Emma Watson for People Tree ... There's more!

Just when I thought I'd missed out on owning anything from Ms Watson's collection for People Tree they launched a summer range designed by her as well! All Fairtrade and organic cotton and hand-made in India or Bangladesh by People Tree's Fair Trade partners.



Grecian Dress with pockets! Sold for a sweet £30!

Cute playsuit .. if I was that way inclined. £28.

See the rest on the People Tree website.

behind bibico

It seems there has never been a better time to be a Fair Trade fashion fanatic. New F.T. labels are springing up left right and centre and I get a huge rush of excitement every time I discover one. Recently Nieves from bibico popped into the shop I manage to say hi and drop off her card and I am damn glad she did. Her label is full of cute, easy pieces all hand-woven, hand-knitted, embroidered and tailored by two groups she works with in India and Nepal.

There's something v sexy about that side tie. Now £23!

Spotted Tunic Now £19!

Union Check tunic £45. I love throw-on dresses like this and its such a good transitional piece for Spring/Autumn.

See the rest here.

Think Act Vote

Calling all residents of the UK! Its time to cast your vote. The deadline for registering to vote in the upcoming general election is April 20th. GET YOUR SKATES ON!

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Artwork by Holly Berry for Think Act Vote.

PS I'm not trying to influence anyone just think we should all vote!

*EDIT: Ok scrap that, i AM trying to influence people! If you don't vote you miss out on one damn important time to have your say and make a difference in the country you live in. I'm sick of hearing people saying that their vote won't make a difference. Well of course it bloody won't if you don't use it!! It's our time to choose. Use your power wisely!

Crochet where it's not supposed to be

I've toyed with the idea of writing about the mooncup on Musings but having so far given up on that idea thought I'd go for the slightly less controversial moonbasket instead. I discovered these guys on DtoI (as with most things) and am desperately thinking of ways I can get two of their lampshades into my home and covering my bare naked light bulbs PRONTO. Any suggestions??

Am personally lusting after the peacock in natural for my living and bed rooms.



God I feel greedy sometimes but these gorgeous shades are all crocheted by hand (of course there is no other way!) and support a community project in South Africa. Buy me one pls! Anyone ??

Denim desires

I'm still a one chair household. ok two technically but only one has a cushion. and believe me, they need cushions.

It's been 3 months - time for a couch!

This denim one caught my eye whilst scrolling DtoI (this will forever be my abbreviation of Desire to Inspire). It reminds me of my perfect man - big and strong, yet cosy and humble - with a slight quirk.

Never in my wildest did I think I'd actually FIND a denim covered delight but as i was strolling through Spiral charity shop this afternoon I was stopped in my tracks by A DENIM COVERED DELIGHT. So fingers crossed that the lovely gentleman who does steam cleaning for the shop gives me the thumbs up for removal of the GINORMOUS stains on both arms and then, this Saturday I will own a faded denim couch!! No matter that my real perfect man doesn't like denim (on couches) - he is currently, well, not here, so denim couch it is! Whoo hoo!!

The lazy life

1. Beach hut, Mt Irvine, Tobago 2. Chin, Turtle Beach, Tobago
3. These flowers kept falling on me as I was sunbathing in the late afternoon, it was something I wanted to capture to brighten Brighton's rainy days
4. Can't escape! Brighton Rock fishing boat, Castara Bay, Tobago
5. My favourite, PinkBougainvillea, Fort King George 6. A forgotten fishing boat, Mt Irvine
7. Fort King George

Just came back from an amazing two weeks visiting Chin in Trinidad and Tobago. We stayed in Tobago together for the first week and I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. Tobago is my place on earth. More pics to come ...

Emma Watson for People Tree

Ok so we've heard that girl-of-the moment Emma Watson was collaborating with fair trade fashion giant People Tree for SS2010 but I did not expect to want to whip out my credit card this much when the collection finally launched! Young, fresh and sporty - the collection is a celebration of all things english and uhhhh, public school although I have a feeling it nods in the direction of Hogwarts rather than Eton. Check out my wishlist below:

Organic Cotton Loretto Button Dress £30 Buy here.

Organic Cotton Do Not Panic Dress £28 - and yes that is Emma's handwriting! Buy here.

My personal fav - Organic Cotton, hand tailored Kitebrook Shorts - 32 squids! Now to choose the colour .... buy here.


Ok, so I cheated ... these ones are for men but I LOVE the men's collection too:

Above: Organic cotton fashion award t-shirt £22.
Below: Organic cotton Birchfield crew jumper £48.

Check out the full collection here.