Top 5 Capes: The Caped Crusaders
I went to see the new musical Harmony last week, and fell in love with one of the character’s capes – a velvet capelet with long straps that went under the arms and tied in the back. Some costumes can only be pulled off on a stage, but these are pieces you can integrate naturally in everyday life, whether you’re on the beach, playing in the rain, or out on a Friday night!
Frugal Snob: H&M Garden Collection
The Garden Collection by H&M is the frugal retailer’s first sustainable collection made entirely from environmentally adapted materials (including organic cotton, organic linen and recycled polyester). The collection is made up of 80 items and 10 accessories and hits their stores March 25th. Fitting given its name, the collection is full of romantic florals (lots … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: H&M Garden Collection”
A Lot To Say: Wearable Plastic Bottles
A few weeks ago I went to an Eco Luxe showcase at Rouge Tomate in NYC to learn more about some of the leading eco-minded companies (they had everything from beauty and fashion, to interior design and liquor brands in the showcase). One of the brands that stood-out most from the pack was a new … Continue reading “A Lot To Say: Wearable Plastic Bottles”
Frugal Earth Day Find: Toggery by Kat D’arcy
Toggery by Kate D’Arcy is a contemporary line that you may have seen stars like Kim Raver, Sarah Jessica Parker, Erin from The City, Hayden Panettiere, and Eva Mendes wearing. It’s 100% organic and made with sustainable fabrics including organic cotton, bamboo, and modal. Each piece is colored with low impact reactive dyes that use … Continue reading “Frugal Earth Day Find: Toggery by Kat D’arcy”
FlexyFeet: Eco-Friendly Flip Flops
This May Foot Petals is launching Flexyfeet a line of flip flops that are 100% vegan and 100% recyclable. They’re also said to be lightweight and airy – supposedly “they’ll feel better than bare feet on a warm summer day” – sounds like the flip flop version of UGGs, no?! Foot Petals says that each … Continue reading “FlexyFeet: Eco-Friendly Flip Flops”
Fashion Tips from the NRDC’s Green Living Expert
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting public health and the environment. Their Green Living Expert, Alex Kennaugh, was kind enough to provide us with some fashion tips to help us reduce our footprint! Check ’em out below! · Try organic versions of natural fibers such as cotton, … Continue reading “Fashion Tips from the NRDC’s Green Living Expert”