It’s got the same blend of hip designs from independent designers from all over the world, but all of the goodies in the shop are also environmentally friendly.

So what kind of cool goodies can you find?  Let’s take a look…

Think eco-friendly doesn’t include jewelry?

The “Disco” bracelet, made in Paris, uses a  blend of recycled silver, pewter and copper, instead of newly-mined metal.

PVC banners can find a new future by being made into handbags and totes, like the “Carmen” handbag.  Due to the nature of the banners, each handbag is one of a kind.

This cozy jersey scarf is made from grown-in-the-USA 100% organic cotton (did you know that regular cotton takes massive amounts of pesticides to grow?)

As a special treat for you lovely readers, Moxsie is also offering a 15% off discount!  Just enter the code “Eco15″ at the checkout

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These totes are made using recycled pop bottles and grain sacks – and you’d never guess their origins from their funky style!  As well, Blue Q donates 1% of their profits from these bags to the Nature Conservancy.

It’s a win-win situation – you can support a good cause, keep plastic out the landfills and carry a stylish shopper.

“Miso Pretty“

“Happy Camper“

“Crazy Collage“

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Funky Totes from Blue Q

I think I’ve got the bag for you…

The “Um” bag is made from leftover industrial wool (that would normally end up in the landfill) and finished off with a bold orange zipper.  It’s designed by Josh Jakus and manufactured in the USA.

It’s unique shape means that it can be zipped into a large clutch, or unzipped and left totally flat for ease of storage or packing.

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The Gray Lady Bag

But do you ever wish that they could be a little more… personal?

Check out this fun Cafepress site and create your own custom Sigg water bottle.  Now if that isn’t the perfect accessory for an eco-concious fashionista, I don’t know what is!

I spent some time playing on the site and came up with my very own pink “Victorian” Splendicity water bottle.  They have lots of options for sizes and backgrounds to create your own unique water bottle.

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Their new line of “Bionic” totes and purses is made with a unique yarn, made from recycled pop bottles.  Pop bottles have been used for years to create fabric, but Cole Haan is using a new process to make an ultra-sturdy fabric.

“Bionic yarn develops and manufactures premium quality yarns and fabrics made from 30-70% fibers of recycled plastic beverage bottles, through a special patented manufacturing method. Bionic yarn has durability, strength, and refined quality. It is available in either yarn form or fabric. The first step towards creating a healthier planet is made in the minds of the consumer. Providing consumers with the option to buy a high quality product made from recycled waste protects the environment from unnecessary harm and is the foundation of our efforts.”

The totes are created with vegetable tan leather and come in both “jelly bean“:

And “spicy orange“:

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I think everyone is trying to be a little “greener” these days, but does that mean you need to give up being a fabulous fashionista?

Of course not!  There are lots of things you can do to stay fashionable and be eco-friendly at the same time.

• Recycle your cell phone, PDA, batteries and even laptop.  Keeping electronics out of landfills is a great way to stay green.  Can you get your pricey electronics repaired instead of buying a whole new one?

• Try out green materials.  Organic cotton, recycled materials and upcycling all reduce our environmental impact.
• Got to fly to your favorite fashion week?  How about buying carbon credits to offset your plane flight.
• Support companies that have a strong environmental policy.  There are lots of great accessory and jewelry designers who are committed to being green.

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How about the charming “Wildflower Wreath” earrings from jewelry designer Kris Nations?  The earrings have a fun, retro feel with bold, graphic lines.

Even better, the earrings are another environmentally-friendly accessory – they’re made from recycled gold or silver, sourced in the USA!

There are large earrings (approximately 2″ X 2″)

And smaller “Closeup” teardrops:

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Patagonia makes a line of Earth-friendly shoes using recycled materials in the soles and low-chemical tanning methods for the uppers.  They also ensure that the companies that create the materials for their shoes are eco-friendly as well.

With all that attention to environmental friendliness, what do the shoes end up looking like?

Pretty darn cute!

The “Gilia” is a simple flat shoe, perfect for walking around the city, hanging out with friends or “casual Fridays”.  They also come in several colors including the pink “Poppy Fields”:

And the soft “Retro Khaki”:

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But what is it made out of?

Take a closer look – those are aluminum tabs off the tops of pop cans!  They’re crocheted together to create a very cool looking textile.  Now that’s a bag that’s as good for the environment as it good looking.

How about this one:

Zipper pull tabs!  The zipper tabs are fastened together to make a slinky evening bag – perfect for a night on the town.

The bags are created by Brazilian designer, Neide Ambrosio to be environmentally friendly and fashionable at the same time.

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Funky Bags from Recycled Metal

My first pick for cool eco-friendly accessory is Radley London’s new line of umbrellas.  What makes them so special?  The fabric is made entirely from recycled pop bottles!

They’re great looking umbrellas, and have you ever seen such a stylish way to recycle a pop bottle before?

The umbrellas currently come in three different colorways -I think I would carry any of them

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Eco-Friendly Umbrellas