Thursday, August 18, 2016

Eco Chic: Fall 2016 Looks Beautiful. See for Yourself.




Indian Summer into Fall 2016 is a great time to add more eco fashions to your wardrobe. This fine guage knit 100% Pima Cotton dress is a standout idea. Its fitted torso features a flattering v-neckline and 3/4 length sleeves. The torso flows into a swirl of pleats. Dress is available in sizes xsmall through xlarge from Peruvian Connection, a fashion company devoted to beautiful eco fashions.



Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Eco Travel? Pack These Basic White Eco Jeans of Organic Cotton With a Little Stretch



Want to add more eco-friendly pants to your wardrobe? These classic five-pocket style white jeans by Eileen Fisher are slim-fitting organic cotton with just enough stretch to make them extra comfortable to wear. They are part of her travel collection focused upon effortless style and simplicity. Find them for $178 at Garnet Hill online.



Sunday, July 17, 2016

Eco Fashion Chic: Try An Eco Bikini Made in NYC



Hmm. Halfway through Summer 2016 and time to add a new swimsuit. Try adding a new eco bikini made of eco-friendly 78% Recycled Nylon and 22% Elastane. Wrap top is not only flattering, it is also easily adjustable. Bottom is ruched in back. Top is $88 and bottom is $72. For these and other eco swimwear choices shop Vaute, an eco brand made in the USA/ cut and sewn in NYC's garment district. The brand has also been hailed as the first vegan fashion label.




Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Mid-Summer Dreaming? Wake up to an Eco Fashion Chic Romper



As we pass the halfway mark this summer what better than an eco-friendly, season spanning romper by Ace & Jig to add to your growing eco closet. Designed using one of the company's eco Artisanal fabrics that are woven on an ancient hand loom in India, this one is a classic windowpane plaid. The romper features a sleeveless, button-up front with elasticized waistband and tapered leg.

The weavers employed by Ace & Jig's textile factory receive free childcare. The textiles are washed twice to make the fabrics extra soft and shrink-proof, but the water used in the process is recycled for use in the communal employee garden to grow organic produce. Available online at Ethica; now reduced to $198.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Dive In: Eco Fashion Swimwear is The New, New Thing!



Time for that new swimsusit? Why not select an eco friendly style? Leave a strong footprint in the sand, but a light environmental footprint with an eco-friendly swimsuit by Vitamin A. This So Ho chevron malliot Riviera style is made from
EcoLuxTM, the brand's exclusive superfine matte jersey swim fabric produced locally in California, using recycled nylon fiber to conserve resources and LYCRA XTRA LIFE® fiber to extend the life of each swimsuit far beyond that of traditional spandex products. Vitamin A also donates a percentage of profits to environmental organizations. Shop now; it's $225 at vitaminaswim.com

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Eco Fashion Gypsy Caftan



Ready for beach-side sunsets or deck-side strolls, this beautiful, vibrant print caftan is designed using 100% viscose and all eco-friendly materials and processes. It features a timeless silhouette with new hi-lo hemline and hand beaded detail. It is available from Gypsy05, a company that ethically sources the finest found goods, footwear, jewelry, luxurious silks and leathers through their Global Village initiative. The Global Village not only provides fair wages to workers in communities who are the experts in these textiles but it adds authenticity and quality to the assortment of goods that Gypsy05 offers.

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Eco-Fashion Chic Tip: Relaxed Denim Organic Cotton Skimmer



Want to update your eco wardrobe in one purchase? Consider this eco-friendly, organic cotton dress that has all of these fashion trends going for it: Soft knit, relaxed skimmer fit; Midi length; and Denim Color. It features scoop neckline in front and interesting button details on side seams. Moreover it is ethically made by Fair Trade Artisans and uses low-impact dyes. Available from Indigenous.