I’m no polyvore expert, but sometimes it’s fun to play around – and since I found lots of super-fab sale items at Kaight today, I thought I’d create a simple outfit…I generally like to have one “stand-out” item per outfit, and for this one it’s the pink shoes (LOVE!). I think the rest of the outfit should be rather neutral, but still interesting, hence the Mociun tulip dress.
I’ve posted a lot of recycled leather handbags on Green Grechen – what can I say, I never get tired of finding lovely leather handbags – and as a follow-up to a popular post I did last year on “Reclaimed Chic: The Best Recycled Leather Handbags,” here’s a new rundown of my favorite recycled leather handbag designers:
Ashley Watson
Ashley Watson was the first designer I found a couple of years ago working with recycled leather. I may be wrong, but in my opinion, she paved the way for others to follow, and consistently produces unique, fashionable, high-quality recycled leather bags. She’s sold at nearly every online eco-boutique you can find now – Kaight, Beklina, and Nimli have some of the best selection. My favorite is this Kestrel bag at Beklina for $285:
reMade USA
reMade USA is a new recycled leather handbag designer who’s coming strong on to the market. Aside from selling in her own webshop, some of her designs will soon be sold on Barney’s Co-Op. Cool! The Sonoma is one of my favorite designs – the duffel is always an interesting shape. ($395)
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Apparently vegan fashion is nothing to be afraid of anymore and you don’t have to be a granola eating hippie to want to wear vegan shoes or clothes today. Right. Sorry, I’m being a tad facetious (?) sarcastic (?) – I am SO SICK AND TIRED of people starting articles out that way, especially “big” “reputable” newspapers like the LA Times – like it’s a surprise to anyone that there are actually lots of designer out there making beautiful vegan/eco-friendly clothing.
But I digress. Kind of. You see, it was this recent article on vegan fashion in the LA Times (Vegan fashion is not an oxymoron. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) that’s sparked all the recent higher-profile interest in designers like Vaute Couture and Olsen Haus, so it’s only fitting I mention it. Anyway, I’ve mentioned Olsen Haus vegan shoes before, and while they are indeed fashion-forward, I never found a pair I’d be willing to actually pay money for, until now.
Kaight featured these magenta faux suede flats on their blog today:
Babylon Flat in Magenta: $140
But I really think I like the Citron color on the Olsen Haus website even more:
Babylon Citron: $140
I absolutely LOVE that citron/chartreuse color – it’s very versatile (I have a tank top in that color) and just adds a great pop of color to any otherwise neutral outfit.
What do you think?
Available at Kaight, this De.De Terry clutch is handmade from leather remnants and has detachable straps. LOVE the kisslock style, and gorgeous color.
