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Haus of Style

Date: May 29, 2009 | Category: Fashion, Shoes

Take a step in the right direction with olsenHaus, the 100% vegan line by Elizabeth Olsen. The collection boasts clean, modern design, with a twist – resulting in interesting, unexpected, yet totally wearable combinations.

A long-time vegetarian and recent vegan convert, Elizabeth uses sustainable components as much as possible and sources most materials from Italy under fair trade practices. The styles are similar to some of the high-fashion, trendy shapes we’ve been seeing on the red carpet and runway, but without the chromium-dyed leather skins.

Topping the list are the wedges, perfect for everyday wear, but with a kick. The Wit style ($160) pairs two of spring’s hottest trends – neutrals and neons. Natural linen makes it wearable for work, while the touch of hot pink at the heel adds a little sass to your office strut. The Love style ($175) is equally cute and wearable and looks great with bum-hugging organic dark wash jeans. Both wedges let you stand a little taller, and not just because you’re walking with the knowledge that your shoes are cruelty-free.

Get ready to dress your man in something meaningful as well – coming soon, olsenHaus will be releasing a men’s collection!

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Yoga in ‘Da Hood

Date: May 29, 2009 | Category: Lifestyle, Stores & Resources

Residents of Williamsburg, Brooklyn have long maintained a diehard devotion to their ‘hood. Home to microbreweries, skinny jeans and the hipsters who love them, organic/vegan/gluten-free cupcake shops, and now, a yoga studio that fits right in with this manifold mix. (more…)

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Good, Clean Fun

Date: May 28, 2009 | Category: Care, Cleaning, Kids, Toys

You’ve taught your kids well - please and thank you, bedtime means just that, and they share their toys… with everyone. Rather than curb their compassion when you see a toy-filled hand stretched out in offering to the family dog, just give the toy a quick post-slober spray (more…)

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Front Row Seat

Date: May 27, 2009 | Category: Events, Home Furnishings, Lifestyle

Designers around the world are being called to action to create an iconic “eco-chair,” in the second One Good Chair design competition (more…)

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LaBelle of the Ball

Date: May 26, 2009 | Category: Beauty, Body Care, Resources, Skin Care

Primping and pampering before a big night out? Or simply long overdue for a little TLC? If you’re Bay area based, then make sure to book yourself in to the new eco-friendly LaBelle Day Spa in Palo Alto’s Town & Country Village center. (more…)

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Hempday

Date: May 25, 2009 | Category: Bags, Fashion, Women

Hemp is a familiar fiber in the world of eco-couture, but Heather Heron’s handbag collection begs you to banish memories of shapeless sacks and roughly woven beatnik textiles. (more…)

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Calling all DIY fanatics!

Date: May 22, 2009 | Category: Events, Lifestyle, Media

If there was ever a time your DIY skills were needed, that time is now. Yahoo! has just launched their “Make It Green” Campaign - the search for the best “green” do-it-yourself ideas. (more…)

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Light as a Feather, Baby

Date: May 21, 2009 | Category: Clothing, Kids

For such tiny, delicate little feet, you’d be surprised to learn how large your babies’ eco-footprint really is - with all the bottles, bags, toys, clothes, car seats, - it adds up fast! Help your tiny tot tread lightly with Feather Baby’s Feather Forever line (more…)

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In Stitches

Date: May 20, 2009 | Category: Home Furnishings, The Home

Hailing from Brooklyn, NY’s ultra hip Red Hook neighborhood comes some of the freshest designs found in the ecosphere. Uhuru, a small design + build furniture company, sees the city as an abundant resource for material castaways (more…)

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