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 gift, keep that in mind. 

Here are a couple styles of the shirts:

ReConstructed Gentlemen’s Dres Shirt #2
$70

This cute little number is reconstructed from a gentlemen’s dress shirt. Cleverly altered and upcycled for a playful girly touch. Asymmetrical kimono style sleeves. Chunky stretch Ribbed scooped collar adorned with ruffles. Removable Brooch, made of cluster of buttons and ribbon, add little touch of embellishment, removable for washing, or even worn on an outer shell to make a matching combo to your look.. Matching stretch ribbing waist band, pulls over easily.

Dads Plaid Hand-Me-Down ReConstructed Shirt
$75

This cute little number is reconstructed from a gentlemen’s dress shirt. Cleverly altered and upcycled for a playful girly touch. Asymmetrical kimono style sleeves. Chunky, drape like collar. Drummer style fasten ribbons and button for a bold impact of embellishment. Black ribbing waistband compliments the elastic detail on shoulders.

Image credit: Peeko Apparel

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Redwood Temple Tee
$57

Redwood tree as eco-warrior? Interesting, whatever it is. This natural-colored, organic cotton tee is available in a men’s size small to extra-large.

The productof an artful collaboration between Popomomo and Isis Aquarian of The Source (a Hollywood-based spiritual “family” that began in the late Sixties). Peace-promoting and thought-provoking….

Okay, so maybe not warrior-ish. Do you have any ideas?

Ring of Fire Tee
$57

Interesting art work again. Star. Third Eye. Some sort of wizard. Fire at the top. Tears at the bottom or maybe rain. What does this mean? Interesting.

I’m simple, I like the color and that it’s made out of soft, organic cotton. This shirt is sized in a men’s small to extra-large.

Image credit: Green With Glamour.com

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Hammered Silver Hoops
$43

Green Diva Jewelry takes the idea of maintaining a green business very seriously. They follow a platform that they call the 5 Pillars Of Green.

*Green Materials – They use recycled, sustainable, renewable, second-hand, vintage, and fair trade materials.

*Green Packaging – Packaging is made from recycled materials, printed with water-based inks.

*Green Operations – They work in a way that creates the smallest carbon footprint possible.

*Green Advocate – They have a refashion program for recreating pieces with Old jewelry. They take part in a cell phone recycling program. They work on behalf of fair trade practices and a formal certification system within their industry.

*Green Giving – Green Diva gives back 20% of their proceeds to environmental causes. You can nominate your own favorite charity with their Design for Donations Program.

Image credit: Green With Glamour.com

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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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The Luxe is available in Black, Blue, Ivory, and Gray. It has a gorgeous feminine shape, an assymetrical collar, full sleeves, and a pleated coat “skirt.” This is a warm coat that flatters, rather than hides the female figure.

VAUTE Luxe Coat
$562

The coat is wind and snow resistant, with a lining made of a “Closed Loop, Zero Waste Satin Ripstop from Tejin® EcoCircle®.”  The buttons are made from Tagua Nut which is a renewable resource. Only 25 coats will be made in each color – they are currently sold out of the extra large in the blue. Pre order your coat now. You definitely want to get it before the cold weather hits.

For more information on the pre ordering process click here and if you’d like to see the other styles available, take a look here.

All net profits go the Farm Sanctuary. There’s a farm Sanctuary down the road from me in Orland, CA. They rescue formerly abused animals. It’s really a wonderful place.

Image credit: VAUTE Couture

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Wong is very particular about every aspect of bag construction.

“In creating Canopy Verde, I wanted to be very thoughtful about any component that was put into the bag as well as the construction methods,” she explains. “Special attention was paid to everything down to the lining and the dyeing process.”

Canopy Verde bags are made with organic or sustainable materials. They feature chemical-free embroidery and the dyes used are OEKO-TEX 100 certified. She works with the manufacturers of her bags to help them to become more enviromentally responsible, as well.

Pomelo Clutch
$85

The Pomelo Clutch is available with embroidery in natural and black or without embroidery in natural. It can be used two ways – folded over as a clutch or unfolded and held by the handle. The clutch is made with an organic cotton fabric and lining and the leater used in the handle is tanned without chrome. The bag measures 9”H x 11”W open or 5”H x 11”W folded.

Image credit: Canopy Verde

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The sisters are creative by influence and choice – their interview says that they are “from a family of artists…” Courtney Spivak teaches communications at the college level, makes short independent films, and is also a musician. Christina Spivak is a stylist and commercial photographer. She’s worked in both independent and Hollywood film. The sisters began by selling their pieces in craft fairs and now their work is available at Etsy.

Here are a few pieces from thier White Owl Shop.

Blossom Lace Earrings
$18

These earrings featured hand-dyed, reclaimed vintage lace. The Blossom Lace Earrings would be a lovely Victorian accent  for day. If you are looking for something a bit more dramatic, perhaps for an evening out, then take a look at the Xandra Lace Earrings.

Xandra Lace Earrings
$22

Bolder still is the Ludivine Tulle Statement Necklace. It’s made with a reclaimed chain, a “burst of chocolate tulle”, and it’s accented with gleaming studs of pewter, silver, copper, and black metal.

Ludivine Tulle Statement Necklace
$38

Image credit: White Owl at Etsy.com

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Faeries Dance has a Bikini Sampler set available. They chose the colors, unless you specify color requests, for 7 different pairs of panties. One new pair for every day of the week. Panties are available in small (5), medium (6), or large (7). Some sizes run different from standard sizing, so in order to make sure they fit correctly, a larger or smaller size may be substituted.

Bikini Sampler
$99

Your sampler includes:

*Bamboo Bikini (from Spun Bamboo)
*Eat Organic Bikini (from BuenoStyle)
*Low Cut Bikini (from Blue Canoe)
*Butterfly or Lavender Bikini (based on availability – from Peau-Ethique)
*Lace-Trimmed Panty (from Perfectly Imperfect)
*Classic Bikini (from bgreen)
*String Bikini (from bgreen)

To receive 10% off your first time order, use the savings code WA10 at checkout.

Image credit: Faeries Dance

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Then, I found something perfect for Pretty By Nature – an organic bamboo jersey t-shirt – the knickers are also available.

Sally T-Shirt
$38

This shirt was inspired by Holly Golightly of Breakfast At Tiffany’s fame. It has fluttery bell-shaped sleeves and is gathered at the bottom. Here’s a bit about the advantages of using a fabric like organic bamboo jersey, which is, if you’ve ever had the opportunity to touch it, incredibly soft and silky.

Bamboo jersey is 60% more water absorbent than cotton, and has a cooling effect. It is naturally anti-bacterial and will not hold odour. Like other natural fibers, it allows the body to breathe as the fabric absorbs the sweat away from the body.

Sounds perfect for Summer-time wear, doesn’t it? Each Sally T-shirt is made to order, so contact the seller for specifics. For more information or to see what else the Hopeless shop carries, click here.

Image credit: Hopeless at Etsy

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I have some cute sets for you to look at. Please excuse the small picture size, I was unable to grab a bigger size, but if you click on the links, you can see them larger.

Bedrock Betty Bra and Knicker Set.

 Cute set made of bamboo jersey, with a leopard print. The bra is a soft-type bra, but Enamore will be carrying bras with underwire at the end of the year.

Bamboo Parfait Camisole and Short Gift Box 

Black bamboo trimmed with pink. The camisole is cut on the bias. Included in the gift box is a matching garter. Oo la la.

Rockin Ruby Range Chemise 

Ruby chemise made from stretchy soya/cotton jersey. I love the deep, richness of this color.  This item is currently on sale.

Image Credit: Enamore

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