Personality and Attitude

There's something about Uncommonly Beautiful jewellery that I think we can all agree with. IT ROCKS! 

It's not hard to see that the new collection adds personality and lots of attitude to any outfit. These bold pieces not only transforms an outfit it brings kick ass to the forefront!

J'adore!

Nyla Sammons

One for One

As a huge fan of Toms, like many of us are, I was super excited to see Toms' interactive stand at The Other Art Fair on Thursday! Now until the 27th of November they are running a one for one competition, where you can get creative and and design your own shoe!

The lucky winner will get their own personal designed shoe by Spring 2012! Toms anyone? Yes please!

Nyla Sammons

Lego Lust

I know it's a little early to send Santa requests and in fact I don't actually own any double cuff shirts but my golly do I want not one but all three of these lego cufflinks!!!

They are handmade from vintage and secondhand lego pieces! And what I love the most is that you can request mixed colours from Fashion conscience! Anyone fancy one red, one blue? I know I do!

Nyla Sammons

Create and Do

Always thought you could give a shot at being creative by knitting a scarf or making a one off statement necklace then you're going to want to clear your diary and head on down to 'Create and Do' at Bake-a-boo on the 13th of October. You can roll up your sleeves and get involved in a series of workshops, which include a vintage hair and make-up master class, knitting, cake decorating, jewellery making and not forgetting all that yummy tea and cake to indulge in. 

WHEN: Thursday 13th of October, 7pm-9pm

WHERE: Bake-a-boo, 86 Mill Lane, London, NW6 1NL 

WHY: All of the above! It's deffo. my dream day out!

Angela Clayton

This week I'm in Love with.........

Dr. Haushcka is one of those brands that I cannot stop raving about, not only are they natural but they definitely rate in my top three for beauty brands. Why I hear you ask? as yes there are now tons of natural brands filling the shelves of Whole Foods, Boots and even some supermarkets! Simply because their products are divine and effective!

To keep my face hydrated and smooth I use the rose cream, a rich and beautifully scented cream, for those like me with dry skin it's a winner! once applied your skin feels nourished and deeply moisturised, the rose oil extract from wildly grown rose hips envelop the skin to nourish and protect. It comes in at £23.95 (30ml) but if you want to give it a test drive before you buy the 30ml tube you can do, at only £3.50 from the Dr Hauschka website

To keep your hands smooth and moisturised try the Dr Haushcka hand cream for size, the special Bryophyllum extracts hydrate and regenerate the skin while special oils and waxes protect and soothe the hands.

You have got to see why Dr Hauschka are winners in my books!!! visit their website and get testing! 
Nyla Sammons

Pre-Owned Fabulousness

Since the opening of Mary's Living and giving shop for Save The Children last year in Westbourne Grove I have been popping in and out and I know longer want to keep such delights to myself!!! You may have all heard of the shop, I mean come on....... not only has Mary Portas done such an amazing job in raising it's profile but it has to be one of the most fashionable charity shops in London Town! 

Expect to feast your eyes on pre-owned Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Prada and even your favourite ethical brands, I spotted a pair of Toms shoes along with a few Stella McCartney pieces too, all at a fraction of the price! Ladies treat yourselves to something special, with the knowledge of all profits going to the charity Save The Children with a visit to the Mary's Living & Giving shop in Westbourne Grove or Primrose Hill.

Both shops are always looking for donations, so if you've done a clear out recently, take that abandoned black bag of clothes out of the attic and in the very kind hands of the volunteers at one of the stores. Not only will Mary love you for it, but we will too! You know what they say... one woman's trash is another woman's treasure!

Nyla Sammons

Wear Pink!

It's great to see so many brands getting involved in helping raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness month. I have grouped together my favourite picks, ladies show some love and support and make your purchases count this October! 

Nyla Sammons

Designer Jumble Sale

Former VOGUE.COM editor Abigail Chisman has organised a designer sale with all profits going to Just for Kids Law and other charities supported by DJS. You can get new designer clothes at 50% off or for second hand clothes, between 75 and 90% off. 

It's free entry, head on down this Wednesday to: The Church of the Annunciation, Bryanston street, Marble Arch, W1H 7AH.

Angela Clayton

Time to fly to Butterfly

I headed to the launch of the new Butterfly Boutique last Tuesday and I must say we were all in for a treat, with complementary make-overs and hair styling. Butterfly is a hair and make-up boutique, so just before an important meeting or a night out you can pop into Butterfly and treat yourself to a new you! and the best thing is these ladies are quick on the mark! I got my hair in glamourous curls in less than 15 minutes and got the smokey eye effect in less than 5! Butterfly uses natural make-up by Barbara Boat and the selection of colour available is Brill. 

So next time you need a quick glam-over head on over to Butterfly in St Pauls or Bank, these ladies will rock your world!

Nyla Sammons

Face Mask Heaven

Most face masks can be a little bit blah, which is why I love the LUSH cupcake face masks! Of course being a bit of a chocolate addict I opted for the chocolate cupcake face mask with the divine smell of yummy chocolate! This face mask is a powerful antiseptic that's ideal for problem skin and rhassoul clay which absorbs excess sebum and removes dead skin to leave the face exceptionally clean. 

I have used this face mask twice and must say each time my skin has felt smooth and clean, it's a winner in my books and priced at only £5.50 you can't afford to miss out on! 

LUSH has face masks suitable for all skin types, to have a peek check out their website or pop into one of their shops.  Amazing scents and goodness for us all! Yum! 

Nyla Sammons

A Vintage Treat

Yes vintage lovers, you ladies are in for a treat this Tuesday, where The Gathering Goddess will be opening their doors for you to get your hands on some vintage treasure! 

WHEN: 13th of September 

WHERE: The Alice House, 53-55 Salusbury Road, Queens Park, London, NW6 6NJ

WHY: Every wardrobe deserves a bit of vintage! 

Nyla Sammons

Colour me up!

Yes the weather may not be sunny everyday, but that doesn't mean our outfits need to be drab too! Grab yourself one of these brightly coloured chokers to add a bit of sunshine to your life! 

These chockers are made from upcycled high street store plastic bags, I know who would have thought it.....

Available at Fashionconscience.com at £45 each

Angela Clayton

Ms Castro Rides

For most of us, our Summer holidays have come to an end. It's work at the office as usual and the only thing keeping most of us going is when the next big trip begins! But it's not all doom and gloom, you can tune into fashion stylists Lupe Castro's stylish travel blog, Ms Castro on a Motorbike! 

In July Lupe embarked on an epic journey that has her traveling the world with her very own Mr Big (known to her and well I guess us as Mr P) on the back of a motorbike. A very small compartment at the back of the bike snugly fits all that Lupe can muster in.... make-up, clothes, shoes and accessories and all the other nick nacks we find so precious! 

How does she manage it? it's called 'the love of travelling' check out Lupe's posts on her favourite hotels, inns, restaurants, food festivals and one off boutiques on her new blog - Ms Castro Rides! It's got me hooked...... Where will she be next! Keep us posted Ms Castro! 

Nyla Sammons

Mark the date ladies

Ladies the date is approaching........ where BuyMyWardrobe will be unlocking the golden doors to one of London's best recycling fashion events! Where you can get your hands on preloved designer, vintage and high street gems at 50-70% cheaper! 

BuyMyWardrobe selects 20 stylish ladies to sell the contents of their very fashionable wardrobes, previous events have seen Gucci group executive Mimma Viglezio, Ex-Elle publishing director Elaine Foran and TV personality Giselle Morley.

Want to get in on the action..... tickets are only £5.00 or £20.00 for the VIP ticket, which allows you to shop an hour before everyone else, along with a glass of champagne and a goody bag (sounds good huh!) 

To get your golden ticket, visit the BuyMyWardobe website

WHEN: 3rd of September 

WHERE: Adam Street Members Club, The Strand, London, WC2N 6AA

WHY: Bag yourself some bargains, we love recycling! see you all there!

Nyla Sammons

Learn the secret behind the Bath Ballistics at Lush

No bath is complete without one of those divine fizzing bath ballistics and thanks to the lovely ladies at Lush you can now join in the uber cool master class at Lush in Westfield where you can see how these balls get their fizz! 

Lush pride themselves on buying ingredients only from companies that do not test on animals and not only do they look luscious but they smell just as divine!

WHEN: Friday 26th of August and the 2nd of September

WHERE: At the Lush store in Westfield, London

WHY: Go behind the scenes in seeing how bath ballistics are made! 

Nyla Sammons

Limited Edition T-Shirt

 I can't help but drool over how great Christine Bleakley looks in this uber sexy T-Shirt, and oh yes ladies, you can look just as good in it too!!! Thanks to designer Lianne Miller of the London College of Fashion, who has designed this T-Shirt for Jeans for genes day.

All purchases will help contribute to helping the lives of thousands of children living with genetic disorders in the UK. 

Priced at only £11.99 from the Jeans for Genes Day website - www.jeansforgenesday.com/webshop

Angela Clayton

Summer Brights

Want to inject some colour into your outfit with some boldly coloured bracelets, then you're going to love these bracelets from Manumit, stocked on fashionconscience.com 

There too lush for words and priced at only £14.00 and £15.00 what's not to like!

Angela Clayton

The EFF Launches The Source

There are some fantastic ethical brands out there and what’s even more great is that these ethical brands have organisations like The Ethical Fashion Forum (EFF) for support and advice, the EFF have gone a step forward in launching The Source.

The Source brings together in one place an industry database, an online magazine and the world's first ethical fashion sourcing trade show. This is perfect in saving fashion brands, time and money, whilst integrating sustainability!

The Source includes: the source directory, the source magazine and the source expo. Ethical brands and ethical inspired brands can get access to The Source by paying a membership fee to the ethical fashion forum! You can visit the EFF, to get more info. on the benefits of becoming a member!

Nyla Sammons

Vivienne Westwood Limited Edition Dress

This uber cool dress has been designed by Vivienne Westwood, and what's even more great, it's made from 100 percent fair-trade organic cotton, made by People Tree!

Priced at only £28.00 it's a bargain and for every sale, £7.00 will be donated to the Society for Human Development, which supports the women of the Garo tribe, who live in the Madhupur forest region of Bangladesh.

I can see this being the must-have dress for Summer!
Angela Clayton

Stylist Lupe Castro give's an insight into her world

1. Do tell the ethical heaven readers a little bit about how you got into fashion styling? 

Mmm hard one fashion is just the way I see the world but I guess it was just about hanging out around designers and photographers, being me and always thinking I could do it just a little bit better and seeing the spectacular in everything!

2. Who is the best designer out there today?  
You have to be joking! I fall in love with different designers all the time it’s like a painting one day you’re in zinc with the romantics another the cubists , pop art etc... am going through a upcycling  phase at the moment so it’s got to Junky Styling`s new AW collection , From Somewhere collaboration with Speedo or Debbi little and Christopher Raeburn! Also I think Maria of plastic seconds and Alexandra Abraham are so so pictorial!

3. Briefly tell me about a typical day as a celebrity/wardrobe stylist. 
Well there are never 2 days the same! Sourcing is paramount so a large large cup of strong tea followed by a quick nifty on the web on the lookout for new designers collections then a visit to studios and shops to see the quality and a try out!

4. What’s a great fashion tip that you can share with ethical heaven readers? 
Pick your best feature, it could be arms, legs, face, hair and then really really really work it! 3 seconds is what I reckon anyone has to create an impression so make sure you highlight your best bits FAST!

5. Have you styled any celebrities? 
Mmm yes but am I allowed to say can’t remember but I think its one of those things where the celebs in question have to be the ones to spill the beans!

6. How would you love to style?  
Eclectically and mixing glamour with restraint and quality! But of course a BIG SUPRISE!



7. If you could pick 3 fashion must-haves that every woman should own, what would they be?  
A crisp white shirt! Tailored jacket and a beautiful long sensuous dress! Elena Garcia and Nancy Dee are really superb at the latter!

Need to know more about Lupe Castro, have a look at Lupe's blog (lupecastro.blogspot.com)where you can take a peak at what she's up to!

Nyla Sammons