. They are hand crafted from recycled leather in a North London workshop and available from Offset Warehouse.

I love sparkly skull jewellery anytime of the year but with Halloween not too far away, I think these Mexican Day of the Dead inspired pieces make the perfect treat. They are handmade in the UK from available from www.LilygraceOriginals.etsy.com.

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I am already starting to feel the cold and I am in need of some cosy clothes to keep me toasty warm. These angora mix headbands and gloves by Lowie are hand knitted at home by villagers in Eastern China. They are available from Think Boutique.

I was really interested to read this article in the Guardian which goes to show just how difficult it is to know how to buy ethically. I was really surprised to hear how little some luxury fashion brands are doing, including two in particular which I really wouldn’t have expected (I am not going to name names, you will just have to read the article if you want to know).

On the plus side, some high street brands are doing really well and the latest Ethical Consumer Buyers guide buyers guide to high street clothes shops gave Monsoon and New Look top ratings for their supply chain policies. This is great news as I love the choice of accessories in Monsoon and today I have picked a few of my favourites for my Tuesday Treats round up.