Bario-Neal Jewelry
October 30, 2008
I have never really been a jewelry girl. Diamonds, eh (that’s why I got Moissanite). Bling, not my thing. I’ve always preferred understated, simple, and rustic jewelry. Exactly like Bario-Neal’s.
I actually stumbled across Bario-Neal about a year ago when they first started out as Rust Belt, and fell hard for [...]
Read the rest of this entry »“Embodying” an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
October 30, 2008
Honestly with all the fabulous eco-friendly boutiques online and off, there’s no excuse for NOT adapting your wardrobe to your earth-friendly lifestyle. That of course, does not mean throwing everything out and starting over (please don’t). It does mean that if you have anything that needs to be replaced, you should consider looking for [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Wear your Where: Why Buying Local is Eco-Friendly
October 29, 2008
It matters where your clothing is made, and who you buy it from…
Why buy Locally?
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Buying locally reduces overall shipping costs: the cost in fuel, energy, and time (as well as money) shipping long distances requires. Shipping long distances requires more fuel, releases more toxicity into our air, and takes more time, [...]
25% off Coupon at Eco-Tobi
October 28, 2008
For two days only (October 28 and 29), take 25% off everything at Tobi + sale items with code DLSAVINGS.
All I can think about lately are cozy sweaters, and Stewart + Brown has some FABULOUS ones this season. And you can’t get these anywhere else for such a great price…
40% off Coupon at Coco’s Shoppe
October 26, 2008
Coco’s Shoppe may be small, but this fabulous boutique carries some of the best eco-friendly designers around. NOW, take 40% off everything with code “treat” through November 2. After that, get 25% off all the time with code GCLOSET.
How cute is this Moda Spia dress made from surplus wool? Add a coat and some [...]
This Week in Eco-Chic
October 26, 2008
Another week…Another roundup of fabulous posts by my partners at Eco-Chic Weekly…
Charity begins in the wardrobe…
The golden rules of charity shopping and why charity shops are a must for sustainable fashion from Green Girls Global
Clean Beauty and Conscience with Yes to Carrots + EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY!
Victoria-E reviews numerous all-natural Yes to Carrots brand products & a [...]
Reclaimed Chic: The Best Recycled Leather Bags
October 22, 2008
If you haven’t been following me at Grechen’s Closet the last four years, you may not be aware that I am a handbag ADDICT. Seriously. I have a problem - and way too many lovely bags. Nevertheless, I’m always looking for the next one, and lately I’ve been obsessed with Ashley Watson’s recycled leather bags (save 20% at Nimli with code “grechens08″). Ashley Watson’s bags are the most well-known because she’s carried in many top online boutiques, but I just KNEW there were more designers out there working with recycled leather, and I found some great ones at Etsy.
Read the rest of this entry »Enter to win a Matt & Nat Vegan Handbag!
October 20, 2008
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!!! (thank you!!)
Thanks all who entered our last giveaway for two recycled inner tube clutches by Passchal! Now, you’ve got a chance to enter to win one of two FABULOUS vegan handbags by Matt & Nat, courtesy of StefaniBags.com. If you haven’t heard of Matt & Nat already, it’s really [...]
