What could be more eco-friendly for your green wedding bouquet than fabric flowers? Allen Company Incat Etsy.com offers fabric rose bouquets that will never fade, never die. Each bouquet is made of cotton starch and is attached to a real branch. They come in bouquets of 24 flowers, but you can request a different amount of color variation from the artist. The roses are 15 inches – top to bottom – with 3 inch flowers and 12 inch stems.

Here’s the same rose bouquet offered in tweed.

For more options and to see what other treasures are offered in the Allen Company …read more

I happened to find the Bionic Benz  shop when it was featured on the front page of Etsy.  I love the one-of-a-kind belt buckles Bionic Benz offered that are made from recycled materials. They have a cool quirkiness that appeals to me.

Take a look at this buckle, called Number 64. They buckle will fit any 1 inch to 1/2 inch thick or smaller snap belt. The buckle itself measures about 2×3 inches. It features an antiqued nickel base and the “64″ image is sealed so that you will be able to enjoy the belt for years to come.

Also of interest, the …read more

If you are a fan of the idea of eco-friendly fashion, but are unsure where to begin your Earth-loving shopping, then I’ve put together a list of jumping-off points for you.
*Vintage or Resale Shops
The easiest way to go green with your style is to purchase something that’s already been around for awhile. When shopping vintage, you’ll find a particular attention to detail that is not present in newer similarly priced clothing.
This sun dress from Vintage Vixen illustrates what I mean.  Take a look at the scalloped edging, the subtle diamond embossing of the cloth, the bow-straps. Made in the 70’s …read more