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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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My Dream Dress for Summer

Michelle Smith — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:23:31 +0000

I tried on some dresses today, but I couldn’t really find what I was looking for. I either didn’t like the patterns or I didn’t like the fit. I’m determined to find a floaty, sexy maxi dress for this Summer. Something that I can throw on at the end of a long day and feel both comfortable and glamorous. Do you know what I mean?

Maxi dresses remind me of something that my mom used to wear when I was a little girl. My grandparents had a pool and an incredible yard for entertaining. Every year they had a luau and I can picture Mom standing next the pool, flower in her hair, long flowy dress floating softly on the breeze. I want to be that glamorous Mom.

I found this Ecoganik Criss Cross Finale Dress.

It’s made of 100% Bamboo Bora Flora fabric. It has a deep, deep neckline and straps that criss-cross. This dress would look lovely at a Summer party, with my hair in an updo accented with a flower…..I’m thinking a Hibiscus, just like Mom back in the day.

Here is a back view…….

This Ecoganik dress is available for preorder. Special savings are available with a prepaid preorder, you receive a 20% discount when you use the savings code PREORDER09. It ships by 5/30/09.

Image credit: Nimli.com

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Eco-Friendly Style From Popomomo

Michelle Smith — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:31:56 +0000

Popomomo carries stylish clothing made out of eco-friendly organic and recycled fabrics and materials. This Gathered Dress would be a good piece to transition from Spring to Summer. Sexy, without being overtly so, it would also make a great swimsuit coverup. If travel plans are in your future, then remember it’s important to pack pieces that can do double duty.

Gathered Dress
On sale for $88, regularly $178

Here’s a cute unisex tee made with organic cotton and printed with water-based Earth-friendly ink.

V-Neck Tassel Tee
$48

Accessorize your Tassel tee with Popomomo’s Favorite Things scarf. Available in a variety of colors, these scarfs are made from recycled fabrics and decorated with a variety of artistic images including keys, rain, rainbows, ice cream, mushrooms, and ginkos. Each scarf has it’s own unique look.

Popomomo’s Favorite Things Scarf
$48

For more on Popomomo, click here.

Image credit: Popomomo at Shopflick.com

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The One-Shoulder Trend in Eco-Friendly Organic Cotton

Michelle Smith — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:35:04 +0000

One-shouldered, asymmetrical tops and dresses are one of the new trends that I hope continue. There’s something light-hearted and fun about them, while also offering those of us who need more support a tad more security than a strapless number.

This dress, Perfectly Imperfect’s One Shoulder Knotted Dress, is made of 100% Organic cotton. It has a nautical feel with it’s blue and white stripe pattern that runs on a diagonal. It features an asymmetrical hemline, that echos the top of the dress’s knotted single shoulder strap.

Front view…..

…..and here’s the back view…….

The design of this dress was inspired by the Chinese philosophy of wabi sabi, which celebrates simple, fresh, simplicity.

The Perfectly Imperfect’s On Shoulder Knotted Dress retails for $150, but is currently on sale for $90 at the greenloop online shop here.

Image credit: greenloop.com

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Slinky, Sexy Eco-friendly Dresses For Valentine’s Day

Michelle Smith — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:00:33 +0000

Got plans for a hot date on Valentine’s Day? Well, you’ll be needing something slinky and sexy to wear then, won’t you. Hhmm, let me think……hey, how about something like this?

The Alexandrite Dress, is made from Bamboo, Tencel, Spandex – all eco-friendly and sustainable fabrics. The asymmetrical dress features a shelf bra and it comes in a brown print, red mahogany (a wine color), sycamore (looks like a teal), taupe, and black. It’s currently on sale right now at EcoSkin for $100, originally priced at $160.

Prefer something with a little more sheen? How about the Rainer Dress? It’s a one-shoulder above the knee dress, made of hemp silk, eco-friendly and sustainable, with a wood buckle. Chose from black, red, or white. It’s on sale for $117, originally priced at $195.

In addition, I found what I think is a savings code. I don’t see an expiration date on it, so I’d use the savings code apricot08 at check out for an additional 20%.

Image credit: EcoSkin.com

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