Now it’s that time of the year when we are all rushed off our feet getting  those very special presents for our loved ones, finishing off numerous projects before year-end and making last-minute holiday and social calendar plans. As for me, in addition to sending and receiving season’s greeting cards and attending numerous end-of-year parties, this week I also managed to sneak in a TV interview on sustainable luxury (more on that soon) and to update The Green Stilettos List with 10 more entries!

Faux superstar tree. Photo via Inhabitat.org

I also wrote my Christmas wishlist. Truth be told, I have already treated myself to one of its items which will hopefully find its way under the Christmas tree very soon. By and by, the choice of Christmas tree itself is a big sustainability dilemma, with the arguments for real versus artificial trees still going strong. Here is a particularly informative article from Huffington Post.

So here they are, my top five Christmas picks:

1. Les Racines du Ciel‘s lacquered silk and alpaca/merino jumper to keep me warm and sustainably stylish this winter.

Les Racines du Ciel lacquered silk and alpaca/merino jumper.

2.  Stella McCartney’s Eco-Clutch (and just about every other one of her clutches and tote bags!)

Eco Clutch by Stella McCartney

3. ‘Our Love Will Bloom’ ring made from 100% recycled silver by fair trade jewellery brand CRED.

Our Love Will Bloom recycled silver ring by CRED.

4. Upcycled jerkin by Le Loup Philosophe made from discarded sheepskin coats that are re-tanned and hand-embroidered in France.

Academia upcycled jerkin by Le Loup Philosophe.

5. And finally! Sculpted blazer by Maiyet from its pre-fall 2013 collection.

Maiyet sculpted blazer in grey.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

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