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Simple and Sophisticated Reclaimed Gold Bario Neal Studs

Jul. 30, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

Bario-Neal designers Anna Bario and Page Neal handcraft their boutique and custom designed jewelry in Philadelphia utilizing reclaimed precious metals and ethically-sourced stones. The duo also works with specialized craftspeople on Philadelphia’s historic Jeweler’s Row to hand-make many of its pieces. “Composed of nearly 300 small, family-owned businesses, Jeweler’s Row is home to the oldest […]

Raquel Allegra’s Three Rivers Distressed Dress

Jul. 29, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

Raquel Allegra’s top secret distressing technique that she uses with her L.A. County Jail duds, turns thin t-shirts into sheer dresses, flowing tunic tops and amazing accent scarves. These pieces bring just enough rock to the look so that we all have access. I also recommend having a peek at a few other sale items […]

New Eco-Index Challenges Manufacturers and You

Jul. 27, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

According to the Wall Street Journal, a group of roughly 100 well-known apparel brands and retailers including Nike, Levi’s Timberland and Patagonia “Have developed a software tool to help them measure the environmental impact of their apparel and footwear, from raw material to garbage dump.” This Eco Index, similar to what appliances go through to achieve […]

Project Runway’s Lone Sustainable Designer Gretchen Jones

Jul. 26, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

With the eighth season of Project Runway debuting this Thursday (for the first time on Lifetime Television), a new crop of designers will once again have to woo host Heidi Klum, mentor Tim Gunn and judges (designer Michael Kors and Marie Claire Fashion Director Nina Garcia). As this season’s 17 designers make this the largest […]

Sandal Meets Flat

Jul. 23, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

Summer is a hard time for shoes. Why? Well, because of the heat, all you want to wear are sandals showing off your pretty toes but what if your toes aren’t pretty? These Coral Flats from Brazilian brand Melissa Shoes, are your perfect answer to non-painted or lackluster nails hiding behind a coral front. Sandal […]

Josh Podoll’s Electric Blue Lady

Jul. 22, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

With 2010 on track to be the hottest year on record, one can only speculate what’s to come here in the throes of summer. One thing I do know is that this lightweight organic cotton dress from Josh Podoll is all I want to wear. With a  flattering neckline and adjustable straps at the waist […]

Sheryl Crow Greens Tour and Dishes Out Free Albums

Jul. 21, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

Although she’s probably way further from her childhood home than 100 miles most of the time, Sheryl Crow wants to bring us into the fold of her life with her seventh studio set, appropriately called 100 Miles From Memphis, out today on A&M Records. Her connection to community and environment living in rural Kennett, Missouri […]

Your One-Stop-Shop for the Top 20 Eco-Fashion Sites

Jul. 19, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

You read about, link to and send out tweets talking about a plethora of sites filled with either great content or stunning clothing, and it can be hard to keep track. I have my own problems keeping up, so maybe I’m doing this for my own good. Regardless, here’s a top 20 round-up of what […]

Getting Framed in the Portrait Dress

Jul. 16, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

If you Google “What is a Portrait Dress?” you’ll find a myriad of ways to dress for a portrait. When I was about 13-years-old, we took the only family portrait we’d ever take as a complete family and in that, my acne covered teen brothers all wore the same thing. And me, being the only […]

J’Adore Prairie Underground’s Savoy Hemp Silk Pants

Jul. 15, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

I spotted these Prairie Underground pants at D&A when at Market Week in New York City and fell in love. It’s hard to see just how great they are, but because they are made from a hemp silk, they actually look really dressy. This model has hers pushed up a bit, but the capri length […]

Tanya Aguiniga’s Cool Wool Cuff

Jul. 14, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

Wool in the summer? Are you out of your mind?! Not at all! Tanya Aguinigar’s Wool Lace line is created by continuously looping one strand of 100 percent wool yarn into a light accessory guaranteed to dress up any outfit year-round. The best part of this bracelet? It won’t clatter all over your keyboard as […]

Screw the Tan Lines, Time for Sunglasses

Jul. 13, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

It took me years to realize that not only were sunglasses necessary to do the basic job of keeping the sun out of my eyes, they were also meant to protect the fine skin around my eyes. Now, with sun damage lines grooved deep into the corners of my eyes, I wish I’d always worn […]

Erin Considine Jewelry to Dye For

Jul. 09, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

Asiode Necklace We all go through our phases, and this summer mine is more raw and talisman – especially when it comes to jewelry. Erin Considine has filled this void with her crocheted cotton and silk jewelry dyed exclusively with raw materials like organic Turmeric, Hibiscus, Logwood “and other things you might find in the kitchen,” […]

After TwentyFive, You’re Out of Luck

Jul. 07, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

Modaspia Pintuck Blouse in Gold and Modaspia Fiji Dress in Jade Twentyfive is a brand-spanking new online boutique featuring goods from Modaspia designer Ursula Dean and friend Oami Powers, designer for Judah Ross. By joining forces, the two have come up with a great new way to sell their popular indie lines by incorporating some […]

Soludos Espadrilles for Kicking Round Town (Or Country)

Jul. 05, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

I don’t care whether you live in the city or in a beach town, this Fourth of July calls for laid back shoes. These espadrilles from Soludos just launched last month and I am in love with how simple yet hip they are. And with a price tag of only $24-$28 a pair, I’m shaking. […]

Forever 21 Super Sizes (And We Let Them)

Jul. 02, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

As you grow Forever 21, we are watching you and guess what? Most people aren’t. So let’s do a closer inspection and not only ask why consumers still think it’s fun (and okay) to buy throwaway clothes in your fluorescent jungle, but just why you, Forever 21, have slipped under the radar unlike your sister […]

Ethical Designer Minna Tempts Us with Summery Lace

Jul. 01, 2010 / by Amy DuFault / 0 Comments

Breezy and poetic, Minna’s Natasha Top is made from tea-dyed Scottish lace with valencienne lace straps and comes lined with a hand-dyed organic silk chiffon. The U.K. designer offers her ethical women’s and children’s collection both online and at her boutique. Honestly, there’s not a piece there I didn’t like. Even her jewelry is inspiring. […]

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