Shopping trip.

Churros make for a nutrtious breakfast

Last week we searched through thrift stores all over Sydney to find some new vintage pieces.
Honey Ham,Hommus and Fresh Mint rolls gave us the stamina to find our entire collection in one day.It will be released on our ebay store on Sunday the 26th (pm) http://stores.ebay.com.au/FOSvintage

Love  
Ella and Jo

kápoios prépei na alláxei

Our first collection finished on Ebay last week and we were delighted to send off so many packages around Australia.  

We are now in the process of trying to find a charity to donate 20% of our profits to.
We will keep you posted and let you know when we decide what our
affiliated charity will be.

This is a beautiful adventure for FOS and we are loving every moment of it.  

We appreciate this quote by Marian Wright Edelman so we thought we
would share it with you in hope that it will inspire you like it has
us...

"We must not, 

in trying to think about how we can make a big difference,

ignore the small daily differences that we can make which,
over time,add up 

to big differences 

that we often  cannot foresee."





For all your iphone users check out the app on the Itunes store called Fairly Local. 

This clever little app helps you locate Fairtrade cafes,
stores and products in your area.

Click on the link below & get informed!

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/fairly-local/id369328902?mt=8










Lots of  

love
Ella and Jo

psi̱foforías me portofólia mas

Fashion.  

Love it. Hate it.


Contradiction? Yes... and No.

We either have to fork out excessive amounts of money for ethically
produced clothes or attempt to ignore the costs the environment and
our exploited neighbours pay for our new clothes.

FOSvintage is advocating for another way by providing another option.
FOSvintage intends to rest in this tension... embracing fashion for all its
beauty and excitement while being MINDFUL & AWARE of the price paid
for each and every item we buy.
We want to make their stories count
peace by piece.

When we see what people easily discard here in Australia, we are reminded of the abundance that we have.

By withdrawing your support from brands and companies who don't

consider the damages their manufacturing is having you are essentially
saying that you don't agree with their decisions and you are
advocating for another way.
Be encouraged that you have the ability to be the change you wish to
see in the world, all you have to do is vote with your purse.

Our first collection is available on eBay right now but be quick biddings close on saturday

http://shop.ebay.com.au/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=fos+vintage&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Love Ella & Jo

If you wish to learn more we both found these websites helpful:
http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=9SvJhnu632s%3D&tabid=36
www.waronwant.org
http://www.oxfam.org.au/
http://www.sustainable-fashion.com/?page_id=13
http://www.ethicalfashionforum.com/the-issues/wages-workers-rights


If you wish to see places you can shop ethically these are a few we like:
http://www.fashion-conscience.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/they-thank-you/32682527818?ref=ts