I consider myself a definitely wedge connoisseur… All wedges get a fair chance in my world, and each get the same amount of respect. Well, until the bar is raised, anyway. Then it’s time, again, for the world of wedges to step up their game. This bar-raising occured promptly after I set eyes on the Quail Boots [...]

The end of the year is so dangerous for me. It’s especially dangerous this year: I’ve just resolved that I’d like to buy a house, which means “save save save”…which actually means “quit buying all the things on the internet.” But mooooooom, LovingEco is having a saaaaaale. LovingEco, an ethical sample sale website that we [...]

I now own yet another pair of oxfords. What you are seeing are Lindsay’s feet (plus her amazing socks and new red skinnies) in a pair of Wanted Graham Oxfords. We spent hours – hours! – at our local DSW trying on every shoe known to man and posting them on Broke & Beautiful’s Facebook, [...]

Manolo is stepping into the eco-fashion party with a line of shoes with M.Patmos – you’ll never believe what they’re made out of!

I stumbled across Saucony years ago while at the mall with my family. That day I picked up a pair of bright pink and black Jazz Originals, and wore them ’til they died a cruel, shoey death. Then I picked up a pair of green and orange Low Pros – a little less cushioning, a [...]

We never get tired of being surprised by conscious, eco-friendly products, but we never thought we’d see biodegradable sneakers that were… actually good-looking and stylish!

I’m going to wear so many pairs of socks and tights this year. Though my “tights and scarves drawer” is all but overflowing, I have a list of colors I absolutely need: Sheer gold tights (preferably patterned) Sheer olive green tights Plum and/or maroon crew socks Grey socks and tights, in every style imaginable (always, [...]

Some people make shoes out of crappy materials and call them “vegan.” I’m not talking about those today. I’m talking about those boots that are intentionally vegan – animal-free, made by companies who give a damn – that you can wear as we head into fall. (Seriously, all I want to wear every damned day [...]

If you’re a major designer, and you’re thinking about creating an ethically-conscious collection, I have one suggestion: do it right and partner with someone who knows what the hell they’re doing. On that note: thank you, Convert. Here’s a snippet of Convert’s philosophy, in the owner’s own words (emphasis mine): “I want my customers to [...]

There are some boots that I really want. They’re adorable, and they’re wedges, and they’re on sale, and they’re…leather. Not even sustainable veggie-tanned leather – or at least they’re not advertised as such. Just…leather. Boots. Damn it. As soon as I realized this, I started looking for vegan alternatives…and found nothing like the pretty leather [...]