Etsy weekend shopping… The Ella Phante shop features custom-made, to your measurement, clothing. The clothing is available in both organic and non-organic materials. For your reading enjoyment, Natural Beauty, let’s focus on the organic section…

Peasant-Sleeved Shrug
$70
Do you dread leaving your favorite Summer favorites behind? How about extending the life of those sleeveless tops with this shrug made in an organic cotton/bamboo lycra jersey.  It features a 4-way stretch that grows softer with each and every wash. It’s shown here in a charcoal-gray and black. It also comes in an ivory and lavender, but the ad says you can chose …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

Helen Riegle bags are sustainable and cruelty-free. Right now you can use the savings code WASUB25 to receive 25% off your purchase.

Leaf Laptop Bag
Was $250, now $190 (before applying the 25% discount)
Made of 100% recylced material, microsuede, non-PVC synthetic leather trim, brass or chrome hardware. Available in Flamingo, Black, or Fawn colors. Fits 15-inch laptop comfortably.

Lily Bag
Was $170, not $140 (before apply discount)
Made of organic cotton with non-PVC synthetic leather trim. Features a striking pink recycled material lining and both internal and external pockets to fit all your storage needs. Measures 8″ height by 13″ width and 4″ depth.
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Kiss My Face Organic Sudz Sports Complex uses Jojoba, Eucalyptus, Aloe Vera, and Lemongrass to soothe fatigued muscles and revive a tired body. Formulated with fragrant essential oils and organic botanicals, Organic Sudz foams up and cleans skin without drying. 

Sudz are available in a shower gel, a foaming pump, and a bar soap.
My family is currently enjoying all three forms of Kiss My Face Organic Sudz. I love the scent. Eucalyptus, yum. The soap has a vegetable base, with palm oil, and absolutely no animal by-products. The foam pump works great – the sort that adds air and only uses …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

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 …read more

Kate D’Arcy’s Toggery line is “fashion for the environmentally conscious consumer.”  Using organic fabrics and sustainable materials like bamboo, D’Arcy designs a line of fashionable essential wardrobe piecesthat can be dressed up or down, depending on your mood or the occasion.
Toggery’s Spring 2009 line features many pieces that adapt to the changes in weather that many areas experience this time of year.  Sure, it looks beautiful outside, but when you step out the door, you find that it’s still only 60 degrees. Brr.  The best way to beat the shivers is to wear light-weight layers, like this tank and cardigan.

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Ahava’s line of Mineral Botanical Cream Washes are enriched with high concentrations of minerals harvested from the Dead Sea. In addition, they are infused with organic plant extracts and the rich oils of the macadamia nut and the Sunflower. Each cream wash features a specific combination of ingredients that is meant for a particular skin type. For example, Grape and Avocado for normal to dry skin, Pansy and Bamboo for particularly dry skin.

All of the cream washes are hypoallergenic and approved for sensitive skin. They are Paraben-free, SLS/SLES-free and made from organic plant and fruit extracts. The Dead Sea salts …read more

There are a growing number of Mineral Makeup brands on the market today and they are not all the same. Some of these assumed “healthy” makeup lines can contain synthetic preservatives such as Parabens, synthetic dyes, bismuth oxychloride (an irritant), or fillers. Afterglow Mineral Cosmetics use s pharmaceutical grade minerals and pigments, along with certified organic botanicals.

Afterglow Mineral Makeup is available in starter kits. A starter kit is the perfect way to try the products and incorporate them into your daily makeup routine.  Kits are available in Light, Medium, and Deep Medium tones. Each kit includes 2 Organic Mineral …read more

I found this while shopping around at Etsy today. It’s the amate top, from the zelaya shop. It’s a raw edge top made of stretchy organic cotton knit, it has a scoop neckline with a low back that’s decorated with an interwoven leaf pattern.  It’s available in XS, S, M, or L in black, brown, or natural.

Here are a few more lovely items from the zelaya shop……..
pebbles top

The pebbles also features raw edges and coiled flower-like appliques. It’s available in the same colors, organic cotton,  and sizes as the amate top.
manzanilla handbag

The manzanilla handbag measures 17 inches in length, 11 …read more