I’ve got a fresh bunch of dresses for you to take a look at. I love dresses. I love throwing one on and instantly feeling a little more feminine, a little dressed up. I am always looking for something new to add to my collection. The dresses below are made of ec0-friendly fabrics like Peace Silk or Lyocell.

Chitin Dress
By Linda Loudermilk
$725
This dress is an onyx-black eco-silk, also known as “peace silk” chemise. I love the layered look and high neckline. With it’s beautiful sheen and sophisticated design, this dress is the perfect choice for any occasion that calls for a little …read more

Holiday season is approaching at a rapid pace. It’s a busy time of year – lots of plans, shopping, entertaining, parties.  What are you going to wear? Here are a collection of Little Black Dresses that are eco-friendly, as well as beautiful.

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 …read more

Etsy weekend shopping… It’s been awhile since we went vintage dress shopping.
Lets see what we can find….
I like this vintage Alfred Werber dress in a unique kimono style. It’s made in a bold color-block type stripe and it’s shown with a white cloth belt, but I think I’d cinch it with something wide and in a contrasting color. This dress is in a size medium-large and it’s listed as being in “great” shape. ’

Navy and White Vintage Kimono Dress
$45
This dress would be a good choice for the holidays. It’s got that sexy secretary look and comes in a size small. They …read more

I noticed some definite trends in the 2009 Emmy gowns. One was the use of red – it was all over the place. There were also a lot of asymetrical necklines and one-shoulder looks. I’m torn over the one shoulder looks. Sometimes it’s beautiful, but other times it looks like two completely dresses. It doesn’t always flow and it can be very distracting. Do you want to wear a dress or do you want your dress to wear you.
Here are a couple of examples of the red dresses…..
Ana Tov – This was my favorite of the red gowns. I love the neckline …read more

Lulus Fashion Lounge is a clothing boutique in the downtown area of my town – Chico, California. It’s a favorite stop for both myself and my daughters. They have a great selection of cute and affordable clothing, shoes, bags, makeup, and accessories. They also have a collection of ever-changing vintage items.
Here are few of the items currently available in their online shop:

Dancing Queen Disco Dress
$68
This 70s era dress features a peekaboo sequined front section, spaghetti straps, rouched bodice, and a very interesting skirt. It’s gathered and asymetrical while also being flowy. The dress is sized 5/6, but is estimated at …read more

Did you know that in addition to being sustainable, bamboo is  grown without pesticides because it’s naturally resistant to bacteria and microbes.   I knew it was a lovely fabric, with a smooth, silky feel, but I like it even more knowing  that the cloth that is naturally anti-bacterial.
Here’s a cute chemise that is made with a blend of materials, including bamboo. It features black and red floral embroidery along to the top. It has an empire waist and a halter style top. It’s on sale, 50% off, at Cocos Shoppe.

Natori – Bonita Chemise
$44 on sale, regularly $88
Here’s another empire-waist, bamboo chemise …read more

Brides, still looking for something to wear for your Green Wedding dress. Rawganique’s Organic Hemp has a selection of affordable eco-friendly, sustainable material dresses. Green has gone mainstream with Rawganique’s wedding attire featured in magazines like InStyle and Natural Home magazine.
The Audrey gown is made of 100% Organic Hemp fabric lightened in a non-bleach hydrogen peroxide whitening process. It’s lined with wild raw silk for better shape and drape of the dress. The simple, elegant lines are flattering to many different figures and is available in sizes 2 to 24 (3X).

Eco-Couture Audrey Hemp Gown
$299
If you are looking for a gown …read more

I love dresses. My friends comment that I look dressed up, but my secret is that they are really cool and comfortable in the hot Summer weather. The fact that I look a little more put together is usually a happy accident. My daughters have caught the dress bug – Sarah likes a spaghetti strap and Bay is happier with a strapless look.
Here’s a dress that Bay would love. It’s redesign from an 80’s vintage dress and I found it at Taxi CDC Recycled Wears . It’s knee-length and has an empire waist that they’ve accented in the photo with …read more

I try to share a good amount of vintage clothing and accessories. I do this for a couple of reasons. One, I am a fan of the design, particularly anything that has a sort of flower child look to it. Second, it’s eco-friendly to buy vintage.  The pieces I’ve shared are virtually unchanged. Maybe a “slip” is re-incarnated as a “slip dress,” but the pieces themselves are not altered.
Today, I’ve got something very different. These vintage pieces are either dyed or have added embroidered pieces attached. The dress below is a good example. It’s a slip that has been treated with a …read more

I haven’t written about Your Green Wedding in awhile, but there’s still lots of Summer left to wed in ………
Threadhead Creations, an Etsy shop, carries the lovely Grace gown. The dress features darts for shaping and a full, flaring skirt. The dress fabric has an imprint of a floral design. The front has a scoop neckline and the back is open, with criss-cross straps that tie. (My favorite part, I love a dress that makes the wearer look like a beautiful present). 

It’s made from blend of hemp and silk (hemp 85% and silk 15%). The dress is lined with 100% …read more