Love truly brings out the best in us – we become unselfish, kind and thoughtful. We want to sing loudly (usually off-key) as we go about our day, shaking hands with puppies and kissing old ladies on the head. It’s as if your heart physically expands so that you can fit more inside it!  This Valentine’s … Continue reading Blow a Kiss to the World this Valentine’s Day

I'm absolutely eco-static to announce Kindness by Design's first ever GIVEAWAY! Here's your chance to win some gorgeous items from Recycled Market including:A cuff bracelet made using recycled plastic bottles and covered with vintage fabricsA flower brooch made from upcycled zippersA paper bead necklace handcrafted from recycled magazine pages! Each necklace raises much needed funds … Continue reading Exclusive *GIVEAWAY* from Kindness by Design + Recycled Market

I'd like to introduce you to a new label that's trying to make the world a better place, one tee at a time. Here's my recent interview with the passionate owner and founder of The Little White T Shirt Company, Lynette Scott. Q. Can you tell us a little about how The Little White T Shirt … Continue reading A Fashion Label That’s Ethical to a Tee

Add some kindness to your gift giving this year with these cruelty free and eco-friendly picks from Kindness by Design:Eco Kids of All AgesNi-night Newborn Gift Box from Naturally Gifted - Inside this sweet gift pack are organic baby clothes, calming balm, a Peter Rabbit book as well as a fairtrade + organic bunny :DWyler … Continue reading Tis the Season to be Sustainable

Over the next few weeks I'll be publishing a series on my experiences at Fiji Fashion Week 2011, held in Suva, Fiji Islands. During this series I invite you to come with me behind-the-scenes and discover a country that's taking some big strides into the world of fashion design. In part 1 of this series … Continue reading FJFW11 – Established Designer Show

This Friday 11th to Saturday 12th November I attended five shows for Fiji Fashion Week here in Suva, Fiji Islands. I was privileged to have behind-the-scenes access over the exciting 2 days - stay tuned for exclusive Kindness by Design photos, reviews and why I believe (eco)fashion has the potential to be massive in Fiji!Here's … Continue reading Coming Soon: Exclusive Fiji Fashion Week Review

I am so excited and honoured to introduce you to William & his paw-some friend David! This dynamic duo first caught my eye with their stylish tees but after a little digging I discovered that great design was only the tip of the iceberg. You'd be barking mad not to love Hendrick Boards!Q. How would … Continue reading Ethical Designer Spotlight: Hendrick Boards 4 Barks

This Saturday I was invited to check out Fiji Fashion Week's pop-up catwalk show and 'live mannequin' display at Tappoo City. Fiji Fashion Week 2011 kicks off it's main program next week!Ellen Whippy-Knight, Managing Director of Fiji Fashion Week, gives some background on the up-coming showsMs Whippy-Knight was sporting these fun locally made and locally … Continue reading Fiji Fashion Week Snap, Crackles and POPs

Grab a cuppa and enjoy my interview with the effervescent Ananda Joy Duszynski, founder of ethical label Bliss Joy Bull.Q. Okay, I have to ask...where did the name Bliss Joy Bull come from?The name has everything to do with where I came from. I grew up in a small rural town in Iowa. I went to a school … Continue reading Ethical Designer Spotlight: Bliss Joy Bull

I can't help but notice that my lovely northern hemisphere readers are gearing up for Halloween - so I decided to have a look around for some creepy cruelty-free and eerily eco items!Ghost Laser Cut Brooch by Tall Rabbit - For when you want to be more cute than creepy!Vintage Halloween Vogue Witch Tag by Dorothy Jane - … Continue reading Sustainably Spooky