May Windows

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 wooden ladder is excellent for showcasing this season's sexy heels. From the bottom of the ladder we have the Juniper shoe by Terra Plana, classic pin-up girl style Ruby shoes in pea green by Beyond Skin, the aformentioned Dida quilt shoes by Terra Plana, cork Serena wedges by Beyond Skin, and floral print Sammy shoes also by Beyond Skin.

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!

Thalia x

Ethical Holiday Wardrobe

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.

As it will be early May I will still need jackets and I’ll be taking my Sika Rain Coat from three seasons ago (click here for Sika’s new season Mac), and my favourite new season purchase - the Kuyichi Leiko Jacket.

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!

Penny x

Equa in MC Magazine

MC Magazine's Eco Issue features gorgeous dresses from Equa.

Paisley Prom Dress by Annie Greenabelle

From left: Bronze Hobo Dress by Julia Smith, Silk Wrap Dress by Fin

Zahire Dress by Amana

Equa in Eco Home and Garden Magazine

The gorgeous silk and bamboo Malika Dress by Amana and Cinnabai Clutch bags by Alchem1st were featured in the November issue as suggestions for Christmas party outfits.

Equa Sponsers V&A Fashion Show

Equa are sponsoring a fantastic ethical fashion show at London's Victoria & Albert Museum on Sunday 9th November.

The show is part of the V&A's Conscious Style day, an event to explore the growing popularity of ethical fashion with swishing, styling workshops, talks and the fashion show all taking place in the V&A's brand new Sackler Centre for education.

Featuring in the show will be Amana's Zahire Dress (pictured bottom) and a dress made by Wildlifeworks in conjunction with the RSPCA (pictured top). Other pieces by labels such as Noir, People Tree, Stuart & Brown and Del Forte will be shown alongside gorgeous shoes from Terra Plana.

Events begin at 10.30 am finishing with the fashion show at 4pm. All events are free but some are ticketed due to limited places. Tickets for the fashion show are available from 1pm, so best get there early!