Eco-Style: Animal Kingdom

As summertime comes to a close, and fall slowly unfolds, I wanted to start showcasing inspiring autumn eco-styles from the Gudrun Sjödén collection. This season the line takes influence from the depths of Africa, and in a big way.

Mother Nature will always provide bountiful ways of inspiration, especially if you allow yourself to soak up your daily surroundings. Sometimes, you can be moved by the undeniable beauty in nature, even in the smallest capacity. I know that I am constantly influenced by nature, especially when it comes to my artwork and fashion in general.

Gudrun Sjoden Elephant top

I am wearing this elephant top in support of Ivory for Elephants (IFE). The team at Gudrun Sjödén also supports the preservation of elephants in Africa, and will contribute $8 from each “Elefant” top sold from the fall collection.

The African elephant is an extraordinary creature, and they are highly intelligent animals. Elephants have an incredible memory. Their large and complex brain allows them to have social and ecological awareness. Unfortunately, an elephant is slain about every fifteen minutes, and because of the global demand for ivory rising, 35,000 of the 300,000 elephants in existence in 2013 were killed for it. Therefore, in about ten years if the trade with ivory persists, then elephants will sadly become extinct. 

For more information on IFE, visit www.ivoryfelephants.org.

A Foot In The Right Direction:

Gudrun Sjoden Autumn Winter 2014

If you’re in the neighbourhood, head to the New York store on Greene Street, IFE will be doing a talk about their campaign. There will also be fantastic live music, food and other special treats to enjoy. It will be held on Saturday, 13, September, at 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

For more information click here.

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Gudrun Sjoden Elefant Elephant top

The goods:Elefant Modal Top, and Lace-up Leather Boots in colour
Calcined Sienna-Courtesy of Gudrun Sjödén, Denim-Cheap Monday, Tweed hat-Kangol, Beaded necklace-gifted. *African Elephant reference (here) *Links updated.

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  • Aileen O. says:

    I absolutely love that bow tie necklace!! So cute!

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  • Aileen O. says:

    I absolutely love that bow tie necklace!! So cute!

    http://www.thestyleboro.com

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  • Anouk says:

    Thanks for raising awareness; I would like to learn more about eco-clothes. It's a shame that it's not that common yet.

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  • Anouk says:

    Thanks for raising awareness; I would like to learn more about eco-clothes. It&#39s a shame that it&#39s not that common yet.

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  • barefoot duchess blog says:

    What a cool outfit for Fall!

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  • barefoot duchess blog says:

    What a cool outfit for Fall!

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  • Kashaya says:

    Never heard of this brand but it looks great.=)

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  • Kashaya says:

    Never heard of this brand but it looks great.=)

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  • Visions of Vogue says:

    Love the hat! You look so cute!

    Jenna from Visions of Vogue

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  • Visions of Vogue says:

    Love the hat! You look so cute!

    Jenna from Visions of Vogue

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  • Busola Coutts says:

    Very practical and chic look. The hat always seems to define a look or an outfit and yours is a perfect accessory with this look. Elephants are fascinating animals indeed!

    http://www.thefashionstirfry.com

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  • Ivana Džidić says:

    So nice that you've showed your support for the elephans- they're one of the most magnificent creatures on this Earth- certainly one of most intelligent and it would be beyond sad if we were to lost them- I cannot even imagine it!

    Lately I've been thinking of painting an elephant- my husband also loves them so I think that is something he would also liked.

    The outfit is wonderful- lovely inspiration for the Fall! here it was hot hot summer until a few days but since it has started raining one can feel the Fall in the air….

    the boots are amazing!!!!

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  • Busola Coutts says:

    Very practical and chic look. The hat always seems to define a look or an outfit and yours is a perfect accessory with this look. Elephants are fascinating animals indeed!

    http://www.thefashionstirfry.com

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  • Ivana Džidić says:

    So nice that you&#39ve showed your support for the elephans- they&#39re one of the most magnificent creatures on this Earth- certainly one of most intelligent and it would be beyond sad if we were to lost them- I cannot even imagine it!

    Lately I&#39ve been thinking of painting an elephant- my husband also loves them so I think that is something he would also liked.

    The outfit is wonderful- lovely inspiration for the Fall! here it was hot hot summer until a few days but since it has started raining one can feel the Fall in the air….

    the boots are amazing!!!!

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  • alessia milanese says:

    Your shoes are very nice!

    Alessia
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  • alessia milanese says:

    Your shoes are very nice!

    Alessia
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    Kiss

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  • Dressed with soul says:

    Liebe Madison, dies Sachen von Gudrun Sjöden sind einfach wie gemacht für Dich, und hoffentlich wird es geschätzt, dass Du die perfekte Repräsentantin dieser Marke bist! Du siehst wieder sehr gut aus und mir gefallen auch die Schuhe ganz besonders. Ich wünsche Dir ein schönes Wochenende!

    Alles Liebe von Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  • Missy May says:

    Those boots are the real business for this season. How cute is the print on the top – love it! Loving the outfit Schwester. 🙂
    Liebe Grusse! xoxo

    missymayification.blogspot.co.uk

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Exactly Jenmarie. It's horrible to think that people are poaching animals. Thanks for your comment.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Vix! Happy weekend!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Lilli. Elephants are one of my favourite animals. I wish you a wonderful weekend xx/Madison

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  • Dressed with soul says:

    Liebe Madison, dies Sachen von Gudrun Sjöden sind einfach wie gemacht für Dich, und hoffentlich wird es geschätzt, dass Du die perfekte Repräsentantin dieser Marke bist! Du siehst wieder sehr gut aus und mir gefallen auch die Schuhe ganz besonders. Ich wünsche Dir ein schönes Wochenende!

    Alles Liebe von Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  • Missy May says:

    Those boots are the real business for this season. How cute is the print on the top – love it! Loving the outfit Schwester. 🙂
    Liebe Grusse! xoxo

    missymayification.blogspot.co.uk

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Exactly Jenmarie. It&#39s horrible to think that people are poaching animals. Thanks for your comment.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Vix! Happy weekend!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Lilli. Elephants are one of my favourite animals. I wish you a wonderful weekend xx/Madison

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  • Emma (Fluff and Fripperies) says:

    Those boots look great Madison – extra points for comfort, too!

    Emma | Fluff and Fripperies

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  • rakhshanda says:

    So loving the top, Madison. You look so pretty. The fact that a part of the proceeds goes to a preservation makes it even better. Elephants are so majestic, it's painful to think of them suffering, or a world without them.

    http://rakhshanda-chamberofbeauty.blogspot.in/

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  • Emma (Fluff and Fripperies) says:

    Those boots look great Madison – extra points for comfort, too!

    Emma | Fluff and Fripperies

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  • rakhshanda says:

    So loving the top, Madison. You look so pretty. The fact that a part of the proceeds goes to a preservation makes it even better. Elephants are so majestic, it&#39s painful to think of them suffering, or a world without them.

    http://rakhshanda-chamberofbeauty.blogspot.in/

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  • Cee says:

    I discovered Gudrun Sjogen through your blog, Madison, so it always makes me happy to see you styling new pieces from their collections – you have such a great partnership, I think, and you always wear their pieces beautifully. I love this look, especially the elephant top!
    xox,
    Cee

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  • Cee says:

    I discovered Gudrun Sjogen through your blog, Madison, so it always makes me happy to see you styling new pieces from their collections – you have such a great partnership, I think, and you always wear their pieces beautifully. I love this look, especially the elephant top!
    xox,
    Cee

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  • Coco says:

    That's so very admirable! Thanks for sharing and for displaying the top at its best! Baci,
    Coco
    Coco et La vie en rose / Bloglovin / Facebook

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  • SHE Jenmarie says:

    This reminds me of an article I read maybe a month ago or so about an elephant that was rescued from these terrible people that were abusing it for YEARS. When he/she became free it cried. I thought it was so sweet and just heartbreaking. Animals do feel and I don't understand how people don't see that. Anyhow, I think this printed elephant top is just too adorable!

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  • Natalia says:

    Love the idea of fashion with a purpose! x

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  • Coco says:

    That&#39s so very admirable! Thanks for sharing and for displaying the top at its best! Baci,
    Coco
    Coco et La vie en rose / Bloglovin / Facebook

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  • Erika Sorocco says:

    Le sigh…the elephant print {and cause} is amazing – elephants have been one of my favorite animals since I was little. Also loving those boots!!

    xx

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  • SHE Jenmarie says:

    This reminds me of an article I read maybe a month ago or so about an elephant that was rescued from these terrible people that were abusing it for YEARS. When he/she became free it cried. I thought it was so sweet and just heartbreaking. Animals do feel and I don&#39t understand how people don&#39t see that. Anyhow, I think this printed elephant top is just too adorable!

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  • Natalia says:

    Love the idea of fashion with a purpose! x

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  • Erika Sorocco says:

    Le sigh…the elephant print {and cause} is amazing – elephants have been one of my favorite animals since I was little. Also loving those boots!!

    xx

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  • Ann says:

    Love your top.
    I've always love elephant prints and things.
    In fact I have an elephant artwork in our living room.

    Ann
    http://roomsofinspiration.blogspot.com

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  • Couture Carrie says:

    Gorgeous boots!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  • Ann says:

    Love your top.
    I&#39ve always love elephant prints and things.
    In fact I have an elephant artwork in our living room.

    Ann
    http://roomsofinspiration.blogspot.com

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  • Couture Carrie says:

    Gorgeous boots!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  • Stanislava E. says:

    Oh, this is such a charity! You are a person with a good heart! Elephants are noble animals, I don't want them to extinct. Thank you for sharing this!

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  • Ali Hval says:

    I agree that mother nature is a beautiful source of inspiration. I'm really inspired by microscopic organisms and happenings and use similar forms to articulate my artwork in a really organic, illustrative sort of way. So it's nice to hear that someone is sort of doing the same thing with their outfits!

    Eeep, I had no idea that elephants were endangered! Great and informative post.

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  • Stanislava E. says:

    Oh, this is such a charity! You are a person with a good heart! Elephants are noble animals, I don&#39t want them to extinct. Thank you for sharing this!

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  • Ali Hval says:

    I agree that mother nature is a beautiful source of inspiration. I&#39m really inspired by microscopic organisms and happenings and use similar forms to articulate my artwork in a really organic, illustrative sort of way. So it&#39s nice to hear that someone is sort of doing the same thing with their outfits!

    Eeep, I had no idea that elephants were endangered! Great and informative post.

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  • Daniella says:

    I am so sadden by what you've just shared about the elephants in Africa! I ignorantly had no idea it was that bad, how can people live with themselves?! Elephants are truly magnificent animals and I hope that something can be done to stop this Victorian way of thinking. It's so cruel but I thank you for sharing this and enlightening those who aren't informed about this travesty.

    I must not forget to say how much I love your look, very autumnal. I really love your boots 🙂

    Take care
    Daniella xox

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  • KizzyDoll says:

    It's so true, they will become extinct if more isn't done to keep them safe. I find it terrible how many get killed and all for their tusks, they just leave the animal to die. It's heart-breaking. This is a great way to champion for them. Love how you styled the look together. Perfect for the season change. I hope you are well doll xx

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  • Daniella says:

    I am so sadden by what you&#39ve just shared about the elephants in Africa! I ignorantly had no idea it was that bad, how can people live with themselves?! Elephants are truly magnificent animals and I hope that something can be done to stop this Victorian way of thinking. It&#39s so cruel but I thank you for sharing this and enlightening those who aren&#39t informed about this travesty.

    I must not forget to say how much I love your look, very autumnal. I really love your boots 🙂

    Take care
    Daniella xox

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  • Kati says:

    What a cute look today, I love the blouse so much – and it is for a good cause!

    Have a fantastic day,
    -Kati
    http://almoststylish.blogspot.de

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  • KizzyDoll says:

    It&#39s so true, they will become extinct if more isn&#39t done to keep them safe. I find it terrible how many get killed and all for their tusks, they just leave the animal to die. It&#39s heart-breaking. This is a great way to champion for them. Love how you styled the look together. Perfect for the season change. I hope you are well doll xx

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  • Kati says:

    What a cute look today, I love the blouse so much – and it is for a good cause!

    Have a fantastic day,
    -Kati
    http://almoststylish.blogspot.de

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  • Allie Mackin says:

    OMG you kidding, I did not know they were in danger of becoming extinct. They really need to crack down on that and ban Ivory. I guess it depends where the demand is the highest, but if it is the states or the west then there is no excuse people should stop buying it. Great brand and post.

    Allie of ALLIE NYC
    http://www.allienyc.com

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  • Sherin says:

    Those boots are amazing. Really love them for the AW months.

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  • oomph says:

    how cute is the top??! elephants are incredibly intelligent…kudos to this campaign!

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  • Allie Mackin says:

    OMG you kidding, I did not know they were in danger of becoming extinct. They really need to crack down on that and ban Ivory. I guess it depends where the demand is the highest, but if it is the states or the west then there is no excuse people should stop buying it. Great brand and post.

    Allie of ALLIE NYC
    http://www.allienyc.com

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  • Lola Finn says:

    Very cool and cousy style, Madison! I like your shoes! 🙂
    Liebe Grüße aus München

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  • Marcela says:

    You look so pretty, dear Madison!!!
    Have a good week!!! my g+ for you!!!:)))

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  • Glam up your Lifestyle says:

    Das finde ich eine tolle Idee. Nicht nur, dass man sich was Gutes tut, sondern man unterstützt auch noch eine gute Sache. Das gefällt mir

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  • Vix Brearley says:

    I spotted that top on another blog recently, the print is fab and the sentiment behind it is fantastic. x

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  • TheStyleRawr says:

    Oooh, what an awesome top!

    Tara x

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  • alessia milanese says:

    You're right, nature is such a great inspiration for all of us! love your boots, you rock this upcoming fall!

    Alessia

    THECHILICOOL

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    Kiss

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  • Emmy MW says:

    So loving the top, Madison. The fact that a part of the proceeds goes to a preservation makes it even better:) And those boots= stellar!

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  • Lubka Christova says:

    Very nice print on your top – so cute :))

    Lu | http://www.balgarka.co.uk

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  • Sherin says:

    Those boots are amazing. Really love them for the AW months.

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  • Lilli says:

    Im inspired by nature all the time as well, when I feel down and without inspiration what surround us is my source. The top is utterly cute and is for a great cause. Elephants are amazing and smart animals to protect. Looking very pretty Madison, you are ready to rock the fall!:) Kisses and have a nice week! xo

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  • oomph says:

    how cute is the top??! elephants are incredibly intelligent…kudos to this campaign!

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  • Rachel says:

    Love those booties, they look perfect for fall adventures! 🙂

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  • Lola Finn says:

    Very cool and cousy style, Madison! I like your shoes! 🙂
    Liebe Grüße aus München

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  • Marcela says:

    You look so pretty, dear Madison!!!
    Have a good week!!! my g+ for you!!!:)))

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  • Glam up your Lifestyle says:

    Das finde ich eine tolle Idee. Nicht nur, dass man sich was Gutes tut, sondern man unterstützt auch noch eine gute Sache. Das gefällt mir

    Reply
  • Vix Brearley says:

    I spotted that top on another blog recently, the print is fab and the sentiment behind it is fantastic. x

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  • TheStyleRawr says:

    Oooh, what an awesome top!

    Tara x

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  • alessia milanese says:

    You&#39re right, nature is such a great inspiration for all of us! love your boots, you rock this upcoming fall!

    Alessia

    THECHILICOOL

    FACEBOOK

    Kiss

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  • Emmy MW says:

    So loving the top, Madison. The fact that a part of the proceeds goes to a preservation makes it even better:) And those boots= stellar!

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  • Lilli says:

    Im inspired by nature all the time as well, when I feel down and without inspiration what surround us is my source. The top is utterly cute and is for a great cause. Elephants are amazing and smart animals to protect. Looking very pretty Madison, you are ready to rock the fall!:) Kisses and have a nice week! xo

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