OK, enough shouting, here are some places around the ecosphere to get psyched up about getting to the polls yourself (shown above top to bottom) ~ Read the rest of this entry »
Alright, when your organization name sounds like poetry about nature you’ve caught my attention, and fall never sounded so lovely:
“Mountains of the Moon clothing is created with the conscious fashionista in mind - those of us who care about the environment and fair labor practices who also want to look good in what we wear. From start to finish, our garments are designed, patterned, manufactured, dyed and tagged (using eco-friendly materials) in the USA in small, 100% sweatshop-free facilities that are family owned and operated. We choose to use eco-friendly materials like hemp, tencel and organic cotton that are known for durability and long-life..”
How do they accomplish such eco-style and sophistication? Read the rest of this entry »
Happy Halloween! As you celebrate the holiday with your best eco-friendly costumes, don’t forget to enter the Green Halloween Costume Contest — Deadline: Midnight Tonight!Though you may not be able to celebrate like Heidi Klum and Seal (above as Eve and the apple), who threw their yearly bash earlier this month, you can still party hard with some last minute D.I.Y environmental Halloween costumes.
This past spring we featured an exclusive interview with Nau, only to discover a week later, to our surprise and theirs, that they would be going out of business… Luckily now, with the backing of Horny Toad, Nau has completely revived its business as unusual! Climbing into fall with functional and fashionable styles, Nau continues to be an inspiration. Their admirable redesigned site highlights the library of collective stories about sustainability, “thought kitchen” blog, “grey matters” and Partners for Change initiatives. Read the rest of this entry »
As mentioned by Emma earlier this month Coco Eco is here!
The online preview is amazing. Read more about the launch details over at Organic Beauty View. With cityscape sunsets as the back drop and gorgeously staged styles, the look of the fashion spreads are spectacular. The make-up features courtesy of Future Natural are stunning and vibrant. The ads Read the rest of this entry »
Almost like a second spring, fall brings the promise of a fresh start because as leaves fall and dance with our feet, branches create new patterns in the sky. In this spirit, wear this surplus pressed wool felt pattern on your beautiful branches:
“As tall as a bottle of wine — as wide as a bundled-up Sunday Times..
UMs totes developed from two creative challenges: The first, to make use of the unique properties of pressed wool felt, and the second, to transform a flat surface into a volume using only the simplest of operations. When unzipped, UMs lay completely flat for cleaning and easy storage — and when zipped, they become inspired forms with inherent functionality.”
The totes are sewn with: Read the rest of this entry »
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. This company prides themselves on quality craftsmenship to be sure you’re bag will last. Their newly launched ‘Organics’ line offers a midnight blue bag with more colors promised soon. Read the rest of this entry »
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 degree weather watching surfers (with Santa hats) ride the waves. Now, a couple years later, I’m becoming all too familiar with some items that are essential for making it through colder days. One such item is knee highs. I never used to wear them but now they are a must. Fall is here which means weather, leaves are wardrobes are changing. Read the rest of this entry »
Now that we are just past the autumnal equinox, it is time to shake up your beauty routine to adjust for the cooler months coming. The Fall is a time of change. Making small and subtle changes now will help you look and feel your best this season.
Here are some Fall beauty tips that are easy to incorporate into your routine. Read the rest of this entry »
Gazing at the Turk and Taylor site I feel the comfort and softness in their gorgeous new fall collection. The following looks caught my eye:
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