Last week on Eco Chat we heard from Melinda Tually from Fashion Revolution who shared many of the social and environmental issues of the fashion industry with us…as well as some tips for how you can make a difference by asking your favourite fashion brands “who made my clothes?”

I wanted to continue the conversation this week, in Fashion Revolution Week, by bringing the founder of an exciting new local eco-bridal label onto the show.

Lenka Couture’s founder, Lenka Harvey, is on a mission to revolutionise the bridal fashion industry and give conscious brides more sustainable options, particularly when it comes to the most important day of their lives.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 113,595 couples said "I do" in 2015. Lenka Harvey, sees this as 113,595 opportunities to create a gown for the bride who is interested in making a lasting positive impact in the world, through her considered choices. Lenka Couture’s designs are intended to enhance the beauty of the woman in the dress, showcasing the individual wherever possible, and always striking an exciting balance between honouring and breaking traditions.

Regardless of whether or not you’ve already tied the knot, you’re going to love hearing Lenka’s story and what the future holds for Lenka Couture.

If you’re a bit of a mindless consumer when you’re out, shopping and buying lots of new clothing and accessories for your wardrobe, well this week we’re going to change all that. Hopefully we are going to turn you into a more conscious consumer when it comes to fashion.

I’m super excited to bring my guest Melinda Tually onto the show this week. Melinda is the director of Ndless: The New Normal, and she is also the coordinator for Fashion Revolution in Australia and New Zealand.

Melinda advises brands and retailers on responsible business and supply chain strategy, social and environmental risks, communications, partnerships, and sourcing. The Fashion Revolution is a global movement calling for greater transparency in the fashion industry and Fashion Revolution Week runs from April 24th-30th 2017.

In today’s episode, you will find out first-hand from Melinda:

• What is wrong with the fashion industry.
• Exactly what the Fashion Revolution is, how it was established, and what it is achieving.
• Tips and strategies to help you eco-fy your wardrobe.
• Why it is so important to know who has made your clothes.
• Where she sees the fashion industry heading in the future, and what needs to change for it to become truly sustainable.
• Where you can find out more about the Fashion Revolution and join the cause!

Melinda opens our eyes to what is happening in the fashion industry and how we can be a part of helping it to change for the better.

Like Christmas, although to a much lesser degree, Easter is a time of high consumption. Big feasts, heaps of chocolates…. we all tend to indulge more than normal. As Easter is upon us all this week, I thought I’d share seven ways to make your Easter more sustainable.

If you would like to have a go at making your own organic Hot Cross Buns, you’ll find my recipe here.

Given that the average woman only tends to wear around 20% of what’s in her wardrobe and buys the same pieces over and over, I thought it would be a great idea to unpack sustainable style on the Eco Chat this week.

And the perfect stylist to help you discover your sustainable style is the gorgeous Alma Barrero.

Alma Barrero is a style coach, personal power advocate, family girl and your right hand when it comes to helping you make the impact you were born to make.

Her goal is to provide you with the tools to open the door to dressing with confidence and projecting the best version of yourself.

And she prides herself on her ability to help busy women wake up in the morning knowing what to wear to boost their success.

Sounds too good to be true? Well it isn’t because Alma is real and she’s with me today to share her sustainable style secrets with you! 

Plus, Alma has a very special offer for our listeners today - be one of the first 10 people to sign up here for her 6-week Style Power School using coupon code ECOSTYLE to save $300! 

You can also find her on Facebook at Effortless Style Hub.