As any seeker of a more sustainable lifestyle knows, you can create great new fashionable looks with found or pre-loved materials. Our latest survey of the landscape reveals a few new standouts to add a little edge to your new year:

(above) U.K. jewelry designer Poppie Jasper creates beautiful jewelry – in this case the lovely Eirwen charm necklace – from the recycled, discarded, broken loveliness she discovers in her travels. The Eirwen charm necklace is a collection of talismans that include a large spike of recycled red coral, a white baroque pearl, an antique silver crucifix charm, a fine silver Crusaders’ Cross and a tiny silver and resin Catholic relic that finishes the cluster. All of the charms float freely along a hand-linked Labrodorite chain.

featured @ the Poppie Jasper Cargoh shop.

(above) You can find upcycled bags, bags and more bags at Ridgewood, Long Island, New York-based, Vaya Bags – handbags, messenger bags, laptop bags, backpacks, cell phone / iPod pouches  and a few other accessories – all created from recycled bike tubes, sailboat awnings, old vinyl banners and other reclaimed materials. Founder Tianna Meilinger uses no new materials to hand manufacture these stylish bags. As a former bike messenger, she designs each stylish bag with the biker in mind: utilizing waterproof material inside and out; easy access pockets; comfy shoulder straps with adjustments and releases; extra padding; and available with custom sizing and colorways. Line is affordable, too. A great way to cart stuff around, and keep perfectly good materials out of our landfills and never-ending wastestream.

(above) Totally kooky, we know … really had to dig to uncover this homage to prehistoric times – a Green Upcycled Dino Hoodie, resplendant in spikes, tails and all … one of a kind, natch $55 @ KendallMade on Etsy.

(above) From the eco-fashion style setters at Nau, this cute down blazer will keep you both warm and fashion-forward. The stylish little jacket is ultra-light, super toasty (850-fill goose down), water-resistant and, last but not least – the shell is made of 100% recycled poly. now on sale for $150.50 @ nau.com

(above) Add a touch of international flair to your body adornment while supporting Fair Trade handmade jewelry by artisans all over the world – gaiam.com