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in Designers + Brands, Feelgood Quickies, Sustainable FashionSpotted: Convertible Organic Dress
One common complaint about buying organic clothing is that it tends to be a lot more expensive. That definitely tends to be true, and that’s why I’m loving this convertible organic dress from Simone’s Rose Boutique! More
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in Upcycled, Vintage + Classic StyleFour Resources for Re-selling Your High-End Clothing Online
Ever wonder if there’s a place for your second hand clothing that doesn’t require you to pile your clothing in a bag, and take it to the nearest trading company or consignment shop? Aside from starting your own Etsy store, of course – is there a place to sell your designer clothing online for what its actually worth – to people who actually understand it’s value? Here’s four ways to do just that. More
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in Healthy Habits, Materials, Sustainable FashionEco-Friendly Workout Clothing: Five Pieces For Sweating in Style
Here are five pieces, from top to bottom, of eco-friendly workout gear you’ll love to sweat in! More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionMorris Terry: Bags to Benefit Foster Youth in Need
A self proclaimed advocate of healthy personal living and healthy community, Morris Terry gives back through their commitment both to sustainable material and to the causes that are close to their heart. Through their charity line, not only can you purchase one of the most unique, beautiful gym we’ve ever seen – 100% of your purchase goes back to HELPS, a local foster agency in Sacramento California. More
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in Interviews, UpcycledFive Tips to Successful Thrifting
Better known by “Juniper James,” the name of her company, and her childhood imaginary friend, Kari is an independent fashion stylist and blogger in Sacramento. Specializing in all things thrift, second hand and unique, she’s a wealth of information for those of us that aren’t sure where to begin. Not to mention, she’s an expert at throwing together an outfit for almost any occasion with less than $20. Here’s five of her most helpful tips. More
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in Happiness, Healthy Habits, Natural Beauty, Skin Smart, Sustainable Fashion, Toxic Ingredients, UpcycledWhat Are Your Feelgood Resolutions?
Do you have any Feelgood Resolutions for the upcoming year? I share my resolutions to make daily life even more Feelgood! More
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in Designers + Brands, Healthy Habits, Sustainable FashionClothing Giant H&M To Detox
H&M has decided to clean up their act! More
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in Accessories, Fall, Feelgood Quickies, Sustainable FashionSourcing Ethical Fall Gear
Sourcing your fall gear ethically! More
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in Accessories, DIY + Tutorial, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledThe Ultimate DIY Challenge: Making Your Clothes For An Entire Year
Could you make your own clothes and accessories for an entire year? More
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in Designers + Brands, Feelgood Quickies, Sustainable Fashion, UncategorizedFeelgood Quickie: Reselling Your Designer Loot
Luxury online consignment helps us clean the designer goods out of our closets. It’s simple! Read on… More
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in Interviews, Reviews, The Green Divas Podcast, True BeautyEco-Spirituality, Bamboo Clothing and Helping the Homeless
Laugh, learn and listen to the Green Divas Radio Show & Podcast!
A profound show to say farewell to HomeGrownRadioNJ as we move on to our new studio digs – WMTR 1250AM in June. There was a wonderful energy in the studio, which was partly because of our in-studio guest, author Caroline Fairless, who brought a light-hearted, but powerful message about connecting the green/sustainability movement to the awesome spirit of nature. We talked about Caroline’s book, The Space Between Church and Not-Church: A Sacramental Vision for the Healing of Our Earth. More
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in Materials, Sustainable FashionSweatshop Labor Used to Produce Common Brands
We talk a lot about the benefits of buying handmade and why eco-friendly fabrics are better for the environment, but a fashion issue that I think deserves some extra attention is not the why or what, but the who. Who is making all of those clothes that we buy, and under what conditions? More
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in Spring, Sustainable Fashion, Upcycled, Vintage + Classic StyleFour Pieces of Vintage Rain Gear To Keep You Dry
Stay dry and lovely this spring in these four pieces of vintage rain gear. More
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in Home Living, ReviewsGreen Diva’s Guide to Fresh Style: Avoid the Hanger Hissy Fit
If you are anything like me, there is a place in your closet (or closets) where there is a mess of hangers that are knotted up and taking up more air space than they should. They are the scourge of landfills AND the closet! More
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in Fall, Sustainable Fashion, Upcycled, Vintage + Classic StyleSix Gorgeous Vintage Finds for Fall
Fall is almost here, and if you’re getting your wardrobe ready for the change in seasons, shopping vintage is an excellent way to minimize your wardrobe’s footprint. When you support vintage sellers, you help keep clothing out of the landfill and get a beautiful garment with inherent history to boot.
These vintage pieces from Etsy scream fall fashion! More
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in Designers + Brands, Materials, Sustainable FashionCycling Jerseys: Top 5 Women’s & Men’s Picks
[social_buttons] One of the greenest, most considerate, and most healthful things you can do in your daily life is bicycle (or bicycle more) for transportation purposes. Bicycling for work, shopping (especially if you have a cool bike that transforms into a shopping cart), or other purposes helps to reduce climate change, water pollution, air pollution, […] More
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in Contests, Sustainable FashionOrganic Apparel Giveaway: Win Fabulous Clothing from Indigenous Designs
Indigenous Designs is a fabulous fair-trade, organic clothing company based in Northern California. Since 1994, the founders have been working directly with international artisans in India, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Peru to bring you uniquely sustainable fashion wear. Committed to delivering fair wages, Indigenous Designs works with non-governmental organizations around the world to ensure that the […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Interviews, Materials, Sustainable FashionMeet one of the Madras behind M641 Clothing: Vegetarian-inspired fashion with an eco-twist.
Going green isn’t as difficult as it used to be with the array of vegetarian delights and eco-friendly products available on the market today, and environmentally-conscious clothing is becoming as popular as the fashions themselves. But M641 takes it one step further with a philosophical approach to designing clothes that are living, breathing representations of the spirit, […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Materials, Reviews, Sustainable FashionGreen Diva’s Guide to Fresh Style: Know Where Your Fiber Comes From
This is a follow-up post to one I did a couple of weeks ago about an innovative sustainable outdoor clothing company in New Zealand – Icebreaker– and their clever Baacode, which helps owners of their garments to track down where the fibers from the garment came from. It is a little ‘meet your sheep’ thing. […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Materials, Sustainable FashionGreen Diva’s Guide to Fresh Style: Track the Origin of Your Clothing Through Baacoding
“Baa-ram-ewe, baa-ram-ewe. To your breed, your fleece, your clan be true. Sheep be true. Baa-ram-ewe” -Sheep, Babe (1995) This quote from one of our family-cult-classics sprang to mind as soon as I read the press release about this very clever company in New Zealand. Icrebreaker is an innovative sustainable clothing company that is serious about maintaining […] More
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in Accessories, Beauty Supplies, Designers + Brands, Materials, Skin Smart, Sustainable FashionEco Zen Boutique – Where Going Green Is The Fashion
I often think about how ‘feel good’ a one-stop shop online would be if it could really answer my call for Style. Just imagine, eco-friendly cosmetics, jewellery, clothing, all the things every girl looks for, under a single cyber roof. Folks, I have good news: Eco Zen Boutique, a socially conscious, Arizona based green fashion boutique owned and operated by eco-preneur Tandy Stepp, has recently opened a new online store at ecozenboutique.com. More