DRESS ME

Mens wear as womens wear.....

1. American Apparel Unisex organic cotton v-neck $19 americanapparel

2. Tamasyn Gambell Long Silk Scarf $230 fashion-conscience

3. Fin Organic Cotton Twill Narrow Pants $200 fashion-conscience

4. Melissa jot+ay oxfords made with recycled/recyclable plastic $70 eco-tobi

5. Matt and Nat carton paltrow bag $295 eco-tobi

6. Hovey Lee gumball cocktail ring $52 eco-tobi

HOT OFF THE PRESS

Eco fashion is the only fashion according to three new magazines. Eco-chick introduces us to Coco Eco, Peppermint and Eco Glam! 

PET SHOP

While setting up a new "pet store" on 7th avenue, Banksy was able to confuse and upset New Yorkers who for days spotted animals such as a Leopard and Monkeys through the unfinished window.   As a part of his first New York installation "The Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill", Bansky displays artworks that include a couple of chicken nuggets sipping ketchup, hot dogs writhing underneath heat lamps, two fish fingers floating in a fish bowl and robotic rabbits wearing pearl necklaces.  Bansky's explanation for the pet store that appears to be a  fully funcationing retail outlet was "New Yorkers don't care about art, they care about pets, So I'm exhibiting them instead".   He added the Philosophical aspect to the work , saying"I wanted to make art that questioned our relationship with animals and the ethics and sustainability of factory farming but it ended up as chicken nuggets singing."  The pet shop is open for business everyday until midnight through October 31st. 

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FUR FREE

Gossip girl's favorite shopping destination, Henri Bendel, has just gone fur free! The decision was made by the stores parent company, Limited Brands, which does not sell any products made from or containing fur. So next time you are looking for a mink stole or the newest Uggs boot you will have to go elsewhere Blair Waldorf.

POP UP

Pop up stores are all the rage and eco-fashion leaders Edun are setting up temporary shop in San Francisco and Los Angeles this fall.  Partnering with Azales in S.F. October 6-19th and Ten Over Six in L.A. November 4-16, the line will be selling it Fall/Winter 2008 collection.  15 percent of total sales will go to charities ONEXONE and the H20 Africa Foundation. 

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NEW SHIPMENT

*Feral Childe Calatrava Sweater $140

Beklina has received a new fall shipment filled with sweaters, dresses, scarfs and other beauties to keep you warm in the upcoming months. New Designers Feral Childe (amazing) and ID Organics along side store veterans Stewart + Brown and Linda Loudermilk make for a recommended shopping experience.

PARIS FASHION WEEK

 Alexander McQueen's Spring 2009 show

Balenciaga Spring 2009

Ahhh. Paris. How we adore you and more importantly the Fashion weeks you host. 

For Spring 2009 shows, designers seems to have the enviroment on the brain.

Alexander McQueen 's runway was backed by a video projection of a revolving Earth and flanked with an assortment of stuffed animals of endanged species. Through program notes, McQueen explaned he had been pondering Charles Darwin , the survival of the fittest, and the deleterious results of industrialzation on the natural world.   Wood like, florals, and updated animal prints covered skinny-leg pants, nude netting shifts, fit jackets and cocoon dresses.

Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga, played with textures, and played shine vs matte to make models look like walking solar panels. Describing it has "sci-fi couture" pushed the limits of what one can wear, with dresses, jumpsuits and A-line tunic tops that looklike they had been pumped from a modernize industrial machine. To create solar power...

90210

Although Kelly Taylor and Brenda Walsh are still our favorite characters, the new "90210" has its moments.  For the "modal behavior" episode last night, the Battalion was the featured brand for a runway show!  The brand and designer looked great! And if that wasn't enough, now you can enter to win the fall looks that were seen on the show! SEE MORE  

SALE

This week at Fashion Ethnic get 40% off already marked down items! Type in FINAL40 at checkout on any final sale merchandise and get huge deals! Happy shopping!

*Sublet Alison Dress. Bamboo/cotton $130 (plus 40% off) fashionethnic

DRESS ME

An outfit that can fit into your agenda book. Meetings included.

1. Little Otsu 18 month planner. 100%recycled paper. $16 sodafine

2. Raasta Artemis Top. Organic cotton. $132 sodafine

3. Beau Soleil Beau Leggy. Bamboo/cotton. $119  shopbop

4. Cri De Coeur Kate Flat Sandals. Vegan $160 fashion-conscience

5. Ashley Watson Kestrel bag in winter white. made from recycled leather. $310 kaightshop

LEG WEAR

*Covet Polka Dot Leggings made from bamboo/wool blend. $48 urbanoutfitters

WEEKEND WEAR

 Trade in your button ups and pencil skirts for some relaxation this weekends. This Alternative Apparel V-neck is the perfect tee to lounge around in and get some of your "to do" list checked off.   Made from from a tri-blend of recycled polyester, organic cotton and rayon to create heathered texture. $20 eco tobi

AMERICAN GOTHIC

Unlike the the hectic, loud and runway type shows that normally absorb New York Fashion week, designer John Patrick presented his ORGANIC spring/summer 2009 line is much clammer waters.   The "American Gothic" show that was staged before noon with models presented in a diorama-like setting to reframe the timeless Grant Wood painting.   With optimism, hope and sustainability being important issues to the designer, he presented an organic collection of an all American look ( mini-skirts, blazers, high-waisted shorts, seersucker, button-ups) for men and women. 

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OBAMA NATION

The Barack Obama store has stepped up their look with new designs from major major designers! A few key names supporting the man is Marc Jacobs, Diane Von Furstenberg , Derek Lam,  Rag and Bone, Zac Posen, Vera Wang, Russell Simmons, and many more! Everything from t-shirts, tote bags, hats and scarfs to flavor up your wardrobe with a little "change" .

*Alexander Wang Change Tank Top $45 BarackObamastore

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SHIRT DRESS

*Stewart + Brown Shirt Dress made from 100% Organic Cotton $168 eco-tobi

BAD VOGUE

Boo! In their October issue, Vogue has showcased coats made from fox, goat and coyote fur.  Unfortunately  matched up with gorgeous evening dresses and fairy-tale heels , models looked outdated while sprawled across the desert in fur coats looking for ....a NRA convention? 

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NOW AVAILABLE

A few months back we were scoping these leggings out from The Battalion at their Fall 2008 fashion show.  At first glance you think they are a super skinny hot fitting jean, take a second look and there are more of a legging (made with fleece material)  with denim type stitching. We are in Love.

*The Battalion Jaclyn Jean made from bamboo/organic cotton fleece $140 nimli

PINCH PUNCH PERFECT

Looking for a pinch of pretty to punch up your home? Sprig put together these 10 top purple pieces to do just that!

9 TO 5

Looking to receive some extra brownies points at the office? Try sprucing up your look and your work wardrobe. Our friends at the White Apricot have put together the10 fall essentials for every working girl's wardrobe. Now it's time for a raise!

DROOL????

We love the look of leather jackets for fall, hopefully we will  find a vegan version...in the meantime this one from ORGANIC by John Patrick is made from organic leather and vegetable dyed, cute but......???

* Organic By John Patrick Leather Jacket $745 Beklina

STELLAR

Stella McCartney debuted her Adidas Spring 2009 collection this week in London.  McCartney has been working with Adidas since 2004, and the collection has grown considerably since then with Spring 2009  covering  yoga, running, swimming, tennis, gym and most recently added dance. The show went along with a Olympic theme  and featured two gold medallist along with other olympian athletes and trained gymnast performing while wearing the new collection. Yay for Stella and bringing style to the gym!

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BRIGHT IDEA

Have a great green idea? Well now is the time for it to shine and the folks at the Xprize Foundation are looking to help. Check out there introduction video on what sort of ideas they are looking for,then make your own 2 minute movie to rant about your own brilliant green idea and you could win $25,000 to make it an reality! 

Read More and See Rules

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CAKE DECOR

Be a hit at your next birthday bash with these colored flamed birthday candles. Made with a special recipe of organic salts and metals, the magical cake decor is fun for kids, but much more amusing for adults. Happy Birthday!

*Colored flame birthday candles $5 MoMAstore

NANO BITE

Beside the point that  can you get one in any pantone shade imaginable, the commercial has the Chairlift  'Bruises" song, and the new design is  super chic, the new Apple Nano iPod is also green(er)!  According to ecotechdaily Apple has progressed in making the popular device PVC and Mercury free and cased in a highly recyclable metal.   Read more

KNEE HIGH

G=9.8 Knee high socks made from recycled pine fiber $14 nimli

VOTE

This year election is well on it way and just like gossip girl the campaigns have already run into scandal, teenage sex, to dye for outfits and lies.  But don't get blinded by the glamourous life of politicians, see what they are all about! The Environmental News Network tallied up what candidate is the most environmentally conscience with their policies.  READ!

ps: if you are not registered to vote do it now! HERE!

NYC

New York Fashion Week is long underway and Aveda is helping "green" it! To cut down on the amount of waste the environmentally conscience company is working with designers 3.1 Phillip Lim, Preen, Alexander Wang and Rodarte all who have decided to take these four steps at their shows:

1.  Replace plastic bottles with SIGG non-toxic aluminum bottles and fill with NYC tap water.

2. Eliminate the use of fur shows.

3.  Food served will be organic and locally sourced.

4. All programs and invites will be printed on post consumer recycled paper.

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LITTLE BLACK DRESS

*Prairie Underground Bow Dress 100%organic cotton / 100% adorable $143 tobi

CYCLE STYLE

Helmets can be so.....blah. We remember not wanting to wear one when were eight and we still feel the same way , until now! London Cycle Chic has come out with bike accessories that are more than chic, but also functional.  They have adorable baskets, bike bags, bells, frog knots and helmets! The helmets are a perfect fit for our fall equestrian inspired wardrobe, minus the horse. And the baskets, bags, and bells take us back to the wonder years and make us feel like Winnie Cooper all over again!

*Helmet $80  cyclechic

*Vintage Style Bike Box $50 cyclechic

HOT HOT HOT

TOMS shoes' new wrap boot is now available online! We peeked these a few months back in Elle and now our new favorite footwear is available online!  Five colors are now available in the cotton canvas boot inspired by the tradition of  Argentine polo and brightly colors leg wraps of its champion horses.  And in TOMS shoes tradition each boot sold a pair of shoes will be donated to a child in need.

*TOMS wrap boot $118  nopolowidow

ROYAL FAMILY

With a long history of wear fur hats, the guardsmen at the Buckingham Palace are due for a new look.  According to Ecorazzi, a few choice designers are in talks about designing new head-wear for the Royals' security team that does not inquire the use of fur. Each one of the of the hats currently worn take up the fur of one black bear and 50 to 100 new hats are needed to be produced each year!   Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood have both been names involved with PETA for the project.

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BAG <3

*Matt and Nat Japanese Paper Grand Master Bag. 100% vegan. $225 ecotobi

WAKE UP CALL

*I Am Not A Paper Cup by James Burgess an eco-friendly alternative to disposable cup made from porcelain. It keeps drinks hot, does not burn your hand and is dishwasher-safe. $20 momastore

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WRAP IT UP

Jersey scarfs are a base accessory in our wardrobe.  They add a touch of chic to every outfit and can be worn tons a different ways.  Plus with fall just around the corner, the transition will be effortless!

* Organic Giraffe striped organic cotton scarf $82 shopbop

STELLA

Eco Tobi has got in a new shipment of Stella McCartney for LeSportsac and we are drooling over the duo's second run.   With carry-ons and mediums size purses that can be worn like backpacks, the entire collection is made  from 100%recycled polyester and just the right amount of hardware.   Starting in $200's , but well worth it....Stella McCartney's bags usually run above $1000.

WANNA BE

Single shoulder dresses were all the rage last week at the Teen Choice Awards with Rachel Bilson and Blake Lively both sporting the look. The White Apricot has found a few green designers that have also taken on the trend.

Hip Not Hippie: This Week from TreeHugger and Planet Green

Planet Surfwear is making online shopping easier by offering organic surf lines all under one roof.

The fabulous and sustainable store, Bluehouse, opens a store in Baltimore, MD but continues to offer their all of their products online as well.

Deploy Workshop presents modular clothing that can be recycled! 

For all of the eco-knitters out there, check out Shannon Okey’s new book “Alt Fiber: 25 Projects For Knitting Green With Bamboo, Soy, Hemp and More.” 

Turns out that some tattoos may be toxic but now you can get that ink removed in a newly greened procedure. 

If old baseball hats are cluttering your closets (you know who you are) check outideas on ways to reuse them. 

Stay GREEN! 

*Hip not Hippie is a selection of top stories especially for 1plus1 readers thanks to the good folks at TreeHugger.com and PlanetGreen.com.