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Chic By Nature

Archive for November 2007

November 23rd, 2007

Why Bamboo is Good for You

One way to make your wardrobe eco-friendly is by investing in clothing made out of bamboo. I know it sounds a little weird. Bamboo is that crazy hollow wood that pandas chew and we make chimes out of. But when it’s done right, bamboo fabric can be soft, luxurious and incredibly comfortable.

Why Bamboo is […]

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November 22nd, 2007

Clearance: Fleece Sweater

This sweater brightens my day!
The brightly colored stripes and off-centered zipper make it a truly unique piece. It’s perfect casual winter wear!

It’s made out of 100% cotton, is certified fair trade and was handmade by co-operative in Nepal.
Act fast because it’s currently on sale for $33.75 at Hip & Zen!
Tags: clearance-sale, fair-trade-clothing, handmade-clothing, hip-and-zen, […]

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November 22nd, 2007

Clearance Sale: Recycled Cashmere Bolero

Hip & Zen is clearing out their e-shelves. This means great savings for us! Check out these awesome finds, all of which are 50% off!
Deborah Lindquist designed this whimsical oceanic-motif bolero, made out of 100% recycled cashmere. It’s a cute way to brighten up an office outfit. I’d pair it with that basic dark dress […]

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November 22nd, 2007

Cute Cashmere Hats By Eko Chic

It stormed today in Toronto! The first snow day of the year. Unfortunately, it wasn’t light, fluffy, pretty snow but that slushy gross stuff. I’m sure I would have enjoyed it more if I had one of these cute hats by ekoChic.

They are made out of recycled vintage cashmere sweaters. I love the bright […]

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November 21st, 2007

Eliza Vegan Wedge by Novocas

These vegan wedges by Novocas are adorable yet chic. I love the sublte peeptoe and the peep holes along the trim. How could these shoes be named anything but Eliza?

You can get a pair for $95.00 from Moo Shoes. They are available in brown (shown) or black!
Tags: eco-shoes, novocas, vegan-shoes, vegan-wedges

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November 21st, 2007

Haibtude Square Neck Tee

This shirt, by Habitude makes the everyday long sleeved shirt romantic and intriguing! It’ll dress you up when you pair it with a pencil skirt an dress you down with jeans and boots.

This 100% organic cotton creation is perfect for those many afternoon holiday parties at the office. The gathered material will let you […]

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November 17th, 2007

This Week’s Splendid Reads

Here are the best reads of the week from Splendicity:
BEAUTY
Style…a work in progress discovers how Dr. Brandt’s products stack up when applied to her beauty as architecture theory…and her face.
Take a look at Mineral Makeup’s Graduation Picture FOTD.
Savvy Skin talks about Skin Care For Everyone.
Beauty Secrets Revealed shares a Blueberry Age-Defying Face Pack Recipe.
Viva Woman […]

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November 16th, 2007

Chic Link Love for November 16th

Here are my favorite fashionable green reads this week:
Organic Clothing investigated ethical and eco-jewelry.

Style Will Save Us interviewed designer Raina Blyer.

Victoria E puts the spotlight on Organic Style.
Treehugger launched their 2007 Holiday Gift Guide.

Fabulously Green highlights Nicole Bridger’s newest line.
You could win a $50.00 Whole Foods Gift Certificate from Alternative Consumer.

Haute Nature checks out […]

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November 14th, 2007

Green is Black is Shopping

Green is Black is a Canadian-based family-run online retail store that carries eco-friendly fashion for a variety of designers. Their mandate is
to purchase clothing that was both sustainable and appealed to our craving for soft, sensuous, beautiful, and body-celebrating clothing; shoes and accessories that were vegeco and therefore free of PVC/vinyl, and hip, funky […]

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November 13th, 2007

Recycled Wood Earrings

These wood earrings are made out of off-cuts from the furniture industry. The American Black Walnut is naturally that dark brown!

Imagine how hard it was to carve those teeny trees on each earring. You can get a pair for $47.00 through Etsy.
They are made by garnishhome, who makes the jewelry from the off-cuts from her […]

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