Etsy shopping…. The Peeko Apparel shop at Etsy is stocked with unique handmade clothing items made from reclaimed, recycled, can reconditioned materials. I really like the tunics, some as long as short dresses, made from men’s dress shirts. She reuses parts of the shirts – collars, sleeves, etc – in new ways to make a peaked sleeve or a stand-up collar. Really interesting designs.
The tops are customized – you pick the color and material combination for your shirt and it’s sized to your specifications. Each tunic takes 3 weeks to make,  so if you are planning to make it a …read more

I love a clutch bag. I like the small size and being able to tuck it under my arm. Carrying a clutch makes me feel instantly just a little more dressed up. Here are few bags that I found at Nimli today. When placing your Nimli order, use the savings code WA1 and you’ll get 20% off your order as well as free shipping on any order over $100.

Raw Bags Newspaper Clutch
$70
This unique bag is made from recycled newspaper that’s laminated for protection. It closes with a snap on top.

Raw Bags Bamboo Cube Clutch
$50
Made from sustainable bamboo. This tote is …read more

Fall, you cannot get here fast enough for me. I am so looking forward to blue jean weather. I want to walk outside and be refreshed by the morning air, instead of getting blasted by heat first thing in the morning. There’s no hurrying Mother Nature, so I’m left with blue jean dreams…
j brand is having a sale on a few select styles of their blue jeans. Take a look at this pair of bell bottoms, “inspired by a feminine and curvy figure like Marilyn Monroe’s…,” it has a dark wash known as “Woodstock dark wash,” and it made from …read more

Today, I’ve got some gorgeous green fashion from Sweet Skins online shop.  They are having a sale and to save  an additional 15% on your Sweet Skins purchase, use the savings code APRICOT at checkout.
Where to start…

Hemp Wrap Vest
Regularly $40, now on sale for $35
Dark Wood Brown, sleeveless top, in the wrap-around vest style, with raw edges, made of a mixture of hemp and organic cotton terry. Available in sizes XS-XL.

Freestyle Pants
Regularly $70, now on sale for $55
Stretchy, comfy pants, with a touch of lycra for better fit. Freestyle Pants are hemp and french terry, with a banded waist …read more

Saks Fifth Avenue is going green! Calling it “the home of eco-smart style” this new area of their online store will feature earth-friendly designers such as Katharine E. Hamnett, Beau Soleil, Song, Ogle and Eileen Fisher.

The clothes they have featured currently are gorgeous, so head over there to check it out!

Monday night was the two hour finale of Project Runway Canada. What an amazing show! The production quality was fantastic, Iman was fabulous as host, Brian Bailey shon as the designer’s mentor, and the winner, Biddell, is an eclectric designer with a vivacious personality that is sure to shake up the Canadian fashion world.

So why should you care? Well, not only was Biddell’s collection visionary, it was also made out of environmentally-friendly materials. During one of his many on-camera interviews, Biddell said he chose fabrics like organic wool because he wanted to “take out all the bad that’s in fashion.”

His …read more

I love the way the material gathers at the neck of this shirt and the rich green colour. It’s a great addition to any fall/winter wardrobe. Add a great winter coat, thick black leggings, big boots and a dark skirt and you’ll look super stylish.

It’s made out of 100% organic pima cotton by Stewart & Brown and has awesome colour choices like elm (shown), beetroot, nocturne and bluebell.
Order your for $79.00 here.

Five Accessories is an online store dedicated to bringing you the latest and greatest in handmade, grassroots, sustainable handbags. Their products include accessories made out of bamboo, recycled materials, coconut shells and more — the materials reflect the geographical location they were made in and the designer’s vision.
They have four major lines: Bali bags, Guatemala bags, USA designers, and Honduras environment bags. I’m going to share with you a few favorites.
Bali Bag
This line has tons of different materials and designs, but I love the geometric shapes of this coconut bag. $5.00 of each sale will support schoolchildren and education in …read more

This is exciting news! New York Fashion Week started yesterday and they are emphasizing green fashion. There are more green designers than ever — from mainstream ones like Stella McCartney and to brand new unknowns like Sworn Virgins!

I haven’t heard word about whether or not the behind-the-scenes procedures are getting a green makeover too, but it’s still good to hear about all the ethical and environmental designers being showcased.
New eco-magazine Sprig.com is promising to follow all the green events with polls, videos, pictures and more. Be sure to check it out from time to time this week.

This hoodie is perfect for kicking back on a relaxing weekend. It’s made out of 100% organic cotton and was designed by Ecoganik for Hip & Zen.

The interesting cut and lines keep it fresh and make it completely different from your standard sweats. It only comes in red, so you better be ready to stand out!
It’s currently on sale for $18.60, down from $62.00. You can order it here!