“Olsenhaus believes these processes can evolve toward a respect for animals, ecosystems and people.” Olsenhaus is a wonderful example of how fashion is more than what you wear; it’s connected and influential to our culture & environment. Vegan shoe designer, Elizabeth...

We’re not really, but if we were it would be because our new Style & Fashion contributor Ashley Spiker has steered us in the right direction of current trends in vintage and eco-fashion. Ashley is the creator of the style & fashion blog, Alice in Stilettos and fab new shoe site,...

To my knowledge, I’ve never owned a pair of 100% vegan shoes. I guess I thought most vegan and eco shoes looked like the TOMS style. TOM shoes are cute, fun and have a wonderful purpose which I greatly respect but they aren’t my style. I’m such a shoe lover. More specifically...

This season I was able to attend my first fashion week at Bryant Park and noticed that the event was very eco-aware. Sponsor Mercedes Benz took this season a step closer to being green by becoming completely carbon neutral. This means they  purchased enough carbon offsets to have net zero...

Eco brands are no longer limited to the indie genre of fashion. There are now many high fashion eco brands like Sworn Virgins, Beau Soleil, and Gypsy 05 making a special niche in the fashion world. Another one of my favorite eco brands is The Battalion. It’s one of the younger lines but...

Vintage shopping is the best way to find relatively inexpensive and unique clothing items and accessories. Many people have no idea what vintage shopping is or what to look for. The reason I love vintage shopping for both myself and gifts for others is because you never know what you will...