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

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

Green With Glamouris a great source for eco-friendly, sustainable fashion. For an example of what they have to offer, here are a few chic pieces.

D’Arcy Tie Front Blouse
Kelly B Couture
$95
Dress this tie-front blouse up for work with a slim-fitting skirt or team it with jeans and heels for a night out. It’s made from 95% hemp jersey (very soft) and 5% spandex, so it’s comofortable, but holds a good fit. It’s available in a small or medium. Use the savings code KellyB20 at checkout to save 20% on both this time and the trench below.

Slim Leg Jean
Good Society
$109
Made from …read more

Ecozuzu is doing their part to help fight Breast Cancer. For every pair of their Ecozuzu Heart Skull Crop Pants that they sell, they will donate a percentage of those sales to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. This promotion will run the entirety of the month of October, 2009. 

Ecozuzu Heart Skull Eco Crop Pants
$72.99
These eco-friendly crop pants are made from fabric produced from recycled products.
…by mixing organic cotton with conventional cotton & recycled poly-fiber – made out of 100% certified polyethylene terephthlate, such as disposable water bottles!
They come in a comfy heather grey and they feature a hot pink fluorescent graphic …read more

Have you been looking for eco-friendly storage for your makeup, clothing, or accessories?  The Container Storehas bins, baskets, and organizers made from green materials like recycled newsprint, sustainable bamboo, or “eco-fabric.”
If you need a place to stash your Summer essentials until next year, this set of Bamboo Storage Boxesis currently on sale. These storage boxes are attractive in addition to being functional.  They come in two stackable sizes 11″ x 8″ and 15″ x 8″ and  they have faux leather tops that close with a Velcro closure. The Accessory Box on sale for $24.99, regularly $34.99 and the sweater box is …read more

When I shop, I use re-usable shopping bags. My boyfriend calls them my “hippie bags.” Whatever, you want to call them, they make sense for a number of reasons. Some of the bags are plain, utilitarian, which is fine, but if you are going to use them again and again then why not get something cute and fun? 
Here are a few bags that I found at Nimli. Right now, at Nimli, you can get 20% off your order of $100 by using the savings code WA1.
On to the shopping….

BYOB Natural Cotton Abby Gr Tote Bag
Regularly $32, on sale for $20
Can …read more

The Body Shop has two new limited edition products lines available. The Nutmeg and Vanilla line is a mix of nutmeg, vanilla, and ginger. The Black Velvet Apricot line is a mix of apricot and plum. The ad for these “Sweet Treats” shows a lot holiday ornaments, so I’m assuming these fragrances are designed for the holiday season.
The Nutmeg and Vanilla line includes Body Butter, Body Lotion, Soap, Bath & Shower Gel, Lip Balm, Body Scrub, and Hi-Glimmer Body Glaze.
I’d like to try the Hi-Glimmer Body Glaze. It’s made with Community Trade organic beeswax, antioxidant Vitamin E, and Lanolin. It …read more

Over at PACT, they have an interesting way of setting up their eco-friendly underwear shop. For ease and convenience, you can shop one of three ways:
*Shop by Cause
*Shope by Fit
*Shop by Print
Women have a choice of thong, bikini, or boy short. I chose to shop “Print.” I like this pair of boyshorts called 826 National. They are made of 95% organic cotton  and 5% elastane.  They are available in a solid grey or the pattern shown below. You can find out more about the 826 National literacy project here.
Inspired by 826 National, which works to develop young writers, this print …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

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