My Favorite Eco-Bags from the Road
Yes, I am sometimes called an eco-bag lady. From the seemingly endless variety of re-usuable shopping bags to my fun collection of purses and accessories made from up-cycled and sustainable materials. More
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in Accessories, Materials, Reviews, Sustainable Fashion, The Green Divas PodcastYes, I am sometimes called an eco-bag lady. From the seemingly endless variety of re-usuable shopping bags to my fun collection of purses and accessories made from up-cycled and sustainable materials. More
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in Accessories, DIY + Tutorial, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledIt seems like every year there are new hip colors and color combinations, but buying all new accessories to keep up with that ever-changing palette is expensive and not so hot for the planet. Instead of hitting the big box store for a new necklace in wine tones for fall, you can grab a couple of bottles of nail polish and update something that’s already in your jewelry box! More
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in Accessories, DIY + TutorialCheck out this DIY necklace made from scrap sheets of cork! More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Materials, Sustainable FashionHow can fashion help women live better lives? It’s all about voting with our dollars. When you shop at the big box store, you’re voting for mass-produced items, sweatshop labor, and often questionable materials. Instead, you can shop at companies that are making a difference, like The Nakate Project. More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionBiking in summer can be sweaty business, and I always feel like there’s sweat just collecting underneath my helmet all summer long. Not to mention that your bike helmet can totally mess with your hairdo. That’s fine if you’re biking for recreation or exercise, but if you’re cycling to work or a social engagement, it can be kind of a bummer.
Enter: the invisible bike helmet. More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Materials, Reviews, Sustainable FashionLooking for “humane and haute” accessories for fall—minus the hefty price tag that typically accompanies designer originals? Entrepreneur, author, and PETA poster girl Cornelia Guest to the rescue! More
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in Accessories, DIY + Tutorial, Footwear, Sustainable Fashion, Upcycled, Vintage + Classic StyleSo, after Maria’s roundup last week of DIY shoe refashions, have you hit the thrift store for shoes to alter?
If the thing that’s holding you back is the ick factor, ick no more! It might seem gross to wear second hand shoes – especially styles that don’t call for socks – but armed with the right cleaning products, you can wear your thrifted shoes without worrying about picking up some nasty foot fungus. I’ve been wearing second hand shoes for years, even ballet flats, and so far this method has worked for me! More
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in Accessories, Summer, Sustainable Fashion, Upcycled, Vintage + Classic StyleShield yourself from the harsh summer sun with these vintage accessories! More
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in AccessoriesThe concept of “blood diamonds” is not new. It is an issue that has been plaguing the fashion industry for over a decade. Sure, there are organizations and certification systems in place, which most of us thought had the issue under control.
That is, until recently. More
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in Accessories, Spring, Sustainable Fashion, Upcycled, Vintage + Classic StylePair these vintage accessories with some of your favorite vintage spring dresses! More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Materials, Sustainable FashionThe trouble with conventional leggings is that they’re not so eco-friendly and chances are they were made in a a sweatshop. Boo on that! Luckily, Etsian Print Farm Apparel is making organic leggings in super cute prints! More
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in Accessories, Designers + BrandsJes MaHarry’s designs have been featured in publications like Robert Redford’s Sundance catalog, and appealed to celebrities and artists worldwide. But Jes credits all of her success to her dedication to the environment, her commitment to green design and her jewelry’s celebration of life itself. More
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in Accessories, Contests, Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionWe love to buy handmade around here, so when the lovely Natalia from Econica contacted us about giving away two accessories to one lucky Feelgood Style reader, we were super excited! There are a few days left to enter, so head to the original post to get your name in the hat. More
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in Accessories, Contests, Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionWe love to buy handmade around here, so when the lovely Natalia from Econica contacted us about giving away two accessories to one lucky Feelgood Style reader, we were super excited! More
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in Accessories, MaterialsNakate is a business dedicated to helping underprivileged women through bringing their eco-friendly handmade goods to the high fashion market. Surprisingly, we’ve found just what we’re looking for in jewelry made from the horns of an East African breed of cattle called the Ankole Watusi. More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, EventsTimmery Turner says her 1981 jewelry line makes three statements: “I’m here. I’m fun. I’m bold.”
More than that, her pieces are made from items that aren’t usually recycled. Turner makes many of her pieces from toys, and other found objects. More
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in Accessories, Fall, Sustainable Fashion, Upcycled, Vintage + Classic StyleVintage fall gear is a stylish, and eco-friendly, way to stay bundled this season! More
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in Accessories, Lingerie, Sustainable Fashion, The Green Divas Podcast, UncategorizedWhy should you consider eco-friendly underwear? A lively show threaded through with the theme of eco-friendly underwear. We talked about organic cotton v. conventionally grown cotton and this gave us some great reasons to consider this type of earth friendly underwear and clothing in general. More
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in AccessoriesCreative use of our lives and using what we have already can help offset the modern woes and ills of our material culture. Bringing balance to the overwhelming ‘stuff’ of our world is what some creative artists are presently doing.
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in Accessories, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledIn Manila, a suburban area of the Philippines, juice containers that once littered the country-side have become a valuable commodity, not only for local business, but for the international fashion market. More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Interviews, Sustainable FashionAppreciate Mother Nature, remember your connection to the Earth, and plant a tree in the Atlantic Forest when you support the Heart Your Mother movement. More