So, Treehugger did this fantastic feature on a bunch of designs done by Latin American designers, many for Chile’s “Remade” contest (link, in case you read Spanish).  They were are wonderfully creative, but I just must talk about 3 in particular!

Have you ever???  And I LOVE that they utilize the bending waist!  The Barbie Doll legs salad servers are from the brilliant mind of Chilean design student, Catalina Villa.

Between you and me… I actually lose sleep over the amount of plastic bags this planet is producing, using and discarding – which in turn makes Chilean design student, Camila Labra, my heroine because her entire line of boots is made from old paper bags!  I already have an email out to Camila, asking about purchasing… will let you know when I hear news.

 And finally, the best possible use for those old mixed tapes some ex-boyfriend made for you.  I mean, C’mon…what the hell else are you going to do with something that has 5 tracks by Soundgarden on it? (but save the Mudhoney & Afgan Whigs… that boyfriend may not have been all bad).  Anyway, this shrug is actually knit from yesterday’s cassettes and is the perfect union of past & present!  Created by Fernanda Henríquez, Cindy Silva, Paulina Vilches and Teresa Monreal… more Chilean design smarties.

So, Treehugger did this fantastic feature on a bunch of designs done by Latin American designers, many for Chile’s “Remade” contest (link, in case you read Spanish).  They were are wonderfully creative, but I just must talk about 3 in particular!

Have you ever???  And I LOVE that they utilize the bending waist!  The Barbie Doll legs salad servers are from the brilliant mind of Chilean design student, Catalina Villa.

Between you and me… I actually lose sleep over the amount of plastic bags this planet is producing, using and discarding – which in turn makes Chilean design student, Camila Labra, my heroine because her entire line of boots is made from old paper bags!  I already have an email out to Camila, asking about purchasing… will let you know when I hear news.

 And finally, the best possible use for those old mixed tapes some ex-boyfriend made for you.  I mean, C’mon…what the hell else are you going to do with something that has 5 tracks by Soundgarden on it? (but save the Mudhoney & Afgan Whigs… that boyfriend may not have been all bad).  Anyway, this shrug is actually knit from yesterday’s cassettes and is the perfect union of past & present!  Created by Fernanda Henríquez, Cindy Silva, Paulina Vilches and Teresa Monreal… more Chilean design smarties.

Remember the good, old days when bobbed hair was in vogue, bejeweled gauzy fabrics, ornamental hats & hair jewelry were all the rage and fast-talking intellects were in abundance? A time when the incredibly talented Jennifer Jason Leigh was getting great roles, Gwyneth Paltrow wasn’t yet the most annoying woman in the world and Matthew Broderick was actually kind of sexy… that’s right, 1994!  And yes, I do realize that Mrs. Parker & The Vicious Circle was based on Dorothy and her Algonquin Round Table friends that thrived in the 1920’s, but I watched the film the other day and the (somewhat) modern recreation of the “roaring” style of that era was simply de-lovely!

Eager for Fall 09, I’m in an elegant retro mode lately… 1920s, 1930s – even the early 1960s (thanks to Mad Men making even aerosol-sprayed hair helmets look sexy).  While my Summer look is more 70s caftans, flat sandals & big hoop earrings (which I love, but am bidding farewell until 2010)… my Fall/Winter vibe is about light, tailored layers, intricate costume jewels & femininity.  And though I not one to pull off seriously antique-y, pretty & soft looks (I’m no Mary Catherine Garrison), I do like to trick out my pencil skirts (or wide-leg pants), man-tailored white shirts and ruffled blouses with hand-me-down costume jewelry pieces and pearls.  I have a great collection of pins, cocktail rings and hair combs… but I’m a little short in the necklace department.  Enter Monica Macha…

Unique, statement-y and stunning necklaces by Monica Macha.

 We just added Monica’s one-of-a-kind creations to the Green With Glamour Collection.  From photos alone, we asked Monica to become one of our beloved designers… but now that I’ve inspected, admired and tried on (of course!) Monica’s pieces in person – OH MY GOD!  They are insanely beautiful and well-crafted.  I was finding that I couldn’t take my eyes of them… especially the 2 necklaces above, so I’ve displayed them prominently in the GWG Showroom (swing by & check them out if you’re in LA.  I can feast with my eyes every day!  From a simple white ribbed tank, cardy & jeans to your favorite cocktail dress… these modern mixes of yesteryear’s jewels are an incredible way to take any ensemble up about 5 notches at once.

Remember the good, old days when bobbed hair was in vogue, bejeweled gauzy fabrics, ornamental hats & hair jewelry were all the rage and fast-talking intellects were in abundance? A time when the incredibly talented Jennifer Jason Leigh was getting great roles, Gwyneth Paltrow wasn’t yet the most annoying woman in the world and Matthew Broderick was actually kind of sexy… that’s right, 1994!  And yes, I do realize that Mrs. Parker & The Vicious Circle was based on Dorothy and her Algonquin Round Table friends that thrived in the 1920’s, but I watched the film the other day and the (somewhat) modern recreation of the “roaring” style of that era was simply de-lovely!

Eager for Fall 09, I’m in an elegant retro mode lately… 1920s, 1930s – even the early 1960s (thanks to Mad Men making even aerosol-sprayed hair helmets look sexy).  While my Summer look is more 70s caftans, flat sandals & big hoop earrings (which I love, but am bidding farewell until 2010)… my Fall/Winter vibe is about light, tailored layers, intricate costume jewels & femininity.  And though I not one to pull off seriously antique-y, pretty & soft looks (I’m no Mary Catherine Garrison), I do like to trick out my pencil skirts (or wide-leg pants), man-tailored white shirts and ruffled blouses with hand-me-down costume jewelry pieces and pearls.  I have a great collection of pins, cocktail rings and hair combs… but I’m a little short in the necklace department.  Enter Monica Macha…

Unique, statement-y and stunning necklaces by Monica Macha.

 We just added Monica’s one-of-a-kind creations to the Green With Glamour Collection.  From photos alone, we asked Monica to become one of our beloved designers… but now that I’ve inspected, admired and tried on (of course!) Monica’s pieces in person – OH MY GOD!  They are insanely beautiful and well-crafted.  I was finding that I couldn’t take my eyes of them… especially the 2 necklaces above, so I’ve displayed them prominently in the GWG Showroom (swing by & check them out if you’re in LA.  I can feast with my eyes every day!  From a simple white ribbed tank, cardy & jeans to your favorite cocktail dress… these modern mixes of yesteryear’s jewels are an incredible way to take any ensemble up about 5 notches at once.

The other day I was chatting with my friend, Diane, about the work-in-progress Green with Glamour product line.  As I was describing the designs of our small collection of clothing pieces – she brought her obsession with The Thin Man series. She said the long, lounging gowns I’m working on reminded her of the wardrobe of the movie.  And now her obsession is mine!  The clothing, the hair, the make up… the chemistry between William Powell and Myrna Loy – all so D-I-V-I-N-E.  Plus witty dialogue.

Nora (Loy): “Are you packing, Dear?” (referring to their train car in After The Thin Man).

Nick: (Powell, drinking a martini): “Yes, Darling… I’m just putting away this liquor.”

I’m really starting to ramp up for Fall… it’s a step up in formality, it’s layering, it’s an excuse to get more elegant – which to me always means throwback chic.  And The Thin Man really makes my Fall 09 heart race!

The gauze-y fabrics, the metallics, the feminine, yet fuss-free details…

And other than the super-thin eyebrows, this will be the make up look I’ll be trying to replicate all coming season!

The other day I was chatting with my friend, Diane, about the work-in-progress Green with Glamour product line.  As I was describing the designs of our small collection of clothing pieces – she brought her obsession with The Thin Man series. She said the long, lounging gowns I’m working on reminded her of the wardrobe of the movie.  And now her obsession is mine!  The clothing, the hair, the make up… the chemistry between William Powell and Myrna Loy – all so D-I-V-I-N-E.  Plus witty dialogue.

Nora (Loy): “Are you packing, Dear?” (referring to their train car in After The Thin Man).

Nick: (Powell, drinking a martini): “Yes, Darling… I’m just putting away this liquor.”

I’m really starting to ramp up for Fall… it’s a step up in formality, it’s layering, it’s an excuse to get more elegant – which to me always means throwback chic.  And The Thin Man really makes my Fall 09 heart race!

The gauze-y fabrics, the metallics, the feminine, yet fuss-free details…

And other than the super-thin eyebrows, this will be the make up look I’ll be trying to replicate all coming season!

I do realize that it’s a little late in the season… and most of you already have your outdoor spaces in tip top shape, right?  To be honest, mine is currently “just OK”.  I live in a crazy 1923 cabin in the Silver Lake Hills with pitched pine ceilings and a “rustic” (at best) patio.  I love it… it’s kind of a weirdo place, but I love it.  My tiny house is filled with beloved furniture pieces & artwork – my Grandmother’s 9ft tufted Chesterfield sofa, our limited edition Verner Panton chairs in turquoise (!) around the dining table and the signed Poolside Gossip we bought the day before Slim Aarons passed away.  There isn’t room for much, so what we have – we have to love.  All summer I’ve been staring at the Aaron’s print (for some reason, it’s more “visible” in our new place)… and I’ve become obsessed with the wire mesh patio pieces in the foreground of the photo.  Just today – light bulb!  What does my “rustic” patio need? (it currently is dressed with wooden Mid Century tables, benches & chairs – great stuff, just lackluster in the space)  What could give it a major dose of B12… you guessed it!

I’m a huge fan of vintage furniture… it feeds my need for “re-use” and it can be one hell of a fantastic hunt!  My favorite spot to cruise for old, modern finds is Palm Springs (I empty my car and head to the dessert to fill it with thrift store & estate goodies at least 6 times a year)! HOWEVER, you don’t always have to go to the Rat Pack’s old getaway to score super-stylish patio pieces.  Hit Craigslist.org, My Friend… or if you have the time, go to the actual Estate Sales!

   Available in Silver Lake                      Entire set for $115 in the Chicago area!

Hello, New Jersey!                                      What’s up, Miami?

I do realize that it’s a little late in the season… and most of you already have your outdoor spaces in tip top shape, right?  To be honest, mine is currently “just OK”.  I live in a crazy 1923 cabin in the Silver Lake Hills with pitched pine ceilings and a “rustic” (at best) patio.  I love it… it’s kind of a weirdo place, but I love it.  My tiny house is filled with beloved furniture pieces & artwork – my Grandmother’s 9ft tufted Chesterfield sofa, our limited edition Verner Panton chairs in turquoise (!) around the dining table and the signed Poolside Gossip we bought the day before Slim Aarons passed away.  There isn’t room for much, so what we have – we have to love.  All summer I’ve been staring at the Aaron’s print (for some reason, it’s more “visible” in our new place)… and I’ve become obsessed with the wire mesh patio pieces in the foreground of the photo.  Just today – light bulb!  What does my “rustic” patio need? (it currently is dressed with wooden Mid Century tables, benches & chairs – great stuff, just lackluster in the space)  What could give it a major dose of B12… you guessed it!

I’m a huge fan of vintage furniture… it feeds my need for “re-use” and it can be one hell of a fantastic hunt!  My favorite spot to cruise for old, modern finds is Palm Springs (I empty my car and head to the dessert to fill it with thrift store & estate goodies at least 6 times a year)! HOWEVER, you don’t always have to go to the Rat Pack’s old getaway to score super-stylish patio pieces.  Hit Craigslist.org, My Friend… or if you have the time, go to the actual Estate Sales!

   Available in Silver Lake                      Entire set for $115 in the Chicago area!

Hello, New Jersey!                                      What’s up, Miami?

I’ve been tending to my first actual garden with the utmost attention & love… in addition to the flowers, I’m raising tomatoes, anaheim peppers and BASIL!  The peppers are delish – but a little limiting.  I do use them every time I cook Mexican though.  And the tomatoes have come in on the small side and the bounty isn’t exactly plentiful.

But the basil… oh, the BASIL!  The smell of it… and of course, the taste.  I want it in everything – from salads to pastas to sandwiches.   It’s sharp and fresh with just a beautiful bit of spice.

Gorgeous, right?

 So, I went on the search for non-food related products… now I can enjoy Basil even when I’m not eating.  Check the Sweet Basil soy candle by BSAB Candles.  With hints of Vetiver, Terragon, and Cypress… this little beauty is sure to comfort and stimulate at the same time.

Why not a little basil for your hair?  MOP’s organic basil mint shampoo & conditioner are the perfect beauty solution for those of us who just love the fragrance of this great, green herb!

 And what could make cleaning less of a chore?  I think by now you know… Mrs. Meyer’s has an entire line of household cleaners scented with basil!  I cannot stand to clean, but this has to make it better, right?  From laundry detergent & dryer sheets to window spray & surface wipes – this gorgeous-smelling group cleansers is officially on my shopping list!

I’ve been tending to my first actual garden with the utmost attention & love… in addition to the flowers, I’m raising tomatoes, anaheim peppers and BASIL!  The peppers are delish – but a little limiting.  I do use them every time I cook Mexican though.  And the tomatoes have come in on the small side and the bounty isn’t exactly plentiful.

But the basil… oh, the BASIL!  The smell of it… and of course, the taste.  I want it in everything – from salads to pastas to sandwiches.   It’s sharp and fresh with just a beautiful bit of spice.

Gorgeous, right?

 So, I went on the search for non-food related products… now I can enjoy Basil even when I’m not eating.  Check the Sweet Basil soy candle by BSAB Candles.  With hints of Vetiver, Terragon, and Cypress… this little beauty is sure to comfort and stimulate at the same time.

Why not a little basil for your hair?  MOP’s organic basil mint shampoo & conditioner are the perfect beauty solution for those of us who just love the fragrance of this great, green herb!

 And what could make cleaning less of a chore?  I think by now you know… Mrs. Meyer’s has an entire line of household cleaners scented with basil!  I cannot stand to clean, but this has to make it better, right?  From laundry detergent & dryer sheets to window spray & surface wipes – this gorgeous-smelling group cleansers is officially on my shopping list!

I’ve recently watched a stylish & rather campy movie called How to Steal a Million (1966) starring Ms. Audrey Hepburn & Mr. Peter O’Toole… eye candy like you wouldn’t believe!

This move is SO style-driven that Givenchy & Cartier were listed in the opening credits! Anyway, Audrey Hepburn wore the most delicious shade of pink lippie that now… I’m obsessed.  So, I’ve found my 3 favorite pink lip colors for right now – and as always, they’re “eco”.

If you hadn’t noticed, it’s hot outside – and a full on lipstick might be a bit much for the daytime, so this gloss is perfect to do the trick!  100% Pure Fruit Pigment Lip Gloss in Shimmery White Peach ($13) is loaded with 83% Vitamin E from rice bran & shea butter to drench your lips with moisture, plus antioxidants, minerals and nutrients straight from fruit. No more worry about smearing your lips with petrochemicals – worse still, ingesting that toxicity. Delicious!

And if you’re looking for some even less maintenance than a lip gloss (I know… what’s lower maintenance than a lip gloss, right?), try the Apple Lip Dew by Rosie Jane ($18).  I personally love Rosie Jane Cosmetics!  I’ve been using them ever since I worked with Rosie on a TV show years ago.  They are definitely for the girl who just wants a little something without any fuss (me).

However, if it’s a nighttime look you’re after, go for C Naturals wineberry vegan lipstick ($14).  It’s in that lovely pink middle ground… feminine, not too bright and will work with most skintones.  Viva Audrey!

I’ve recently watched a stylish & rather campy movie called How to Steal a Million (1966) starring Ms. Audrey Hepburn & Mr. Peter O’Toole… eye candy like you wouldn’t believe!

This move is SO style-driven that Givenchy & Cartier were listed in the opening credits! Anyway, Audrey Hepburn wore the most delicious shade of pink lippie that now… I’m obsessed.  So, I’ve found my 3 favorite pink lip colors for right now – and as always, they’re “eco”.

If you hadn’t noticed, it’s hot outside – and a full on lipstick might be a bit much for the daytime, so this gloss is perfect to do the trick!  100% Pure Fruit Pigment Lip Gloss in Shimmery White Peach ($13) is loaded with 83% Vitamin E from rice bran & shea butter to drench your lips with moisture, plus antioxidants, minerals and nutrients straight from fruit. No more worry about smearing your lips with petrochemicals – worse still, ingesting that toxicity. Delicious!

And if you’re looking for some even less maintenance than a lip gloss (I know… what’s lower maintenance than a lip gloss, right?), try the Apple Lip Dew by Rosie Jane ($18).  I personally love Rosie Jane Cosmetics!  I’ve been using them ever since I worked with Rosie on a TV show years ago.  They are definitely for the girl who just wants a little something without any fuss (me).

However, if it’s a nighttime look you’re after, go for C Naturals wineberry vegan lipstick ($14).  It’s in that lovely pink middle ground… feminine, not too bright and will work with most skintones.  Viva Audrey!

A dear friend of mine has launched an exciting new venture – The Pharmacie.  It’s a roving, invite-only cocktail party that celebrates cocktail culture with music-drenched, spirit-themed evenings (ie. a bourbon only night or a vodka only evening… you get the idea) filled with fresh herbs from local farmer’s markets and fancy drink accoutrement like brandied cherries.  Read below to see what the LA Times has to say:

The Pharmacie, a series of roving, invite-only cocktail parties (more underground than even the Roger Room?), kicked off last Sunday evening. Each soiree focuses on a different spirit featured in a few cocktails. This time, after an aperitif of Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, a couple of bourbon tinctures were served – a New-Fashioned (bourbon, kumquat and cherry syrups, and bitters) and a Blackberry Julep (bourbon, blackberries and mint) – with one rye sour cocktail thrown into the mix. And that’s the one that slayed me. It’s called the Buster Brown, with rye whiskey, house-made sour mix, a few dashes of bitters and one (or two) of those Luxardo cherries slightly candied with Marasca syrup (which will cost you about $16 a jar – worth it as long as you don’t eat the whole jar at once).

The Pharmacie was willing to part with the recipe. Please see the jump.

– Betty Hallock

Photo: Pornchai Mittongtare / For The Times

Buster Brown

Note: From the Pharmacie. To make simple syrup, combine equal amounts of sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Rittenhouse rye and Fee Bros. whiskey barrel-aged bitters are available at fine liquor stores. Luxardo cherries are available at Silverlake Wine and Bar Keeper in Silver Lake.

Sour mix

5 ounces fresh lemon juice
1 ounce fresh lime juice
6 ounces simple syrup (use less if you like it a little more tangy)

In a small container, combine the lemon juice, lime juice and simple syrup. If not using right away, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a few days (with the sugar, it is more stable than pure juice). Makes enough for four cocktails.

Cocktail assembly (one cocktail)

2 ounces Rittenhouse rye
3 ounces sour mixture
4 dashes Fee Bros. whiskey barrel-aged bitters
2 Luxardo brandied cherries

Pour the rye and sour mixture over ice in a cocktail shaker. Give it a few vigorous shakes, then pour (with ice) into an old-fashioned glass. Add 4 dashes of bitters and stir. Garnish with brandied cherries.

A dear friend of mine has launched an exciting new venture – The Pharmacie.  It’s a roving, invite-only cocktail party that celebrates cocktail culture with music-drenched, spirit-themed evenings (ie. a bourbon only night or a vodka only evening… you get the idea) filled with fresh herbs from local farmer’s markets and fancy drink accoutrement like brandied cherries.  Read below to see what the LA Times has to say:

The Pharmacie, a series of roving, invite-only cocktail parties (more underground than even the Roger Room?), kicked off last Sunday evening. Each soiree focuses on a different spirit featured in a few cocktails. This time, after an aperitif of Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, a couple of bourbon tinctures were served – a New-Fashioned (bourbon, kumquat and cherry syrups, and bitters) and a Blackberry Julep (bourbon, blackberries and mint) – with one rye sour cocktail thrown into the mix. And that’s the one that slayed me. It’s called the Buster Brown, with rye whiskey, house-made sour mix, a few dashes of bitters and one (or two) of those Luxardo cherries slightly candied with Marasca syrup (which will cost you about $16 a jar – worth it as long as you don’t eat the whole jar at once).

The Pharmacie was willing to part with the recipe. Please see the jump.

– Betty Hallock

Photo: Pornchai Mittongtare / For The Times

Buster Brown

Note: From the Pharmacie. To make simple syrup, combine equal amounts of sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Rittenhouse rye and Fee Bros. whiskey barrel-aged bitters are available at fine liquor stores. Luxardo cherries are available at Silverlake Wine and Bar Keeper in Silver Lake.

Sour mix

5 ounces fresh lemon juice
1 ounce fresh lime juice
6 ounces simple syrup (use less if you like it a little more tangy)

In a small container, combine the lemon juice, lime juice and simple syrup. If not using right away, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a few days (with the sugar, it is more stable than pure juice). Makes enough for four cocktails.

Cocktail assembly (one cocktail)

2 ounces Rittenhouse rye
3 ounces sour mixture
4 dashes Fee Bros. whiskey barrel-aged bitters
2 Luxardo brandied cherries

Pour the rye and sour mixture over ice in a cocktail shaker. Give it a few vigorous shakes, then pour (with ice) into an old-fashioned glass. Add 4 dashes of bitters and stir. Garnish with brandied cherries.

Get used to me writing about my new house, my new neighborhood and Green with Glamour’s new showroom/office (also in my new neighborhood).  I’m in love with all 3!  1st the house… I’m not quite ready to post photos of the crazy 1923 “mountain getaway” cabin itself.  I still have a couple of window treatments to finish, vintage wall sconces to find, etc.  However, for the 1st time since I’ve lived in LA… I have a garden.  And I’m obsessed!

I’ve lived in places during my 10 years in LA, but it was called “I’m in my 20s and could care less about gardening.” And I don’t exactly have a “green thumb”, but I’m trying like hell to make this work!  Thus far, it’s been SO simple… I got some organic top soil, and organic basil, tomato and pepper plants.  I excavated the soil as directed, dug my little wholes in a full sun area (because that’s what the card on the plants said to do), popped the plants in and I’ve been watching them flourish ever since!  Just this week, I added bamboo stakes because the plants were starting to bend with the weight of THE ACTUAL FRUIT, VEGETABLE & HERB growing… So exciting!

My starter garden being visited by Sixx, my neighbor’s 6-toed cat.

Anaheim Pepper                       Tomatoes                                 Basil

 Even if you don’t want updates… You’re gonna get them because this is SO relaxing, fun and fruitful!

Ok… here’s a little taste of home.  My view and my cat, Little Man, (not really) relaxing on the patio.

Get used to me writing about my new house, my new neighborhood and Green with Glamour’s new showroom/office (also in my new neighborhood).  I’m in love with all 3!  1st the house… I’m not quite ready to post photos of the crazy 1923 “mountain getaway” cabin itself.  I still have a couple of window treatments to finish, vintage wall sconces to find, etc.  However, for the 1st time since I’ve lived in LA… I have a garden.  And I’m obsessed!

I’ve lived in places during my 10 years in LA, but it was called “I’m in my 20s and could care less about gardening.” And I don’t exactly have a “green thumb”, but I’m trying like hell to make this work!  Thus far, it’s been SO simple… I got some organic top soil, and organic basil, tomato and pepper plants.  I excavated the soil as directed, dug my little wholes in a full sun area (because that’s what the card on the plants said to do), popped the plants in and I’ve been watching them flourish ever since!  Just this week, I added bamboo stakes because the plants were starting to bend with the weight of THE ACTUAL FRUIT, VEGETABLE & HERB growing… So exciting!

My starter garden being visited by Sixx, my neighbor’s 6-toed cat.

Anaheim Pepper                       Tomatoes                                 Basil

 Even if you don’t want updates… You’re gonna get them because this is SO relaxing, fun and fruitful!

Ok… here’s a little taste of home.  My view and my cat, Little Man, (not really) relaxing on the patio.

What can I say.  I’ve seen it twice since it opened on Friday.  Not thrilled with the tiger & chicken usage, but… all else – brilliant!

What can I say.  I’ve seen it twice since it opened on Friday.  Not thrilled with the tiger & chicken usage, but… all else – brilliant!

Last year I discovered Melissa… It’s a wonderful (and reasonably priced) Brazilian shoe line made of recycled/recyclable/non-toxic rubber!  I bought 3 pairs last summer – 2 pairs of flip flops and 1 pair of peep toe flats and I’ve gotten MILES & MILES out of each.  They’re chic-looking, durable and totally comfortable!  In fact, I posted about coveting their breezy Campana style months ago, but now I just saw on Green Gretchen… they’re doing 7 colors of slingbacks, People!

 Melissa offers a wide range of style… Including pumps, gladiators and super-cute Tstraps designed by Vivienne Westwood!

Last year I discovered Melissa… It’s a wonderful (and reasonably priced) Brazilian shoe line made of recycled/recyclable/non-toxic rubber!  I bought 3 pairs last summer – 2 pairs of flip flops and 1 pair of peep toe flats and I’ve gotten MILES & MILES out of each.  They’re chic-looking, durable and totally comfortable!  In fact, I posted about coveting their breezy Campana style months ago, but now I just saw on Green Gretchen… they’re doing 7 colors of slingbacks, People!

 Melissa offers a wide range of style… Including pumps, gladiators and super-cute Tstraps designed by Vivienne Westwood!