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  Unfortunately  matched up with gorgeous evening dresses and fairy-tale heels , models looked outdated while sprawled across the desert in fur coats looking for ....a NRA convention?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! 

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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