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Dirty White Gold

Posted on October 28, 2012 by helenbcn

I’ve posted before about the true costs of ‘cheap’ clothing, most recently in the ‘Who Made My Pants’ article. Well here is someone doing some great work into investigating those costs in more detail. From her website: “Leah Borromeo is … Continue reading →

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Who made your pants? Lingerie to change the World.

Posted on October 7, 2012 by helenbcn

(This is not Barcelona-specific, but they do mail order) I am obsessed with underwear. I do mean my own. Pretty, frilly, lacy, brightly coloured – I love it all. Few are the days when – if run over – I … Continue reading →

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Cake – Part 2 of an occasional series: The Vegan Bakery. Yum!

Posted on October 5, 2012 by helenbcn

Ok – so I’m not vegan. I’m not even vegetarian, although I used to be (it’s all about provenance these days…do keep up!) and I have plenty of veggie or vegan friends.  I’m always on the look-out for things that might … Continue reading →

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