Feel Good Fashion Written on August 21, 2008, by J Abbott.
While we all gain a tremendous burst of excitement from donning new garments, the recent trend toward feel-good fashion focuses on outpourings of charity and goodwill, with designers turning to everything from eco-friendly fabrics to charitable donations. The Grand Mademoiselle has selected a few of the best recent efforts that are sure to make you feel good, inside and out. Truly, you don't have to be a vegan to slip into organic shoes, and you needn't be a wealthy philanthropist to enjoy the thrill of monetary donation.Design company TOMS began with a truly magnificent mission: to make life more comfortable, and the Grand M can attest to the fact that TOMS has succeeded brilliantly. Self-labeled as "Shoes for Tomorrow", TOMS is dedicated to improving the lives of children in need, and does so to the tenth degree by donating a pair for every one purchased. With a glorious give and take
like this, not to mention a fantastic price and ultra-lightweight construction, Grand M's everywhere should feel free to enjoy as many pairs of TOMS as suit their fancy. Recently, the designs have taken a super-cute turn, with TOMS utilizing everything from bright colored canvas to silver sequins adorning their superb flats. The Grand M is simply wild about the 'Twain', with its sumptuous leather sock liner, navy canvas upper and cream text relaying feel-good messages. At the end of the day, it's really all about looking down at one's shoes and feeling fabulous!If you're searching for fashionable shoes in eco-friendly, luxe fabrics, turn to the Grand M's
recent British style find, Beyond Skin. Their fantastically gorgeous collection labeled Sui Generis features stunning shoes ranging from demure daytime flats to sky-high evening pumps, all crafted from organic materials. Each pair is hand made to order, lending the entire collection a singular luxury, enhanced by tastefully subtle colors and simple shapes. What's more, Beyond Skin adheres to an ethically-sound work practice, uses no animal products, and follows the philosophy of creating gorgeous, ethical footwear for discerning style-led women. The Grand Mademoiselle is absolutely drooling over the 'Grace' heel, with its beautifully luxurious lavender upper and delightfully sensuous cut (not the mention the ridiculously towering heel!).When in search of a feel-good handbag to go with all these charming shoes, look no further than venerable up-and-comer Vegan Queen, whose whimsical, nuanced designs are destined to delight even the most stringent vegan style maven. The self-proclaimed leader of "Eco-Luxury", Vegan Queen is committed to the mission of promoting a luxurious, healthy lifestyle while insuring a sustainable future, and to that end all of VQ's designs are organic, cruelty-free, non-toxic, and recyclable. This is truly where ethics and aesthetics meet, and VQ is ecstatic about bringing gorgeous designs to fashion-conscious women who demand high-quality, stylish bags without having to sacrifice their social or environmental beliefs. The Grand M suggests picking up the crave-worthy 'VQ Clutch Wallet' to stash in any of the gorgeous bags crafted by Vegan Queen. In fact, the Clutch is so adorable, the Grand M intends to tote it solo, basking in the glow that only comes from having done something ... worthy.
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