Feelgood Style

Fashion’s New Global Recycling Standard

Delia Montgomery — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:58:36 +0000

Mixed emotions here about the new standard for recycled textiles. Thanks to Control Union Certifications and demand claims from brands and retailers in The Netherlands, the first Global Recycling Standard (GRS) for fabrics, apparel and accessories is now active to ensure sourcing clarity through the production supply chain.

Now I understand certification needs for organic fibers, dyes, and rather recently for leather and fur, – but recycled? Talk about cover your bum!

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New Clare Bare Lingerie Features Sexy, Soft Organic Luxury that is Hot for the Holidays!

Lucille Chi — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:16:26 +0000

Clare Bare has some lovely new holiday intimate items over at the Öko Box.

Leslie of the Öko Box explains:

“Clare Bare is a one girl force based in a studio in Brooklyn. Promptly after graduating from Parsons School of Design, she began designing one of a kind and limited edition pieces made from eco-friendly materials. She uses vintage fabric and trimmings for most of her garments, and any new materials that she uses are made from organic cotton. Clare Bare makes garments that accentuate the body, rather than cover it up, push it up, or transform it in an unnatural way. She doesn’t believe in clothing that is created to solve a problem, because the flaw doesn’t exist until you design something for it. Clare Bare lingerie is simple and flattering, designed with every body type in mind. “

We think this set would make a great gift for the holidays! Here is another angle:
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John Patrick :: And His Organic, Eco-Sartorial Fabulosity!

Emma Pezzack — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:34:29 +0000

I’m taking a little sojourn from writing about beauty to cover eco-fashion for a minute. Not something I usually do unless particularly relevant, but here’s the scoop… Three days ago, the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers America) winner was announced and Alexander Wang walked away with the title. That’s not what I’m excited about though. What’s incredible for the world of eco-fashion is that organic fashion designer John Patrick was one of the finalists! Known for a sartorial style that is a little off beat, elegant & relaxed, Patrick is now

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Unbridaled Wedding Expo to Showcase Green and Local Wedding Vendors

Wenona Napolitano — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:04:06 +0000

Unbridaled is the new thing in bridal expos. The focus is on going green and shopping local for all your wedding needs.

On January 10, 2009 the second Unbridaled event will take place at the Crane Arts Building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 10 am to 4 pm.

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OBV :: Shopping Is Costing The Earth - Spoil Those You Love, Not The Planet.

Emma Pezzack — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:32:02 +0000

Shopping is costing the earth, literally, and at this time of year even more so. The idea is to spoil the ones you love not the planet, and a great way to do that is by purchasing organic & natural products. There are gorgeous gift ideas in abundance this year and no shortage of special offers to help lighten the load on your wallet. But for those who don’t mind spending a little extra to get something absolutely beautiful and special for someone you love, this Four Fragrance Miniature Organic Fragrance Set from Tsi-La is TDF (to-die-for).

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Free Organic Cotton Yoga Mat from Gaiam for One Lucky Reader

Lucille Chi — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:37:28 +0000

Last week we featured a memory matching game by Gaiam, where players enjoy the possibility of winning amazing prizes too. This week, Gaiam has offered us a yoga prize for one lucky reader! Intrigued by our yoga articles on eco mats, gifts, and more, they have offered us this Organic Cotton Yoga Mat.

“Meld eco awareness into your asana practice.”

This is a natural cotton mat that has a nonslip backing made from renewable, biodegradable rubber.

To enter:

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Jenny McCarthy Sports a New Bracelet for a Cause

Lucille Chi — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:47:05 +0000

www.ImTiredOnline.com just launched a few weeks ago at the Women’s Conference. Jenny McCarthy is pictured above sporting one of their adorable bracelets.

Their business model is simple: ”Whatever you’re tired of, from cancer to animal cruelty to AIDS to global warming and more, the formula is simple and powerful. If you and millions of others purchase an “I’m Tired of…” eco friendly bracelet, made from recycled tires and metals, imagine what we can do to help change the world.”

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RMS Beauty Just Launched :: New Organic Cosmetics From Celebrity Makeup Artist Rose-Marie Swift

Stancie Wilson — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:43 +0000

Back in September, I shared a brand new organic cosmetic line coming to market and now all five products in various shades and colors are available for purchase online. Designed to work synergistically with the skin, it is food for the face, highly concentrated pure skin care with mineral pigments and the only cosmetic line that pure skin care guru Dr. Alkaitis endorses. Rose-Marie’s philosophy {from the site}:

“After many years in the fashion and makeup industry, I’ve learned a lot about the impact of daily exposure to chemicals in beauty care products. I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t live up to its promises. I see the results of taking a quick-fix approach to looking good. I know first-hand the price our health can pay in the pursuit of beauty. I realized that what women need is a cosmetics line that is as pure as possible, one that creates a solid foundation for anti-aging and long-term beauty.”

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Think Anti-Aging Products + Organic Beauty An Oxymoron? Introducing SukiSpa ~ The Brand New Cosmeceutical Grade Skin Prescriptions Line

Stancie Wilson — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:30:20 +0000

As if to outdo themselves, the already fabulous Suki skincare line has just turned it up a notch. Launched at ISPA this past weekend and online today, the brand-new bioengineered cosmeceutical grade skin prescriptions “spa line” boasts the culmination of breakthrough scientific advancements with pure organic botanicals, creating a high-powered line of potent & pure skin care. After years of research & development, Suki Kramer continues to challenge industry standards of purity and efficacy. Designed to target some of the most stubborn of skin issues with high doses of cutting edge actives, this line will combine the same philosophy of suki advanced. organic. science.™ with even more advanced cutting edge ingredients. The six new sukispa™ products include:

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Celebrities like Nicole Richie Walk the ‘Green Carpet’ at Environmental Media Awards

Kelly Dunleavy — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:23:09 +0000

Nicole Richie, Rosario Dawson and more celebrities came together to award the Simpsons and 30 Rock for promoting environmental concerns in their entertainment efforts.

The Environmental Media Awards have been presented since 1991 and launched the concept of the “green carpet”. The awards go to TV shows, movies and musicians that use their entertainment role to promote environmental concerns. The awards, which were presented this year on November 13, also promote an eco-friendly awards gala and organic food.

With environmentalism becoming the norm, the Environmental Media Awards have gone mainstream with stars like Nicole Richie, Rosario Dawson and Amy Smart (wearing an eco-friendly black gown) walking the green carpet.

Awards winners after the jump.

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