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Pants to Poverty fairtrade underwear

10
Mar
2011

Fairtrade pants from Pants to Poverty are comfortable and stylish, and made from pesticide-free cotton.

Pants to Poverty use fairtrade and organic cotton, and work proactively with thousands of farmers and factory workers in India.

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Spring into Spring

01
Mar
2011

… with this fabulously flirty polka-dot lingerie (chemise, vest and knickers/shorts).

Pretty polka dots trimmed with antique lace give a glamorous twist to your underwear. The ‘Fairly Dotty’ collection makes a lovely, girly gift, but you may just be tempted to keep them for yourself!

‘Life’s not fair…but my knickers are’ design and create desirable and affordable ethically sourced lingerie, using Fairtrade certified cotton.

Available in blue or pink.

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fairtrade condoms

24
Feb
2011

French Letter fairtrade condoms are available in three varieties:

Aphrodisiac:  deliciously scented condoms (4 x red with rose scent, 4 x red with passion fruit scent,4 x yellow with vanilla scent).

Linger Lust: each with an integrated potency ring to prolong and enhance performance.

Stimulating Massage:  each smothered in indulgent studs and ribs.

French Letter condoms are made entirely from fair trade and FSC certified rubber. They contain no animal derived ingredients and so are acceptable to vegetarians and vegans – the easiest way to make your love life greener!

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Valentine’s Day gifts for under £10

03
Feb
2011

Here are some ideas for great Valentine’s Day presents – all at less than £10, including UK P&P!

Pants to Poverty (for him or her or both!) underwear. Made from fairtrade, organic and pesticide-free cotton. £8

Bamboo scented candle (£8.80) or coconut scented candle (£8.37 with discount code ECO10), both made from soy wax.

Fairtrade condoms (vegetarian friendly too!) £8.99 and organic paraben-free lube (£4.25).

Super pretty knickers –  polka dots trimmed with antique lace available in blue or pink.  Made from 95% Fairtrade certified cotton. £9 with ECO10 discount code.

Have your own American Beauty moment with rose petals scattered on the bed and in the bath. £9.75 with ECO10 discount code.

Vintage lovebirds Elsiebelle necklace (£8.96 with code ECO10) or Oh Monsieur! necklace (£8.21 with code ECO10).

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Valentine’s Day hampers

22
Jan
2011

So, what to buy for your ethically-minded lover?!

Check out our eco and ethical sexy hampers – the perfect romantic gift for Valentine’s Day. The only problem is choosing which one to go for…

Pretty Polly: A girly treat for a sweet chick, containing a polka dot fairtrade vest and knicker set from ‘Life’s not fair but my knickers are!’ and a gorgeous Elsiebelle vintage-enameled lovebirds necklace.

The Woodpecker: A sexy weekend pack for two, containing a cute packet of  fairtrade condoms, water-based organic lubricant and two pairs of Pants to Poverty fairtrade pants.

Honey to the Bee: A deliciously sexy box of delights, containing an Enamore black ruffle thong, matching hand-made nipple tassles, trimmed with gorgeous ribbon and violet beads, and a mango-scented coconut candle made from soy wax.

Bird of Paradise: Impress your lover with this luxuriously romantic hamper containing Candles Naturally Essential Oil (30ml) in Ambrosia (tangerine, grapefruit, lemongrass, lavender and sandalwood), a Candles Naturally Bamboo Candle in Opapanax & Ginger. Made from soy wax, a natural, non-polluting substance and bamboo from sustainable planations, an organic silk satin sleepmask from Enamore , freeze-dried and biodegradable rose petals, and an Elsiebelle ‘littlest love letter’ necklace – a vintage brushed brass envelope that opens to reveal a secret love note. Comes in  a 100% recycled presentation box.

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Valentine’s Day gifts

17
Jan
2011

Here’s our pick of ethical Valentine’s Day presents:

Need to tell someone your true feelings? Cute, vintage jewellery: a brushed brass envelope opens to reveal a secret love note, in English or the language of love, French.

Set the mood with a bamboo or coconut candle, sexy massage oil and  rose petals.

Organic silk lingerie and pretty fairtrade underwear. Not forgetting the boys: fairtrade pants for men.

Ethical hampers packed with a variety of eco and ethical romantic gifts.

With free UK P&P and code ECO10 to save 25% off everything apart from Pants to Poverty, get splurging!

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Winter sale!

09
Jan
2011

Save 25% on everything* at birds & bees this January. Just enter code ECO10 at the checkout to save!

With free UK P&P it’s a great time to stock up on ethical underwear, organic silk lingerie,  natural massgae oil, soy wax candles, vintage jewellery, fairtrade condoms and more.

*We’re sorry, but this offer does not work on Pants to Poverty underwear.

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vintage-inspired underwear

07
Nov
2010

We love this range of glamourous, fairtrade lingerie.

With polka dots and an antique lace trim, the Fairly Dotty range (from Life’s not Fair, but my Knickers are!) makes your loungewear and knicker drawer glamourous and playful. Available in navy and coral:

Vest

Chemise

Short

There’s free UK P&P this week, so stock up on new underwear or Christmas presents.

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The Woodpecker

14
May
2010

Mates getting married/civil partnershipped? Here’s a cute present that makes a refreshing change from pots and pans! The Woodpecker is a set of two pairs of Pants to Poverty pants (one each in your choice of size, colour and gender), some natural, organic lube from Yes! and a packet of 12 French Letter fair-trade condoms.

Add this – or one of our other sexy gifts – to your wedding list for guaranteed honeymoon fun & frolics!

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Pants for the boys

10
May
2010

Haha, check this out! Men’s pants buying habits revealed! http://bit.ly/9CchLH

Feel inspired to spruce up your pants drawer with some brand new boxers (and not an elephant pouch in sight!)? These fairtrade pants for men come in black, white and blue, and are made from fair-trade and pesticide-free cotton. They also have a re-enforced pouch (ahem!). Comfy, ethical and mighty fine!

Happy pants buying!

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