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New York Fashion Week

I’m proud to say that in the past few years, eco sustainability seems to have moved up into the fashion spotlight. Sure it took a while for it to get there but better late than never right?


Watching it grow from being the dream of a small dispersed group of individuals to that of a worldwide united front is truly inspiring if not impressive.


Today we have many individuals and organizations that have turned eco warriors, all fighting for that same cause of environmental sustainability with FutureFashion leading the way in the industry.


Founded as part of Earth Pledge’s 6 initiatives



Every women loves her shoes, it's simply
just a natural instinct to her. But if you're an environment loving lass then
that your love for shoes can leave you in quite a muddle because let’s face it,
fashion doesn't always put nature first.



Are you now frowning and thinking about
how you'll have to submit yourself to a lifetime of wearing the more casual
styled eco-friendly footwears such as hemp sandals, organic cotton flip-flops
and organic cotton canvas slip-on flats?



If you are, then stop because all is not
lost. I agree that most eco-friendly shoes you find sold are casual in style
and often leaving you parched for choice, they also don’t make for very
suitable accessories/necessities in formal work space.



I’m sure you’d agree it wouldn’t be very
professional looking to enter the courthouse in a pair of eco-friendly
moccasins. Don’t get me wrong, they are lovely and absolutely comfortable but
again not very well suited, matched with a power suit.



With the change of the season comes the hunt for shoes to brave the cold with. But shoes, like many other clothing articles, are most often manufactured from durable plastics or leather, which can be a less-than-desirable clothing option for earth and animal friendly people. 
A new shoes company has emerged to cater to earth and ethics friendly individuals seeking reliable footwear. Simple Shoes produce a variety of sneakers and sandals made from all-natural and recycled materials including hemp, bamboo,


I don't bother much with my feet during the winter. Maybe I should lavish attention on them all year round, but other things tend to capture my attention. Things like staying warm, finding more apple cider, and convincing my husband it's not too soon to put up the Christmas tree. ("I know it's only October, but really, honey, it's okay...")

I try to make up for my foot negligence come summer. Come summer, my heavy, closed-toe shoes are advised to get comfy in the back of the closet, because they won't be seeing use for several months. I buy a few pairs of flip-flops, if my last summer's purchases did not survive (they often don't; I wear them out in a summer). I pull out all my sandals, pick the pair for the day, and then I notice my toenails.
Time for a little lovin'. Go ahead and give your feet some well-deserved attention this week.

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  • Diamonds aren't a girl's best friend; a great pair of shoes is. What can a diamond do for you that a slingback or espadrille can't? Shoes can even glitter, sister. And they're cheaper. You can change your shoes without changing your man and no one wonders. Try that with your pretty diamond ring, even if you bought it for yourself.

    Here's a selection of some eco-friendly shoe shopping options:

    • Planet Shoes has a great selection of shoes that are "produced from recycled materials, animal-friendly products, gentler chemicals or manufactured in plants with environmentally sustainable initiatives." They have lots of tennis shoes, winter boots, sandals, and slippers (

       
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