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Archive for September 2007

September 19th, 2007

A Near Perfect Fall Coat

Can you ever have enough coats? Maybe. But this one needs to be added to your collection.
The ‘Iris Coat’ by mother/daughter designing duo Rebe, is made out of 100% recycled cotton and acrylic blend and has vintage trim.

I love the empire waist and the shawl collar in the design. It’s a classic coat, with enough […]

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September 18th, 2007

(Not Real) Green Leggings (That’s Cruel)

Okay, that title is a bad play on that Barenaked Ladies’ song. But at least I tried.
Everywhere I turn this fall, I see leggings. Everywhere. They certainly help bring those cute dresses into fall.
I did a little research to find some eco-options for this massive trend. Here’s what I found:
Cropped Legging
This cropped style is made […]

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September 18th, 2007

Toronto Eco-Couture Show

I live in Toronto, so I’m excited about this event!
Next Wednesday, September 26th. Fashion Takes Action will be presenting an Eco-Couture Gala and Benefit. It will feature designers David Dixon, Thien Le, Pat McDonagh, Sarah Nicol, Juma, Damzels in this Dress, Annie Thompson, Farley Chatto, Rosa Costanzo and Ula Zukowska as they present their latest […]

By Erin -- 2 comments

September 17th, 2007

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome to the New b5 blogs!

The Beauty & Style Channel is now up to 25 blogs, thanks to these three great new additions:

  Liberty (a.k.a. The Snarkstress) will take a break from being ruthless to bring us all the fashion trends for teens at the Teen Style Lounge .

Sophia Uy is a b5media newbie who is going to bring you the […]

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September 17th, 2007

September’s Hot Finds

I feel like it was only yesterday that I posted the Hot Finds for August!
Dexie over at Style Tots has put together the list of super fab finds for the month of September here at the Beauty and Style Channel.
Head over there to check them out!
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September 14th, 2007

Marks & Spencers to Open Eco-Store

Treehugger is reporting (via The Scotsman) that British retail store, Marks & Spencers is planning to open an ‘eco-store’ — a store in their chain devoted to all things green!

However, it is important to note that it is the store itself that is going green. According to The Scotsman,
Although shoppers are unlikely to notice […]

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September 14th, 2007

Chic Link Love: September 14th

Sprig.com looks for the perfect fall jacket.
Greener Penny looks at what is really in a water bottle.
Keetsa covers seven fall trends green-style.
Is ‘America’s Next Top Model’ really going green?
Victoria E checks out vintage steel furniture.
Green Options makes blankets fashionable.
Eco Chick checks out great green links for new moms.
Check out b5media’s new Technology blog, Eco-Friendly […]

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September 12th, 2007

Project Green Bracelets

Important: ‘Project Green’ is not to be confused with ‘Project Greenlight’ Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s search-for-a-movie-producer project. Instead, Project Green is about showcasing your eco-fashion sense!

Greenloop is selling these hip cuffs to promote eco-awareness and support awesome environmental organizations like Earth Share, the Natural Resources Defense Council, Global Green, Healthy Child: Healthy World, and […]

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September 12th, 2007

San Francisco’s Green Shopping Event

I just found out about this event and it looks fantastic!
On September 27th, Appel & Frank are hosting the Eco-Chic Shopping event! It’s going to feature lots of green designers, including Anna Cohen, Del Forte and Hiroko Hurikara.

Fashion isn’t the only green goodness on the agenda — organic coffee and natural cocktails will be served […]

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September 10th, 2007

John Bartlett’s Off-Grid Fashion Line

John Bartlett is an ecelectic and innovative menswear designer. His style is this clash of preppy and queer aesthetics — think pinstripes and pink!
The best part about Bartlett’s line — which was showcased at NYC Fashion Week — is that he produced the entire collection off-grid. That’s right, there is not one carbon emission to […]

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