Hot Mama
Date: July 22, 2010 | Category: Care, Kids, Women
Few will argue that hospital maternity gowns top the list of fashion’s worst nightmares - is there anything less stylish than a boxy cloth sack revealing your entire backside? Now add the fact that standard gowns are washed in all sorts of nasty chemicals in the name of “disinfectants” and you have one of the least desirable items to sport when welcoming in your new bundle of joy. Guess what ladies, you’re not the first mama to raise this concern. (more…)
One Fein Day
Date: July 18, 2010 | Category: Accessories, Fashion, Jewelry, Women
We first wrote about J. Fein Designs in our eco gift guide for the style maven, but having been obsessed with the pieces ever since (almost every one of us in the office has a ring!) we thought we’d better do a full post and formal shout out to the finger candy we’ve fallen for. (more…)
Case Matters
Date: July 8, 2010 | Category: Bags, Fashion, Office, Travel
While mainstream retailers can often be one of the harder places to spend consciously, American retailer, J.Crew, has recently given us a new shopping outlet. Known for it’s well-tailored, slightly preppy aesthetic, this season J.Crew has collaborated with the sophisticated WANT Les Essentials De La Vie accessories to produce an exclusive line of Ivy League-looking laptop cases and travel bags made from organic cotton and sustainably produced leather (read: vegetable tanned, rather than dyed with toxic chromium). (more…)
Double, Double Toil and Trouble
Date: June 29, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Shoes
Willie Shakespeare never could have guessed that one of his more gruesome and famous plays would be the namesake of Blink-182 front man, Tom DeLonge’s very fashion forward footwear company. Macbeth might have been about greed and power but these shoes are just the opposite. Made of organic canvas, denim, homemade vegan glue, and heat-molded natural rubber, these kicks successfully maintain Tom’s rocker image while keeping in mind All the Small Things - no pun intended. (more…)
A Jean-ious Idea: The Care To Air Contest
Date: June 21, 2010 | Category: Events, Fashion, Media, Men, Women
We all love our baby blues. But whether your preference lies with skinny leg styles or the classic 501s, you’ll be surprised to learn that close to 60% of a pair of jean’s environmental impact comes from consumer use after point of purchase - in other words, how you choose to care for your jeans. (more…)
Hats Off
Date: June 16, 2010 | Category: Accessories, Fashion, Men, Women
Whether you’re in with the fedora fashion trend or just want to make sure your noggin’s covered from harsh rays, Livity’s trendy headwear collection has something for everyone. The Don Mon straw fedora will please even the pickiest of style seekers, and the Flora Sunhat (hand made from felted coconut husk fiber!) ensures that delicate face stays shielded from the sun. (more…)
Sweet Dreams Are Made Of These
Date: June 15, 2010 | Category: Accessories, Lifestyle, Travel
Nothing says beauty rest like a Laura Langley Eco Sleep Eye Mask. The organic cotton and bamboo masks provide complete coverage so you can rest in peace and style. (more…)
All Tied Up
Date: June 14, 2010 | Category: Accessories, Fashion, Jewelry, Women
London-based designer, A Alicia’s line of necklaces, bangles and barrettes bring a level of high style to the art of handmade. Tied and twisted, then elegantly strung with vintage chains and embellishments from the past, all fabric is made from either fairtrade organic cotton, or vintage/ recycled fabric via UK-based, Rag Rescue. Sport a one-off overlay necklace in white and navy for a fun, nautical vibe, or double it up for a true statement piece. (more…)
Risky Business
Date: June 2, 2010 | Category: Accessories, Fashion, Men, Women
No matter the mischief you have planned, there’s an oversized sunglass style to fit everyone’s personal “low profile” status. With a variety of styles in reclaimed plastic and recycled metal, ICU eyewear adds sophistication and glamour while preserving precious natural resources. (more…)
We’ll Toast to These Boys!
Date: May 27, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Intimates, Men
Born out of the need for a little warmth in the windy city, Chicago-based designer, Christopher Anthony has designed a genius product - boxers made of organic cotton thermal fabric. (more…)
