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This month's windows are all about the accessories. I took inspiration from Terra Plana's Dida shoes which are made using relcaimed quilt fabric from Pakistan and brought in a vintage patchwork quilt to add to the theme. The coral sections on the quilt are a hot colour for this summer and set off the organic silk Elenora Dress by Amana perfectly.Thalia x
I’m about to go off on a two week city holiday and as it’s my honeymoon I’ve been planning my wardrobe very carefully. Being the buyer at Equa I have great access to a wonderful collection of ethical labels and this season I’ve been spoilt for choice over what to choose from.
The most obvious thing that I needed for a city holiday was a great pair of tailored
jeans, especially in Rome and Paris where everyone is so well dressed. My favourite jeans are my
Del Forte Calla’s. I have two pairs, one in this season’s
Cielo wash, and the other in the Black Out from two seasons ago (and with my
careful cool washing with my
eco balls the black is still beautifully black).
With that I need some classic separates and where better to look than
Stewart Brown and
Annie Greenabelle. My Annie
Greenabelle Polkadot Blazer is a must and this Annie
Greenabelle Grandpa Blouse is perfect for chic casual when wearing with jeans, and this season’s
StewartBrown tees are as ever perfect for everyday wear.
Obviously I wanted some spring dresses to wander around my two favourite cities in. I have many dresses from past season from
Edun,
Annie Greenabelle and
Alchemist, but I just
couldn’t resist the
Amana Eleanora Dress. Wearing it with leggings and ballet pumps makes it a great day dress, and then with heels and sheer tights it can take me to dinner and dancing.
Shoes was something I needed to think about carefully, I needed something for all that walking we’re going to be doing so my
Veja Grey/Black trainers are definitely in the holiday bag. For a more tailored look I have a great pair of Terra
Plana boots that have a small 1” heel (from a past season) and some great
La Lesso Ballet Pumps.
With all that in my suitcase I’m hoping that my romantic notion of overnight train travel won’t be ruined by my new husband complaining about having to lug it around! Wishful thinking? We’ll see!
Wow - it seems to be later this year, but Spring/Summer 2009 is here! A smattering of our new lines are now available online and in our boutique... Now online is our beautiful collection from Edun, great casual wear from Kuyichi and our FAB new leather handbags from Aura Que - Hurrah!
We've got plenty more to come, I'm especially looking forward to our new Annie Greenabelle range - if you loved the Floral Party Dresses that we've been selling for the past two seasons, you'll LOVE their new Scoop Back Party Dress. StewartBrown is always a good one for Spring/Summer and we've got plenty of their super soft organic tees coming in soon (hopefully next week).
If you want to know my favourite piece from what we've got so far it has to be the Edun Tribal One Piece - it's so on trend this season and this one's in black so it's so flattering! 
It’s sale time so this month you get two outfits for the price of one!
Outfit 1
Cropped Silver Linen Jacket by Alchemist. I think this piece is really cool and I’m surprised there are any left! Here it is teamed with jeans but it also looks great over feminine summer dresses.
Zeitgeist Tee by Edun. This 100% organic cotton tee comes in cream and black. It has sleeves that roll back and are fixed with mini printed epaulettes. We've had customers who bought this in one colour and loved it so much they came back for the other.
Vera Jeans by
Ruby. These sexy hot pink jeans are 98% organic cotton and 2% elastin. They are best worn tight fitting but the stretch in the fabric makes them really comfortable. They are high rise, coming up to the top of the hip bone, so they look superb with tees tucked in.
Outfit 2
Prism Tunic by
Edun. Made from a lovely light silk/cotton mix, this top has a subtle stripe running through the weave. It comes in black or pale pink with black trim. It can be worn loose but it looks very chic cinched in with the
Alchemist Wide Patent Leather Belt.
Jackie Pants by
Wildlifeworks. A classic cropped trouser. They have beautiful detailing with double darts leading down to the back pockets. 100 % Organic Cotton.
For Equa’s debut Outfit of the Month I have chosen a nautical theme. A classic for spring/summer and a theme I never seem to grow tired of!
The Retro Stripe Tee by Kuyichi. It has an irregular stripe in the weave which gives it a subtle texture. I also like the continuous binding which runs from the neck line, along the shoulder seams and round each armhole. A great longer length tee, in a larger size I would also wear this like a dress with leggings.
The Regent Jacket from Edun. A gorgeous cropped lightweight jacket. The zips on the arms have the Edun signature leaf detail.
Cute Sailor Slouch Pants in Fair-trade Foundation certified organic cotton jersey by Annie Greenabelle. I love the mismatched reclaimed buttons which run in two rows down the front of a fold-down waistband. These are super comfortable and are a chic alternative to tracksuit bottoms when you are in a slouchy mood.
Made Sauda Bracelet (both white and black worn here). Comprised of brass, wood and bone. The wood and bone are collected from the ground on foraging trips by the artisans who make them, so no animals or trees are harmed!
Terra Plana Himalaya Heels. What can I say? Coral red, Fabulous! Thalia x
This month's windows are all about the accessories. I took inspiration from Terra Plana's Dida shoes which are made using relcaimed quilt fabric from Pakistan and brought in a vintage patchwork quilt to add to the theme. The coral sections on the quilt are a hot colour for this summer and set off the organic silk Elenora Dress by Amana perfectly.
The second mannequin is wearing Edun's Nyasa Tunic tucked into Fafi denim shorts by Kuyichi. These shorts are a fantastic flirty 80's retro shape. Bring on the summer sun!
