Be sure to look for the White Apricot
symbol next to many items. Click on it to go to our exclusive offers for great discounts on these & many other products!
by Carrie Pollare, Editor
Put away the sandals and bring on the fall shoes! Okay… so it’s November and many of you did that long ago, but our favorite vegan and eco friendly shoe designers are now rolling out their fall/winter styles. With every season, they get better and better…more sophisticated, more in tune with what’s in vogue and just plain hot! Recently, we brought you our picks for the season’s best eco friendly boots and now, here’s our list of fall’s high style high heels.
An educational note: There is a difference between an eco friendly shoe and a vegan shoe. Vegan means that absolutely no animal products are used, but the materials are not necessarily sustainable. Call it socially responsible. Eco friendly means the materials used are either recycled, vegetable tanned leathers (as opposed to chemically tanned) or other sustainable textiles.
Beyond Skin Gloria T-Bar Open Shoe in Black
We’ve been following this British company for a while, waiting patiently for them to start selling in the US and at last… Here they are! This great hand made, t-strap shoe is a combination of hemp and synthetic patent with a chunky heel. $284.95 at www.endless.com
Charmone Rosemary in Smoke
A traditional, pointed toe, medium heeled pump with a twist…of grosgrain ribbon that elegantly crosses the foot. Made of microfiber suede. $179 at www.charmone.com
Cri de Coeur Linneah
For those who think edgy, this anthracite slingback is a cross between a shoe and a bootie and we just love that! Made of distressed hemp canvas. $265 at www.nimli.com 
Kalia Nobilia
This new IItalian made, eco friendly shoe collection has gorgeous, rich detailing. Finally, it is arriving in the US. So, it’s still only for pre-order but we’d recommend ordering yours now. We promise…this line will be hot! The Nobilia (noble in English) reminds us of exactly that, nobility. Microfiber suede with purple velvet lace up trim. $340 at www.visionaryboutique.com - Order by emailing info@visionaryboutique.com or call 310-659-1177.
Melissa Shoes Flocked Wedge in Black
For the girl who likes a fun statement shoe, this modern, ankle strap, platform shoe has a big wedge and the tiniest peep toe. Made from Melissa’s sustainably produced Mel-flex plastic and flocked with a velvety finish to give an almost suede effect. $69 at www.thegreenloop.com
Natalie Portman Picasso 2 in Red
Natalie Portman loves red. We do too. The very first shoe she wore from her first vegan collection was a red faux patent Mary Jane. This season, she’s introduced this vibrant red, faux suede wedge with great fold detailing. $295 at www.tecasan.com
Neuaura Caroleena in Capuccino
A bit more conservative vegan pump with some style. Like the ankle strap and thick heel, as well as the spectator styling of the toe. Made from synthetic patent leather. $84 at www.neuaurashoes.com
olsen Haus Pure Pump in Navy
We are completely in love with this whole collection, but this navy blue 100% vegan patent, croc-embossed pump, complete with covered platform and ankle strap, is to die for! $215 at www.olsenhaus.com. To order, email sales@olsenhaus.com
Stella McCartney Metal-Heel Patent Pump in Gray
Leave it to Stella McCartney to get several fall trends going in one great pump…the color gray, which is once again big this season, a metallic silver tone heel, patent leather (although hers is faux patent and we wouldn’t have it any other way). $595 at www.neimanmarcus.com
Terra Plana Patch in Bronze
This new eco friendly shoe from Terra Plana updates their classic pump with a beautiful bronze and black patchwork motif and great stitch detail. Made with vegetable tanned Nappa leather and other eco friendly materials. $165 at www.terraplana.com
