Archive for 'Accessories'

In this economy, many of us are appreciating more the value of thrift shops, clothing swaps, and online grab bags such as freecycle. We’re also thinking twice about the idea that something is a “must have.”  For many, must have means shelter, food and health insurance.  But if you’re in a position to perk up [...]

Card and gift design company, Soul U.K., has recently come out with a vibrant, new collection of retro-paisley gifts.

The Karma collection is made completely from unbleached organic cotton and includes compact mirrors, pretty pen pouches, bags, diaries and other gifts. The Karma design will help you make a statement in colorful 70’s style without the [...]

It’s getting a little drafty around my sparsely follicled dome.  Winter must be approaching. Time to break out the protective, eco-friendly head-gear.

These beanies from action sports hat maker, Bula, are part of their Green Line which features a wide variety of beanies made from sustainable materials.  Hats in the Green Line contain bamboo/wool and recycled [...]

Vegan shoe designer Gina Ferraraccio’s done it again.  Much like her debut spring line, the fall-winter line poses a serious shoe dilemma for those who are passionate about their ethical footwear.
Just too many hot, fetching styles.  On a tight budget?  Buy less, and buy quality.
Below are a couple of personal faves.
(L) Linneah, a ruched, sling-back [...]

If you require a certain level of bling to complete your “look” but can’t get your head around destructive and exploitive mining practices, jewelry design company, Cheeky Monkey Jewelry, may provide the appropriate combo of trendy fashion status and the feel good, earth-friendly attributes you crave.

Handmade jewelry, from recycled and ethically sourced materials that further [...]

Italian designer Marcella Foschi has created these one-of-kind wallets out of old audio cassette tapes.

Does this meet the definition of ‘upcycling’? I guess it depends on the original recording artist. Due to the unique nature of this product it is currently out of stock.  Figures.
$39 + $4 s&h @ designboom.com

From their early days in the market, we’ve been fans of Passchal’s eco line of luxury handbags, totes, messenger bags and even men’s baby diaper bags.

Fashioned from recycled tractor tire inner tubes, their newest collection features vegetable-dyed, chrome-free leather trim and sides, which keeps the bags lightweight.  With splashes of yellow, red and green in [...]

Is this a sophisticated take on the styling of Flavor Flav, a comment on your rebellious disregard to being ‘on time,’ or simply a lovely piece of vintage jewelry that speaks of time well spent?  Each necklace in this line of one of a kind, handmade, vintage pieces features a different watch face, a tiny [...]

Kick up the cool factor of your toddlers by strapping on a pair of eco-friendly Pedoodles from the Next Steps Collection, made from remnants of premium leather (free of Lead, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Mercury, Selenium and harmful Amines).

These fun and comfy babies are reasonably priced –  Petal Jumpers (above L, $36) and Little Caesar [...]

I don’t know if you’ve ever touched seaglass but its smooth surface feels quite soothing.

Check out Cornwall UK-based artist, Kate Laity’s beautiful, handmade sterling silver jewelry made from two recycled materials — seaglass and silver, as well as her beaded butterflies and forged silver rings.  The designer’s cool collections are flavored by a fusion of [...]

Fun and flirty eco undies, jewelry and clothing can be yours from web boutique, Enamore.

Bedrock Betty leopard-designed camisole and knickers debut in September but you can stealthily place your order now.  made of 95% bamboo and 5% spandex.  (set, £92) @ enamore.co.uk

Also new to the green scene are Catarina Vassalo’s collection of beautiful, ethically sourced [...]

I really do like almost all the products I get samples of, but occasionally I get one that exceeds my expectations. This bag is one of them.

I’m not sure what I expected exactly, but from the image, I thought I would get a stiff, green shoulder/side bag that’s greatest quality would be that it [...]

Self-proclaimed “reckless recycler” Christine Terrell takes discarded everyday things and turns them into useful everyday things.

Christine finds trashed tin, recycled steel and metal here and there, and deftly applies her graphic artist sensibilities toward re-shaping these so-called found pieces into pins, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and belt buckles. One of a kind Betty Boop beltbuckle ($110) [...]

When you don’t want to trend high tech when schlepping the laptop — this pretty little ditty made of cotton and natural dyes will make you feel good inside and out.  Your purchase helps support artisans of the Tara Project in India.

Machine washable, completely quilted and with handy interior pockets for pens, calculator and such. [...]

Handcrafted in Lancaster, PA, designer of My Aunt Debbie repurposes these vintage thimbles into kooky but sew cute baubles.
$30/pair @ etsy.com