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Your New Year’s Resolution--Invest In Eco Fashion

Every year billions of tons of harmful chemicals are pumped into the atmosphere during the harvesting and manufacture of consumer goods. Western cultures are the biggest polluters because we have created a culture of immediacy and every industry from tec... Read >

Ethical Clothes for Everybody!

Years ago, the only people you saw buying ethical clothes were those who either had more money than everybody else, those who had the time to hunt down hidden boutiques, or those who thought they were better than everybody else because they were able to p... Read >

Shopping for Christmas Gifts? Don’t Be Afraid to Buy Mother Earth a Present Too!

It’s often hard to remember what Christmas is really about (it’s not about the Christmas gifts—no matter how much those advertisements on TV want you to think it is.) When we’re caught up in the hustle and bustle of hunting for those “perfect" Christmas ... Read >

Fair Trade Fashion is Eco Fashion

Fair Trade fashion items like blouses, skirts, and accessories like jewelry and handbags are great because they ensure that a greater portion of the money gets to the people who make the products. However, Fair Trade fashion is also good for the environm... Read >

Environmentally Friendly Gifts -- Make Christmas Green This Year

Almost nobody actually likes shopping for Christmas gifts. Whether it’s the crowds at the mall, the high prices in stores, or the low quality of the items on offer, Christmas has become a time of frustration, headaches, and stress. But if you inject a l... Read >

Wearing Handmade Bags Shows Your Heart on Your Sleeve

Handmade bags aren’t just eclectic little pieces of fashion to accessorize your wardrobe--they’re also a tool to express your own attitude, values, and social commitment! That may seem like a big statement for such a little accessory but handmade bags re... Read >

Is Your Old Purse Toast? Upgrade to an Eco Handbag?

Is your old bag looking sad? Why not upgrade it (and your attitude) with an eco handbag? After all, they’re not just for granola's and hippies anymore (though both groups do still love their eco handbags.) Plastic and shiny leather are so yesteryea... Read >

Funky Handbags Make Any Outfit Fun

There aren’t many ways you can make any old outfit fun and fabulous but adding a funky handbag is one of them. Having a big chunky bag or one that’s an outrageous color or pattern brings life to any dull ensemble. But how far off the wall is too far whe... Read >

Handmade Products Lend Style and Panache

Handmade products have really made a comeback in recent years. They were a big hit in the sixties and seventies and kind of died off as people started buying the mass produced cheap garbage that huge corporations were flooding the market with. However, ... Read >

Finding Fair Trade Bags that Are Fun and Useful

A lot of the fair trade bags you’ll find floating around on the Internet tend to be a bit more fashion-forward (A.K.A of limited use in real-world situations) partly because the fashion industry has latched onto fair trade bags, clothing, and accessories ... Read >

How to Buy Green Gifts for Women: A Buyer’s Guide for Guys

Guys tend to be a little blinder to ecological issues than women—just saying—so, if you’re a guy looking to buy green gifts for women chances are that it’s because that special woman in your life is a little bit more conscious about the environment than y... Read >

Eco Friendly Fashion Goes Mainstream (For Better or Worse)

It wasn’t that long ago when eco friendly fashion was seen by most consumers and fashion industry insiders as a fad that only people on the outskirts of the normal purchasing populace embraced. Well-dressed folks the world over saw these eco friendly fas... Read >

Environmentally Friendly Baby Gifts—Growing a “Green” Baby

One “green" market that many consumers overlook is environmentally friendly baby gifts. These people may drive hybrids, eat organic food, and bring their own reusable bags to the grocery store but when it comes to buying for babies (somebody else’s or th... Read >

The World has Gone Gaga over Handmade Hats

Handmade hats are the perfect accessory for any outfit. They allow you to personalize your signature style and are a bold and contemporary addition to any ensemble. And I’m not talking about those winter beanies your grandmother used to knit you for Chr... Read >

Handmade Bags Aren’t Just for Fashion

Handmade bags seem to be all the rage right now. Everywhere you look somebody has one slung over their shoulder or sitting on their laps. They’re often colorful, sometimes quirky, and always deeply individual on a personal level. In short, handmade bag... Read >