The UK is in the grip of the coldest winter in years and in recent weeks heavy snowfalls have blanketed much of the country. Even London had about a foot of the white stuff last week – the heaviest snowfall in two decades – and there’s no sign of it warming up any time soon. Meanwhile, in North America, you’re set for another six weeks of winter – at least according to Punxsutawney Phil.

Why not rug up with one of these beautiful artisanal …

Tags: artisan , Blacker Designs , designer , fashion , scarf , tussah silk , UK , wool

Add Comment |

Link to this post |

|

Bookmark

Whether or not you’re planning a flight to a faraway land (carbon credited, of course), the Voyager Shawl offers a dose of the exotic. I can’t afford to “buy now” over at Travelocity, but I can at least imagine myself zipping along a charming coastal road on my Vespa – Positano, perhaps? – wrapped in the Voyager Shawl.

Useful as a wrap, shawl or coverup, you get even more in the case of this crafty and colorful version. The two pockets make it handy for the farmers’ …

Tags: artisan , fashion , organic , scarf , VivaTerra , Voyager Shawl , wool

3 Comments |

Link to this post |

|

Bookmark

Back in August, we found a soft pillow that made a strong statement about caring for the earth, created with the universal recycling logo. It sat inside gently reminding family and friends to be mindful of such things as sorting trash, keeping your house at a moderate temperature, and buying local.

The iconic design is back and yours to wear all winter long so you can preach the same statement outside. Like the pillow, both gloves and scarves are made from leftover material collected from apparel …

Tags: environment , mittens , recycled , scarf

Add Comment |

Link to this post |

|

Bookmark

Legend has it there was a time when you could move through the fashion boutiques, Murano shops and cafes of San Marcos Square without battling monstrous crowds. Friends of mine even speak of walking right into the Duomo, right on in. No sweating a one-hour line.

But these days, the main island of the famous Grand Canal is as packed as Disneyland in July, heaving with tour groups fresh off cruise ships and trains, eager to look, but not to buy.

While the spastic market hasn’t exactly curbed travel to Venice, …

Tags: accessory , fashion , gift , news , sale , scarf , shopping , travel , trend , vacation , work

Add Comment |

Link to this post |

|

Bookmark

I love using small accessories to create a look that is pulled together and chic. Something as simple as a scarf can elevate your style, add feminine charm, and is a cinch to do.

This organic scarf from Edun is made with love, but also sends a mindful message with script lyrics emblazoned across the eco-friendly fabric. 

With words written by Rainer Maria Rilke, one of the great modern lyricists of Germany, the scarf explains that objects are only that. This scarf

…

Tags: cotton , designer , fashion , organic , scarf

Add Comment |

Link to this post |

|

Bookmark

Luxurious, soft, refined, sophisticated. What could be better than cashmere? At one time my answer would have been an emphatic “absolutely nothing!”

That was before I knew about Deborah Lindquist, one of LA’s most adored and eco-conscious designers. Her passion for the environment combined with a cutting-edge fashion sense has made her a forerunner on the path toward luxurious and stylish green clothing.

It is Lindquist who found something better than cashmere “recycled cashmere” and she uses it beautifully.

One of her recycled cashmere headbands or scarves is a must-have for spring. I like the black …

Tags: cashmere , designer , eco , fashion , recycled , scarf

Add Comment |

Link to this post |

|

Bookmark