Peppermint Magazine: The world of eco fashion

Wardrobe inspiration from PEPPERMINT MAGAZINE

Every once in a while, something comes into your life, that changes not only what you do, but the way you think. The arrival of the first issue of Peppermint Magazine was such an occasion for me. I love ethical fashion, I have quite a few items that are organic, fair trade, second hand, Australian made and just plain OLD in my wardrobe, but I must admit since becoming pregnant with our daughter almost two years ago now, I had really lost the little passion I did have for fashion. That changed when Peppermint mag arrived.

Peppermint; Fresh green fashion, has a vintage edge to it that I LOVE. I also adore the fact that the editor Kelley, notes in her opening letter that she doesn't have an eco-perfect wardrobe, but that every bit helps. At CleanLife we think the same way. We also love the story of a business woman who starts a magazine for ethical reasons. For Kelley learning that '(there is)20, 000 deaths per year of cotton farmers from pesticide poisoning and the fact that every 8 hours in a province in India a farmers commits suicide due to pesticide debts' was the catalyst for this wonderful publication.

But that is enough of the UGLY side... for what I really love about Peppermint is that is shows the positively funky and wonderful side of organic, eco, fair trade and ethical fashion! You'll find the pages filled with the latest eco-savvy designers and their wonderful wares, thought provoking articles and the latest fashion events.

How could it get any better?
Well it is printed on recycled paper, with veg inks and the first issue is ABSOLUTELY FREE, so get onto www.peppermintmag.com to find your local stockist.

So how has peppermint mag changed the way I think? It has brought back to me the realisation that, what I wear actually is important (for me). My reasoning for this is that if I enter a room, looking and feeling good, people are likely to comment on what I am wearing and if I can explain to them that the item is: organic cotton, bamboo, hemp, recycled materials, vintage or that I made it myself.....then I may just be able to make a few more individuals think about what they wear and perhaps one day they may find themselves in a changing room asking themselves.....DOES MY CONSCIENCE LOOK BIG IN THIS???

So grab a copy of this wonderfully nourishing mag, treat yourself to an organic cuppa or wine and enjoy!

I am off now to learn how to sew...

Until next time...

Gina
(Yes it is true (I hear some of your sniggering), previously I managed to sew the back and front of my apron together three times, before accidently tacking it to the tablecloth, but peppermint mag has inspired me to try again!)