the clothing menu

I’m so excited spring is just about here!  Today I went shopping for the warm weather that will hopefully be coming soon.  My plan was to go to Loehmann’s, the only location here in MA.  After a 30 minute drive, I found out that there is no longer a Loehmann’s in MA!  I remember hearing [...]

the june issue of N.E.E.T. magazine just came out!  here are my 2 favorite parts of this month’s issue: 1) this spread featuring “the summer top 10″ – 10 great pieces that all work together from dress to hat to necklace all from independent designers around the world. 2) this article about Australian shoe designers, [...]

i am not a shoe girl.  i know, that’s blasphemy, but they just don’t do anything for me.  i have collected a good amount of shoes in a variety of shapes and colors over the years and just realized today that i’ve gotten a little lazy with my shoes.  i don’t wear high heels to [...]

zippers!  they’re not just for holding up your dresses or pants – they are a fun detail that’s being added to clothes and accessories this season.  i love the unexpected texture the zippers add to these pieces. deadly ponies: mr. zipalot bag made by new zealand based designers. Anne Michelle: very cute and only $29.50. [...]

Terra Plana (featured here during my eco-friendly fashion week) is offering the clothing menu readers a 25% discount on their Terra Plana classics shoes.  this is an amazing deal – thank you to Terra Plana! just enter CLOTHINGMENU25 at checkout – expires august 15.

on tuesday i posted some really cute ethical and sustainable clothing lines.  and yesterday i posted an interview with Gaia Conceptions, a line of comfortable eco-friendly clothing in some really great colors.  but what about wardrobe essentials besides everyday clothes?  are there eco-friendly shoes, bags, and bathing suits?  luckily, thanks to some really smart and passionate designers, [...]

these ballet slippers are super cute!  i’m debating buying a pair for myself, but i’m worried i’d be channeling amy winehouse too much, although these shoes are way better than hers.  they are made by Capezio, a dancewear brand (i have no rythym, so dancers – correct me if i’m wrong). they’re available for purchase at bonadrag.com, [...]