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Mar 17, 2010

St. Patrick’s Day - green in more ways than one

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This Marais Espadrille Wedge, in emerald green canvas is anchored by a slightly sloping jute 1” heel and adjustable ankle strap. These are vegan. This is a pre-order item and is expected to ship this week. $88.00 USD. Buy from Kind Boutique who offers free shipping to the continental US and flat rate everywhere else.

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From Frank & Faith is this Louise Cardigan, with a sweet little puffed sleeve head and delicate lace pattern trim. 100% GOTS Certified Cotton, finished with a coconut button. Made in Britain guaranteed sweat shop free, and 1% For The Planet 1% of their turnover donated to environmental charities. £47.00.  Ships everywhere.

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This Komodo Prism Dress is a fitted dress in 100% Cotton with a semi-sheen finish. Cut away tulip sleeve and concealed back zip. Made in Nepal. £70.00 from Ascension, who ships everywhere.

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This Beatrice Dress in sea green is made of soft soy bean jersey with pencil skirt, pleat detail over bust and open back, fastening at the neckline, and ribbon sash £73.00. From Nancy Dee, who ships everywhere.

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How about this Lina Rennell Print T-Shirt, with all over “ants” print on dark green organic cotton jersey. Available in silver “ants” or black “ants”. Silver “ants” (shown). Made by hand in California. Regular $98.00, now $35.00 USD. From Beklina, who ships everywhere.

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This Borite Top by ecoSkin has a beautiful deep vee neck and all over shirring for a flattering fit. Made in the U.S. of66% Bamboo, 28% Tencel, 6% Spandex. Regular: $122.00, now: $82.00 USD. From Verdessence, who ships everywhere.

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This aptly named Green with Envy - Stacked Button Ring from Etsy’s Vintage Creations Shop is created by stacking three buttons, a green button on bottom, a vintage metal button and a green dot button on top. The silver band is adjustable. $7.00 USD. Ships to U.S.

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Mar 16, 2010

*Sale* - Greenloop spring clearance

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It’s time to clean house as Greenloop moves into a new era.  Take advantage with savings between 70-80% off brands like Stewart+Brown, Loomstate, Pi Organic, Simple, Edun, Ciel and more.  Supplies limited and will sell out quickly.  Shop now for best selection.

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Mar 16, 2010

SOKO Kenya - ASOS.com fairtrade collection

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SOKO Kenya, a clothing production company aiming to develop a sustainable and creative long-term solution to Kenya’s economic crisis by promoting a community-driven, environmentally aware fashion project, has been working in collaboration with online fashion store ASOS.com to create the first ASOS Africa collection. The collection, which is sold exclusively at ASOS.com, includes contemporary jumpsuits, playsuits, blazers and cropped trousers that have all been re-worked using traditional African techniques. These Printed Harem Pants are made of lightweight cotton, featuring a high fitted waist, twin hip pockets and button fastening back pockets. £50.00

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Love this Printed Paperbag Waist Skirt. A lightweight, high-waisted, paper bag style, mini skirt with belt £40.00.

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This Printed Blazer is tailored with twin front pockets. 100% cotton. £70.00. Ships everywhere.

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Mar 15, 2010

Deibe Rondon - spring cocktail dresses

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Venezuelan-born designer Deibe Rondon is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology and Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Rondon began designing his first collection in 2006, while interning with Douglas Hannant Couture Atelier. His eponymous label, based in Manhattan, includes a few eco-pieces in it’s Spring/Summer 10 collection. The first is this Suzy Dress, a ruffle collar knit dress with belt. Made of 70% recycled Acrylic / 30% organic cotton. €130.00.

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The Eva Dress, is a peplum pleated dress made of 100% natural silk crepe / natural dye. €225.00. Both dresses are made in NYC and available from specialty boutiques in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Madrid or online at Catwalk Genius. Ships to Europe, Asia, Australia/N.Z., Ireland, the U.K and the U.S.

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Mar 14, 2010

JosyFlo - Fairtrade belts with a secret

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JosyFlo is a company of stylish accessories for women who care where they put their money. The practicality of this idea - each JosyFlo belt contains a hidden pocket or 2 where the wearer can put their valuables and the ethical component - JosyFlo belts are made by Bhopal Rehabilitation, an NGO set up to help rehabilitation of people affected by the Bhopal gas tragedy which was an industrial disaster that took place at a Union Carbide pesticide plant in the Indian city of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - make these truly magnifeco!

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This Hip Hugger Belt, comes in black canvas with pink stitching and features a Credit card size hidden pocket, an embroidered Logo with a large eyelet and buckle fastening. Available in two sizes: S/M UK size 8-12 (31-35 inch/ 79-90cm hips), M/L UK size 12-16 (36-41 inch/ 92-104cm hips). £25.oo. Ships everywhere.

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Mar 13, 2010

olsen Haus - Spring 2010 collection

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Elizabeth Olsen founded olsen Haus to illustrate that plundering, cruelty and greed are not synonymous with true style and consciousness, while further exposing the atrocities being committed on animals, the environment and mankind. The philosophy of olsen Haus is anchored in the universal truth, respect for all beings, with a dedication to the expression of the truth in the material world. They are committed to being 100% animal / cruelty- free, producing functional goods with high standard of ethical and social responsibility. I love the Spring 2010 collection. My favourite has to be the Atlantis which comes in two styles: Black Satin and Faux Leather in either Black, Brown, Camel or Mint (shown) or just Faux Leather in Black (shown), Brown, Camel or Mint. Both with a 3” Silver Heel. $250 USD.

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olsen Haus continually seeks innovative methods, materials and safer processes - resulting in these Babylon ECO-CHIC ballet flats, uppers made from 100% Post Consumer Waste Industrial Waste-Television screens! They are breathable, spot cleanable, animal/eco-friendly, colorfast and resist sagging, crocking and pilling. Manufactured under most advanced environmentally secure standards. With 0.5” heel they come in teal, coral, citron, army green, black, purple, mint, red, magenta, black and white cow print, orange, lilac, grey, brown, and leopard print. $150 USD. To order you must email sales at olsenhaus dot com.

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Mar 12, 2010

NOVOTHINK - iPhone Solar charger

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The first Apple-certified solar charging case for the iPhone and iPod Touch is now available for purchase. Brought to us from NOVOTHINK, founded by both technology industry veterans and environmental enthusiasts, who have a clean and simple vision to bring solar technology together with portable electronic devices. Through their efforts, they are focused on promoting solar energy awareness while offering the latest solar technology for today’s most in-demand consumer products.

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With NOVOTHINK’s hybrid solar charger case, you can now powerup your iPhone literally anywhere under the sun. Their solar panel technology enables you to be part of the solar energy solution. 2 hours of direct solar exposure provides about 30 minutes of talk time on a 3G network or 60 minutes of talk time on a 2G network. Compatible with iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. $79.95 USD. Ships everywhere.

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Mar 12, 2010

*London* - Fashion Fusion starts today!

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Fashion Fusion Expo starts today at the Old Truman Brewery at 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL. Opening Times are 9am – 7pm each day

- Meet an exciting collection of designers in European, Asian, African, sustainable and ethical clothing
- Buy at a discounted show rate compared to retail value
- Attend a programme of expert seminars including ‘Ethical Fashion Network: Join the global fashion movement of the 21st Century’

See the programme of workshops and seminars here. Read more about the Expo here.

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Mar 11, 2010

Hand-made Thursdays

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Desira Pesta (pronounced Dez-ur-rah Pest-ah) is a self-proclaimed pioneer of the DIY handmade movement. A former Personal Vegan/Veg/Organic Gourmet Chef with a BFA Magna Cum Laude –Painting & Interior Architecture from Syracuse University, she’s received press for her clothing from Vogue’s Style.com, Lucky Magazine & DailyCandy - to name a few. Her original “Rococo” drawing is hand-screenprinted in black all over white cotton, and then used for -

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This Rocco Bastion Dress is handmade from [green] designer surplus Italian cotton fabric. A simple shape with scooped neck, puffed sleeves, cinch-able waist, center back zipper. $125 USD. Modeled with a Sophie Elastic Belt, made of salvaged vintage elastic from a Brooklyn belt factory. $20 USD.

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I love this Architecture Dress with an all-over print by Robert Daurio, an architect who also designed a print for the Spring 09 Prada dresses. Natural-colored 100% organic cotton fabric in a light-weight with raglan sleeves, a high neckline collar and a beautiful bow, all edges finished with black cotton piping (skirt hem, neckline, and sleeve hem). $285 USD. Buy from her Etsy shop, she ships everywhere. She is also currently taking wholesale & consignment orders, especially in Australia & Canada, email wholesale [!at] desirapesta.com for info.

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Mar 10, 2010

Kristinit - Organic linen jumpsuit

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We’ve featured her before, but we can’t help doing it again. Look at this magnifeco pantsuit from Los Angeles-based Kristinit. Named after the Latvian version of founder Kristina Lenss’ name, Kristinit uses innovative organic fabrics, local manufacturing, and fair trade practices. This Grace jumpsuit is constructed out of 100% organic linen,and features a sculpted, halter neckline, deep pockets, and open back. Sizes run XS-L. $265.00.

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