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Waste Not, Shop More: 20 Vintage Finds

Brittney Stephens — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:21:34 PDT

When it comes to shopping eco, you can't get more environmentally friendly than buying vintage. Vintage pieces are undeniably special, don't use any extra resources or materials to make, and coolest of all, they come with the best stories. In honor of Earth Day, we've rounded up 20 fantastic preloved pieces that are sure to refresh your modern wardrobe - even though they've been around for a while. Click through to shop them all now.

See How Raven + Lily's Bohemian Eco Accents Empower Women - and the Pieces We're Coveting Now

Marisa Tom — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:30:43 PDT

Meet Kristen Dickerson, Sophia Hirokawa Lin, and Lori Fox: the stylish trio behind Raven + Lily launched in 2011. Inspired by a joint commitment to humanitarian outreach and empowering disadvantaged women around the world with eco-conscious practices, this Austin, TX-based online boutique offers up a cool, unique selection of bohemian jewelry with a charitable twist. The proceeds benefit the women artisans that handcrafted each piece, funding health care, education, and literacy programs within their respective communities. This is feel-good fashion at its chicest, from a statement tassel necklace and macramé bead earrings to leather-banded wood cuffs and gunmetal chevron-patterned earrings. Click through to find out the story behind our favorite Raven + Lily pieces and snag one for yourself.

10 Exciting Eco-Chic Finds to Kick Off Earth Month Right

Marisa Tom — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:00:31 PDT

While we think every month should be treated like Earth Month, it is important to shine a little extra light on the people, places, and things that go the extra mile to support totally chic, sustainable practices and causes. We've already sung the praises of these 10 feel-good fashion efforts, but it's time to hone in on our favorite April eco finds, let you in on what some brands are up to (Alternative Apparel will plant a tree in your name!), and introduce you to a few initiatives you may not have heard of yet. Keep clicking to soak up all of Earth Month's most fashionable pieces now.

Fashion With a Soul: 10 Feel-Good Ways to Indulge and Give Back

Marisa Tom — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:59:23 PST

Fashion doesn't just concern itself with what or who you're wearing. The wide network of designers, models, retailers, photographers, and more that make up this stylish industry have banded together to draw attention to important world-impacted issues. It's feel-good fashion at its finest - these special collaborations, fair trade products, eco-friendly elements, and charitable exchanges take care to give back, remain ethical, and promote conscientious business practices, all with a chic-infused spin. TOMS Shoes donates a pair of shoes to a child-in-need for every pair you purchase, Project Paz works with a supercool lineup of designers to create exclusively unique pieces to benefit great organizations around the world, and Rogan partnered up with its sister brand Loomstate to create environ-conscious surf totes. We narrowed it down to 10 chic ways to give back, go green, and more - click through to see all of them.

Source: Foam Magazine

Green Fashion: Soy Fabric from Under the Canopy

FitSugar — Wed, 23 May 2007 03:30:00 PDT

Want to look hot when it's hot? Searching for a tank that is cool? Interested in reducing your personal dependence on foreign oil? I can get that all for you in one fashionable top by Under the Canopy. Talk about one stop shopping.

Under The Canopy has developed a soy fabric made from a by-product of soybean oil production. Not only is the fabric a sustainable textile fiber made from renewable and biodegradable resources, it also provides consumers with an option to move away from petrochemical textile products. Yep, someone's waste byproduct can now be someone else's tee shirt. How cool is that?

The Devotion top comes in two colors: Goddess (pictured here) or Shea Butter (a soothing beige neutral). Buy one directly from Under the Canopy for $90.00.

FabSugarTV: 8 Eco-Friendly Finds For Earth Day!

FabTV — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:50:00 PDT

In honor of Earth Day, we’ve sleuthed out eight amazing eco-friendly finds that make being green undeniably chic. From an animal-free colorblocked wedge to organic silk trousers, to Stella McCartney’s must-have fruit print purse, these covetable pieces will have you more than ready to start shopping for a good cause! On Allison: Blazer from H&M Conscious Collection

Get Stylish on Earth Day With These Eco-Friendly Fashion Finds

Allison McNamara — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:30:01 PDT

In honor of Earth Day, we've rounded up the most stylish eco-friendly finds out there. Whether you're in need of some printed flats, chic retro shades, or the perfect party dress, we've found some super-cute pieces that are as environmentally friendly as they are stylish. Watch today's installment of Fab Flash and go get shopping for a good cause. On Allison McNamara: Rebecca Taylor top, Belle Noel bracelet and ring.

Green Fashion Alert: New Members Only Eco-Shopping Website

Noria Morales — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:37:58 PDT

One of the major gripes with eco-conscious or organic fashion is that it's hard to find the good stuff, and it's really hard to find a good deal on it. Enter LovingEco, a brand-new site launching today that curates super stylish finds from brands you want to know about. Cool brands like Stewart and Brown, Cri de Couer, and Clary Sage Organics are all represented, as well as fair-trade items from countries like Kenya. The best part? It operates as a flash sale site, so you can get these items at up to 70% off retail. The best part? LovingEco donates three percent of net proceeds to certain charities. In celebration of their launch today, they're offering an additional incentive: enter GSInstant15 at checkout for $15 off a $100 purchase. Add this site to your bookmarks bar, it's a feel-good shopping goodie.

Happy Earth Day! Get Caught Up With All of Our Eco-Friendly Fashion Coverage

FabSugar — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:30:21 PDT

Happy Earth Day! To commemorate the big day, we're celebrating with a roundup of all of our eco-shopping tips and environmentally friendly finds - proving that it's surprisingly easy to make Earth Day last all year round. Click the thumbnails below to check out each story!


Waste Not: 20 Chic Vintage Finds	Eco-Friendly Jewelry Finds From Etsy	H&M's Conscious Collection
Raven + Lily's Eco Accents Give Back and Empower Women	Exciting Eco Earth Month Finds	H&M's Fashion Against AIDS Collection

25 Eco Jewelry Finds From Etsy's Most Sustainable Shops - All Under $25

Marisa Tom — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:51 PDT

For an eclectic, handmade take on jewelry, there's one word that instantly comes to mind: Etsy. To double our efforts on the "living local" concept, we've scoped out the coolest, most sustainable bits and baubles for a more eco-conscious approach to accessorizing. The best part of all? These unique finds are all $25 and under. Among the pieces we're loving most: a St. Germain liqueur bottle reshaped into an octagonal pendant necklace, the colorful stackable telephone wire bangles, and the tribal-inspired cuffs made completely from discarded grain leather make the cut. It's a mashup of upcycled, recycled, and reclaimed materials handcrafted into beautiful accents ready for the wearing. Click through to see our 25 Etsy eco jewelry picks - and shop your favorites.