Five Great Eco Skirts

Mociun Moonwalker Skirt
Made in Brooklyn, New York / Organic Cotton
Here is a space age skirt that definitely rocks. From the colourful print to the cute button waistband and pockets, you'll be wearing this every season.
Purchase at Beklina - $280



Del Forte Marina Skirt
Made in LA / 99% Organic Cotton
This classic denim skirt is on sale for a great price (it was $158). I love the fillagree buttons and corset tie back.
Purchase at BTC Elements - $79



Mountains of the Moon Ellie Skirt
Made in USA / Hemp + Tencel
This high waist black tiered skirt strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated and playful. Also available in a beautiful Periwinkle blue colour.
Purchase at Mountains of the Moon - $168



Rani Jones Ruched Jersey Body Con Skirt
Made in the UK / Organic Cotton Jersey
Go glam with this sleek, figure-hugging skirt. Available in dark grey and grey blue, it will look impressive day or night.
Purchase at Fashion Conscience - £89





Stewart + Brown's Jordie V Yoke Skirt
Made in USA / 96% Hemp + 4% Spandex
Opt for elegance with this classy yet comfy skirt, available in mulberry, black or storm (grey).
Purchase at Stewart + Brown - $105

This Week's Top Online Fashion Finds!

Bailey Keyhole Blouse - BTC Elements ($96)
Made in California / 95% Hemp

Ooh, this is frilly fabulous-ness at its best! The opal colour provides a rich, luxe look and the double layer ruffle with ties adds a soft, feminine touch. The perfect piece to wear casually or dressed up with skirts.
Purchase at BTC Elements



Prairie Underground Super Cowl Dress - Beklina ($160)
Made in Seattle, USA / Organic Cotton Fleece

This dress oozes organic coolness from the colour to the design. If you want a cute dress that looks great but feels like you are staying snug in your favourite, comfy sweater, then this is the one is for you. Hurry though because the medium size has already sold out at Beklina!
Purchase at Beklina



Ecozuzu Love Beanie - BTC Elements ($50)
Made in the USA / Organic Cotton

Now that the weather is getting chillier and the wind is playing havoc with our hair, it's time to start searching for the best eco hats. This wonderful organic cotton hat features the Tibetan symbol for love and would definitely appeal to both girls and guys.
Purchase at BTC Elements



Prairie Underground Fringe Leggings - Beklina ($84)
Made in Seattle, USA / Organic Cotton

If your legs are on the verge of placing an ad that reads, 'bare legs seek eco leggings' then you and they will be overjoyed to find these funky fringe leggings. They would look cute paired with the Prairie Underground Super Cowl Dress above.
Purchase at Beklina



Frank and Faith Gaynor Dress (£59)
Made in Britain / Organic Cotton

I love this sweet dress in bitter chocolate but you can also buy it in black or pretty plum. It's been made seam free which adds to its 'ooh' factor.
Purchase at Frank and Faith



Traidremade Boutique's Beige Peplum High Waist Pencil Skirt
- Fashion Conscience (£75)
Made in the UK / 'Donated and rescued fabric'

For a quirky and sleek eco skirt, you can't get much better than this! The subdued colour cleverly balances out the fun style of the peplum skirt, making it perfect for work or any formal occasions.
Purchase at Fashion Conscience



Stewart + Brown Virginia Blouse ($102)
Made in the USA / Organic Cotton

This mulberry colour seems like the perfect shade for autumn. Stewart + Brown make dressing up pretty and warm for fall oh so easy!
Purchase at Stewart + Brown

Skirting Around for the Best Vintage Skirts

1) 80s Paint Splatter Mini Skirt
Ramona West (Etsy) $39
I can't get enough of black & white fashion and when you throw in a little Pollock-esque print and cute pockets, well, you have quite the perfect mini!



2) 80s Tulip Skirt
Future Perfekt Vintage (Etsy) $25
How could you resist this little 'ode to the Netherlands' skirt. It's brimming with tulips and would be a fun and playful piece to wear.



3) Ivory Lace Satin Skirt
Cloud Nine Vintage (Etsy) $45
This vintage skirt looks so delicate and beautiful. With the scallop hemline and jewel dotted effect from the various coloured rhinestones, this is definitely one of those 'ooh' & ahhh' vintage finds.



4) Blue Spotty Sequin Skirt - Rokit £35
Another 'out there' skirt but what's a girl to do when there are sequins involved? Find the nearest party that welcomes sequin skirt wearing girls and dance the night away, I say!



5) Extra High Waist Bandage Skirt
Ramona West (Etsy) $45
I adore how this stunning high-waist skirt can double as a dress. Worn with a black tank, it creates a rather impressive new dress effect. Either way it looks very glam.



6) Hippie Skirt - Lea's Vintage (Etsy) $28
I do like the boho vibe of this long skirt. It's very Kate Hudson or Sienna Miller. You can also try wearing this as a strapless maxi dress with belt during the summer or for days on the beach.



7) 80s Metallic Gold Lame Pencil Skirt
Silly Rabbit Vintage (Etsy) $22
I know it's a lot of gold and a lot of brocade to absorb, but I think it would look amazing for an evening outfit. Wear with your best black top and heels and you'll look fabulous and feel quite smug knowing the skirt was only $22!



8) White, Yellow and Black Floral Skirt - Rokit £25
I don't know which designer print this reminds me of (DVF perhaps?) but I do like the wild flower and tiger print with flecks of yellow. A very cool skirt for the summer festival scene.



9) 1970s Duck Skirt - Clever Nettle (Etsy) $37
I just couldn't resist showing this adorable duck dotted skirt. These ducks have been sitting pretty since the '70s but they still look lovely against their lavender backdrop!


Where to Buy
1) 80s Paint Splatter Mini Skirt - Ramona West (Etsy) $39
2) 80s Tulip Skirt - Future Perfekt Vintage (Etsy) $25
3) Ivory Lace Satin Skirt - Cloud Nine Vintage (Etsy) $45
4) Blue Spotty Sequin Skirt - Rokit £35
5) Extra High Waist Bandage Skirt - Ramona West (Etsy) $45
6) Hippie Skirt - Lea's Vintage (Etsy) $28
7) 80s Metallic Skirt - Silly Rabbit Vintage (Etsy) $22
8) White, Yellow and Black Floral Skirt - Rokit £25
9) 1970s Duck Skirt - Clever Nettle (Etsy) $37

Unique Eco Fashion Finds at Beklina

Flutter Skirt - Prairie Underground
made in seattle / organic cotton

I imagine this is the type of pencil skirt you would get when a stylish secretary and urban butterfly cross paths. It's sleek, fluttery and features cute front pockets. Also available in red.
$154


Sea Leggings - Mika
made in new york / organic cotton

If only I could hand paint so creatively on my own leggings. I think I'll leave it to the expert, Mika though. The grey pair are unfortunately sold out at Beklina but the white are still available. They would look so sweet worn with a LBD or even the Linda Loudermilk Vane Blouse featured further down in today's post.
$70


Shasat Skirt - Mociun
handmade brooklyn / organic cotton twill

Mociun won me over yesterday with their unusual swimwear prints, now I can't get enough of their skirts. I just can't decide between the reddish orange 'Caravan' print or black and white 'Argan' print!
$160 (was $210)


Karen Tank - She Bible
handmade in san francisco / organic cotton tank + black fringe

I would totally act like a 6 year old girl in this top and twirl and twirl for hours to show off the fringe capabilities of this top. Sure, I'd be dizzy but I'm prepared to put in some swirl time for a fun eco piece of fashion.
$98


Vane Blouse - Linda Loudermilk
made in la / lyocell (wood pulp)

I've been scouring high and low for some classy tanks and blouses, especially in black. This Loudermilk creation is so elegant and would get a lot of wear with tailored pants, jeans, skirts or leggings.
$140 (was $198)


Falcon Shirt - Prairie Underground
made in seattle / organic cotton

This is a great little Star Trek / Elfin-esque top that will put all those other generic shirts and jumpers to shame in terms of creativity. The green is sold out at Beklina but it is available in black which I think would be better anyway (says the girl with a wardrobe filled with 85% black clothes).
$60 (was $85)


Monarch Top - She Bible
handmade in san francisco / organic cotton jersey

Talk about being green. If you wore this Monarch top with the Flutter skirt featured at the start, you could pretty much fly yourself to your next holiday destination. I'm sure you could go places with the wingspan on this top.
$90


Desert Shorts - Mociun
handmade in brooklyn / organic cotton

Ah, Mociun we meet again! How could I not feature these unique purple high waist shorts with cute pockets? I would have opted for wearing my usual safe bet of a black or white top with these shorts but I'm kind of loving the clashing, 'so wrong its right' top featured in the photo. I think wearing contrasting patterns is the way forward!
$180 (were $115)


Meadow Dress - Feral Childe
made in new york / woven tencel

I love green and when its a pretty green dress, you've got my attention. Add some frolicking and happy purple deer on the dress and well, I'm pretty much all over that!
$220


Mothette Dress - Prairie Underground
made in seattle / organic cotton

I like this scrunchy and tough looking dress. It clearly belongs on today's unique eco list. Wear with some vintage gold or brass jewellery to lift the olive brown colour.
$220


Shasat Dress - Mociun
handmade in new york / organic cotton

Another way to try contrasting prints. This mini dress with pockets features the 'Casbah' red print on the outside and black & white 'Argan' print for the pocket lining.
$310


Hemp Shift Dress - Virginia Johnson
made in canada / hemp

If I were to put together an eco resort collection, this easy, breezy hemp shift dress would without a doubt be included. Worn loose or with a belt, hair out of neat pony tail, either way you're resort ready. Now you just need to find a luxury eco resort!
$170 (was $320)


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Why You Need a Patterned Skirt and 4 Ways to Wear One

Vintage Black & White Zebra Pattern Mini Skirt - Principessa Emicranie
Marella brand / made in Italy

A graphic patterned, zanily designed skirt is a great piece to have in your wardrobe. Not only will a quirky vintage skirt (or upcycled skirt) give you a one-of-a-kind piece but it can mix and match surprisingly well with other eco fashion you already own and it can be worn for numerous occasions. Here are 4 different suggestions for starters...
Purchase at Etsy for $26




Lulu Blouse - Amana
made in: morocco / made of: organic cotton

Any white blouse or shirt will lighten and soften the look of the edgy vintage skirt. A great light summer look for work that would be perfect with black strappy vegan heels (and 'Evening Tide' pink violety painted nails - Toxic Free Boutique).
Purchase at Amana London for £30




Tunic Cami - People Tree
made in: india (IFAT) / made of: organic cotton

A classic spaghetti strap singlet in both black and white will sort out many a wardrobe crisis during these warmer months. Paired with the skirt, it simplifies the look and makes it casual yet cool. Adorn with chunky bracelets and cuffs and black, brown or coloured sandals.
Purchase at Adili for £10




Sunshine Yellow Fresh Tank - Sust
made in: usa / made of: organic supima cotton
Purchase at Nimli for $52

Vintage Ultramarine Iridescent Sequin Tank - Edward Vintage
By Rue de Calais
Purchase at Etsy for $26

I know, yellow and disco infused electric blue is an unusual choice but that's kind of what I like about it (plus it's a little Balmain-ish). Pick your favourite and most flattering brightly coloured top to make this black and white skirt really pop!
Purchase at Nimli for $52

Black High Neck Bow Top - Ecoganik
made in: usa / made of: organic supima jersey + organic cotton

A daring mini calls for an elegant and refined top and this Ecoganik one couldn't be more perfect. The high neck, bouncy bow detail is very flattering and I'm afraid it would encourage me to seek out a pair of equally classy black heels. I'm thinking Charmone...
Purchase at Nimli for $76 (was $109)

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Presenting Cute and Quirky Ethical Skirts

Spring is here and just as the flowers are braving the chilly April weather to do their 'thang' so too should your legs! It's time to skirt up and showcase your legs in the latest cute array of eco chic skirts. Depending on your winter exercise and beauty routine you'll either be wearing the fabulous skirts below with a) stockings, b) bare legs or c) not reading the rest of this article due to the frightening realisation that summer is a few months away and you are now furiously doing squats, lunges, pilates exercises and any other exercise that will tone and hone your legs for a spring / summer reveal!

Vintage Tie Dye Batik Full Mini Skirt - Ramona West (pictured above)
This vibrant coloured high waist skirt is perfect for spring and summer. Wear with a black, white or grey singlet or embrace the happiness that wearing bright colours can bring and wear the skirt with a great red or purple top. Size S/M.
Purchase online at Etsy (Ramona West) for US$42!

Lace Ruffle Skirt - Round London

Made in London
Recycled Fabrics

In case you missed Thursday's post profiling Round London, here is another one of their quirky designs that you are unlikely to find anywhere on the high street. They also do a gorgeous ruffled skirt like this.
Round London £40




Templar Mini - Deborah Lindquist
100% Vintage Cashmere
Made in USA

Deborah Lindquist is quite the name in the eco fashion world and with design experience from places such as Parsons School of Design in New York, you just know her pieces will look great in any wardrobe. This Templar skirt is the perfect skirt for the cooler spring weather. Opt for the layered look with thick stockings and funky ankle boots for an edgy eco look.
Purchase online at Green Rohini for US$33 (reduced from $165)



Vintage Seafoam Jacquard High Waist - Ramona West

High waist skirts definitely seem like the way to go in '09 and I found this seafoam skirt quite eye-catching in a world filled with neutral play it safe shades. The unusual pairing of a simple grey singlet is a great idea too for a perfect casual day look.
Purchase online at Etsy (Ramona West) for US$49


And a few black skirts to finish...



High Waisted Black Vintage Skirt - Vintage Shouting
Vintage Wool Skirt
Made in USA

A cool black skirt with amazing gold button detail. Perfect day to evening transition number!
Purchase online at Etsy, Vintage Shouting for US$ 32



Vintage Black Belted High Waist - Ramona West

This vintage Neil Martin skirt has cute little pockets and a faux leather belt. I think the spaghetti strap singlet and chunky black shoes really add oomph to this little black skirt. Size: S/M
Purchase online at Etsy (Ramona West) for US$ 39

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