I have a pair of Terra Planas that I bought on sale last year and I get compliments on them all the time. This company uses local materials when possible, uses vegetable tanning, and even recycled materials. These boots are new for fall: Terra Plana has sales at the end of the season, so wait [...]
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Terra Plana: comfy, stylish, green
Posted in Fashion, tagged shoes, Terra Plana on October 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Buffalo Exchange
Posted in Fashion, tagged Buffalo Exchange, consignment stores on October 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I feel a constant conflict between buying cute clothes and being sustainably responsible. A lot of the thrift stores I’ve been to before that sell used clothes are identical to my grandma’s closet. And most of the responsible companies that are eco friendly are more high end and expensive (check out the prices at Stewart [...]
New fall items from Stewart + Brown
Posted in Fashion on October 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have posted about Stewart + Brown before so I’ll just say that they have some new items available on the website. They are the most environmentally responsible clothing company that I’m aware of and their organic cotton tees are soft and feel great. There’s almost always something in the sale section on the website [...]
Hayden-Harnett Big Bang Sale– 2 Days Left!
Posted in Fashion, tagged Hayden-Harnett, Hayden-Harnett Big Bang Sale on July 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
This is a diversion from what I usually post, but I just love Hayden-Harnett, the amazing design duo of Brooklyn. As a design fanatic, I have been following them for a couple of years now. Their handbags, shoes, and clothes are gorgeous and functional. I especially love the fun linings in their handbags. Many of [...]
The Perfect Outdoor Shoe
Posted in Fashion, Outdoors, tagged Merrell Siren Sport, women's outdoor sneakers on June 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For ladies who love the outdoors, I have found a shoe for you! The Merrell Siren Sport has excellent traction for hiking but is lightweight enough to wear out around town. It is by no means graceful or dainty, but it doesn’t look too masculine either. (I personally love the bright orange interior) They are [...]
Banana Republic and Organic Cotton
Posted in Fashion, tagged banana republic, organic cotton on May 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Who knew? Banana Republic is now carrying organic cotton. 5% of the cotton in most of their cotton items, sometimes 10% and occassionally 100% is now organic. Their slogan for this is “one step at a time”, which implies that they are moving towards using more organic cotton. I am pretty skeptical and I think [...]
Green is Good
Posted in Fashion, tagged Green is Good Tote, Hayden-Harnett on January 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Brooklyn design company, Hayden-Harnett is best known for their handbags, but they have branched out to create an organic canvas tote with the words “Green is Good” written across it. I’m usually one for subtlety rather than preachy messages written across my accessories, but in this case, I think I’ll cave in. Hayden-Harnett’s products [...]
New Angela Adams Totes
Posted in Fashion, tagged Angela Adams, green handbags, made in Maine, made in USA on January 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I love Angela Adams’ handmade rugs, but since I can’t afford one right now, I’m lusting after her tote bags. They are hand-printed and assembled in Maine with Adams’ original designs. The canvas is a less expensive and more environmentally-friendly material than leather. And the design is more original than a made-in-China corporate design.
Perfect for [...]
Stuart + Brown, sophisticated green
Posted in Fashion, tagged autumn collection, organic cotton, Stuart and Brown, sustainable clothing, sustainable fabric on September 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Stuart and Brown, a clothing company established in California, is dedicated to green practices. They use organic cotton and sustainable fabrics, and many of their products are made in the USA. Their Autumn 2008 collection is now available on the website, but there is also a sale section for those of us who can’t afford [...]
Patagonia– a pioneer for the planet
Posted in Fashion, Outdoors, tagged 1% for the planet, organic cotton, Patagonia, sustainable clothing on September 6, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Patagonia is one of the most environmentally responsible companies there is. They member of 1% for the Planet, which means that they donate 1% of sales (since 1985) to protecting the planet. Patagonia uses a number of recycled materials in their products, and their t-shirts as well as other knit items are made with [...]
