Sustainably lounging.

Eco-hammock retailer Yellow Leaf has a list of four simple hammocking rules and regulations. Simple, because complex would crimp your ride. As such, Yellow Leaf contends you should always:

1.)  Hammock with a refreshing beverage within reach: Iced tea, lemonade, seltzer or a more “adult” concoction will always suffice.

2.)  If you are sharing your hammock with a companion, it’s polite to let them decide whether they’d like to snuggle up or lay “top-to-toes.” Make sure your feet are presentable in case they choose “top-to-toes.”

3.)  If unaccompanied in the hammock, it is a good idea to have reading material close at hand. This can be used for entertainment or as a convenient eye-shade for naps.

4.)   Break all the rules and make new ones up as you go!! The true hammocker spirit doesn’t abide by rules!

Doable: on all counts.

Now, the tricky part: finding the perfect hammock.

Here are ten eco, sustainable, artisan and intuitively-designed hammocks from which to swing.

Peace, love and harmony can be yours in the totally handwoven Rainbow Hammock.

A hand-loomed hammock made in the Yucatán tradition.

The Wooden Hammock, made from one sheet of certified plantation-harvested plywood by artisan Adam Cornish.

First discovered back in ’09 as Ieva Laurina’s entry in Łódź Design Festival, the Nest Hammock still reminds us (a bit) of a sex hammock. Something about that fringe.

The Treehouse Hammock for, you know, just hanging out.

A chain-suspended beanbag/hammock. Make that LeBeanock.

Vertical gardening, camping, glamping…it’s all the same to us.

A self-made hammock by a self-made-man-artisan-crafty type. Sexy.

KnowHow Shop’s ginormous communal hammock. It’s much bigger than this in real life. Check out their Tumblr for pics of the finished product, on display now at the Santa Monica Museum of Art.

Images: Yellow Leaf; Endless Tours; Extrove.; MoCo Loco; Royal Botania; SoloMax; Crooked Brains; Leonie Bergmaier; Loddengaard/DeviantArt; Core77

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It’s crisp, fresh and perfect for summer. Here are tips for pulling off the all-white trend.

There was an abundance of white on the spring 2012 collection runways. It shouldn’t surprise us – nothing says summer more than crisp, fresh white. It’s a great trend with infinite possibilities, and is best worn top to toe – monochrome style. If you know how to pull it off, the only thing you have to fear is colored liquids.

Take inspiration from this runway look by Celine but bring it down to an everyday casual level. If you’re going to wear white pants, denim is the safest way to go. The fabric is thick enough so that you don’t see what you’re wearing underneath, and it also hides flaws (hello, cellulite) that lighter fabrics may enhance. Roll ’em up to ankle-length, pair with a loose-fitting, minimalist top made from 100% cupro and discreetly patterned vegan wedge sandals.

Carpenter Jean in White by Prairie Underground, $175, Juno & Jove / Sydney Top, $105, EcoSkin / Bounty Ankle-Strap Wedge, $150, Cri de Coeur

Mixing different hues of white is a great way to create a bit more layered texture and keep from looking too monochrome. This look by Chloe hits on many of spring’s biggest trends — mixed shades of white, wide-leg pants and wearing a collared shirt underneath a knit sweater. Copy it with an organic knit sweater and organic cotton pants by German eco-label Hessnatur, and a crisp white shirt by Kami Organic. Roll up the sweater sleeves so that the white shirt peeks out underneath.

Organic Cotton Sweater, $98, Hessnatur / Organic Cotton Pants, $98, Hessnatur / White Shirt, Approx. $230, Place des Tendences

White doesn’t have to be dressed-up, it can be low-key and casual. Taking inspiration from the runway doesn’t have to be literal either. This look by Sportmax is all about layering, length and volume. Start with a long, flowy organic cotton dress by Loup Charmant, add a cardigan from Stewart + Brown and a recycled polyester anorak from Organic by John Patrick for a nice layered effect that is elegant without being too fancy.

Organic by John Patrick Anorak Coat, $365, Juno & Jove / Lapel Cardigan by Stewart + Brown, $185, Juno & Jove / Swallowtail Cover Up, $150, Loup Charmant

Get inspired by Alexander Wang’s all-white runway look and be the epitome of casual cool in a perfectly slouchy shirt by Yana K. and pair of Organic cotton shorts by Eairth. White shorts look insanely good against tan summer legs. Dress them up with a Native American-inspired beaded belt and high heels. One last word of advice when it comes to wearing white: invest in good nude-colored underwear.

Itweg Nomad Shorts by Eairth, $115.00, Juno & Jove / Girlfriend Blouse by Yana K., On sale for $84.95, Future:Standard

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