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Chic By Nature

January 28th, 2008

Nature vs. Future Recycled Juice Pouch Gown

I’d save a post like this for my weekly link round-up on Fridays, but this dress made me squeal so loudly, I couldn’t help but post about it now!

This dress is by Nina Valteni for Nature vs. Future. It’s made out of juice pouches!
It was made specially for pianist Soyeon Lee, who will wear it […]

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August 1st, 2007

Chic Splurge: Deborah Lindquist Dresses

Deborah Lindquist is one of Los Angeles’ hottest high fashion eco-designers. She uses such eco-friendly fabrics like recycled cashmere, repurposed kimonos and saris, vintage fabrics, hemp, bamboo, organic cotton and organic wool.
Her clothing is playful and beautiful. I’d wear ‘em everywhere, if I could.
Dress the short ones down with cute flats and a big bag […]

By Erin -- 2 comments

August 1st, 2007

Ashley Watson Recycled Leather Accessories

Ashley Watson is an accessories designer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her forte is making handmade, unique accessories like wallets, belts and handbags out of old leather jackets.
Her creations are gorgeous!
From left to right: the Junco (green), the Vireo (ivory) and the Kestral (teal). All her bags are roomy and come with several pockets, […]

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July 31st, 2007

Green Celeb Style: Charles and Camilla

Prince Charles has been gaining quite the reputation as an eco-activist. He’s been working on an eco-bed & breakfast, promoted hybrid vehicles and has been seen at many green events.
Here, he takes his green-loving ways one step further: he’s wearing them. Below, are two pictures of Charles and wife, Camilla Parker-Bowles. The pictures were taken […]

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July 24th, 2007

Bazura Launches New Eco-Friendly Bag Line

One of my favorite eco-companies is expanding! Bazura, the Canadian company that brought you those juice-label bags, announced plans for another eco-friendly line.

The new line will be made out of retired advertising banners collected in Vietnam. Local women working in a co-operative make the bags.The line, called “Banner Bags” is already causing quite the stir, […]

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July 15th, 2007

A Hip and Functional Man Bag is Hard to Find

My boyfriend, Matt, has been on a serious prowl for the perfect man bag, ever since Jim on The Office carried one to practical perfection. As hard as he is trying, he keeps coming up short. They are either too expensive, too girly, or too impractical.
A man bag is a delicate thing. You need to […]

By Erin -- 1 comment