Trend Alert :: Oversized Handbags ~ 4 Hot Bags For Every Eco-Fashionista

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Big bags are in and the bigger the better!  Find yours here:   1). Thrush Bag by Ashley Watson $345 (Recycled Leather)  Made of soft, worn leather rescued from leather jackets found in charity thrift shops, celebs have been spotted toting these fab bags.    2). The Market Bag by Moop $113 (Organic Cotton) Handmade, sweatshop-free bags made to order. [...]

Maggie’s Organics Mantra Socks Good For Your Soul/Sole

Along with boosting my personal care regiment with more hydrating products, I have another secret weapon for surviving colder days ahead. As a California girl, I never had to think of these things as it was not long ago that I strolled in flip flops on the Huntington Beach pier on Christmas Day in 70 [...]

Vintage Wedding Gowns on Etsy

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Buying vintage is trendy and very eco-hip. If you are planning a green wedding, vintage wedding gowns are very popular. Many cost a fortune at specialty vintage stores and vintage wedding gown sites but I just found a couple on Etsy.com that are super reasonably priced. They are simple and elegant and might be perfect [...]

Eco-Boutique Spotlight: Heart On Your Sleeve In Toronto ~ Clearance Sale This Weekend And Buy Nothing Day

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Donning the list of Toronto’s Fashion Heroes, named by NOW Magazine, is Natalie Stephenson whose Heart On Your Sleeve boutique in Toronto, Ontario is filled with labels that are only cruelty-free/vegan, sweatshop-free, recycled and/or organic.  Passionate about supporting local designers, she carries only goods from Canadian labels.  You’ll find great eco-brands like Grace & Cello, Passenger Pigeon, [...]

MBA Used Student Loan to Develop FDA Approved 100% Natural and Sustainable Tableware

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“Lawrence Ohlman III, MBA candidate at University of Toledo, never imagined he would be repurposing part of his student loan, starting a unique sustainable products company and marketing the first FDA approved 100% natural tableware…” Ohlman says he took the housing portion of the loan, to finance the business, as he explains: ” I moved [...]