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London Fashion Week – SS12

Posted on September 19, 2011 by betaadmin

I write this after a very long but exciting day touring the wears of London Fashion Week. Of course my focus was on ethical fashion, and I was really amazed and excited to see such incredible collections from a wide … Continue reading →

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Can you help with our recycled jewellery project?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by betaadmin

As I mentioned earlier is week I have started working with Plastic Seconds. The label is run by Maria, a very talented and ethical designer who turns everyday rubbish into beautiful recycled jewellery. Maria’s designs are very popular, in fact … Continue reading →

Rubber shoes from Melissa Shoes

Recyclable is not the same as recycled

Posted on July 26, 2011 by betaadmin

I spotted these shoes the other day on the Ecco Eco blog and instantly fell in love. I have a thing for ankle straps (they make ankles look so sexy) and I do like rubber shoes. But knowing these types … Continue reading →

Dress up Friday outfit

Dress up Friday: sailor stripes and Tara Starlet pants

Posted on July 22, 2011 by betaadmin

It’s been a bit of a crazy week for me this week, with ‘dressing up’ consisting of me wearing a polar bear outfit. So it seemed right to keep today’s Dress Up Friday fairly simple. The look here includes a … Continue reading →

Vintage inspired casual look

Dress up Friday: vintage inspired goes casual

Posted on July 15, 2011 by betaadmin

I threw today’s look together very quickly. It’s simply a pair of old jeans that I’d got bored with, cut off to make some cute little shorts. The top I’ve had for literally years and I originally bought when I lived in … Continue reading →

Necklace made out of sushi bottles

Plastic Seconds joins Ms Wanda’s Wardrobe

Posted on July 11, 2011 by betaadmin

I’m very pleased and excited to announce that fabulous jewellery designer, Maria Papadimitriou from Plastic Seconds has joined Ms Wanda’s Wardrobe collective. Plastic Seconds is all about brilliant jewellery from recycled every day objects. The designs are fun, and attention … Continue reading →

With Intent wins at Glastonbury festival

Glastonbury Festival 2011 – fashion wins at Green Trader Awards

Posted on July 7, 2011 by betaadmin

I’ve already mentioned that I was part of the Green Trader Awards at Glastonbury Festival this year. It’s the first time I have actually worked at the festival, and it was such a treat to do a job that was … Continue reading →

Model wearing upcycled dress

Live upcycling: ugly dress gets a make over

Posted on July 5, 2011 by betaadmin

As I mentioned yesterday, on Friday night we held an event at a vintage pop up shop, holding a live upcycling demonstration by Round London. The mission was to turn the ugliest dress in town in to a glittering gown. … Continue reading →

Downtown poster

DownTown – a pop up shop for fashion

Posted on June 16, 2011 by betaadmin

On Friday 24th June the Downtown fashion pop up shop will be opening in Walthamstow, London. The event is being organised by E17 Designers and promises a range hand crafted treats. Amongst the many traders there will be some up-cycled apparel. … Continue reading →

Bear dungaree dress by La Flux

Ethical Fashion Forum Innovation Awards

Posted on June 13, 2011 by betaadmin

There are just five days left to get your entries in to the Ethical Fashion Forum Innovation Awards. This annual event aims to inspire, encourage and celebrate young designers who create benefits for people, society and the environment in to … Continue reading →

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