Come Out and Play! Summer Eco-Fashion

On Mark: organic cotton tee by hessnatur, organic cotton jeans by hessnatur, Carwalk sneakers by Simple Shoes. On Dorothée: hemp and organic cotton tank by hessnatur, beylah skirt by sublet, vintage belt, vintage scarf

The first day of summer is next week and we got ready for the season by playing dress-up in organic and eco-friendly clothes from some of our favorite brands including hessnatur, Simple Shoes, sublet and NAU.

The guerrilla photo shoot took place on the unused Bloomingdale rail line that cuts through the Humbolt Park neighborhood of Chicago (for more about plans to convert this elevated track into a multi-use park, check out Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail).

On Dorothée: organic cotton tank by hessnatur, organic cotton scarf by hessnatur, organic cotton skirt by hessnatur, Pinwheel sneakers by Simple Shoes, bullet casing necklace by The MoonTree Boutique

On Mark: organic cotton shirt (Sea Weed Checked) by hessnatur, organic cotton jeans by hessnatur, Carwalk high-top sneakers by Simple Shoes

On Dorothée: silk and organic cotton top by hessnatur, vintage belt

On Dorothée: linen/new wool jacket by hessnatur, beylah skirt by sublet, fluent tote by NAU

On Mark: organic cotton tee by hessnatur, organic cotton jeans by hessnatur, Carwalk sneakers by Simple Shoes. On Dorothée: hemp and organic cotton tank by hessnatur, beylah skirt by sublet, vintage belt, vintage scarf

We wish you a summer filled with sun, outdoor adventures and fabulous eco-fashion!

-Dorothée & Mark

Organic Pick of the Week: Simple Shoes #2

Photo: Mark Andrew Boyer

With the motto, "shoes for a happy planet", Simple Shoes is leading the footwear industry in a quest to create sustainable products that are both comfortable and stylish. That's why I'm excited to showcase my two favorite pairs from their current collection, which are both created with organic cotton and eco-friendly materials.

The men's Carwalk shoe (above) is made with eco-friendly wool that comes straight from the sheep’s annual haircut. The shoes also have an organic cotton fleece lining to keep your feet toasty warm. I love the "high-top" shape paired with plaid for a funky dressed-up feel.

The women's vegan Pinwheel sneaker (below) is made of hemp fiber with an organic cotton lining and laces. I love the bright stripes hidden inside and I can totally imagine them paired with jeans or a breezy spring dress. As an added bonus, the bottoms of both shoes are made using material from recycled car tires!

Did you know that Simple Shoes also makes bags? Check out my post about the Blottoe bag.

Also, check out Simple Shoes on Facebook and Twitter.

-Dorothee

Photo: Mark Andrew Boyer