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This summer, head for the urban jungle in Loyale’s Thorpe Jumper. Made of 100% color grown organic cotton, it should be perfectly paired with a wide vintage belt, oversized sunhat and glasses, and a pair of Olsen Haus gladiator style sandals, this little number is sure to lead you on the right path. But beware, outfits this sizzling tend to attract lions, and tigers, and bears – oh my! HIT FROM: ECOFABULOUS.COM...
Vaute Couture – the all-vegan, all-eco, high-fashion clothing line that proves you NEVER have to sacrifice ethics for style — launched the first few items from their Late Fall-Holiday 2009 Collection at 3 p.m CST today!!! Starting like a minute ago, you have the chance to purchase one of two brand new organic tees (with free U.S. shipping) or pre-order one of four super fashionable winter coats. Coats are being produced on a limited run and are on Preorder Special till June 30th. Here’s the deal: if you preorder before the 30th, they’ll match your deposit as cash off your balance — that means with the maximum...
Hand fabricated and hand carved in her New York studio, Margarette Simmons’ line of jewelry made out of recycled silver takes home the winning medal, hands down. The delicate designs add a polished touch to any outfit – check out the intricately carved blade of grass bangle or the large wishbone necklace. The various pendant necklaces are great for the day-to-day staple piece (we adore the anchor necklace!), or layer any one with the intricate Knotted Rope Link Necklace for a more substantial look. HIT FROM: ECOFABULOUS.COM...
Take a step in the right direction with olsenHaus, the 100% vegan line by Elizabeth Olsen (yes Mary-Kate and Ashley’s sis). The collection boasts clean, modern design, with a twist – resulting in interesting, unexpected, yet totally wearable combinations. A long-time vegetarian and recent vegan convert, Elizabeth uses sustainable components as much as possible and sources most materials from Italy under fair trade practices. The styles are similar to some of the high-fashion, trendy shapes we’ve been seeing on the red carpet and runway, but without the chromium-dyed leather skins. Topping the list are the wedges, perfect for everyday wear,...
In an earlier post, I gave you all the word on an amazing ADIDAS SLVR sale going on at their soho store in addition to their online site. 50% is no joke! While the sale continues to go on, I will be posting product of theirs just in case you didn’t get the message that ADIDAS’ eco line is the truth!!! And hey, at half of the price thats eco, luxury, swag, and recession proof all rolled up in one. Today’s product preview: THE MESH SNEAKER WEDGE (I have the black pair myself). Totally the right look for summer. On...
The LBD (little black dress) gets an update this season with Edun’s Tribal Onepiece. Made of 100% washed silk, it’s perfect for a sultry summer night out on the town. Headed up by the lovely Ali Hewson, Edun works on the micro-level with factories all over the world to promote sustainable communities, encouraging the fashion community to not only produce lines out of eco-friendly materials, but to ensure that the workers are being paid a living wage. Now when’s the last time your LBD came loaded with all that intelligent cocktail conversation? HIT FROM: ECOFABULOUS.COM...
Are you a cyclist who bemoans the fact that comfortable biking clothing isn’t stylish? NYC’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and Louis Vuitton Moet Hennesy (LVMH) teamed up to present a challenge to FIT’s students to create stylish and practical activewear for cyclists. The students worked for a semester to develop designs for a poncho, jacket, and travel bag under the mentorship of their professors and designers at Donna Karen New York (DKNY). The top three finalists and their designs were honored at a conference in early June; read on for more, including the winner! The finalists of the Bike in Style Challenge...
In February of this year ADIDAS launched a new line called “adidas SLVR” for this upcoming spring and summer. Made from eco-friendly materials, such as organic cotton, soybean fiber, and bamboo, the new line is made of basic yet chic styles. Black and white are definitely the dominate colors however Adidas does splash colors such as maroon and blue throughout the collection as well. Its exactly what you need for that grown man/woman look the streets have been feeling lately. Well right now, absolutely everything in the store is 50%. Whoever said going green meant spending more green was wrong! Stop by...
Last Fall NIKE SPORTSWEAR successfully introduced its pinnacle apparel collection, NSW. Sold in selected boutiques worldwide, NSW introduces a strong multi gender range that represents the best of what Nike Sportswear is about. For Nike Sportswear, the NSW collection is charged each season with breaking new ground, offering the paramount of design innovation remixed for daily life. The Spring/Summer 09 NSW collection offers a seasonal assortment that draws inspiration from ACG themes of Terra and Aqua (Land and Sea) while building a wide assortment for both men and women drawn directly from the Nike Sportswear Icons. Terra and Aqua, the Source of the Season. For Spring and Summer the NSW collection...
I came across this article on TreeHugger today and thought it had GreenJAR’s name written all over it: Most bike commuters find that the negative assumptions they had about bike commuting are mostly false. This goes double for women, who might find that riding in high heels is easier than walking in them; a special wardrobe is not necessarily required (though fun); and that biking boosts a sense of freedom in ways a car no longer can. Benefits to women are multiple, and the benefits to society are just as big. Read on for how we all get dividends when...
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