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November 09, 2008
- Luella Bartley Designs Tops that Say: “Giving is Sexy and It’s Cool to Care” with Her New Holiday TONIC T-Shirts!
“TONIC TAPS FASHION DESIGNER LUELLA BARTLEY TO CREATE ~ LIMITED EDITION T-SHIRTS”
Bartley is a UK based fashion designer who we wrote about recently for her strategic partnerships with Environmental Justice and other caring designers.
Luella, has now created a new line of ethical threads for Tonic T-Shirts. Their creative organic t-shirts make for a great gift this holiday season:
“A for-profit company with a new business model, TONIC partners with secular non-profits working around the globe, who make huge differences in four key areas — the environment, education, poverty and social welfare. Each TONIC t-shirt collection is designed to aid in implementing philanthropic programs with measurable, impactful, global and relevant outcomes.”
Here are the four tees to benefit four causes (Shown above clockwise are the cute t-shirts and the charity) they’ve partnered up with:
1. The Robin Tee: “For students in Abricots, Haiti, shoes are one of the most expensive, yet most needed items. Sneakers are the preferred choice of assistance because many students walk miles through mountainous and rocky roads and trails to get to school every day.”
- Each Robin Tee sold will provide a pair of sneakers to a student in Abricots, Haiti
- Partner: Friends of Paradis des Indiens
- Goal: 2,500 Tees = 2,500 pairs of sneakers
2. The Pagan Sun Tee: Coral reefs are one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth and one of the essential life-support systems of the planet, that supply one-tenth of the fish for island and coastal people. “Funds must be raised to ensure the conservation of threatened and endangered coral reefs and their surrounding marine ecosystems around the world.“
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source: (Feelgood Style) - Art or Animal? Louis Vuitton Tatooed Pigs Banned from Art Exhibit
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Eight pigs that were tatooed with the trademark Louis Vuitton logo are being banned from a modern art exhibit in Shanghai over animal rights concerns.
source: (Feelgood Style) - Celebrate the Holidays in Sustainable Style
The holidays are creeping up fast, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Many are busy planning what they are going to cook, what they are going to wear…and everyone’s thinking about gifts they are going to give.One thing you may not have considered is your serving dishes or your table settings. Do they match, do you have enough? If you’re like me the once complete matching set has been reduced to bits and pieces over the years as things get dropped, broken and lost. I’m lucky to have a complete set of dishes for 6…and matching serving bowls… forget it. Good thing I’m not planning any large, fancy get togethers this season, but that could all change with a phone call, email, or spur of the moment idea.
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source: (Feelgood Style)
November 08, 2008
- New Nimli Giveaway 2008! Free Gifts for Readers Every Day of Next Week!
Next week Nimli will hold a huge giveaway between November 10th thru November 21st with over 20 designers on Nimli participating. In their words:
“Nimli is an online retailer devoted to providing natural, organic, and sustainable lifestyle products while embracing style and aesthetic. Nimli offers clothing, accessories, home décor, beauty products and much more from independent designers who combine their effortless creativity with our environmentally conscious ethics.”
It is going to be lovely, below are images of the goodies Monday through Sunday!
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source: (Feelgood Style)
November 07, 2008
- Sophie Rieu Designs Eco-creative Winning Couture
Unicorn is an award-winning women’s designer wear label with great character, founded by Ireland-based French designer Sophie Rieu. Collections are made from the finest locally-sourced organic and natural fabrics. Her garments are elegantly understated, and flatter the female form with particular emphasis on detailing and finish.
November 06, 2008
- Stella McCartney Wins :: Green Designer Of The Year!
With a portfolio of brands that encompasses everything from animal friendly eco-accessories to organic skincare, Stella McCartney has lived and breathed a verdant life for years. Hell bent on debunking the myths and assumptions surrounding organic & natural, Stella has made sure her cool, modern & sexy aesthetic leaves no-one in doubt that not only are we entering a new era of consciousness, but it’s one that is firmly rooted in design that fuses killer aesthetic & performance with sound process. Only fitting then that she should be awarded a fashion biz first that recognizes her contributions, with an award for “Best Green Designer” by the ACE (Accessories Council Excellence). True to form, she’d only accept the award if it was ‘green’, so the ACE promptly upcycled and repurposed the Judith Leiber original that was created for the award ceremony. Now that’s what we call walking the talk… GO STELLA!- 2 months
source: (Feelgood Style) - Expanding the Fashion EcoSphere: the eco-fashion compass points North for Vancouver Fashion Week
While eco-fashion is becoming more mainstream with an increasing number of environmentally conscious designers serving up sustainable styles and earth-friendly frocks, the runways are typically reserved for regaling the glitz and glam of overly indulgent attire.
But this week, Vancouver turns the spotlight on sustainability with its first ever eco-focused fashion night, Friday, November 7th, 2008.
Vancouver Fashion Week, a hotbed of haute couture and leading west coast designers, is one of the premier purveyors of popular pageantry, unveiling some of the world’s most sought after styles and trends. This year, VFW is showing its support for the environment with a dedicated evening for designers to promote their leading edge sustainable artistry and eco-conscious craftmanship. From eco luxury, showcasing the art of organic handmade silk, to the unique beauty of recycled fabrics like cashmere and wool, an impressive range of techniques and designs will be featured. - Green Diva’s Guide to Fresh Style: Becoming an Eco Bag lady
Okay, first of all I have to point out that while my colleague, Rodney Pate is a phenomenal photographer and artist, this may be his one and only flawed photo . . . I’m not svelt, but I swear I’m not that fat!But of course, it is really all about the bag . . . that part of the photo actually works extremely well.
I’m loving this bag that came from EcoBags.com (psssst, they’re having a sale!). It has become my de facto brief case that I stuff with all the various things I think I can’t live without during my long days at work.
This bag has a slightly sexy green message, which always makes life a little more interesting. But, what’s really interesting about this bag is that it is made from recycled cotton and it is not unreasonably priced @ $14.99.
Find this bag and others like it . . .
November 05, 2008
- Hearts on Sleeves: United States History is Made as Hope Leads Us and Dreams Come True!
With heart on sleeves, and eyes of joy, our dreams have come alive!
Just listening to Obama’s acceptance speech, made me realize that today is rewriting history books and one we will remember forever.
Obama Organic Tee Shirt Will Become a Collectible!
Here is a little souvenir from the great transition to true leadership and hope for our society! Obama is Our Amazing Leader of Hope this Century.
- Serving up Sustainable Vacations, Hold the Backpacks and Granola
In the past, hearing the phrase ‘eco-travel’ likely conjured up images of backpacking along some earthy trail or setting up a tent on open terrain.
You probably never envisioned white sandy beaches, deep blue oceans, or a gleaming beacon of 5-star luxury beckoning you to paradise. Sure, there are still plenty of adventure tours and gritty excursions worthy of beef jerky and a walking stick, but you don’t have to be the Crocodile Hunter to enjoy a green vacation. The sustainable tourism movement has expanded traveling horizons, making an eco-friendly trip idyllic for jet setters and nature wanderers alike.
Sustainable tourism is an industry committed to making a low impact on the natural environment and local culture, while helping to generate income and employment for locals. So, by taking a sustainable vacation, your rest and relaxtion leads to the economic health and social development of cultures around the world, while helping the environment to thrive in the process. Explore the many ways that you can travel ‘green’ and start planning for a journey that brings peace to you, your destination, and the earth.
- Greenloop eco-denim at 25% off
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source: (In The Loop) - Greenloop eco-denim at 25% off
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source: (In The Loop) - Allure Best Of Beauty Award :: Josie Maran Mascara
I recently watched a video on Ecostiletto featuring Rachel Sarnoff & Josie Maran dishing on this mascara - in fact, not just chatting about its accolades but actually giving it the onion test. That’s right… the onion test. Translation: taking an everyday onion and chopping it with your eyes wide open. Unless you’re wearing safety goggles or have your eyes shut, this will usually produce streaming tears in the most hardened among us. The conventional mascara was a washout. Josie Maran’s mascara… not a smidge of mascara anywhere except on her lashes!
November 03, 2008
- Voting is Sexy! Rock the Vote! Code Pink Shouts Vote for Peace!
VOTING NOW, is more important than ever, can’t you see? Do you disagree with some of the ads we’ve been viewing? Want to see YOUR voice matter? Learn the issues, and VOTE!
OK, enough shouting, here are some places around the ecosphere to get psyched up about getting to the polls yourself (shown above top to bottom) ~
- Have a Hot, Fun and Cool Cupcake Voting Party with this Organic Cotton Tee Shirt and these Organic Sweets!
I LOVE this tee shirt! What fun it could inspire with light Organic Cupcakes, for a spontaneous voting party tomorrow!
- Declare Your Autonomie (Project)
Autonomie Project is all about ethical manufacturing. Company founder Anne O’Loughlin had made it her mission to source her line from small, independent cooperatives and Fair Trade-certified facilities in developing countries.
Autonomie Project is best known for their very popular “Ethletic” line of Converse-style shoes made of organic cotton and all-natural FSC rubber (instead of petroleum-based synthetic rubber.) Today, AP also carries organic cotton t-shirts, as well as crocheted bags, hats, gloves, and scarves handmade by the Northern Creations women’s sewing cooperative in rural Peru. Anne’s vision is to help communities around the world be autonomous through creating markets in which their products can thrive. It’s nice to know that when you’re stylin’ in Autonomie Project, the people behind your clothes are stylin’ too.
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source: (In The Loop) - Declare Your Autonomie (Project)
Autonomie Project is all about ethical manufacturing. Company founder Anne O’Loughlin had made it her mission to source her line from small, independent cooperatives and Fair Trade-certified facilities in developing countries.
Autonomie Project is best known for their very popular “Ethletic” line of Converse-style shoes made of organic cotton and all-natural FSC rubber (instead of petroleum-based synthetic rubber.) Today, AP also carries organic cotton t-shirts, as well as crocheted bags, hats, gloves, and scarves handmade by the Northern Creations women’s sewing cooperative in rural Peru. Anne’s vision is to help communities around the world be autonomous through creating markets in which their products can thrive. It’s nice to know that when you’re stylin’ in Autonomie Project, the people behind your clothes are stylin’ too.
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source: (In The Loop)
October 27, 2008
- TOMS Shoes Drop Down In The US
Blake Mycoskie brought it all home last week. TOMS Shoes, his hugely successful line of canvas slip-ons and the new “wrap boots” now sell tons of national retailers like Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters, American Rag and Greenloop. TOMS Shoes has a philanthropic business model, giving one pair of their canvas slip-ons to a child in need for every pair they sell. Up until now, founder Blake Mycoskie and team have done their “shoe drops” in exotic locales like Argentina, South Africa, and Ethiopia to personally fit kids with brand new pairs of TOMS. So far, they have distributed 85,000 free pairs of shoes worldwide.
Since in the US most kids have access to shoes, doing shoe drops abroad seemed to make the most sense. Blake recently realized though that some American children, like victims of natural disasters, were stuck with ill-fitting hand-me-downs or had to share shoes with siblings. So TOMS arranged a handful of their DIY shoe parties, dubbed Style Your Sole, at four different school districts in Mississippi still recovering from Katrina. Each child received their very own pair of white canvas TOMS to paint in their own unique way; needless to say, they were very excited!Another brilliant idea from TOMS.
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source: (In The Loop) - TOMS Shoes Drop Down In The USBlake Mycoskie brought it all home last week. TOMS Shoes, his hugely successful line of canvas slip-ons and the new “wrap boots” now sell tons of national retailers like Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters, American Rag and Greenloop. TOMS Shoes has a philanthropic business model, giving one pair of their canvas slip-ons to a child in need for every pair they sell. Up until now, founder Blake Mycoskie and team have done their “shoe drops” in exotic locales like Argentina, South Africa, and Ethiopia to personally fit kids with brand new pairs of TOMS. So far, they have distributed 85,000 free pairs of shoes worldwide.Since in the US most kids have access to shoes, doing shoe drops abroad seemed to make the most sense. Blake recently realized though that some American children, like victims of natural disasters, were stuck with ill-fitting hand-me-downs or had to share shoes with siblings. So TOMS arranged a handful of their DIY shoe parties, dubbed Style Your Sole, at four different school districts in Mississippi still recovering from Katrina. Each child received their very own pair of white canvas TOMS to paint in their own unique way; needless to say, they were very excited!
Another brilliant idea from TOMS.
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source: (In The Loop) - New Exhibit by Sculpture Artist Maya Lin is Now on Display at the de Young Museum in San Francisco
Maya Lin, best-known for her modern, memory gripping design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., has shifted her subject matter to our planet, focusing in recent years “on a reconsideration of landscape in a time of ecological tension and change“. Currently, Maya Lin’s work is presented by PG&E at the de Young ~ via Heart of Green’s Cool Green Events:
“Systematic Landscapes is a major exhibition of new sculptures, drawings, and installations by renowned artist Maya Lin…this new body of work engages the issue of our fragile connection to the environment in timely and poetic ways.”
Simultaneously, Systematic Landscapes previews Maya Lin’s public art installation Where the Land Meets the Sea, a tubular wire sculpture commissioned by the San Francisco Arts Commission for Golden Gate Park’s California Academy of Sciences.
Walking around the gallery earlier today I