Archive for 'Accessories'

It’s that time of year.  Each of our contributors will be posting their own Green Holiday Gift Guide.  Here are some great ideas from our London-based writer, the fabulously green, Carrie.

For Men

The new MacBook Pro—More energy efficient and highly recyclable
Sigg Water Bottle—the gift I gave to my brother last year. A safe, long-lasting aluminum water [...]

Ladies, it’s cold outside; so let’s put a lid on it!  Here are some personal faves that may suit your eco friendly fancy. Remember, style can be had at any price.

Above, L to R from Urban Outfitters
wool leopard cocktail hat ($28).  applique cloche ($34).  fedora ($34).
Below, L to R
BTC Elements, london cap ($56) hand-knit in [...]

Tired of bracelets speaking only of your taste in jewelry?  Want to silently, yet actively, express you concern for issues about which you care deeply?

The I’m Tired of bracelets allow you to make a statement while covering your wrist with feel-good fashion.
When you exchange ten dollars for one of these cause-related bracelets constructed of recycled [...]

Pull the pin on this cool looking reusable shopping bag and you’ll quickly become the talk of your grocery store’s checkout line.  Created by designers lovegrove & repucci, this roomy polyester bag is handily stored in a durable, neoprene outer shell.  The eye-catching slogan on the bag will make your efforts to cut down plastic [...]

What’s in-store?
Give yourself the boot with Cri de Coeur’s Linneah metal sky or Jessica’s pewter; Charmone’s Darjeeling noir or Novacas’ knee-high Pamela in brown or black.

Step out in style with red or black Orchard, by Novacas; or strap on Olsen Haus’ Pure Navy.
Grab the right bag with — Matt & Nat’s Camden Pool and English [...]

This week’s roundup of eco chic happenings brought to you by a select group of hopelessly green galpals.

The Green Girls’ Crimes of Fashion dishes about designer copycats and knock-offs
Green Grechen highlights the chic with Handbags for Vegans - No Leather Here!
Eco-chick Starre Vartan Gets Eairth-y in Fabulous Phillipino Eco-Style
Victoria E chats with White Apricot’s Dan [...]

The winter chill is creeping into both my psyche and my fragile flesh. Time to consider fashionable clothing and insulation options.

Let’s start with this set of arm warmers — eco-fashioned from an upcycled, 100% wool sweater and adorned with vintage, eye-catching, Bakelite buckles. Created by designer, gayeabandon.
$26 @ etsy.com

As someone who has perpetually cold hands these tre chic wrist warmers, made from sustainable alpaca wool, really grabbed me.

Perfect for fall, winter and spring - whether you’re walking the dog, skating, fishing, doing some light gardening or taking a romantic stroll.  Knitted by hand and available in yummy fudge or oatmeal.
go fingerless @ henandhammock.co.uk

U.K.’s Worn Again creates shoes, bags and accessories from recycled rubbish.  Pictured above is the “Lydia” bag from Worn Again’s Virgin range.  This stylish shoulder bag was upcycled from the remains of out of service Virgin Atlantic seat covers.
£65 @ wornagain.co.uk

Now you can buy cool-looking, eco-minded sunglasses and support a socially responsible company at the same time. Unite for Sight, a non-profit that strives to eliminate preventable blindness and promote general eye health in developing countries such as Ghana, India and Honduras estimates that 80 percent of blindness is curable or preventable.
Jamie Lim, founder of [...]

Virgin Atlantic Airlines is striving to meet its goal in reducing the waste they send to landfills by 50% by the year 2012, turning their waste into unique, eco-accessories with the help of eco-fashion company Worn Again.  The two have teamed up to produce a new line of bags using old seat covers from refitted [...]

Decoupage, a cool word and a cooler art form.

These interchangeable pendants, from upcycled Scrabble tiles, are adorned with tiny art to create unique and affordable jewelry - designed and created by HomeStudio.
$6.95 @ etsy.com (free shipping thru 10.31.08)