I’m a big fan of flip flops. I wear them much of the year, but when the weather turns cold, I need a little something more to keep my toes warm. For me, the natural progression is flip flop to ballet flat. It’s still a slip-on and it’s still on the casual side. Zoe&Zac has a line of inexpensive eco-chic shoes available at Payless shoe Source.  They’ve got both ballet flats and the ballet flat’s sportier cousin – the skimmer.

Dahlia Boucle Ballet Flat
$24.99
Available in a purple wool-blend boucle. The upper is made of faux suede and the inside is soft …read more

On the Inside, a lingerie shop at Etsy, carries custom-made lingerie. Many of the items are made with organic materials.
I am more than happy to do custom sizes. I can make most of my designs fit any body! Just drop me a line. Please be certain of your size when you order, as I cannot accept any returns because it is custom work and for hygienic reasons…I’m sure you understand.
If you see a fabric you like, but would like it in a different style, just ask, as I can mix and match many of the fabrics/trims/styles to create something just …read more

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

Don’t forget to go organic when shopping for baby. A baby’s delicate skin will appreciate the gentler touch of a fabric that is free from toxic dyes or chemicals. The Organic Baby Wearhouse carries a wide selection of baby clothes, bedding, diapers, gifts, skin care, and toys. 
Here are a few examples of the stylish, eco-friendly apparel……
Corduroy Kimono Dress
$39.95
There’s so much to love about this little kimono dress….
I love the color combo of cocoa brown and a light green, it reminds me of my favorite mint chocolate chip ice cream. This little dress would look adorable over a pair of little …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

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

I like to think of myself as possessing a fairly good sense of humor. That said, sometimes I’m offended by silly things. For example, the first time I saw the toddler Tassle Tee, I was horrified. Now, it just makes me giggle, but I can see where a baby t-shirt with tassles could be considered controversial.
The tees, made by Twisted Twee, in the UK, are meant to be tongue-in-cheek. Your baby will not grow up to be a stripper, just because she wears a tassle-print tee as a baby. Sometimes we take things too literally, when really it’s more fun …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

School starts soon. That means my Girl Scout, Sarah, is going to get busy with scouting. In our area, the girls start off the year with a camp out at a waterslide park. How fun does that sound?
My girl bridged earlier this year when she joined a group of thousands of other Girl Scouts from around the country with a Bridging walk across the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It was a thrilling event for the girls. They handed out handmade keepsakes to the girls they passed on the bridge.
The new Girl Scout catalog came in the mail today …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