Beauty and Fashion
5 Stylish Organic Baby and Kids Clothing Brands
Just because you choose a natural lifestyle for your family, certainly doesn’t mean you want to forego a stylish lifestyle as well. In the past, dressing your family in organic clothing typically meant giving up the colorful and cute clothing that many parents and loved o...
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Be Your Own (Stylish) Valentine
I have to admit, I’m not the biggest fan of Valentine’s Day. It’s not that I’m not a romantic, I certainly am. What I don’t care for is the whole greeting card industry forcing us to be romantic, to be stressed out or just downright depressed for one silly day. Honestly, how m...
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Traditional Beauty Rituals
Oftentimes the most beneficial beauty rituals that we practice are the oldest. Here’s a list of a few of my favourites, and why they’ve stood the test of time.Tea Time Drinking tea is perhaps one of the oldest beauty practices people continue doing today. Initially cult...
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The Scoop On Eco-Friendly Sweaters
Organic T-shirts are readily available. Eco-chic dresses, recycled denim jeans, hot vegan shoes – they’re all out there. But what’s always been a bit hard to find in abundance? Eco-friendly sweaters. Well, not anymore! Here are my top picks for stylish and cozy knits on the m...
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Glowing Skin for All Seasons
Our skin is always changing. Fueled by age, lifestyle factors, and our environment, the rate of change varies from person to person; but the one thing that remains constant, is that it never stays the same.Perhaps the most dramatic changes we see in our skin, regard...
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Make an Edgy Handbag from Soda Cans
Sixty-five billion aluminum soda cans are used in the United States each year. Recycling is always a good option, but upcycling soda cans into something you can use is better.Planet Green contributors have all sorts of posted projects made with soda cans, including DIY pl...
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Eco-Friendly Fall Fashion
Ive said it before and Ill say it again. Whats amazing about eco designers is not only their dedication to sustainable living/designing and their tenacious pursuit of new technologies, textiles and resources – but also the fact that they are eco clothing designers! (No easy f...
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Back To School With Eco-Chic Style
I’ve always been a bit obsessed with fashion. My subscription to Elle Magazine started when I was in the 4th grade, while most other girls were ogling Tiger Beat (don’t get me wrong, I ogled Tiger Beat too). I think it all began when my mother sent me to my first day of Kinder...
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Urban Decay Expands Vegan Line
Being vegan can be tough if you love cosmetics. Finding animal-free eyeshadows and mascaras isnt easy to begin with, and then theres the issue of being able to find the colors you want. Weve talked about Urban Decays cruelty-free policy and their increasing number of vegan pro...
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Fashion Accessories: Sizzle this Summer
Not all of us have the time or money to shop for a new wardrobe every season, but a current and stylish look is easier than you think. Give new life to last summers clothing with gorgeous accessory pieces that are not only in-season, but also season-less. Neutral-toned pi...
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Upcycle Your Favorite Jeans as an Organizer
A perfect pair of jeans is a wonderful thing, but sooner or later, a stress point will start to show and the next thing you know, they're done. But don't be so quick to toss your jeans in the rag pile, or worse, the trash. Jeans can be upcycled into all sorts of things,...
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5 Crafty Ways to Turn Buttons into Accessories
It seems you can't buy an article of clothing without collecting buttons. I'm not complaining—those thoughtful extra buttons have come in handy more than once—but it means I have an odd assortment of extras. Of course, I've also been known to buy a good many button...
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Upcycle Broken Zippers into Jewelry
Don't you hate it when the zipper breaks on a favorite article of clothing? Replacing the zipper is a quick solution, but don't be so quick to toss the old, broken zipper. There are lots of ways you can upcycle a broken zipper into unusual jewelry. Earrings If you nee...
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Eco Fashion: Valentine's Day Lingerie & Outfits
Whether youre a fan of Valentines Day or not, dressing (or undressing) for a special evening is always a treat. Though some folks may not consider eco fashion sexy, weve found some chic and sultry pieces which are sure to blow that theory to smithereens. ...
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American Apparel's New Nail Polish is Eco-Chic
American Apparel is known for sex-charged ads and made-in-America product, but aside from their locally-made goods, their green side is a little lack-luster. Organic cotton might seem like the obvious way to improve sustainability, but only a few of their products are made wit...
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Holiday Fashion & How to Make it Last
By now you most likely have your holiday ensemble ready and in order: your favorite Little Black Dress (LBD) from a few seasons back or maybe that brand-new (complete with price-tags) piece that you probably shouldn't have splurged on—but it's just so flattering, righ...
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Eco Chic Holiday Style Guide
The holidays are one of the most exciting times of the year to “dress”. Its the perfect excuse to infuse a little glam into your ensemble – and festive parties are the best occasion. With December fast approaching, it’s time to get your head into the holiday game. Here...
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5 Hot Fall Looks to Borrow From Your Boyfriend
When I was in school, my grunge self was forever stealing my dads plaid shirts. Little did I know my pilfering ways were a greener way to dress.We all talk about organic cotton and bamboo fiber as a green alternative to conventionally grown or petroleum-based fibers, but ...
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Get Radian Skin with a DIY Almond Facial Scrub
Everyone wants gorgeous skin, but our skin isn't always so keen to cooperate. We use cleaners, moisturizers, and facial scrubs to try to give our skin what it needs to be radiant, often forgetting that many products contain chemicals that aren't good for the skin. Thank...
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Easy DIY: Make Leg Warmers from a Ski Sweater
Burrr! It's getting chilly out there. So what's a skirt-loving woman or a leggings-clad lounger to do? The answer is leg warmers. Buying a pair of leg warmers seem like the obvious way to go, but then you'll have a pair just like a bunch of other people. If you wan...
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Fall's Fashion Trends are Budget-Friendly and Green
It is finally fall—the time fashion-lovers around the world have been waiting for. September is host to the legendary New York Fashion Week, and the iconic September Issue of Vogue magazine graces newsstands. It's a time of excitement, innovation and the re-invention of styl...
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Organic T-shirts with a Purpose
Dont let anyone ever tell you that you are not doing enough for the environment. Every little green step you take counts!Small steps taken by a lot of people really add up.That is the attitude shared by WE ADD UP, an organic t-shirt website aimed at promoting aw...
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DIY Braided Fringe Bracelet
Im pretty certain white t-shirts are stain magnets. Any white cotton tee that makes its way into my closet somehow ends up stained within a month, and though I can often banish stains naturally, sometimes theres just no hope.There are tons of ways to find new uses for t-s...
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Throw a Chic Fashion Swap Party
Ladies, there is something we are all guilty of doing: We accumulate clothing and accessories that we never wear. Most of them still look brand new even if they have been worn a few times, and others still have the tags on. They just sit in our closets, drawers and storage box...
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Eco Beauty Products Abound at GreenBeauty.ca
Looking for green beauty products can be a nightmare. Some so-called "green" products are about as eco-friendly as bottled water, and many products that are great for the environment just don't stand up to our hectic lives (particularly in the sweltering summer m...
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5 Reuses for Orphan Shoes
Your toddler threw one of his sneakers out the window sometime in the last hour of driving. The heel on your favorite pumps snapped in a sewer grate. And the dog has a knack for chewing just one from each pair. (Note to puppy: "Jimmy Choo" is not a command!) So what&...
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Piggy Paint Turns Toes Green (In a Good Way!)
This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home. This little piggy ate roast beef, this little piggy had none. And this little piggy went "Wee, wee, wee" all the way ... green? The chemicals in most nail polishes had me thinking twice about nail polish ...
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Stunning Stilettos: Go Green with Vegan Shoes
Theres nothing quite like sliding your feet into a new pair of shoes that fit just right and look like sin. But they shouldnt actually be a sin.Raising livestock and the water and chemicals used in tanning leather together leave a pronounced scar on the planet, but there ...
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Make Super-Easy Soap with Help of Etsy Video
Sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens and all those seemingly indecipherable chemicals listed on the labels of personal care products creep me out. In an effort to protect my body from scary chemicals, Ive seriously been considering making my own shampoo, conditioner, soap, facial c...
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The One-Shoulder Look
You’ve always been a stunning goddess and the warm spring season is the perfect time to show off your style!Runways and luxury department stores are raving about this classic trend that is flattering on every figure: the one-shoulder look. It’s been around forever, s...
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Make Your Own T-Shirt: Dressy Tube Top
Want to make a cool, sexy shirt appropriate for work or play without making a single cut or sewing even one stitch? In just three simple steps you can make this thrift fashion shirt that plays right into the summer's hot boyfriend-look trend. All you need is a man's dr...
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Make a Purse From a Food or Seed Sack
Fabric sacs used for flour, rice, birdseed and bulk grains make for fantastic cross-body bags. Sure, designers have used sacks to make pillows, but why go to so much trouble? Think about it: The bag is already made, so all you really need to do is attach a strap! But don't ...
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DIY Paper Bag Waist Skirt
Paper bag waist skirts are their own sort of beast—people either love 'em or hate 'em. But whatever your feelings to the oft scoffed-at shape, they seem to be staying put, so not make your own to add to your eco-wardrobe? A DIY paper bag skirt is a great project for ...
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Jewelry With An Old School Twist
Vinyl records are still admired by many music lovers, but when they break or get scratched, they're pretty much junk—unless you get creative. Designers have come up with lots of inventive ways to use old vinyl records: On TreeHugger, we've seen bowls, more bowls and ci...
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Dazzle at Prom in a Recycled Dress
You have a date, you've booked a green hair appointment, but you still need to find the perfect dress. If you're as worried about showing up to find a dress twin as you are about the health of the planet, why not find a way to make a unique and eco-friendly statement w...
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Eco Chic Jewelry Statement Pieces
I’m typically the type of person that keeps it simple with my jewelry: diamond stud earrings, wedding ring, and a simple David Yurman necklace. This “uniform” works equally well with a little black dress or a plain white t-shirt and jeans. However, after spending years li...
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Jewelry Shines Brighter with Brilliant Earth
Is your soon-to-be fiancé eco-chic? As you're getting ready to pop the question and thinking forward to your green wedding, don't overlook the importance of a green engagement ring. Unethical treatment of workers is a big problem in diamond mining, as is conflict diam...
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Organic Beauty Magazine: Green Glamour
Move over Allure. Watch out Glamour. There's a new beauty bible in town. For years, eco-conscious women have been sifting through product reviews in magazines, always hoping to discover a new eco-friendly or organic product amongst the deluge of not-so-good-for-you items. B...
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H&M Clothing to Boost Organic Cotton Use
If you're a fan of H&M's organic cotton clothing, get ready for more! H&M is increasing their use of organic cotton in 2009 by 50 percent over last year, when they used an estimated 3,000 tons. Which means, if we do the math, we can expect they'll be using...
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Spring Forward With Fashion!
The temperature is finally starting to rise and the snow is beginning to melt – spring is on the way! And nothing makes us more excited for the new season than fashion. Updating your wardrobe with some spring essentials is a fun and easy way to shed those winter blues and get r...
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