So Ethic, So Melbourne
Aah Melbourne. It’s mid-winter but feels like spring. At least it did this morning when I made the decision to wear open-toed shoes and black fake-fur legwarmers.* Had I known it was later going to pour with rain, I just may have chosen more sensible footwear. But Melbourne likes to keep its inhabitants on their toes, so to speak. In this case, on their wet toes. I ventured soggily into the city to attend the So Ethic shop launch, having been invited as part of the Moral Fairground team but also being informed about it through my connections at Peppermint. So Ethic and its neighbours on Rebecca Walk (along the Yarra, corner of Flinders and King streets) are apparently going to form part of an eco-precinct full of stores selling ethical/sustainable/recycled wares, which will be pretty exciting! I took a few snaps at the store which stocks clothing, footwear, accessories and beauty products, but my favourite label was Samant Chauhan 
whose designs were all in black and with amazing details, which unfortunately do not really show up very well in the photos, so you’ll have to go and have a look for yourselves. Following from my chance meeting on Thursday with Poppy Kat, I bumped into Green Chick, another blogger with eco-interests who has visited Style Wilderness a few times and was featured in the latest issue of Peppermint. It’s so nice to meet people who up until now I’ve only had cyber-contact with!
*Years ago I bought a large quantity (like, 9 metres) of black fake fur as I had made a black fake fur jacket as part of my collection. I only got an order for one jacket so I had to use up the rest of the material somehow… these legwarmers/fake boots were part of that attempt. Have you ever sewed with fake fur? It’s like REAL cat fur… it gets into EVERYTHING. Cup of tea with fake fur, anyone?
I made the dress I’m wearing out of silk that a friend gave me, and (not that you can really see them very well) my shoes and coat are from an op shop – of course! 
Nice photos! I like your all black outfit! :)You really pull of the fake fur.classique chérie
Ohh I wish I could see larger photos! You look so chic!! Coming over from Dusk's and Following you for more! 🙂
Great Post! I'm glad you liked Samant Chauhan- I've been a fan of his textures for years!Thanks for coming and I look forward to seeing you at So Ethic again 🙂
I love the polka dot boots… too cute!You are so talented to be able to make such gorgeous outfits! I love that there is always something from an op shop in your outfits too!Those leg warmers would be amazing in this weather! My poor little legs are so achey as I did the 10km in Run Melbourne yesterday!
Hey there! Thanks for the mention! Was great to meet you too. We should organize a catch with Karts and Tids, would be fab to chat with you more.
love the outfit! you know how to put together a chic look. :)Love,vintage-birdy.blogspot.com{no, it's not about birds}
Dang! You look like some Mountain Warrior. In Dress….um… Dress. LOVE….also love the armour…So Ethic sounds interesting… proof is in the months later pudding. No I'm not cynical, I'm just fed up with fad philanthrophy.[ps. Tamanna hon… click on the pics to see Fourth Daughter in large view glory!]
Thanks for the comments, ladies!Dusk, I wish So Ethic all the best but I'm every retailers' worst nightmare as I never buy anything except from op shops… but the rest of you, please support ethical/recycled/Fair Trade stuff!Jac, well done on the 10k, I can never take part in those fun runs as they're on Sundays and I have to work … but I'm going to run 10k around my neighbourhood this morning instead!
I will have to check this shop out! I love the skipping vinegar mugs – believe I saw them on the Frankie website 🙂 Fake fur, the once I have sewn it, does get everywhere! Any fakefur is kept in a seperate box to minimse the damage.. that is about the only way to control it 😦