Linda Loudermilk Vested Blouse at Shopflick

Loudermilk’s passionate ideas about creating clothing from sustainable materials have led her to pursue scientific research to discover plants and harvesting techniques that can create new fabrics for making clothing.  She uses textiles made from products like bamboo, seaweed, corn, soy, sasawashi, hemp, and organic cotton.  Her research has created completely new materials from pesticide-free organic plants and she is always continuing her research to stay at the forefront in these areas.

She speaks about her innovative materials and ideas about clothing design in a fabulous video that you can see in the Linda Loudermilk section on Shopflick.com.  As she snuggles into a billowy soft sweater, she asks us why we would want to surround ourselves with materials that have been soaked in toxins.  Why wouldn’t we want our natural souls to be nourished by fabrics that have been produced from a natural process?

Linda Loudermilk Cuffed High-Waisted Short at Shopflick

I love discovering designers that are equally passionate about design and the environment.  Loudermilk had reached success in the fashion world six years ago with a fabulous collection showing in Paris when she realized that she needed to infuse her love for the earth into her designs.  She realized that she could use her influence in the fashion world to make a difference in the area of organic clothing.  The result is the revolutionary organic luxury designs that Linda Loudermilk produces today.  What a beautiful story!

Linda Loudermilk Use Me Again and Again Tote Bag at Shopflick

Loudermilk truly melds the organic technology with her prestigious fashion experience.  She uses her experience studying costume design at Oxford University, her artistic talents in sculpting, and her intuitive tailoring skills passed down from her couturier grandmother to design dramatic and stylish pieces.  Loudermilk believes in personal expression through fashion and encourages those who wear her to designs to layer their personalities with their layers of clothing.

I am so impressed by Loudermilk’s pursuit of her beliefs because she truly has made a difference in the world of luxury clothing.  She proves that it is possible to make high quality gorgeous designer pieces while still maintaining sustainable principles as a priority.  Her beautiful Fall 09 collection features dramatic collars, ruffled blouses, tailored pants, and flirty minis in a fun palette of beige, black, and navy with highlights of vivid yellow and red.  You can find out more about Linda Loudermilk and see some of her gorgeous designs on sale at Shopflick.com.

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Designer Spotlight: Linda Loudermilk

The new environmental line is called Environmentally Conscious Optics, or ECO.  Machado is an active environmentalist and has used his success in surfing to spread awareness of environmental issues and take steps towards change.  I hope to see more developments from the ECO line.

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Dragon Experience E.C.O. Matte Black Grey $100

These matte-finish unisex environmentally-conscious sunglasses are perfect for a day at the beach.  The thick aviator style works well with a casual bikini and cut-offs or a fashionable summer dress.

You can see the rest of Dragon’s sunglasses and find out more about Rob Machado’s design inspirations online at Dragon Alliance.

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Sunglasses From 100% Renewable Material

Melissa Campana Zig Zag Flat in Black

Melissa Plastic Dreams is a Brazilian shoe company that makes these amazing shoes out of sustainably harvested rubber.  The shoes are formed as one piece of pliable plastic, so they are soft and mold to your feet as you wear them.  Besides being amazingly cute with unique styles and colors, these are also great to wear in the rain.  They are waterproof, which also means that they can be easily washed with soap and water (no foot odor!).

Brooklyn boutique Epaulet is doing an amazing giveaway on Splendicity.  Epaulet has the most complete online collection of Melissa shoes that I have found…I basically get all of my shoes there now.  One lucky reader will win their own pair of Melissa Zig Zag Campana Flats in Black!  These are probably the most popular style of Melissa shoes, so it’s a great way to start out your collection.  They have a distinct and unique abstract basketweave pattern that wraps the shoe.  I swear you just need one pair and you will be hooked!

To enter the contest you must leave a comment on this post by Wednesday, June 17 at 11:59pm answering the question: What will you wear with your Melissa Zig Zag Campana Flats?  One winner will be randomly selected and will receive one pair of Melissa Zig Zag Campana Flats in Black from Epaulet in their size.  U.S. addresses only please.

Good luck!  And make sure to check out Epaulet’s online store to see the full collection of Melissa shoes that are available!

UPDATE: This giveaway has closed.  The winner has been notified.  If you would like to buy a pair of Melissa Zig Zag Campana Flats please visit Epaulet.

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Giveaway: Melissa Zig Zag Campana Flats