Ethical and hip style abounds at New York City-based, cri de coeur (crimes of the heart). An entire range of chic vegan footwear,  jewelry and bags scream be mine. (Above L to R) Three-tiered bangle made of brass and re-purposed suede, hand-crafted in NY $100. Booties available in chocolate or black $160.

(Above L to R) Fair Trade month kicks off tomorrow, show your support for one of our sponsors EarthLover Shopping, a company that offers organic, recycled, handmade and Fair Trade items everyday of the year.

We’re loving these beautiful Fair Trade made accessories: mini change purse featuring recycled Sari material one one side and black cotton canvas in the reverse and interior. $14. Created with indigenous ingenuity from Senegal, wrap yourself in total comfort with this handmade Cotton Voile Branches Scarf $59.

(above) Power-up your fall transformation with Energy Muse. From Torrance, California and with lines for both men and women — choose from bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings and chakra belts … Hey, when you make your purchase, pass along a few good vibes our way when you click on the Rune of Romance Energy Muse ad on our site. We’re loving the Gratitude bracelet, co-created by Jason Mraz.

That wraps it up … as you transition to fall – stay balanced – what goes around, comes around...

Related: more eco-fashion on The Alternative Consumer.

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• There could be some new players in the Afghani conflict…Bounty of Rare Earth Elements Discovered in Afghanistan – livescience