Alana Dress – Black
On sale for $74, was $148

This dress by Kelly B is right on trend with it’s single shoulder construction. A ruffle runs from under one arm and across the chest to the shoulder.

It’s made of a combination of hemp with a little spandex to hold it’s shape. It’s machine washable, too.

Here’s a peek at the back of the dress……..

Honeysuckle Dress – Black
$192

I love the way this dress is designed. The hemline hits at the knee, it has a flattering v-neck, and fluttery sleeves. The close-to-the-body shape can be pulled off easily because of the way the dress is wrapped at the wasit. Genius. It’s made by Eco-Skin.

Tea Party Dress – Black
On sale for $104, regularly $208

This dress is cut in an easy body-skimming shape, with mid-length bell sleeves. It’s made with a crocheted fabric, so you can go two ways with it. Wear it with a neutral colored slip for a simple look, or pair it with something colorful for a bolder look. This dress is made by Stewart Brown.

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Aveda has taken its green crusade to New York Fashion Week, sponsoring a group of designers who share its values. In addition to providing headline hair teams and products for the Thakoon, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Rodarte, and Rag & Bone fall shows, Aveda ensured that all invites and programs were printed on recycled materials, that locally grown organic food was served, and that heavy-carbon-footprint bottled water was banned from backstage.

Pure & Natural, a drugstore brand, paired with well-respected fashion houses like Calvin Klein and Stella McCartney for a co-sponsored event called Earth Pledge FutureFashion. The show featured sustainable fashion and design.

Dick Page, the lead makeup artist at the event and the brand ambassador for Kiehls, believes that a key element in the “green thing,” is to find products that are multi-use and multifunctional.

It’s exciting to see the idea of going green spread. With increased attention, the movement will grow and become more accessible to everybody.

Image credit: Michelle Smith

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Emma Watson will work as a creative advisor for the line that will launch during February 2010 and is targeted at young people in their late teens and early twenties.

The South of France is the inspiration behind the line of what sounds like sportswear, “…knitwear, cotton T-shirts, jersey dresses, poplin skirts, and shorts.”

The actress asserts that she is not working on the line to satisfy her own ego, but because the line is intended for a larger benefit:

I’m not a designer. If someone asked me to do something that was beneficial to a cause, then maybe I’d consider it, but not just [to be able to say] ‘Look at me! I’ve got my own line!’ [It’s] gotten so ridiculous.”

Emma Watson has been making a name for herself as a young woman with a good sense of style with a real appreciation for fashion. I look forward to seeing what comes of the collaboration of People Tree and Watson.

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A skirt is a much easier way to wear the high-waist look. There’s no awkward fit through the crotch and the skirt makes the body look longer and leaner than a pair of high-waisted pants.

Pretty Birdie’s Organic Cotton and Bamboo
High Waist Pencil Skirt
$80

I love this skirt. It’s made of organic cotton, bamboo, and lyrca that was dyed using eco-friendly dyes. It’s available in black, golden brown (looks like orange in the picture), or grey. I want one in each color.

Pretty Birdie’s Hemp Linen
High Waist Pencil Skirt
$120

Here’s another choice in a natural hemp material. The skirt has a great texture and it’s a classic design that you can wear forever.

Both skirts are from Stephanie Teague’s Pretty Birdie fashion line that you can find at Etsy.

Image credit: Stephanie Teague at Etsy

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Below is a slide show of my favorite looks from Anna Cohen’s fall/holiday collection this year.

Anna Cohen is a designer whose vision is

To be on the forefront of moving both fashion designand the global fashion industrytoward more sustainable practicesthat support environmental and social justicethrough creating cutting edge fashion apparelusing globally responsible business practices.

Anna is a realist in that she recognizes that sustainable fashion has limits. That is why she guarantees that all her products are 75% sustainable–things like trims, buttons and zippers and transportation of the garments and people may not be.

I find Anna’s clothing to be very classic–lots of slim silhouettes and dark colors–but with unique twists on cuts and details that make it truly unique. While I didn’t love her entire line, overall it was a complete and satisfying collection, with some individual pieces that were stunning!

I was also impressed with her use of realistic model body types. Still slimmer than I’ll ever be, but it looks like these girls eat!

To check out the rest of her collection, her other collections, and to find out where you can buy her products, go to her official website!

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Titled “Challenges and Solutions in Sustainable Fashion,” the short film features panelists Julie Gilhart, Scott Hahn, Helen Job and Marci Zaroff. Alice Demirjian is the moderator!

The film is two hours long and can only be watched on a teeny screen, but it has a “show clips” option, which can give you a flavour of the discussion!

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They are made out of a lightweight material, which makes them better for summer. But with some creative layering, they’ll be great all year long.They are $60.00 each — down from $105.00! You can order the white one here and the striped on here.

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It’s finally getting cold up here in the Great White North, which makes me excited for my second favorite fashion season — winter! I love all the accessories that come with bundling up — caps and mittens and scarves and boots and socks. Seriously, I was destined to be an eighty-five year old woman who is always cold.

Here are some of my favorite hats and caps. They are all made out of 100% sustainable Mongolian cashmere, making them eco-friendly and fair trade!

Shore Cap
This looks like your basic winter staple. I love the rich blue color. It’s a bit pricey for a cap — $109.00 — but then remember it will be luscious Mongolian cashmere resting against your freezing earlobes. Can’t complain about that, can you?

Pick yours up here. They also have matching scarf and mittens if you’re into that kinda thing.

More hats after the jump!

Pom Poms!
I love pom poms. This lattice earflap hat’s details and dark colors (brown, black and blue) prevent the pom pom from making you look like you are a seven year old. Instead it’ll give you a “cute” and “quirky” vibe. If you do go pom pom on me don’t get a patterned hat — you’ll just look silly.

And for $159.00, this hat better not make you look silly. Click here to get it.

Peasant Cap
I love this artsy take on the winter hat. You’ll look romantic and whimsical all winter long — you won’t need a romantic snowfall! It comes in awesome colors like nocturne (shown), indigo, light heather and dark heather.

Get yours here for $165.00.

I know these were a bit pricey, but they are so pretty I couldn’t help myself. As soon as I have $165.00 to blow on accessories, I’m getting myself the peasant one!

Check out of Stewart + Brown’s winter accessories collection here.

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The garments will be made out of bamboo, vegetable-dyed organic cottons, tencel, which is made from eucalyptus tress, and vintage as well as recycled leather trims.

Epstein promises that her new company will focus on sustainable, fair trade and organic products and practices. All her pieces are wearable, yet flirty and feminine. There isn’t a lot of color in this line, but it’s an excellent set of classic pieces that would enhance any wardrobe!

Check out the initial pieces below. (Yes, it’s another slide show! I LOVE them!) Run your mouse over each picture for the price!

Beau Soliel will be available at Intermix and Shopbop soon.

You can also order them directly from the Beau Soliel website or find a store near you here.

The pieces above will launch on August 30th.

Is it just me or is that model Melrose from America’s Next Top Model?

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Anyways, this dress by Stewart and Brown is currently 50% off! That’s half price! (I like being redundant.)

The dress is handmade by Magnolian herders and weavers who engage in sustainable, fair trade practices. Stewart and Brown is a sweet, family run company that ensures quality, low impact fashions.

The dress itself isn’t too cheap — currently $110.50 from Hip & Zen — but remember, you are saving $110.50, too!!

Pair this baby with a pair of ultra sleek boots to kick it up a notch, or with some colorful tights and cute flats to make it more every-day ready.

It’s a great summer dress, but the neutral color and fabulous material will let it work into fall with a chunky knit sweater and the right accessories!

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