Chic By Nature

April 16th, 2008

Are you Eco-Chic?

We are looking for a writer or two for this blog - if you are passionate about fashion, blogging, eco-friendly and love to toot your horn around the web, we would love to hear from you! Please shoot me a note at christina@b5media.com - tell me why you would like to write for Chic by Nature, and include either a sample post or some links to your writing elsewhere on the web. We have a super fun group of beauty and style writers and would love for you to join us!

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April 6th, 2008

Green Gladiator Sandals

If you’ve read this blog recently, you know how much I love the gladiator sandal trend. (I’m lame and fickle like that when it comes to fashion). Luckily, Steve Madden has come out with an affordable vegan style!

Alternative Outfitters suggests pairing it with a draped white dress. But these puppies can be paired with anything. Romantic, urban, you name it.

They are available in black or brown and can be yours for $47.95.

Image via Alternative Outfitters

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April 5th, 2008

Solisda Jewelry

Solisda is a fabulous jewelry line designed by Catherine Beringer which celebrates “sunshine and nature through modern, organic design.” Catherine uses recycled silver, friendly Argentium alloys and linen to create her unique and ethereal designs.

Did you know Solsida means “sunnyside” in Swedish? A great name for this line, if I can say so!

There are currently three collections you can browse through, Inner Nature, which is inspired by (duh!) nature. The necklace above is one example from the line. There’s also the more conceptual Inner Circle and Inner Spirit lines.

Check out all the pieces for yourself at Solsida. Prices vary from $38.00 to $148.00, so there’s something for someone in every price range.

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April 5th, 2008

This Week’s Splendid Reads

I know I haven’t posted much this week, but that’s what Splendicity is for!

Beauty Match discovers Clear by Hydroderm: adult acne solution free beauty samples

Aging Fabulous tells you about a lip enhancer and moisturizer that really works.

Petite Fashionista has a $100 Gift Card to Lands’ End to Give Away enter today!

Viva Woman reviews Ferro Cosmetics fabulous mineral makeup and offers her readers an exclusive promotion code.

Beauty Bento Box invites readers to discuss RevaleSkin and CoffeeBerry.

Style Manila tries on Vintage Silk for a change.

Tops 2 Bottoms has a new ruffled dress, lace top, and a desert scarf, all from Irene’s Closet!

Beauty Secrets Revealed is Giving Away Normal Skin Kit Worth $315 From Esente Physioceuticals

Shopalicious has a flashback to Charlie’s Angels’ time with this sunset print string bikini!

Beauty and Fashion Tech spent six weeks trying a unique acne treatment, DS Labs Trioxil Acne Treament Gel.

There is still time to join NY Spender’s Bikini Club.

SugarShock Beauty is indulging in yummy pink buttercream frosting treats but this stuff is guilt-free, courtesy of Jaqua.

ShoeBlitz talks about fun spring sandals from Prada, Christian Louboutin and Betsey Johnson.

Style…A Work In Progress goes cuckoo…or should that be pigeon…for racing pigeon ring necklaces.

Savvy Skin is giving away the zit zapping tool ThermaClear. Enter the contest now!

Her Accessories is celebrating springtime flowers with these fun flowery rings, hair clips and even a flowered belt.

All That & a goes green with a look at Beau Soleil’s new spring collection.

It’s time for prom mania and Indie Style File has got a bunch of great dresses for you.

Karen fromMakeup and Beauty Blog road tests skin care products from Dove’s new Go Fresh line and loves them!

ShopDiary is quite excited about the Comme des Garçons for H&M designer collaboration.

Canadian Beauty tells you about Tags: beauty-links, Chic Link Love, chic-links, fashion-links, shopping-links, splendicity

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April 4th, 2008

Arizona Jeans Organic Line

Arizona Jeans has two great eco-friendly options for you. They have a Recycled collection, where products must be at least 25% recycled material, like cotton, glass or polyester, and an Organic collection, where products must be at least 70% organic, like cotton and linen.

While I wish AZ had more stringent standards for what constitutes being green, this is a great start for a mainstream clothing line.

The recycled v-neck shirt above is available for only $20.00. Show off your green style with a proud logo! Pair it with some recycled jeans or recycled denim mini and off you go!

Image permission via Arizona Jeans

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April 2nd, 2008

Colorful Organic Slim Leg Jeans

I love the look of skinny jeans, especially dressed up with nice heels or dressed down with ratty shoes. Over at Tobi, you can get you skinny jeans that are 98% organic cotton in a variety of different colors–blue, green, grey, jade, purple, ripped to shreds, bleached, black and white checked, dark denim and more!

While it’s a bit boring, my favorite are the dark denim! They are classic and sleek and you can’t go wrong with them! I’d pair mine with some patent red heels and a crips white shirt for a timeless look.

If you’re feeling brave and go for one of the brighter colors, remember to keep the rest of the look clean and simple. It would be easy for the look to get to retro if you do too much with it and no one wants that!

All the jeans listed above range in price from $109-$329 and are all available through Tobi.

Image via Tobi

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April 2nd, 2008

Cellulose Earrings

These earrings by BTC elements are not made out of cellulouse, but they were inspired by them! Instead, they are made out of eco-friendly bamboo and surplus felt.

I love how they were inspired by nature but still evoke the trendy geometric prints!

These earrings are on the pricey side at $42.00, so wear with care! you can get yours at BTC Elements.

Image via BTC Elements

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March 30th, 2008

Green Chic: Reading In Style

I just finished reading Green Chic: Saving the World in Style, and I must say I truly enjoyed it. Author Christie Matheson is a humorous and accessible writer. She isn’t preachy or negative or self-righteous and the book is filled with antedotes from her personal green experiences.

This book understands that no one can do everything, but that everyone can do something.

“It’s not about buying your way to being green - or just appearing green,” Matheson says over at Victoria E. “It’s about shifting your mindset, changing your attitude, and developing a personal style that is green.”

It’s about being aware of the issues and making educated choices that suit your lifestyles. Everything from fashion to food to fridges is covered, giving you a comprehensive overivew of how to make your world a little greener.

The one downer is that the book is fairly introductory to green issues. This is fantastic for the newbie to the green scene–Matheson explains the issues in a light and airy voice and never bores with with too much science or politics–but for the eco-freak like me, the issues and practices were nothing new.

However, I did enjoy the personal touches and unique suggestions Matheson included for going green, proving that everyone who picks up this book will walk away with something new to talk about! It’s a sassy and classy take on how to go green, and one I’d recommend!

One of the book’s best features? It’s printed using vegetable based inks on 100% post-consumer recycled paper that’s certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

Matheson is practicing what she preaches too, by donating 50% of her royalties to green organizations. Go Christie!

Published by Sourcebooks Inc., it’s available for $10.36 through Amazon

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March 30th, 2008

This Week’s Splendid Reads

Beautiful Makeup Search cannot get enough of this palette from the new Heatherette for MAC Collection.

eye4style offers up the cutest polar bear pendant ever as a reader giveaway- enter to win now!

Wardrobe oxygen wonders if a backless bra made for busty women will live up to its claim.Snarkstress hated to do it, but she had no choice.

See Fashion Maven Eva Longoria get her first (and much-deserved) Snarkstress Shredding.

Teen Style Lounge reminds you to enter to win a $50 e-Gift card to Arizona Jeans Co. Monday is the last day for entry, so hurry over!

She Knows Best wants your opinion on skinny ties.

Style It Less shows the new Twisted Silver Earrings, a promo code and chance to win a pair.

Style Tots thinks the Chloe Kids Collection needs a bit of color.

A Touch of Blusher can’t live without this foundation.

The Scented Life tried Mariah Carey’s limited edition perfume, M by Mariah Carey GOLD.

makeup loves me discovers the mystique of spring’s newest nail trend grey polish . come see it for yourself!

The Raging Rouge Beauty Blog is wild about tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer inPark Avenue Princess. Oh heavenly tan!

Beauty Banter talks exclusively to Earnest Sewn’s gorgeous publicist and partner to find out what are her favorite, must-have beauty products!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic gets some advice from Brad Johns on maintaining her blonde highlights!

Beautynomics shares her Scrub Story about The Face Shop Sake Gel Clarifying Body Scrub.

The Latest Luxe enjoys life in the luxe lane with the Anya Hindmarch Lulu Clutch.

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March 30th, 2008

Stewart & Brown Racerback Jumper

I love the look of the racerback? Remember the racerback vest that won a challenge for Victorya on Project Runway this season? That’s because other people love the racerback too! Everyone loves a racerback!

Which is why I really love this organic cotton racerback jumper by Stewart & Brown.

Leggings, boots and a long-sleeve tee or thermal and you’re good for a cold and wet spring, a tank top and gladiator sandals and it’s the perfect summer dress.

It’s currently $199.00 from the Greenloop!

Image via the Greenloop

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