Beer/Soda Can Cuff April 12, 2007
Luv it! 80’s chic but with eco-friendly style… re-usible cans into fashion, who knew! (via lizbarker)
Eco-Chic Weddings: Simple Tips to Plan an Environmentally Friendly, Socially Responsible, Affordable, and Stylish Celebration April 3, 2007
Planning a wedding? Want to be as environmentally friendly as possible? Here is a great book to help you plan…
Book Description:
Add Style to Your Wedding and Stay True to Your Beliefs
Planning your wedding can be the best time to be eco-friendly. The wedding industry has a huge impact on the global economy and the environment, as wedding parties spend over $125 billion a year in the U.S. alone. Eco-Chic Weddings presents the quick, simple, and easy-to-follow tips you need to make your wedding socially responsible. This indispensable guide gives you the choice, comfort, and chance to share your own unique style for a truly memorable wedding.
Going green doesn’t mean you need to spend the green. Eco-Chic Weddings provides all the resources you need to create your environmentally friendly and fun celebration on a budget, such as:
* Use in-season flowers to save on price and reduce the environmental cost of shipping in non-local flowers.
* Skip the save-the-date card and save some trees–and a lot of hassle.
* Don’t purchase items you will only use at the wedding; instead, invest in dresses, shoes, or glassware you will alter and reuse.
From the location to the dress to the menu, there are dozens of easy ways to make your wedding beautiful and still reflect your personal beliefs in sustainable living. Eco-Chic Weddings will show you how to craft your perfect day.
About the Author
Emily Elizabeth Anderson is a freelance writer, certified yoga instructor, and an advocate of sustainable style. She has worked for Vanity Fair, Donna Karan New York, and Martha Stewart Living, where she was the Event Director. Emily also studied interior design at the Parsons School of Design. Eco-Chic Weddings is the result of Emily’s background in fashion, beauty, and design, and her passion for conscious consumerism. She lives in New York City with her husband David. (via Urban Eco Style)
Volcom Verde Tote
Whip out the Volcom Verde Tote and hit up your local hippy grocery store. This unassuming tote bag gives you peace of mind with its 100% organic cotton and water-based screen print. Volcom threw on a couple embroidered Stones and gave this bag an internal print that explains the philosophy behind Volcom Verde.
Women’s Gal-fer Shirt
Woven from a smart, easy care blend of breathable organic cotton and recycled polyester, Patagonia’s Women’s Gal-fer Shirt is a smart summertime alternative to full cotton polo pullovers, especially if you like to play hard without the chilly post-perspiration side effects of cotton shirts. It’s a great design intended for climbing, although the collar styling fits in just about any place. Patagonia created a trim and feminine construction with hip length coverage for an easy fit beneath your climbing harness. Contrast stitching and shirring along the self-binding sleeves accentuate the feminine styling. This is a fun and practical shirt for summer–even if all of your activities are off the wall.
- New easy care 6-oz. fabric made with 70% organic cotton and 30% recycled polyester that’s treated with a moisture-wicking finish
- Stylish contrast stitching and shirred short sleeves for enhanced feminine styling
- Seams moved forward to eliminate any possibly of chafing beneath heavy pack straps
- Open placket for enhanced breathable comfort
- Trim female-specific fit
Women’s Hemptons Skirt
Play it environmentally smart this season with this lightweight Hemptons Skirt from Patagonia. It’s made with a lightweight, durable and highly textured blend of natural hemp, organic cotton and recycled polyester fibers. The Hemptons Skirt has a flattering four-inch wide waistband with a three-button loop closure on the outside and a single button on the inside. There’s also a small, low-profile side pocket for any compact essentials.
- Lightweight and durable blended fabric made from 60% hemp/28% recycled polyester/12% organic cotton
- 4-in. wide waistband with three button loop closure on the outside and a single internal button for safe measure
- Regular fit and a practical side pocket
Women’s Ventura Canvas Shoe
I luv the fact that shoes are made with organic materials and look pretty good. These would be great for running erands and light walking.
Step up the fun and simplicity in your casual lifestyle with the popular Ventura Shoe from Keen. It’s a proven design that uses a classic sneaker profile that’s improved with a lined organic cotton upper, non-marking carbon rubber outsole and Keen’s patented protective toe bumper. The Keen Women’s Ventura could be the best example of a casual shoe that keeps the “fun” in functionality.
- Organic cotton canvas upper with a comfortable textile lining
- Supportive enhanced metatomical footbed
- Keen patented protective toe bumper
- High traction, non-marking carbon rubber outsole
Women’s Hasta Wrap Skirt
Sport two looks this summer with this reversible Hasta Wrap Skirt from Patagonia. It’s made with a soft and exceptionally lightweight organic cotton plainweave fabric and has a side-tie closure. The breathable fabric offers excellent comfort on balmy afternoons, while the reversible print/solid design is perfect for travel situations where luggage space is limited.
- Lightweight and breathable 2.3-oz. 100% organic cotton plainweave fabric
- Skirt reverses so you can choose from solid or print–great for variety on trips
- Regular fit with a traditional wrap design and side tie closure
- Length: 24 in.
Women’s Highline Top
This top comes in a multitude of great fabric styles and patterns!
