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Ships ahoy with Sea Bags

Each water-resistant Sea Bags tote is hand made in Maine from recycled sail material, with hand-whipped rope handles. They come in many shapes and sizes, and are the perfect way to keep your goods in...
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Fauna by Ross Menuez's Call of the Wild

Available in assorted sizes and animal types, these adorable animal pillows from Fauna by Ross Menuez are the perfect eco-friendly gift. Each pillow is hand-printed by the New York-based designer, and made with an organic...
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Brigid Catiis Gives Life to Lost Fabrics

Brigid Catiis re-imagines recycled vintage materials into eco-friendly fashion goods such as this cotton tank dress with leather sides. Enjoy imagining the past lives of your new favorite summer dress!Brigid Catiis recycled cotton and leather...
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Bag It With Beau Soleil's Reusable Tote

Instead of using disposable plastic shopping bags, try this reusable cotton denim carryall from Beau Soleil. Roomy enough for your textbooks and chic enough for the weekend, you'll want to tote it everywhere! --TRUC NGUYENBeau...
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Apple Powers Up With The New MacBook

This new MacBook laptop from Apple is made of recyclable aluminum and is so energy-efficient that it requires less power than a single lightbulb. Cyberspace has never looked so green! --TRUC NGUYENApple recyclable aluminum energy-efficient...
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Cleanup Soap's Fresh Take on Beauty

It's not every day that you can make a real difference while sprucing up your beauty routine. Support and fund the removal of land mines in Cambodia when you buy this all-natural rosemary mint soap...
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Jeans, Headphones and More at the WeSC Warehouse Sale in LA

WHEN: April 23rd to April 25th; Thursday and Friday, 10am-6pm; Saturday, 9am-4pm WHERE: WeSC Warehouse, 11099 S. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles THE DEAL: Stock up on our favorite bright colored headphones and great casual...
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Pretty Little Thing's Earth Day Jewelry Sale

WHEN: April 22nd to April 23rdWHERE: Online at pltnyc.comTHE DEAL:  All goods on the website of this adorable New York City jewelry line will be 25% off! And proceeds from the sale will benefit The...
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Day and Night: Moschino's Shoes With Personality

As soon as I saw these booties in the closet, I knew I would have to post about them. On the one hand, they're a very practical pair of black suede booties with a gold...
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Flying High With Nike Sportswear's New Livestrong Sneakers

This past weekend, Nike Sportswear and Lance Armstrong just launched two new sneakers for their "Hope Rides Again" collection, the Livestrong Lunaracer (shown above) and Lunar Everyday. Made using new Flywire and Lunarlite foam technologies,...
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Super Natural Style at Osklen's Fall Collection

I got a sneak peek at Osklen's Fall Winter collection at their Soho store last week, and while I've known about the brand for some time, it wasn't until I saw it all up close...
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Need Ideas for Prom? Get Inspired by Frock! and little biRd style

On April 23, the Tracy Reese boutique in downtown Manhattan will be transformed into Prom central. You can stop by and get Prom advice and ideas from the design team of Frock! by Tracy Reese...
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Fall in Love With Angel Jackson's Precious Bags

While the designers of Angel Jackson are based in London, this luxurious line of accessories is hand-crafted in Bali in fair-trade workshops, and the exotic materials used are all ethically sourced. These images, a sneak...
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Sweet Dreams: Organic Cotton Bedding From Rubie Green

My favorite eco-friendly fabric line, Rubie Green, has just come out with an adorable and chic line of organic cotton bedding at reasonable prices. Designer Michelle Adams, who I met while she was an assistant...
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Who Needs Blue Suede Shoes When You Have These Isabel Marant Studded Boots?

Fresh off the runways of Paris fashion week, these Isabel Marant suede boots are destined to be one of fall's hit stompers. The dramatic wedge heel, metal stud detail and simple buckle combine beautifully into...
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Style Is In The Bag At the Museum Of Design Atlanta

It's hard to imagine, but handbags as we know them are a fairly recent fashion phenomenon. At In the Bag, an exhibition at the Museum of Design in Atlanta (MODA), the historical development of the...
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The Hot Shoulder

A look from Erdem's Fall 2009 collection.One of the recurring motifs spotted on the fashion runways for Fall 09 was an exaggerated, oversized shoulder emphasis. Last seen in the 1980s, the prominent shoulder is created...
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first ladies of fashion: talks at the French Institute Alliance Francaise

Last Friday, I had the opportunity to attend a talk between fashion designer Catherine Malandrino and curator Pamela Golbin at the French Institute Alliance Francaise in New York's Upper East Side. Second in a series...
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Size Matters with Topshop's Giant Bracelets

I adore these lovely jumbo bangles from Topshop's Spring collection, but am not sure how practical they are to wear! One is made of a natural woven twine and the other is a sleek lacquered...
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Beauty Across Generations: Comptoir des Cotonniers Casting Call

Give your mom an early Mother's Day gift by suggesting that you guys try out together for the annual Comptoir des Cotonniers mother and daughter casting call! The winners will be sent to Paris to...
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Hansel From Basel Socks Sale

Hansel From Basel Socks Sale WHEN: Now through April 14WHERE: hanselfrombasel.comTHE DEAL: A sale on some of the most quirky, adorable socks we've seen! Best of all, get an extra 25% off sale items by...
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In the Mix with Apple's New iPod Shuffle

When I saw pictures of the new iPod Shuffle online last week, I wasn't particularly excited about the sleek little device even though I love my iPod Classic. But yesterday, I got the chance...
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Northward Bound: Toronto Fashion Week Begins

A Spring 09 look from Joeffer Caoc.Quietly but surely, LG Fashion Week started this week in Toronto, Canada, slightly smaller than usual after a few designers closed up shop but still worth keeping an...
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Sunny Side Up: Converse Jersey High Top Sneakers

These lovely little sneakers arrived in our closet today, sent by my friend Matt from the Converse press office. I love that instead of the usual canvas or leather, these shoes are covered in the...