EFB Outfit Challenge – Go Team GB

Posted on August 5, 2012 by admin

Since getting back from holiday, I have managed to catch up with a bit of the Olympics on the TV and have been delighted to see so many medals for team GB this weekend. With the news that Ben Ainslie has got gold in the sailing (and the sun is shining there), I kind of wish I was back in Weymouth.

Rather fittingly, this months outfit challenge for Ethical Fashion Bloggers has an Olympic theme. From now on the Ethical Fashion Bloggers outfit challenges are open to all fashion bloggers. All you have to do is post your a picture of you wearing your outfit for the given theme to your blog with a link to www.ethicalfashionbloggers.com. You outfit should contain at least one piece of ethical, eco, vintage, second hand or upcycled clothing. Even better if you include more! You can find out more and submit your posts here.

Here is my Olympic themed outfit featuring Red, white and blue in support of Team GB and sailing/ deck style shoes inspired of course by the olympic sailing.

Dress – People Tree
Top – Antiform
Shoes – Pikolinos
Necklace – a present
Ring – Made UK
Team GB nails – inspired by Lakota at Faith, Hope and Charity Shopping’s Olympic Manicure here (which is far more creative than what I have done) and created using a selection of old nail varnishes from the bottom of my drawer.

Enjoy what is left of the weekend!

With warmest wishes

Ceri x

Eco Friendly Sandals For Summer

Posted on May 25, 2012 by admin

I have been waiting for this moment when the sun is shining so much that the only shoes I can bare to wear is sandals, eco friendly of course! I Of course as I don’t wear socks with my sandals, it is really important to find a pair that is super comfy but also looks good with just about all of my summer clothes.

I have and have, in the past, had some really comfy shoes from Pikolinos, Birkenstock and Dream in Green, all which you can buy from Spartoo, so these would definitely be my first port of call for a fanastic pair of eco friendly sandals.

Birkenstock are the perfect daytime shoes whether you are on the beach or by the pool on holiday or even sight seeing. They have an anatomic sole and are easy to slip on and off making them perfect for holidays.

Dream in Green have some slightly more glamorous styles that are perfect for an evening out but also still good and comfy enough for everyday wear.

Last but not least, Pikolinos have some fantastic on trend styles this summer, with delicate and intricate designs that will look good with both dresses and shorts.

Now there is just time for a quick DIY pedicure before I get those tootsies out and about and sandals on for summer.

Hope you have a lovely weekend and enjoy the gorgeous sunshine. I am planning on spending as much time in the garden as possible.

With warmest wishes

Ceri x

Pikolinos – Ethical Sandals

Posted on April 21, 2012 by admin

I have mentioned in the past that Spartoo has one of the best selections of ethical sandals and shoes around including some fantastic brands like Melissa and Dream in Green. Today I wanted to share with you a Spanish ethical shoe brand Pikolinos.

I have a pair of Pikolinos shoes and they are fantastic quality, really well made with lots of attention to detail and also incredibly comfy. They are the sort of shoes that I really treasure and enjoy wearing. The brand concentrates creating on natural shoes made by artisans with respect for the environment. The leathers used to make their shoes are vegetable tanned and are chromium free.

For spring summer, they have some really beautiful beaded and cut out sandals which would be perfect for wearing with boho, ethnic and festival fashion type of outfits!

Sandals – Formentera

Formentera Dust Black Sandals

Moriara Black Sandals

Alcudia Lola Sandals

I would wear these ethical sandals with all sorts of outfits from casual dresses to maxi skirts and jeans for summer. Now all we need is a bit of sunshine.

With warmest wishes

Ceri x

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