Car interiors, jackets, bags and shoes. Let's face it, luxury things come in leather.
However, leather is bad for the environment and even more brutal on our fuzzy little friends. It takes toxic chemicals, lots of energy, and lots of killing to make leather. Plus, the blog is all about loving the earth AND saving money. And leather is not cheap. at all.
What if I said purchasing leather can be lovey to the earth AND to your wallet.
Buy second-hand! Recycling is the best way to love on the earth.
However, if you can't stand the thought of wearing animal hide, that's totally rad. You're awesome!
However, I look at it as supporting recycling, not supporting killing. Set an example by using second-hand leathers, so that others will follow in your lead. And leather making will come to an end!
If you don't know, I'm participating in a thrifty challenge by only buying vintage/second hand clothes (read blog below). While embarking on that adventure, I found the coolest ballet flats. They look/feel exactly like real ballet shoes. The cashier even asked me if they were real! They are so adorable and go perfectly with a ballet type dress I just bought (also second-hand). The nude pinkish color goes with anything from my dresses to my skinny jeans. I even pair them with tights, for a real ballet feel. I'm in love.
They totally remind me of carry bradshaw in the opening credits of sex and city (hence, the fab picture)!
They are made of leather AND never have been worn. But they were 7 dollars and second-hand. I can't wait for people to ask me where I got them. I'm proud to say I'm wearing a recycled shoe.
Plus, finding such a cute shoe in my perfect price (and a very perfect price)? It was so much more fun, than just buying it from a fancy department store! Treasure hunting for the win!
