Sure, there’s always been popular trends in art, craft, fashion, and decor, but the rise of online shopping and the arts and crafts style has brought about a nichification that is entirely new thanks to the rise of the handmade market hipster aesthetic in the last decade or so.

Some of these popular trends we are happy to see fall by the wayside (trucker hats, anyone?), while other trends will mostly never die (owls will be around forever).

We’ve pulled together a roundup of some of the popular trends we both love and love to hate. What are your favorite or not so favorite fashion and decor popular trends? Let us know in the comments!

Popular Trends We May (Or May Not) Be Tired of Yet

1. Mustache – If we never see another fake felt mustache on a stick again, we will be very, very pleased. The same goes with the mustached tees, bags, beer glasses, and more. It’s enough already. Image: Bread and Badger

2. Faux Taxidermy – This is one decor trend that still has a tiny space in our hearts. When it works, it works–like these fantastical faux taxidermy creatures. Image: Horrible Adorables

3. Put a Bird on It – While some may think that the “Put a Bird On It” trend (that’s a “Portlandia” reference if you weren’t aware) is over, birds are still in, in our opinion. Birds just are never going to go out of style.  Image: Little Flower Designs

4. Beards – Tasteful beards on men still work for us, but the beard tees, posters, wallpaper, and cup cozies just don’t. Please stop. Image: Benton Park Prints

5. Felted Anything – Some like felted wool doodads (like jewelry, wallets, notebook covers, etc.). Others of us realize felted wool is what happens when you accidently put wool in the washer and dryer. It’s a mistake, not a fashion statement. Image: Floral Forest

6. Skulls – The skull motif, while a bit overplayed, is just never going to go out of style. Image: MiracleShine

7. Owls – Owls rock. They have been firmly in the popular category since the 1970s, and we don’t see them losing their popularity. Hipster kids and their grandmothers will forever be rocking this trend. Image: Nate Duval

8. Chevron – The Chevron has seen its popularity wane a bit from a few years ago, but we still like the boldness this pattern can offer home decor. Image: Urban Outfitters

9. Feathers – The feather trend may be played out, especially since the use of feathers can sometimes cross over into cultural appropriation territory. We would say that feather pen and ink illustration art is still in, but feather headdresses have already been out–unless you happen to be Native American. Image: Golly Bard

10. Faux Bois – In our opinion faux bois is another timeless pattern trend. The market might been oversaturated with the pattern in the past few years, but it’s like the little, black dress and will never truly go out of style. Image: Sherees Atelier

11. Pugs – How could you ever tire of pugs? Image: Buy Olympia

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Etsy shops are a great way to collect awesome pieces of interior décor while still supporting small business, which is why we’ve rounded up eight sustainable home goods from eight different sellers just for you. 

The items we’ve chosen are only a taste of what the virtual storefronts have to offer, so be sure to take a moment and see what else they have available. From whimsical, to quirky, to modern, each find is undoubtedly useful, as well as sustainable, and a purchase you can feel good about making.

Check out our top eight interior décor items below – we dare you not to be inspired by the time you’re through!

1. Herb Garden Markers

These little recycled treasures from The Spoon Flower are perfect for the cook who loves to use fresh herbs and likes weathered, vintage, and personal touches. The herb names have been hand stamped onto a flattened vintage teaspoon that then acts as a pot identification marker. The shop recommends completing your purchase with the addition of a Grow Note, or a thin card that is made from recycled paper and embedded with plants seeds. Tear up the note and add it to your pot with soil and water and watch it grow.

2. Cardboard Ettore Chair

If you’re into the quirkier side of furniture and décor, then Flatgoods is bound to have some items you won’t find boring, although the long-term integrity of the pieces is somewhat questionable. Truly a conversation starter, the chair pictured above, along with all of the shop’s items, is made entirely of heavyweight cardboard. If you need some temporary furniture, or feel that you can preserve your purchase by avoiding spills, moisture, children, pets, and messy relatives, then you’ll want to give this recyclable interior décor a chance.

3. Upcycled Paper Bunting

Yes, it’s simple, and yes, it’s totally DIY-able, but if you’re into really sweet interior décor touches that you don’t have to worry about making yourself, then check out the Peony and Thistle shop on Etsy. Botanical-inspired paper pennants and bunting handmade from vintage flower books make up a large portion of the inventory, and the recycled mini bunting pictured above is an example of the one-of-a-kind items this shop sells.

4. Wine Barrel Ring Chandelier

Recycled chandeliers aren’t a new concept, but the handcrafted light pictured above from Wine Country Craftsman sure is beautiful, and it’s sold at an excellent price point, too. The sizes of the chandelier range from 20 inches to 28 inches, they come with three Edison bulbs for lots of light, and they’re all handmade from recycled wine barrel rings. This would be a great addition to an industrial modern pad.

5. Modular Bookshelf

This minimalist handmade shelf from DLdesignworks is expertly crafted from the sustainable and eco-friendly variety of black and zebra wood. The exotic floating storage unit is completed with a silky tung oil finish, which is well known among woodworking enthusiasts as an environmentally safe, healthy, and durable coating so long as it contains no other contaminates. This is a beautiful piece of sleek décor that would look great in every modern home.

6. Reclaimed Starburst Mirror

The starburst beauty pictured above from Woodenaht offers a slice of shabby chic beach house décor for the sustainable interior enthusiast. The shop owner creates this, and all of her mirrors, from reclaimed wood. For this particular piece, she used orange, yellow, and teal as the main colors, with streaks of pink and blue, finishing the edges with mint green. This pastel paradise would look great over a small foyer table.

7. Driftwood Coasters

A slice of sustainable, these oil-finished driftwood coasters from Studio Robazzo would make a great housewarming gift for a friend or yourself! Straightforward and simple, yet stylish, the set of 4, 6, 8, or 12 coasters is stacked in such a way that it recreates the original shape of the salvaged driftwood log from which they were cut. The coasters can be ordered in bulk (think: wedding décor or favors) and can be personalized with laser engraving.

8. Recycled Bottle Glasses

Now that you have coasters, you’re going to need some new drinking glasses, amirite? The upcycled tumblers pictured above from Twice Drunk were once Sauvignon Blanc wine bottles. Although this technique isn’t especially innovative, these look very well crafted and the color is just gorgeous. These would look lovely mixed with pinks and yellows for a beautifully set outdoor dinner party table.

We hope you enjoyed our interior décor home goods round up from the small businesses on Etsy. Let us know what you liked best on the EcoSalon Facebook page!

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Find spring 2014’s biggest trend on Etsy – play it up in chic sportswear!

The spring 2014 runways saw a revival of ’90s minimalism mixed with fashionable sportswear items that could be suitable for nearly any season. And what better way to rock this sporty trend than by sifting on through Etsy shops offering amazing handmade and vintage items. Get ready to glam your spring wardrobe with sleek leggings, hoodie dresses, modernized varsity jackets and slouchy pants to get your game on.

GEO Women’s Yoga Pant from BELMAICA
Pictured above, these leggings are effortlessly chic, and perfect on or off the mat with their shape-retaining and moisture wicking qualities. Check out BELMAICA’s many other legging designs too!

BI/G Hoodie from ProperFit
Isn’t this hoodie just perfect with the leggings from BELMAICA? We certainly think so. Dress it up with a pair of sky high ankle booties or down with some cute Keds.

Vintage White Lacoste High Waisted Shorts from PaperDarlings
Looking for something warm weather appropriate? These darling, vintage Lacoste shorts are fresh and chic, ideal for your spring break getaway. Wear them with a simple tank top for a relaxed afternoon, or perhaps a game of tennis.

Hooded Dress “Veilchen” from bluetezeitberlin
This hooded dress from German designer Kristin Jacob is stylish, sporty and extremely comfortable. Casual and super easy to wear, this handmade, cotton dress is perfect for work, play and covering up on a chilly Spring night.

Baggy Tribal Print Cotton Pants from persephonevintage
These awesome pants combine two of spring 2014’s coolest trends – slouchy pants and graphic tribal prints. Easy to wear, comfortable and perfect paired with simple tops trendy tribal jewelry – can’t beat that!

Custom Varsity Jacket from clothoo
To really go after this trend, a varsity jacket should be your outerwear gear of choice. We think the custom jackets made by clothoo are pretty amazing, and will most certainly be the most unique version you’ll be able to find.

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“Start anytime, with anything, enjoy the journey and after a while ‘getting there’ will become irrelevant.” – Sylke Golding

Sylke Golding started in a shoe store. Well, she was discovered in one. It’s a dreamy tale of being in the exact right place at the exact right time, causing the trajectory of your life to spin off in a crazy, unexpected direction. One minute, you’re shoe shopping with your sister and two weeks later, Elite Model Management has you jetting off to Paris for the summer to take test portfolio shots. Ain’t life grand?!

Sylke spent the next decade working with some of the most progressive, important fashion houses in the world, namely Valentino, Prada, Armani and Comme des Garçons, both on the runway and in print. And where is she now? Creating small batch, thoughtful fashion in her Brooklyn studio under the moniker Sealmaiden.

No, Sylke doesn’t have her own couture line. Yet. She is a textile surface designer; she creates and executes stunning silkscreen designs onto existing cotton dresses, shirts and bags. She’s a hardworking, self-taught, one woman operation, from sketches to screen-building to hand inking every garment.

Though quite removed from the bright lights of the catwalk, she has discovered her element and a bit of artful meditation along the way: “I have found peace of mind working for myself and by myself, space and time disappear and I am just doing. It’s also lot of work and many long hours spent completing orders and working every day including weekends. But it is totally worth it. I am the boss here! As a model one is rarely allowed input into the creative process. Often you are just there to be pretty and make the clothes look good. But this is mine, I own this.”

Despite being surrounded by fashion icons for a decade, the surprising catalyst for opening her own studio was her husband: “Sometimes it takes another person to make you see things about yourself that you cannot see on your own.” Back in her modeling days, she would keep a little notebook with her to help kill time between shoots and on airport layovers.  She filled these notebooks with doodles–her husband wanted her to do something with them. “A new design usually starts with looking at my old doodle drawings. I am always amazed how ‘new’ they look after not having looked at them for a while. Even drawings I initially did not consider a success. Months or even years later I finally have developed the eye to see it – some things take time.”

Her current designs are incredibly elegant and dramatic with an air of fluidity, particularly her on-trend use of metallic inks on black–nature-inspired designs that read a bit Art Deco. As a model, she loved “Japanese designers best, Comme de Garçons and of course Yohji Yamamoto were really quite something else,” she said. “Later on when I visited Japan, I understood why, what really got to me was their way of making the extraordinary look unassuming and unpretentious.”

“I can’t call out one particular thing that will inspire me. Inspiration is funny that way, it just hits you and you see it. It can happen while walking the streets or flipping through a magazine or watching a movie. Its a accumulation of past experiences and all the things you have seen before and things that caught your eye a long time go and somewhere got stuck in your head…Inspiration is everywhere.”

The Sealmaiden collection is eco-friendly and socially responsible, produced using only ethically sourced, sweat-shop free materials (shirts, dresses, totes) and printed with 100 percent water-based inks. This has always been of huge importance to Sylke, not as a sales tool or a desire to serve an environmentally aware niche market, but in the most sincere way possible: “I love nature and I love eating healthy nutritious foods. I love the natural order of things. I want to help preserve this.”

What’s the next chapter in Sylke Golding’s journey? She’s completed a few semesters at FIT to hone her skills in pattern-making and garment construction and has her heart set on starting her own stem to stern clothing line.  Those notebook doodles will become full-realized fashion sketches and she’ll be hiring models of her own. She’ll be walking the runway again, this time at the end of the show, to gather applause and garner praise for a job surely well done.

All photos of Sylke Golding appear courtesy of Sealmaiden

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It’s officially the holiday season! As we decorate our living spaces with bright holly and cheerful trimmings to soften the cold weather outside, don’t forget to carry that sparkle over to our style. Below are some fun metallic holiday fashion trends for 2013, pieces to carry the holiday cheer throughout the season—and as always our roundup is from the brightest picks of eco fashion. 

1. Cream Eye Shadow by RMS Beauty

RMS Beauty is a top natural beauty line created by celebrity makeup artist Rose-Marie Swift. These simmering eyeshadows are made with ingredients that support natural beauty and promote long-term health. Made with raw mineral pigments, these cream eye shadows double as a moisturizer for your lids because rms Beauty is all about the “synergistic interchange” between their products and your skin. Packed in recyclable glass containers with an air-tight lid to preserve freshness, these cream eyeshadows won’t dry out.

rms beauty, $28

2. Manta Ray Ring by Alkemie

Alkemie jewelry is one of our favorites. Run by a husband and wife team based out of Topanga Canyon, in California, they are continually inspired by the nature around them. Alkemie jewelry is made from 100% reclaimed metals, and handmade in Los Angeles. This ring of a Manta Ray is a reminder of the inherent value in spending time with yourself, and being peaceful in your own skin—just like the Manta Ray.

Alkemie, $176

3. Large Heart Necklace by See Me

The universal symbol of a heart resinates everywhere, but this necklace isn’t just any heart. See Me works with victims of domestic violence in Turkey and Tunisia, offering employment, escape and community by using their artisan skills to hand craft these beautiful pieces. See Me is dedicated to providing sustainable work, not charity. “Each heart is unique, just like yours.”

See Me, 123 euros

4. Metallic Gold Pillow Cover by Kyle Wayne Taylor Home

A great Etsy find, these pillow covers are a modern addiction to any color scheme. Handmade 100% cotton covers are handmade in Williamsburg, Virginia. You could even get crafty, and wrap a gift in them!

Etsy, $35 each

5. Relaxed Blazer and Pleated Mini Skirt by SUNO

SUNO is a high-end label with sustainability embedded in their DNA—a great example of a brand that is both design-driven and sustainability minded. All SUNO clothing is made in New York City a few blocks from their design studio. Sophistication meets edge with this metallic blazer and skirt combo.

Relaxed Blazer, $477

Pleated Mini Skirt, $405

6. Katherine Shell Clutch by KAYU

KAYU is a California based label founded by South East Asia native Jamie Lim. Jamie’s upbringing was surrounded by artisanal craft and KAYU is an ode to preserving and cultivating the survival of traditional techniques, and economically supporting the artisans. This clutch is intricately laid with mother of pearl shell onto a hand-carved wooden base. A percentage of each sale is donated to education and health initiatives in the area it was made.

Minz, $590

7.  Large Wood-Carved Journal by Raven + Lily

Raven + Lily is a B Corporation, an Ethical Fashion Forum award winner, and one of the most widely know eco-fashion brands. This beautiful journal is hand-carved from wood and bound with vegetable-tanned leather. Fair trade made by women in northern India, proceeds from the sale of this notebook go to fund literacy programs for the women artisans and children in the community.

Raven + Lily, $24

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What can’t you find on Etsy these days? The online marketplace of handmade goods offers everything from the perfect 1940s fashion finds for a Katherine Hepburn look to planters made out of reclaimed shoes, and it’s a great source of lovingly crafted organic beauty products, too. Artisans around the world mix up tinted lip balm, facial oils, perfumes, bath salts and other personal care items using vegan, organic and environmentally friendly ingredients. Here are seven notable natural beauty shops on Etsy.

Naked Eye Beauty

Totally vegan, handcrafted in small batches and made with eco-friendly and organically sourced ingredients, Naked Eye Beauty’s beautiful selection of personal care products includes bath soaks, lip balm, facial cleansers, mineral makeup and more. Try three of Naked Eye’s most popular products with the ‘Best of NEB Bundle,’ which includes hair powder in your choice of color, rose tinted lip balm and herbal deodorant cream.

Herbivore Botanicals

Herbivore Botanicals offers a range of 100% natural, vegan bath and beauty products hand-crafted in small batches using no artificial colors or fragrances, animal products, parabens, SLS or chemical preservatives. Bamboo charcoal soap, rose lip balm, pink clay floral face mask, sea salt hair spray and coconut milk bath soak are among the goodies you can get from this Seattle-based business.

Crush Cosmetics

With a wide range of rich and dramatic colors, Crush Cosmetics is a great source of mineral makeup on Etsy. Their products are free of parabens, silicones, fragrances and phthalates, with no nano or micronized ingredients. Many items are vegan-friendly.

Phoenix Botanicals

Phoenix Botanicals is a Brooklyn-based shop selling wildcrafted herbal balms and remedies as well as botanical perfumes. ‘Faerie Balm’ is a natural liden-infused moisturizing salve for the lips, face and other sensitive areas, while Sweet Birch Balm offers cooling anti-itch properties.

Borne Cosmetics

Borne Cosmetics creates organic mineral makeup formulated with antioxidants, jojoba oil, kaolin clay and crushed pearl. For a limited time, you can get sample baggies of mineral silk foundation (about two months’ worth) for just $4.99, making it easy to try out a few things. Other products include blush, eyeshadow, facial cleanser and anti-aging face cream.

The Pure Apothecary

Simple, natural and local: The Pure Apothecary’s organic beauty products are made with the environment and health in mind. Try the organic pumpkin flavor lip balm, which is only available seasonally, or the invigorating Peppermint Eucalyptus essential oil body lotion.

French Girl Organics

Inspired by the effortless, chic beauty of French girls, French Girl Organics is a handmade collection of organic, vegan bath and beauty products made with no animal testing. Facial care, lip tint and solid perfumes are infused with ingredients like activated charcoal, neroli, wildcrafted rose hip seed and organic white tea extract.

Images courtesy the brands

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As a child of the 1970s, I am a big proponent of the woodland creature animal trend and personally incorporate my love of forest critters into my home decor. Some of you might not be able to get behind this idea–no matter how much you like adorable chipmunks, foxes and owls–but I’m going to allay your fears.

While some of us are a little more comfortable going into the realm of the kitschy and things that might be perceived as childish, it is possible to incorporate some of your furry and feathery favorites into your home decor in a totally grown-up way; I’m going to show you how. 

1. Creature Kingdom Hooks

Image: Anthropologie

Everyone needs to hang up towels, aprons and jackets. Do it in woodland creature style with these brass woodland creature hooks from Anthropologie.

2. Hand-stitched Bird Sculpture

Image: terrain

Incorporate one of London artist Abigail Brown’s handcrafted bird sculptures into your home for a grown-up way to add adorable woodland creatures to your home. Brown makes each one from from new and vintage fabrics and thoughtfully replicates the colors and markings of the forest-dwelling originals.

3. Bear Illustration

Image: Jill Bliss

Consider this gorgeous giclee print from Pacific Northwest artist Jill Bliss. It’s part of her Anima series, which also features illustrations of a fox, an elk, a mouse, butterflies and more.

4. Owl Duvet Set

Image: Branch Handmade

Because this hand screen-printed set is printed in black and white it presents as a little more grown-up, but still offers plenty of woodland whimsy. The illustration was created from an original photo of a vintage owl pin.

5. Woodland Animal Place Card Holders

Image: Pottery Barn

These place-card holders would be perfect for your next dinner party, and even for Thanksgiving dinner. There’s an owl, fox, bird, moose, squirrel, bear and a deer.

6. Antler Mug

Image: karo Art

And for after dinner coffee you can use these super sophisticated white porcelain antler mugs from Dublin based ceramist Karolina Grudniewska.

7. Fox Pillow

Image:Elliott Heath Designs

This fox illustration pillow is perfectly grown-up enough for the living room. Made from organic cotton and burlap.

8. Deer and Fox Papercut Illustration

Image: WoodlandPapercuts

This gorgeous piece of art is from Woodland Papercuts and features a papercut of a stag and fox on Fabriano paper in eggshell white.

9. Nightowl Print

Image: Nate Duval

Finally, this stunning two color golden owl from artist Nate Duval would make a wonderful addition to your woodland creature collection.

Top Image: the paira birds

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Our top Etsy handmade and exclusive vintage picks for that Temptress of St. Tropez look.

Brigitte Bardot is most often remembered as the iconic blond bombshell of the 1960s silver screen. The starring role in films like …And God Created Woman and The Girl in the Bikini turned her into the siren that wooed men and captivated women around the world. Her sense of style effortlessly mixed cool chic with the sex appeal that can only come with unassuming confidence and bewildering nonchalance. Little do most people know that the French actress left her sex icon status in 1973 in order to fight for animal rights, which has continued to be her passion to this day at the age of 78.As part of our Etsy vintage fashion flashback series we’ve rounded up our favorite Bardot looks from the online marketplace so that you can get that “animal rights activist under the guise of a sex kitten” look.

• Start off simple with a Brigitte Bardot style headband from Mixbaby for a tres chic do that works with the hair up or down. Made from a rayon jersey and available in several different, super cute patterns, this comfy and easy-to-wear headband can be paired with black stretch leggings, a figure hugging mini dress and ballet flats for that Bardot babe look.

• We’re loving this Bardot tied crop top from Suite, especially for the last weeks of sweltering summer weather. Made out of 100% cotton for excellent breathability, this summery top works well with a pair of ankle length trousers and tossed locks. Choose from a red and white gingham print or a crisp, all white cotton fabric.

• Gorgeously tailored, this waist-high pencil skirt from ATELIERBERLIN is as sophisticated as it is sexy. Pair it with a blouse for the office or a crop top for less formal occasions, or take a cue from the pic below and don it with a casual boatneck top with scrunched sleeves.

• When going for a fancier look, this strapless Brigitte Bardot style wiggle dress from madelinzero is sure to turn heads. Made from natural materials and tailored to accentuate a feminine waist, this will be a hit at your next cocktail party. Pair with kitten heels and a pink pout.

• This leopard print fur coat, also from madelinzero (above), is the most Bardot-esque cover up we can think of. Lined in luxurious satin and (of course) made from fake fur, this timeless and chic coat can glam up even the demurest of outfits. Add a diamante brooch or two and sport some sexy gloves to really play the part.

• This vintage fashion pick (alongside the amazing handmade pieces above) is an original Brigitte Bardot 1960s bustier from petuniaMacsCloset. Designed by the former actress herself, this very rare, vintage long-line bra is a real find – snag it before someone else does!

Bardot images: judacoregio, garann

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Stylish cycling gear that will keep you feeling safe and looking chic all summer long.

We’re all about alternative transportation here at EcoSalon, and summer is the perfect time to get out that bike and start pedaling around the streets. To help you do that in style, we’ve gathered some cycling gear that will keep you safe while still looking tres chic.

Nessa Dress by Edith A. Miller
There’s no reason you shouldn’t wear a dress just because you’re biking. Just make sure to choose a loose-fitting short one, so it’s comfortable and doesn’t run the risk of getting stuck in the gears. This classic striped dress by Edith A. Miller is ethically made in the USA, and we think it goes great with a bicycle.
$198, Juno & Jove

The Madera Helmet by Coyle
Based on a contemporary, skate-inspired helmet design, the Madera provides a great balance of coverage and visibility. Coyle helmets are made using patented technology that takes advantage of  the inherent structural properties that allow wood to absorb significant energy in the event of a significant impact, adding protective redundancy to the EPS foam or low density cork system that lies beneath. The all-natural materials resist the UV degradation that synthetic helmet materials are vulnerable to, which means you won’t need to replace a weather-worn and sunburned helmet every few years.
$375, Coyle

Blink Steady Rear Light
A good light is a must, especially when long summer days on the road turn into spontaneous picnics under the stars. Made from solid aluminum, the Blink Steady bike light turns on automatically and shuts off when you’re not riding. And you don’t have to remove it when you lock up because it’s secured by your seatpost.
$95, Blink Steady

Bike Strap-Downs by Walnut Studiolo
Let’s face it, we often end up carrying more stuff than we thought. When you’re on a bike, this can be a problem, unless you carry the right accessories with you. This set of bike strap-downs is a key tool for MacGyvering stuff onto your bike. Two buckling leather straps with eyelets running the length of it helps you strap down items of varying sizes to your bike rack. All of Studiolo’s beautiful bike accessories are made, by a couple, in their workshop in Portland, Oregon.
$38, Walnut Studiolo

Green Guru Cruiser Cooler Recycled Bike Tube Handlebar Bag
Think of the Cruiser Handlebar Bag as the missing glove compartment for your cruiser or commuter bike. It has room for all those essentials, like a just-in-case rainjacket, sunglasses and sunscreen for a hot spin to the beach, or cold beverages for a warm evening cruise. You can also take it off the bike and use it as a cooler. Made in the US from recycled or upcycled bike tubes and upcycled reflective mylar from compostable cup packaging
$44.95, Green Guru

Portland Design Works Sodapop Fenders
Made from 97% post-consumer recycled beverage bottles, these bike fenders will keep you clean and dry in any weather. They are designed to pop off your bike easily, should you want to remove them when the sun comes out. Thanks to clever hardware they fit most city and mountain bikes that have a hole in the fork crown.
$25, Portland Design Works

Recycled Innertube Stringer Cuff
The lightweight stringer cuff by Beatrice Holiday is made from soft recycled bike inner tubes, lightly sprinkled with metallic gold spray paint. Designer Holiday wants you to feel good knowing that this bracelet was made from heap of inner tubes that lay discarded outside a bike shop in Venice, CA. Now they can ride again, only on your arm instead.
$28, Etsy/Beatrice Holiday

Eastlake Recycled Tablet Sleeve
If you bring your reading tablet along for the ride, make sure it’s protected, in true biker style. This stylish, protective sleeve is constructed from recycled bicycle inner tubes, which gives it a durable, highly water-resistant exterior. It’s sized to be compatible with the iPad, but will fit other roughly 10” tablets as well.
$34, Alchemy Goods

AB Designs Leaf Earrings
You would never know at first glance, but these delicate leaf earrings are actually made from upcycled bike tubes. They’re carved by hand in Portland (by EcoSalon’s very own resident foodie Anna Brones) and look really great worn under a bike helmet!
$20, Etsy/AB Designs

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African-inspired prints are perfect for summer. Mix them all together or make a statement with one bold piece.

African-inspired prints are a trend that’s been around for a while, but we think it deserves some attention since it’s so perfect for summer. Be daring and mix your prints, there’s no such thing as too much – anything goes with this trend. You can even wear all these picks together if you want to. Support sustainable development in Africa by ensuring that you buy pieces that are made by local artisans who make a fair living wage.

ASOS Africa Bra Top in Rhino Print
A quirkier take on the print trend, this handcrafted stretch bra top features a cute hand-drawn rhino print in poppy greens and oranges. The ASOS Africa collection looks to traditional East African fabrics and prints and reworks them with a modern sporty aesthetic in a punchy acid color palette. It’s produced in collaboration with several small communities in Africa, enabling them to earn a sustainable living through their craftsmanship.
$41, ASOS

Light Gives Heat Bold Moss Pearl Necklace
This necklace is the perfect complement to your African prints. It’s hand-crafted by the Suubi women in Uganda from beads made from recycled paper. By making and selling these beaded necklaces, these women are able to make a living wage, helping them create better lives for their families.
$20, Light Gives Heat

Della Treasure Hunt MacBook Case
Since you’re looking all stylish, your computer should too, right? Dress your MacBook up in this fun, protective case from Della. It’s 100% vegan, made from sustainable materials, lined with local Ghanaian fabric, and thinly padded for protection.
$38, Della

Doreen African Print Peplum Top
The ultimate convergence of two trends – print and peplum – this African print peplum top is one-of-a-kind and handmade in New York. Made from 100% cotton blue printed fabric with gold detailing it works really well with a pair of skinny jeans.
$35, Ann Jodes/Etsy

Wrapped Bangles by Mikuti
Mikuti‘s original banana bark bracelets have been all dressed up with local Tanzania wax fabric. Made using a unique wrapping technique, the vibrant colors of the fabric enhance the natural earth tones of the bark, creating gorgeous printed bangles that are surprisingly versatile. They come in stacks of three and should really be worn together.
$68, Mikuti

AFIA Staple Skirt in Neon
AFIA’s bright, colorful staple skirt is the perfect summer piece. It’s easy to dress up or down, but always makes a statement. It’s made from handpicked cotton wax fabric from the markets of Accra and hand-sewn by cooperatives in Ghana who are paid a fair wage for their craft.
$100, AFIA

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