These golden slippers are one of the latest pair of shoes finished by our cobblers. As simple as they are, they have completely stolen my heart...
We still have this exact fabric left in stock, so if you're interested in creating your own fairytale slippers like the ones above, design them today on www.eidialush.com.
Concern for the environment is no longer reserved for Earth Day: “going green” is all the rage. People worldwide are doing their part to reduce ecological, or carbon footprints by taking steps toward consciously living greener lives.
As is usually the case, fashion has embraced, and is aiding the advancement of the newest global trend: greenness is all over the runway and the highlight of many top fashion magazines. However, the task of greening one’s wardrobe is not quite as user-friendly as say greening one’s cleaning products.
There are plenty of eco-friendly clothing and accessory lines available, such as those that are made from recycled and organic materials, and by all means you should be aware of these options in taking baby steps toward going green.
The key to truly being an eco-conscious fashionista, though, lies more in those 3 R’s of the waste management hierarchy that many of us first learned in elementary school lesson plans: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The 3 R’s have not generally been applied to discussions on greening wardrobes but conceptually it is the most logical model to follow.
Every year the average American disposes of approximately 68 pounds of clothing and textiles. I can’t think of a better way to take a leap into greening a wardrobe than buying a custom-designed pair of shoes. The likelihood of a woman discarding a pair of shoes that she was responsible for designing is slim, while the likelihood that she will get the maximum usage out of the product is high.
Though Eidia Lush may not market itself as a “green” shoe company, they most certainly fall into the category of eco-fashion, as all of their shoes are hand-selected from a local supplier, and the fabric for each pair is individually stitched and glued without any use of assembly lines.
Custom-designed fashion reduces, as supplies are not wasted through mass-production. Just by investing in a pair of Eidia Lush pumps, you are taking a stride in being eco-conscious and supporting an eco-friendly mode of production.
To take your greenness to the next level of the hierarchy, all you have to do is wear your pumps over and over, or in other words reuse them. When finally the time comes to retire your beloved shoes, you can recycle them in the form of a donation to a local clothing charity of your choice, e.g. Goodwill or Salvation Army. Then, (and this is the best part) start over with a blank shoe canvas for your newest creative fashion endeavor and go green all over!
By Sarah Tolman
Alright ladies (and maybe a few ultra risque men?), don’t put those summer heels away just yet! We still have a few weeks yet so keep strutting those brightly colored, look-at-me-in-my-sexy-heels heels. There’s nothing better than stepping out in a flowy white skirt with bright yellow wedges attached to some pedicured toes (a must in the summer!), or getting all the attention when you pair a sexy black dress with bright pink stilettos at your favorite night club.
When you start custom designing your shoes at Eidia Lush this September, keep in mind your favorite dress or outfit. Make sure your selections are as bold as you dare to go and complementing to your favs in the closest. If you have a solid uniform dress make sure your heels have a little pizazz on them. Flower and geometric patterns are in now so put them on your shoes! Here’s a fun example:
Likewise, if you have a lot going on in one outfit keep the design simpler with a solid color (but still fabulous). You could pair a skirt like The Painter Skirt, from Ananya with a bold solid color to match the red, black, or baby blue.
Be daring! Go with your first instinct when designing your shoes, take a chance and pick out colors and prints that work with your outfits. Try this helpful site on Etsy to find prints and patterns you like: http://morecloth.com/. There are so many to choose from, it’s almost impossible to pick just one! We at Eidia Lush are encouraging you to find some styles you like and send us a link or a picture so we can work on getting it added to the Eidia Lush selection.
Ladies, be the bold sexy creatures we are intended to be and prove it through your shoes! Keep in touch. When the leaves start turning I’ll keep you up-to-date with the changes in trends, patterns and colors of the season. Until next time…strut in style Eidia Lush fans!