7 Signs you could be an Eco Fashionista

Dear Reader,

There’s a chance that you may be an Eco Fashionista*.  You may not even know it yet.  If you fit the majority of these warning signs, you may want to start thinking about shopping consciously to treat your condition.

You are probably an Eco Fashionista if:

1. You recycle. If you or someone near you is forced to throw away a can or plastic bottle, you feel mental – and possibly physical – pain.

7 Signs you could be an Eco Fashionista

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2. You’re generally concerned about climate change.

3. You prefer to eat organic/healthy food (when you can afford to).

4. You think sweatshops suck.

5. You like to buy stuff with a story.  For example, when someone complements my wallet, I can tell them that it was made by my Bedouin women friends in Israel.  I also love explaining that this polka dot bathing suit is made of recycled plastic bottles and this necklace is made of coconut shells:7 Signs you could be an Eco Fashionista

You know what I mean.  Bragging works better with a good story.

6. You like to look good, but you don’t like to look like everyone else.  You’re Continue reading

This Week In Sustainable Fashion (News Roundup)

Hello All!  This is something new I’m going to try: a weekly news roundup.  The world of sustainable fashion is a small (but growing) one, and there is a small (but growing, and fabulous) blogging community within it.  Thank you to all my fellow sustainable fashion bloggers for doing what you do!  And Happy Friday to all!

♥Ariel

Without further ado:

This Week In Sustainable Fashion (News Roundup)

1. Organic Cotton: Are you willing to pay more? Becky Striepe at Feel Good Style reports on a recent study measuring how much more consumers are willing to pay for organic cotton.  Read the full article →

2. Fab Five Vegan Shoes for Spring/ Summer 2013, Greta over at Fashion Me Green shares her picks for the shoes of the season.  This gal’s got good taste.  Read the full article →

3. Why You Should Buy Winter Clothing… Now, Chloe and the crew at Girlie Girl Army make the excellent point that buying classic winter styles now when they’re on sale is good for the budget and will keep you warm for the next few months and years to come.  Read the full article →

4. Nolcha Fashion Lounge NYFW: Independent designers showcase conscious production, Juliette Donatelli of spades + siLK reports from Yotel where several independent eco designers (including HeartSleeves favorite Jess Rizzuti) showed their stuff.  Read the full article→

5. Manufacture NY Brings Fashion Production Back to Brooklyn and New York City, Also by Juliette Donatelli, this time for Eco-Chick.com, this post talks about the super cool new Manufacture NY project that is, well, bringing manufacturing to NY.  Read the full article →

6. Eden Diodati, on her blog Eco Fashion Talk, Sass Brown reports on the designer Eden Diodati stunning collection that mixes incredibly unique prints with classic shapes and is produced in collaboration with a non-profit cooperative in Italy.  This post is picture-heavy and highly recommended This Week In Sustainable Fashion (News Roundup) .  Read the full article →

This Week In Sustainable Fashion (News Roundup)

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The Green Shows: Eco Fashion at NYC Fashion Week

All 8 of the brands pictured below will be showing at The Green Show tomorrow for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in NY.  Eco Fashion hits the runway!

The Green Shows: Eco Fashion at NYC Fashion Week

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Screw you, Punxsutawney Phil

I just joined Polyvore, which is nifty site that is essentially Pinterest for fashion.  For starters, I made this set in honor of Groundhog’s Day.  Even though Phil saw his shadow, I say bring on spring! All of the items on the board are from sustainable fashion brands, linked below.

P.s. To honor the impending springtime, I say OAT Shoes should start distributing their biodegradable sneakers in the U.S.  Cuz they bloom. Screw you, Punxsutawney Phil

 

 

 

 

Lilac Dress: Amour Vert

White Dress: Eco Skin

Shoes: Beyond Skin

Bag: Rebagz

Jacket: Juno & Jove