Twinkle Toes
Date: March 17, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Featured, Men, Women
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for a foot revolution. Whether you’re a yogi trying to increase the spread and strength of your toes or a pilates devotee wanting to have more control on the machines, ToeSox are here to free your little twinklers from traditional sock strain, while giving increased balance, thanks to the genius patented non-slip soles. (more…)
Flower Power
Date: March 16, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Women
As spring welcomes blooming flowers, we’re welcoming the new eco-friendly Garden Collection at H&M! A killer assortment of easy breezy tops, dresses and shorts with a romantic 70’s hippie-chic feel, the line is made up of pieces using organic cotton, organic linen, (more…)
Ramblin’ Man
Date: March 12, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Men, Women
What could be next after founding the most successful natural toothpaste brand to date? A line of superfine, sustainable, American worsted wool apparel, of course. Ok maybe the connection isn’t abundantly clear, but with a longstanding passion for creating superior products and a sustainable lifestyle, Tom’s of Maine founders, Tom and Kate Chappell, have pursued their desire to re-imagine wool as an incredibly luxurious, ecologically responsible fabric. (more…)
Airing Your Dirty Laundry
Date: March 10, 2010 | Category: Cleaning, Men, The Home, Women
A hanging laundry hamper, a duffel bag and a garment bag! The new 3-in-1 reusable Green Garmento bag is one piece of dirty laundry you’ll want to share with everyone you know. (more…)
The New Underground
Date: February 24, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Featured, Women
Hailing from the rainy Seattle, WA, designers Davora Lindner and Camilla Eckersley of Prairie Underground know how to dress a girl in bold, fashion-forward styles that are entirely functional with a cozy sex appeal – many of the pieces are equally appropriate for a day at the office or a lounging Sunday afternoon. (more…)
Hot Shoes, Smaller Carbon Footprint
Date: February 22, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Shoes, Women
Average thought process when strapping on your stylish kicks: Will said shoes achieve desired effect for the night’s outfit? What are the chances of serious blisters during the expected 10 block walk? How do these sexy heels effect the environment around me? Chances are that last one didn’t make it into the standard fashion questionnaire – but with the livestock/leather industry as one of the largest contributors to global warming, it’s time we took a look at the toll our fancy feet are having on the ground we walk upon. Thankfully Coclico’s retracing steps make it easy to pair style and sustainability for a look that truly walks the talk. (more…)
Conscious Clothing, Je T’Aime
Date: February 16, 2010 | Category: Events, Fashion, Women
‘Tis the season – not for tinsel and gift giving, but wedding preparation. Brides-to-be who received proposals over the holidays, and perhaps as late as Valentine’s weekend, are now in the throes of big day planning. Talk of table settings, invitations, and the dress abound, inciting equal amounts of glee and stress in future Mrs. candidates. (more…)
Nature Approved Apparel
Date: February 15, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Men, Women
Punxsutawney Phil may have doomed us to six more weeks of winter, but that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped longing for lazy days in sweet sunshine. Good thing hessnatur’s Spring/Summer 2010 Collection, now available online, gives us that little shiny ray of hope that we need to push through these last dark days. (more…)
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something (Ocean) Blue
Date: February 1, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Featured, Women
What do weddings have to do with ocean conservation efforts? Before you say, “zilch,” consider what Tarzana, California-based boutique Lili Bridals is doing to save the whales and beautify brides-to-be in the process. (more…)
Poetic Embellishment
Date: January 27, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Jewelry, Women
Imagine the perfect dinner party, to which you would invite Dostoyevski, Emily Frost, Tom Waits, and Mozart – now imagine what on earth you would wear. Blank Verse designers Jane Farrar and Laamie Young did just that, and then brought the vision to life through draping vintage necklaces, glovlettes and cuffs made with leather scraps, flea market finds and vintage lace – each with their own story. (more…)
