| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Oct 8, 2008 at 5:00 am by Allison McCarthy Viridis Luxe on Sale at Nordstrom You may have noticed that I’ve been touting the decadent styles created by Viridis Luxe and I’m not going to stop now. Typically on the more expensive side, you can now indulge in this eco luxury at a price your wallet can handle. Jump onto the Nordstrom site and see what suits your fancy. Here are two pieces on sale now that I see fit for fall. .jpg){kind=small} Jersey Sleeveless Top: The bamboo/organic cotton blend may be sleeveless but would look great with a figure-fitting cropped blazer, slim pants, and ankle booties. Add even more flair with some long, layered gold chains and you’ll look like you stepped straight off the runway. (only $60, from an original $147)Halter Minidress: Shape is back, so show it off in this mini number. Arm yourself with a chic blazer, a boldly colored scarf and knockout stacked heels. Be sure to pop the collar on this one and you’ll attract stares all day long. (only $50, from an original $167)Related Posts ↓ |
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| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Sep 30, 2008 at 5:00 am by Allison McCarthy Romper Room I spotted them on the shelves last year and they’re out again in full bloom this season. The itty-bitty one-piece romper, a throwback to the 70s, is everywhere. My eye goes straight for it each and every time I’m shopping. I pick it up off the rack, stare at it longingly, try to work up the gusto to bring it to the dressing room, and inevitably ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Sep 22, 2008 at 5:00 am by Kim Derby I Can’t Believe I’m Wearing Another Eco-Tee T-shirts are big right now. Everywhere you look, a new logo or eco-statement printed on yet one more tee…not that there’s anything wrong with that. So here’s another to add to your repertoire if your eco-heart desires. The new line from Humanity Ink ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Sep 18, 2008 at 6:00 am by Allison McCarthy Three’s Company: Jackson, Johnston & Roe Childhood friends Sara Moffat, Teo Griscom, and Riley Salyards
banded together for a common cause - to create wearable clothing, labeled after their mothers’ maiden names, that is both timeless and of the time. Drawing on different strengths (art, theater, and painting), the three have designed a collection that is also natural and ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Sep 17, 2008 at 5:00 am by Susan Chaityn Lebovits Lara Miller: Haute Couture from Reclaimed Cotton, Flax, Soy & Bamboo Designer Lara Miller says she is “stimulated by a vast architectural landscape, a woman’s need for function, and an aspiration of sustainability, each piece is an exercise in versatility." Many dresses in her line can be twisted, wrapped, and flipped upside down to reveal an entirely new garment, a great way to expand your ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Sep 16, 2008 at 6:00 am by Allison McCarthy Quick Eco Facts: 4 Benefits of Bamboo We’ve been talking about it. You’ve been reading about it. It’s old green news that bamboo is a soft, versatile, eco-friendly fabric. But all this talk and we’ve never really shared all the wonderful benefits of the textile. In a nutshell, here’s what you should know. ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| ARTISAN / ECOSALON HOME Oct 6, 2008 at 5:00 am by Tina McCarthy Months in the Making: Bamboolicious Serve Ware You've likely seen bowls of this type before - they're beautiful, useful and popular. But before stylish varieties of Bamboolicious serve ware can grace your kitchen, it takes Vietnamese artisans in Cat Dang Village up to four months to skillfully craft each one by ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| ARTISAN / ECOSALON HOME Sep 8, 2008 at 5:00 am by Tina McCarthy The Sharp Shelf When I organize my living space, everything is broken down into two categories: items that serve a decorative purpose and those that must be stashed away out of sight. With the Ginkgo shelving by Iannone Design, there is plenty of room for both. Made from rapidly renewable bamboo ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Sep 25, 2008 at 5:00 am by Sara Ost Renewable Cat Shelves, Bark Chairs and Stella McCartney's Wet T-Shirt Gym Wear Just what on earth is going on with earth-friendly products? In the grand tradition of greenwashing, we have possibly the most useless unipurpose eco widget yet to be discovered: the bamboo wall shelf...for your cat. (via ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Sep 16, 2008 at 5:00 am by Susan Chaityn Lebovits A Clear Vision: Glasses from Reclaimed Plastic and Bamboo Everything becomes clearer when your glasses are on, including a commitment to save the earth. ICU Eyewear has a line of reading glasses made from sustainable bamboo and ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |