5 Spring Accessories We Love
With spring comes fun colors, new accessories, and sustainable choices. Accessorizing an outfit with sustainability in mind doesn’t have to come at the expense of being any less fashionable. We rounded up 5 of our favorite ethical and sustainable accessories to complete any look you have planned for the warmer (and brighter) weather. From a mini handbag to recycled plastic earrings, we can’t wait to see you babes rocking these for the spring!
Round Rattan Crossbody Bag
Every purchase you make from The Little Market benefits the greater good and makes a difference, including this beautiful woven crossbody bag. This nonprofit fair-trade shop brings attention to social justice and human rights issues faced by their communities all while sourcing its materials ethically and empowering each of its artisans.
For $128, all spring long you can pair this round rattan crossbody bag with any casual outfit to look on trend yet carefree. If you don’t like the round look of this bag, The Little Market also offers the crossbody style in a rectangle shape.
Midi Heirloom Claw in Malachite
An early 2000s trend that has been making a comeback thanks to Tik Tok and Instagram is clipping your hair back with a large hair claw. It’s an effortless and quick look and now you can do it a plastic free way.
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, MACHETE is a line of eco-conscious, affordable jewelry & accessories for everyday wear. The cellulose acetate & bio-acetate they source is high quality and non-petroleum based. And their hair claws are absolutely GORGEOUS!
Mini Confetti 100% Recycled Plastic Earrings
Looking for a fun statement earring this season? Made entirely out of recycled plastic and completely unique per pair, these diamond earrings from Franka stay lightweight on your ears but speak loudly for themselves. No one will be able to keep their eyes off this beautiful accessory.
The shop is located in the United Kingdom so for £18 you can buy your very own pair. They sell out pretty quickly so be sure to purchase from them ASAP to help keep plastic out of our oceans and landfills. You will be walking around with a story to tell by wearing these mini confetti earrings from Franka.
Walnut Wooden Polarized Sunglasses:
Everyone needs a good pair of sunglasses (to block out the haters of course). The beautiful cat-eye shape of these from an Etsy shop frame anyone’s face perfectly. They’re made with wenge wood and a travel proof durable design in mind. They are also committed to helping fight deforestation. With each purchase they plant one tree. How great!
For $85.93 you can support this small business and look amazing while doing so.
Coral Pink Micro Handbag
Mini handbags in bright colors are all the rage right now, more so for looks instead of functionality but nonetheless, a fun trend to try out for spring. Angela Roi believes style should not come at the expense of personal values. This is why they design and make each of their items with non-animal materials in an ethical and sustainable way.
This micro handbag is named after ‘Cher’, the it-girl with a rich trendy taste and the central protagonist of Clueless. For $195 you can be telling your admirers: “As if?” when they ask where they can find one for themselves.
–Tayler May
