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Eco-Friendly Style, Vegan Fashion

Michelle Smith — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:58:38 +0000

I am tired of all my stuff. All my shoes, all my skirts, all my everything. I’ve lost a little weight…..It’s time to go shopping.

I love dresses. I like the ease of a one-piece number, slip it on, and I’m ready. This Beau Soleil Beau Troy Dress is made of 100% Bamboo fabric.

Bamboo, as you know is a sustainable material, so this dress is eco-friendly, in addition to being chic and sexy. I love the deep V front and the asymmetrical hemline. It retails for $250 and if you preorder it by 4/30/09, you can save 20%. Use the code PREORDER09 at checkout.

Okay, now I need shoes. What to pair with the dress……….

I like these silver Puma sandals by Neuaura.

They are vegan sandals, made from a synthetic leather. Very cute. They retail for $94 and are also available in gold. Either color would look adorable with the Troy Dress.

Image credit: Nimli.com

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Eco-friendly Warm Weather Fashion

Michelle Smith — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:47:48 +0000

I went for a hike with my mom and my daughter today. The weather was so warm, in the 80s and it’s supposed to be close to 92 tomorrow. This is sundress weather, baby! I think I’ll go shopping………..

I want this one by Lara Miller. It’s a convertible dress. Nimli describes it as, “More bang for your buck.” It’s made of eco-friendly organic cotton and bamboo. It comes in black and has a seamed top, an empire waist, and a full skirt. It features a tie that can by adjusted so that the dress is strapless, halter-style, tied around the waist, etc. So cute.

You can preorder this dress, by clicking here. Preordering qualifies you for a 20% discount.

Lara Miller Donna Multi Dress

Image credit: Nimli.com

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Vegan Style – Cute Summer Bags

Michelle Smith — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:33:20 +0000

Looking for the latest in vegan bags? How about this Summer Satchel by Pink Studios?

I love the retro beachy look. It reminds me of something that a friend’s older sister carried back in the day. It features bamboo handles, so it’s eco-friendly, too.

Loops
$54.99

How about the Orleans by Pink Studios? This bag is good-sized – 18 inches wide, by 10 inches, high, and 8 inches deep. There’s room for everything including a space for phone and keys.

Orleans
$64.99

I found this star-patterned vegan tote set off by a fabric rose. Cute!

Vegan Tote with Rose
$27.99

Image credit: Vegan Chic.com

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Sexy EcoSkin Dress

admin — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:35:45 +0000

image: envi

Chic: I love how pretty and simple this dress looks straight off, and then look at the back! Sexy city.

Green: Made of a bamboo/tencel blend.

Buy: Get the ecoSkin coral dress at envi, $117 from $235

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Ruffle Top

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:30:49 +0000

image: zelaya

Chic: Subtle pleats and ruffles add a little something different to this tee. If you’ve been wanting to be a little more romantic in your style, this top is a good start.

Green: Made out of repurposed cotton/bamboo knit.

Buy: Zelaya Ruffle Top. $50

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Sublet Cardigan

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:28:22 +0000

image: fashion ethic

Chic: It’s far too cold to not have a good cardigan on your shelf. Nothing fancy, but something simple that will work on it’s own and over a cute tank from summer.

Green: This Sublet cardigan is fair trade and made with bamboo and organic cotton. Bonus, today only Fashion Ethic is donating 10% of your purchase to the World AIDS Fund.

Buy:Organic Cotton and Bamboo Cardigan at Fashion Ethic

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Bamboo Ballerina Slippers

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:28:36 +0000

image: isotoner

Chic: My sister asked for some slippers this Christmas so I’m going to continue to slowly introduce my family to green living, by giving as many green gifts as I can this year. These look like cozy ballerina slippers and are made by Isotoner, the company we all know.

Green: Made with a bamboo bamboo polyester blend, they’re sure to be the softest slippers ever.

Buy: Isotoner.

, $22

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Tees for Change

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:16:07 +0000

image: tees for change

Chic: I’m always on the lookout for cute tees to schlep around during the weekends in and for going to yoga class. The best are tees with great messages, instead of something like “Hot Mama” or whatever is the thing these days. That makes me sound like an old woman, but I just don’t want to look like I’m trying to be and hipper than I am.

Also, there’s tees for kids and boys, too!

Green: All the tees made by Tees for Change are 100% organic cotton or a bamboo and organic cotton blend. They also pledge to plant a tree for every shirt bought.

Buy: Get the Organic cotton shirts, bamboo shirts, $28-46

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Doie Gramercy Dress

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:51:43 +0000

(image: devidoll)

Chic: I love the mix of the dark navy with the bright pink. Plus, the cut goes from Thanksgiving dinner to work easily.

Green: Made with bamboo, one of the softest renewable textiles.

Buy: Devidoll, £123

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Tonic and Luella Bartley Tee

admin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:31:57 +0000

image: tonic

Chic: C’mon. Comfy teeshirts with pretty images on them? Luella Bartley designed these for Tonic. I’m sold. I really like the moose. Get in on them fast, because they’re limited edition!

Green: 30% of every sale goes to different causes, from helping kids in Columbia to protecting coral reefs. The tees are also made out of a bamboo cotton blend.

Cost: $45

Buy: Tonic Shop

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