Celebrate the arrival of spring by wearing sustainable pieces in fresh floral patterns.

It seems that spring has sprung early in many parts of the country. Where I live, the air is filled with a sweet scent of orange blossoms and jasmine. Flowers are, indeed, a sign that warmer times are coming in the very near future. Celebrate this by wearing sweet floral prints, which also happens to be one of spring’s hottest trends.

The Cousteau Jacket by Feral Childe 
This little number is a fresh update to the spring jacket. It features one of those great prints that Feral Childe designers Alice Wu and Moriah Carlson are known for (another was famously knocked-off by retail behemoth Forever 21). Made in NYC, from 100% silk crepe.
$320, Kaight

Drip Top by H. Fredriksson
Brooklyn-based designer Helena Fredriksson is also known for her innovative prints, often based on photographs she has taken during her travels. The draping of this top gives it a great fit, sure to flatter most figures. Sustainably made by skilled craftspeople in NYC’s Garment District.
$242, Juno & Jove 

Alkemie Lavender Bangle
We love that this lavender bangle hints at the floral trend without being overt about it. It’s simply a subtle hint to nature. Like all Alkemie’s jewelry, this bangle is handmade in Los Angeles, using 100% reclaimed metal.
$198, Alkemie

People Tree Delicate Flower Shell Top
This sleeveless white peter pan collar top with red and blue mini floral print is a throwback to the 50s, when everything seemed just a bit more polished. Wear it with ankle-length pink pants and pointed-toe kitten heels and you have an outfit worthy of Betty Draper. Perfect paired with jeans or shorts. Made in India from 100% organic cotton.
Approx. $67, PeopleTree

AFIA Goddess One Shoulder Dress
This gorgeous one shoulder dress is just begging to be worn to a springtime garden party where croquet is being played. AFIA designer Meghan Sebold handpicks the cotton wax fabric for all her pieces from the markets in Ghana’s capital city Accra. The clothing is made in sewing cooperatives in Ghana, where artisans are paid a fair wage for their craft.
$200, AFIA

Silver Spoon Jewelry Rose Ring
This rose wrap ring is handmade in the U.S., from antique silver plated demitasse spoon handles. Who says silverware can’t be fashionable? Infinitely adjustable, it fits all sizes and fingers.
$29, FairTribe

Jeffrey Campbell Vegan Sprint Wedge
Part of Jeffrey Campbell’s collection for vegan shoe label Convert, this wedge heel is the perfect mix of springtime color and sporty freshness. Wear it as a way to add interest to any simple outfit, or pair it with other patterned pieces to channel another of spring’s biggest trends.
$120, Convert

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Mint green is one of spring’s hottest colors. Here are six chic ways to wear it.

One of spring’s hottest hues also happens to be one of the freshest – minty green. It’s a breeze of fresh air in your wardrobe and combines well with staples like black, gray and white as well as with spring’s other pastels. Wear all solid basics or combine them with patterned pieces for a more layered look.

Capucine Bubble Dress by IDEO in Jade
This cute Ideo bubble dress features short pleated sleeves, a V-neck and elastic bubble hem. It’s ethically made in India, under fair labor standards using a light 100% organic ECOCERT labeled cotton jersey and dyed using water-based dyes.
$24, Fairtribe

Reuse Jeans Colored Skinnys
These bright, minty-colored skinny jeans are made with 70% recycled cotton 28% new cotton and 2% spandex and features Reuse jeans’ 4-way stretch denim, which ensures this jean will hug you in all the right places.
$95, Reuse Jeans

Lina Rennell Snap Top
This green top by eco-designer Lina Rennell features a check print, enclosed seams, brass snaps down front, 3/4 sleeves with cuffs, and an asymmetrical hem. Ethically made by hand, from 100% silk crepe, in Northern California.
$290, Beklina

The Beth Loop Scarf by Njabini
This Seafoam green double loop scarf by Njabini will keep you warm and toasty through cold spring nights. It’s hand knit in Njabini, Kenya. 50% of the sale price is put back into the hands of the women Njabini employs, stimulating the local economy, while 20% is donated to non-profit Flying Kites Global, which operates a children’s home and primary school in Njabini.
$36, Njabini

Jeffrey Campbell Rumble Boot
These mint green boots, part of Jeffrey Campbell’s exclusive vegan collection for Convert is the perfect way to add a touch of mint to an otherwise casual outfit. Pair them with jeans, a tee and a pattern scarf in minty tones and you’ll be on trend all through fall.
$155, Convert

Priti NYC Polish in Dusty Miller
The minty fresh hue of this polish is obtained without the use of any toxic ingredients, including formaldehyde. Priti NYC uses ingredients derived from organic compounds that are not only safe for humans but often used in food as well. All colors have been approved by the FDA.
$12.50, Priti NYC

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