Eco Fashion Bamboo and Organic Cotton

What a great fashion basic sweater from Beau Soleil! It's stylish and eco-friendly made with 70% bamboo, 30% organic cotton and 5% low power spandex. And it's available in a trio of perfect neutral shades of black, petal,and rhino. Dress it up. Dress it down. You'll love the fit and feel...and the price, just $185 at shopbeausoleil.com.

Sasha Vegan Clutch by big Buddha

Yes, I'm not over my crushon ruffles and roses. This clever little Sasha clutch by Big Buddha combines both,and it's vegan so it had to go on my list. With the strap on it can also be used as a wristlet. In black it's the perfect answer to any number of fashion outings. And the price, just $45, makes you feel really smart for making this choice. Available from MooShoes.com

Eco Fashion Hand Knits for Fall 2010

Texture is a big part of Fall 2010 fashion and this wool dress hand knitted in Nepal by women in the Kumbeshwar Technical School is a suberb eco investment piece. You get up-to-the-minute style with a fairisle design and a versatile mini dress/tunic length. Additionally, you are helping to support over 1000 knitters in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, to earn a fair price and receive medical and social support. Avvailable from People Tree for £95.00 or around $149.

An Eco Dress for Any Occasion

Step out in Tangente's belted short sleeve Millie dress with miles of style and versatility. Made of eco friendly Tencel fabric it is right for work, after work and special events. Add some jewelry or a scarf to suit your mood! It features side pockets, a banded boat neckline, banded sleeves and a back invisible zipper. Gathered and loose at the top it narrows down through the waist and hips where a self-belt adds to the details. Available in Sand [the color shown]in sizes 2-10. Price $140 at www.etsy.com/shop/tangente

Eco Design Bangle of Eco-Friendly Recycled Silver

I found this really cool eco bracelet designed by Kristin Coffing on Etsy. Real twigs in bud were cast in recycled sterling silver to create this unique cuff. The bracelet is fairly flexible, fitting very small wrists and large wrists alike. It measures 6" around, from end to end, not including the open space which is adjustable.

Wear it alone for a beautiful singular fashion statement or stack it on with your favorite bangles. The price is $130 and available on www.etsy.com/shop/kristincoffin.

Eco Fashion from Earth Creations

Wow, we love the functionality and earth friendliness of this cowl neck tuic/mini dress by Earth Creations! First of all, it has great lines with its semi-fitted silhouette featuring slightly flared sleeves. Secondly,it packs a stylish punch with a dramatic convertible cowl collar that can be draped over the shoulders as shown or pulled up and worn as a hood. And wrapping up your decision is the quiet range of eco friendly natural clay dyed colors of this eco design's fabric of 66% bamboo, 28% organic cotton, 6% spandex French terry. What a great eco fashion find at $77.00
at www.earthcreations.net.

Eco Design Goes Day to Evening

Day-to-evening dresses should always be part of a versatile career wardrobe, especially if there is a lot of travel involved. And if you thought eco design only offered black T-shirt dresses, think again.

This stylish shirred cowl neck dress from Jonano is made of eco-friendly soft viscose of organically bamboo blended with organic cotton and a hint of spandex. The result is an A-line dress in bittersweet red with an extremely flattering fit and miles of style. Plus, it looks so much more expensive than its $75 price tag at www.jonano.com.

Stilettos with Skyhigh Heels but not a Skyhigh Price

If you feel the need to wear stilettos for a special evening out, you can really make an entrance in this pair from Chinese Laundry. They're the height of fashion two ways. First they are a striking gloss + matte exotic animal print and second they have 5in. heels offset a little by a 1/2 in. platform. A cushioned footbed and a nonskid outsole are a thoughtful part of the design.

These shoes are not part of the Chinese Laundry vegan line, but they do have manmade uppers. And the price of these skyhigh heels is fortunately not skyhigh. Get them for $99 at ChineseLaundry.com.

Eco Design in Hot One Shoulder Ruffle Top

One shoulder tops are top fashion now and work well for casual evenings into the fall wth a jacket or wrap. This ruffled top by Genux not only delivers on fashion it is made of a beautiful soft, eco-friendly modal fabric with just a touch of spandex.

Pair this eco design top with a simple pencil skirt, a long print skirt or jeans and you have a perfect pair-up for traveling. Price is $40 Canadian [about $38 US] from Mudsharkstreetwear.com

Recycled Silver Necklace

Whether you choose simple, sophisticated eco fashions or mix them up with vintage and upcycled pieces for a boho chic style, this is a necklace that goes with more than one outfit. It goes with your life. Simple yet sophisticated this 18 in. necklace made of recycled silver featuring smaller spirals and a central spiral. Each is set with an 8 mm white, freshwater pearl. All are suspended from a recycled sterling silver chain. Price is $90 from Eco-Artwear http://www.eco-artwear.com.

Eco Bags Made From Recycled Leather

No, all eco bags are not made of recycled candy wrappers or pop tops [although they are cute] they're not for every one. So for the latter group we suggest stylish bags made of recycled leather such as these from Amerileather. This eco design features an all over leafy design that is a new take on the recent fashion trend to adorn handbags with ruffles, scultural flowers and pleats.

These fashionable eco bags feature a roomy main compartment with a cell phone pocket, an accessory pocket and a zippered pocket to keep items neatly in place. They also have leather handles and a longer removable leather shoulder strap. With dimensions of 17 in. L x 15 in. H x 5 in. W its roomy, but not so gigantic that you need to wheel it around. And for $74.99, what a deal at http://www.amerileather.com.

Eco Design In Popular Style

Okay, you've seen this familiar silhouette, but did you know that it is available in eco-friendly fabrics? Well it is and absolutely nothing is lost in the translation. The top is 100% modal jersey spandex and the skirt is 55% Hemp, 45% organic cotton lightweight indigo denim. Lining is silk. This classic interpretation of the dirndl skirted dress has an edge that looks expensive. And while it isn't inexpensive at a price of $215 divided by 52 weeks in the year and for $4 a week its a great deal in a dress you can wear frequently, layer differently and enjoy! Available at http://www.kgracedesigns.com.

Eco Design Is Far From Bland

Need a little black dress than has a little something extra? This eco-friendly dress by Kelly Lane has exactly that with a geometrical belt [no two are alike] that turns this sexy black eco design halter dress into something special. And you’ll love the comfort of the 92% Tencel and 8% Lycra fabric. Change the belt, add a jacket and its an ideal day to evening combination to add to your eco clothing collection.

Kelly Lane eco fashions are made in the USA with a strong comittment to the environment and sustainability. They are limited-run, very high quality, with hand-crafted elements. Each item is made in Pennsylvania by a small group of women sewers. Catch this dress on sale now at Jute and Jackfruit for $198. http://www.juteandjackfruit.com.

Eco Friendly Fashionable Jute Bag

Summertime and the Living is Easy. Big hat. Big shades. All you need is the perfect bag to pull it all together for a day at the pool or a weekend at the beach. That's where Black Tangerine, the indie handbag line from the UK, can give your look a little sizzle with this Paradise Cove beach bag. Created from eco-friendly jute, this bag is 21 in. wide and 12 in. tall, so it also works great as a handbag. Image it with retro inspired sunglasses and sundress you can see yourself being dazzling even in the shade while sipping your eco friendly vodka or rum drink. See, you're already there, just place the order [under $16 US]at http://www.blacktangerine.co.uk.

Romantic Eco Skirt by Couvert

What a beautiful, romantic organic cotton denim skirt by Couvert. Swirls of bias cut panels give it a flattering fit close to the body at the waistline and swooping out toward the bottom. Each panel is perfectly acceented with a rosette at the bottom.
Waist up tp 32"; Hips up to 37"; and Length 37". Other sizes available for custom order. Price $97. http://www.couvert.etsy.com

Eco Design Shows Its Chic

When you find a top that has this much style you just know you’re going to enjoy it for a long time. It’s the Dorothy top from Sublet clothing! It’s so simple yet so stylish and adds just the right amount of volume to balance out all of the narrow fashion bottoms. Add a black pencil skirt and the party is on. Add skinny jeans and you’re off to have a latte with friends. Designed using a hemp/cotton blend with organic cotton details. And right now it is on sale for $74 at www.greenwithglamour.com.

Eco Friendly Stilletos

Classy on both sides. Cri de Coeur’s Hannah present a sandal view from one side and an almost boot view from the other. The result is an extremely versatile pair of sophisticated, earth friendly eco shoes created using a cool ultrasuede material made from recycled plastic. These eco shoes are stilletos with a 3.5" heel with a 1/2" platform, which means it only feels like a classic 3 “ heel. They’ll set you back $280 and are available on http://cri-de-coeur.com.

This fashionably long cowl collared tunic from Raw Earth Wild Sky knows no season. It's perfect in warm weather and really makes a statement over pants, skirts, leggings or jeans. Toss it over white linen pants now and over leggings with a cardigan later. The collar can pull up and be worn as a hood for a sporty look or draped as shown.

The fabric is 100% organic cotton dyed with low impact dye. [Color show is Tarnish. Also available in white]. Best of all, your timing couldn't be better. It's on sale for $118.40 at BTC Elements. Online visit http://www.btcelements.com.

Eco Friendly Leggings for Fall 2010

Okay, no doubt you already have leggings, but if you just decided to go green you may not have a stock of eco leggings. However, that oversight is easily fixed with these Nixxi leggings made of 66% Viscose from Bamboo, 28% Organic Cotton, and 6% Stretch. You can catch these and other eco clothing items on sale now on Nimli.com. And they won't break the bank; these nixxi eco leggings are just $40.

Leggings will definitely be around another season and you'll want to expand your eco clothing selections to include this most versatile of fashion items to layer under tunics, shorts, skirts and dresses. Stock up. http://www.nimli.com

An Eco Friendly Hoody with Style to Spare

The hoody is a fashion staple, but isn't it time for a style upgrade? It's here and from an eco-friendly clothing company no less. The Hempest brand comes through with a longer, leaner "Nomad" hoody in a blend of 58% organic cotton/37% Hemp/5%Lycra.

With a bit of stretch and oversized hood this is the perfect eco-friendly travel companion that can be tossed on as a swimsuit cover-up or used as a chill chaser on a long flight! Shown in a cool, deep-sea blue but also available in other hues. $89.00 Find this and other eco fashions at the www.thehempest.com.

Bespoke Eco Fashion From Econica

I found this versatile organic cotton dress in Econica's shop on Etsy. It's a very basic design that lets you be creative with scores of scarves or jewlery as well as sweaters and jackets. I think it has a cool retro Audrey Hepburn vibe translated for today's contemporary eco-conscious shopper.

Because all of Econica's eco fashions are custom made to measure you can always have the length and sleeves adjusted to suit just you. The dress is shown here in a luscious season-spanning Cherry color, but it is also available in Black or Espresso and a range of other colors. What a lot of amazing bespoke style for just $89.

Eco Friendly Vegan Shoes

These Jambu vegan shoes named “Oscar” work with everything in your closet from a little black dress to down home jeans. They rock the cool cage design while keeping comfort in mind with a heel that’s not so high you can’t walk in them.

In fact the 3 ¾ in. heel height is offset by a 1 in. platform and that compares to a 2 ¾ in. elevation of a non-platform. They also feature a contoured Memory Foam footbed! Available in black or brown for $123 from Zappos.com.

Pretty Birdie by Stephanie Teague

This sophisticated jumpsuit/romper is the perfect new item for just about any season. Made from lightweight organic wool crepe, this eco fashion design is ideal to pack for a weekend when you’ll be doing both casual shopping and going out to dinner...just add a scarf, change your jewelry and shoes! As the weather turns cooler layer it with a top or add a jacket.

Pleating at the waist and pockets make it flattering to most figure types. And the length can be worn to the ankle or scrunched up. Shown in Earth color. Also available in sea, black, slate, forest, spice, and naural. $165.00. Organic wool knot belt that is sold separately. For this or other eco fashion choices visit www.stephanieteague.etsy.com to custom order to your measurements!

Eco Fashion from Prairie Underground

Seattle designers Davora Lindner and Camilla Eckersley definitely have a pulse on young contemporary fashion and their Prairie Underground eco fashion collection will have you rethinking your wardrobe. Each of the pieces are easy to wear and infinitely mixable.

In fact, you can snag some great transitional eco fashion pieces for fall from the lines Summer 2010 collection. A case in point is this comfy, loose fitting tunic with the over the top cowl collar. The camel color is one of the BIG shades for fall. This eco fashion outfit will turn the corner of the season and just keep on going with grey or black dress or leggings and interesting scarves. For a list of retailers check out www.prairieunderground.com/stores.html.

Eco Fashion Chic

Did anyone ever say that eco fashion can't be sophisticated? We hope not, because globally and right at home there are more eco-friendly truly fashionable choices that ever before.

New eco fashions are created using organic cotton, hemp, silk, wool, and linen fabrics as well as some you may not have considered such as bamboo, soy and corn. And yes, the eco fashion industry is spawning a whole new range of fabrics such as lyocell[a soft, light fabric made from wood pulp] and Ecogir [made from recycled PET plastic bottles].

Add to the choices in new fabrics the abundant range of vintage fashions, recycled fashions and upcycled fashions all of which can add depth and personality to your wardrobe. Top your fashions off with a truly creative range of eco fashion accessories such as handbags made from natural fabrics, recycle fabrics and other innovative materials such as tires, aluminum pop tops, and candy wrappers. And you can choose jewelry made from recycled gold, silver and other metals, resins, beach glass and recycled costume jewelry.

Choosing eco fashions can become a fun and exciting part of living a sustainable lifestyle.