by Angela Dollar
I’ve been wearing earth creations clothing for two years now and they still hold the same appeal – they are totally cute, sustainably made and extremely comfortable. Few things in my closet hit all the marks in this way. Recently, the kind folks at earth creations hooked me up with a few new items to add to the wardrobe.
The Arabesque Skirt is an instant classic for me. It’s got the feminine flowy thing going on that my inner hippie loves, with a sweet little kick-up ruffle at the bottom. I find the length to be fantastic for both summer and winter wear. Right now, I’m sporting the Arabesque Skirt with some thick-guage tights (snow came early to the Pacific NW this year), my Dansko boots and a cozy sweater. Come summertime, it’ll totally rock with flip-flops and a tank. Love it!
The Mod Hoody Tunic/Dress was an intrigue when I first encountered it. It’s got this really huge neck section that seems to go on forever when you are pulling it on. But, it’s really a cool piece. I’ve been wearing it with a pair of black leggings (since it’s long enough to cover my bum) although I could see this with a pair of jeans too, provided they aren’t too bulky. I like the sort of downtown city-girl feeling I have with the Mod Tunic. It’s an easy way to class up an outfit for a more cosmopolitan travel day (think shopping or gallery-hopping). Bonus points for the cozy factor – that big neck can be flipped up as a hood, as well as draped stylishly over the shoulder or bunched around the neck. All these different options will make this a great flexible piece to add to the travel wardrobe.
Of course, both of these items are made with a mix of fantastic, sustainable fabrics. The Arabesque Skirt is a blend of organic cotton jersey and hemp, giving it a nice balance of stretch and give. The Mod Tunic is made from bamboo, one of my favorite sustainable fabrics, as well as organic cotton and a bit of spandex french terry.
I know that both of these pieces will travel well, as neither requires any special care and they don’t seem to hold onto wrinkles. The skirt will work in a variety of climates and seasons, it packs down easily, and it’s neutral brown hue (mine is called “mud”) will match lots of my other travel wardrobe items. The tunic is a great piece for a little bit of city chic, and again the light grey color is highly versatile.