Get The Look: Julia Roberts’ Fair Trade Style

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Sophie Uliano

Has anyone got tickets for Eat, Pray, Love yet? There’s so much buzz going on about Julia’s wardrobe in this sure-to-be blockbuster Summer movie — with her garb from India getting the most attention…all those gorgeous shawls and magnificent colors that look great on everyone.

The thing I love about this kind of look is that you can find it at affordable prices and fair-trade. I’m a long-time fan of Rising Tide Fair Trade and was thrilled to see that Julia’s toting their Hobo bag (pictured) in the movie. Made from old remnants and vintage quilts, these useful bags are made in a women’s co-op. I use mine to travel, as it’s quite amazing how much you can stuff into it.For stunning fair-trade pashmina wraps and shawls, similar to the ones that our Julia drapes over her shoulders, check out the great selection at Nimli. I love the Azuri Galaxy shawl.

Julia also schleps around in her comfy Toms Shoes. If you don’t already own a pair, now’s the time girls! Tom’s shoes works on the basic premise that for each pair you buy, they’ll donate a pair to a child in need. They have a huge collection of different styles to choose from, as well as the new Wedge (pictured below).

Finally, my favorite fair trade hats in the world can be ordered from the British company Pachcuti.

It’s so fitting that a girl like Julia, who cares so deeply about the environment and it’s inhabitants, should set the stage for what we’ll hanker after (fashion-wise,) this fall: instead of designer bags and shoes, which are typically produced in sweatshops for pennies and then sold for hundreds of dollars, we’re talking about beautiful pieces that come with a good energy all the way around.

About the Author

Sophie Uliano is a passionate environmentalist who has developed an earth-friendly lifestyle that appeals to women who don’t want to compromise their glamour and style. She is the New York Times Best Selling author of “Gorgeously Green”, “The Gorgeously Green Diet,” and the newly released “Do It Gorgeously.”

Read more amazing tips from Sophie at GorgeouslyGreen.com