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TOMS vs. Bensimon

by grechen on March 23, 2010 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

Okay…so I love my blue sparkly TOMS flats, but I’ve also been taken in by the awesome styles & colors of Bensimon’s canvas flats. They’re both vegan, although I’m not sure anything can compare to TOMS mission to donate one pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair sold…

Which do you prefer (they’re both around $55)?

TOMS:

VEGAN Habitante TOMS

Or

Bensimon:

Elastique Sneaker Blue Canvas

What do you think? Do you have a pair of TOMS? Or Bensimon flats? Do tell!!

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Must Have: New TOMS Shoes Cordones

by grechen on September 9, 2009 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

It’s no secret how much I love my TOMS Shoes, but check out this new style – I really must have a pair.

Unfortunately, the gray pair (my favorite) is sold out at 80′s purple, but Revolve has a nice cream colored pair, and hopefully more retailers will be carrying the style, including maybe TOMS itself?

**updated 9/10** the Cordones are now available on TOMS website!! And when you use code GRECHEN you can save 5%…

TOMS shoes woven cordones TOMS shoes cordones at revolve clothing
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Eco-Friendly Shoes around $50 (that aren’t ugly)

by grechen on May 19, 2009 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

In response to my blog-friend Janette’s recent post: Payless’ Zoe & Zac: Missed Opportunity and a comment left by a reader that “there aren’t a lot of eco-friendly cute shoes,” I set out on a mission to prove that 1. yes, there are a lot of cute eco-friendly shoes, and 2. that you can find some for around $50.

I realize that “cute” is totally subjective, but if you’re with me and Janette, and believe that the new Zoe & Zac line from Payless leaves a LOT to be desired in terms of eco-friendly shoes you’d like to wear, I think you’ll be pleased with some of the shoes I’ve found.

  1. First, my favorites & the cutest of the bunch: flats by Marais. I’ve been watching this designer for a while actually, I love that they offer super-cute shoes at affordable prices (most under $50). But I didn’t know that the patent styles were non-leather…The pair on the left is $55 and the pair on the right $48.
    maraismulberry maraismerceryellow
  2. Next up are plastic shoes by Melissa. Melissa’s shoes are manufactured using a closed loop system (no waste) and the shoes themselves are recyclable. AND, they’re comfortable. I have switched permanently from flip-flops to my Melissa Sin Sandals for Summer time, and I’ll never go back. These cuties are the “Corallo” style and they’re $59 at Kaight:
    melissacorallo
  3. I also have a pair of these Ethletic sneakers (in black) that I love to wear with skirts, jeans, pants…whatever! They’re so comfortable, and seriously, what could be more classic than a pair of Chuck Taylors? Especially when they’re Fair Trade certified, sweatshop-free, made from organic cotton canvas and a natural and sustainable latex sole…these are $54 at Equita, but if you use code “grechen20″ you’ll save 20%!
    ethleticlowtops
  4. I couldn’t resist posting these, because I think they’re really cute, and I love this shade of pink. These are vegan flats and made from polyurethane. $32.99 at Vegan Chic:
    pinkveganchic
  5. Finally, no list of eco-friendly shoes would be complete without TOMS. As you probably know, TOMS shoes operates on a one-for-one business model: for every pair of shoes purchased, they give a pair to a child in need. That’s pretty eco-friendly in itself, but in addition to their suede-lined shoes, they offer a vegan line made from 35% hemp + 65% post-consumer plastic bottles, a Recycled rubber sole & Faux suede insole. I have a pair of the non-vegan TOMS that I love to death. See my video review, and a recent outfit. Also, save 5% off your order at TOMS with code GRECHEN.
    Vegan TOMS shoes 5% off coupon code

What do you think? Which eco-friendly shoes are your favorites? Have any to add?

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Must Have: Vegan TOMS Shoes

by grechen on April 22, 2009 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

TOMS Shoes are awesome. Not just the shoes of course, but the company: for every pair purchased, they donate one pair of shoes to a child in need. Simple, huh? Yet so profound…

This Earth Day, why not celebrate by giving & getting a super-cool, ultra-comfortable pair of TOMS shoes (check out their new vegan offerings). And don’t forget to enter code GRECHEN for 15% off :)

vegan TOMS Shoes 15% off coupon code

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15% off TOMS Shoes

by grechen on February 15, 2009 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

If you don’t already have a pair of TOMS Shoes, now’s the time to pick up a pair (or two!). I love my navy glitter TOMS, and the kids TOMS – to die for (I’m thinking of getting these for my niece and nephew’s birthdays coming up). They’re exceptionally comfortable, get a lot of attention, and affordable. AND, the best part is that when you buy a pair TOMS gives a pair to a child in need all over the world; to date, they’ve provided shoes to at least 60,000 children.

Oh, and you can use coupon code GRECHEN for 15% off! Now, there’s no excuse :)

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