November 2008

Once again, it’s time for another great giveaway from greengrechen, and this week, Tonic. (I am so excited about this one…)

This week, Tonic is giving away two limited edition Luella Bartley designed tees AND two tees from their Classic Collection to four lucky winners here at greengrechen.com!

Tonic is a multi-tasking powerhouse that conquers junk-mail, organizes events, and collaborates with hip designers to sell even hipper tees for good causes. Each of the tees available at the Tonic shop supports a specific cause. For example, the Luella Bartley “Robin” tee above supports Friends Of Paradis des Indiens, which helps provide shoes to up to 2,500 children in Haiti, and the green Tonic “Tree” tee also featured, supports American Forests, which plants trees in North America. Each tee is made from 70% bamboo, 30% organic cotton (which equals heaven in a tee-shirt) and is available in sizes up to XL.

Tonic has also recently launched a limited edition run of cotton canvas bags also designed by Luella Bartley, with designs that match her tees. The purchase of this particular bag (for $45), provides one pair of shoes to one child in Haiti through Friends of Paradis des Indiens:

Other organizations Tonic supports are:
Save Nature – the purchase of ONE tote will adopt 1/4 acre of an endangered coral reef in Micronesia
The Global Fund for Children – purchase of ONE tote provides ONE year of dental care to TWO children in Columbia
Alive And Kicking – the purchase of one tote provides ONE soccer ball to school children in Kenya

(check out the super-cool counter on the front page of the shop to see how many children have been educated in India, how many mosquito nets have been provided to families in Africa, and how many people have received a lifetime of clean water, thanks to PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND ME, who have purchased these tees & totes)

I can’t wait to pre-order my Tonic Robin Tote and hopefully purchase a few other tees and totes for gift-giving this holiday season. These truly are gifts that keep on giving – to the children who benefit from dental care and soccer balls, the endangered coral reef and its inhabitants, AND my lovely gift recipients…for only $45.

To enter the giveaway:

    Leave a comment below after visiting Tonic’s Shop, and tell us which design & charity you would like to support. Please leave a constructive comment, not just “I’d like to win this.”
    To be entered a second time, sign up to get our daily e-mail digest of new posts. If you’ve already signed up for the newsletter, you’re already entered to win, but you can leave a comment to get your name in twice!
    To get your name in a third time, join our Forums and post at least once.
    If you have a blog, post a link to this contest on your blog, and you’re entered again!! (you don’t have to come back here and let us know, we should see the trackback from your blog)
    Finally, if you’re a “Twitter,” click on the “Tweet This” button below to post this via Twitter and earn another entry! Post back here with your Twitter name so we can verify your post. (and be sure to follow me also! I’m greedygrechen)
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30% off Doie Designs

by grechen on November 3, 2008 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

One of my very favorite bamboo pieces (this dress) is by Doie Designs. I love the texture and weight of the bamboo jersey, and the lovely detail at the bottom of silk trim. Now, while I’ve said that bamboo is NOT as eco-friendly as organic cotton (at least bamboo that is chemically processed), it IS better than conventional cotton, and I cannot get enough of the luxurious feel and great fit of bamboo clothing.

Sara, the designer of Doie Designs, has been generous enough to offer all “Grechen” visitors 30% off at Doie Designs through December 3 with code “grechen08.” Check out the new “NYC Collection” and considering picking up some pieces as gifts. Think about your BFF or mom you’ve been trying to convert over to earth-friendlier fashion – bamboo is a great way to start; it’s soft, fits great, and is flattering on nearly all body types.

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This Week in Eco-Chic

by grechen on November 3, 2008 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

A hand made statement
A green manifesto for venturing into the world of hand made clothes and accessories from Green Girls Global

Eco Chick
Eco Chick reviews E magazine’s Eco Luxe Issue

Eco-Fashion Euphoria: Emily Katz
The next post in my ongoing Eco-Fashion Euphoria series!

Put On Your Face
Does Brad Pitt’s name on the label of Kiehl’s new eco-friendly cleanser make you more likely to purchase it?

The Green Girls
Green Girls have discovered some Girly Green Things that are worth checking out!

Trick or Treat for the Eco-Sweet!
Chocolate is flowing from house and home, but is any of it tasty and green? Come see what Green Cotton discovered to satisfy that eco-sweet tooth of yours.

2 Green Giveaways from NewBornMom
healthy, eco hip essentials — devoted to newborns and new moms

Fig+Sage: Spirit Beauty Lounge Launches & Offer 20% Off To Our Readers
SBL carries high-end natural and/or organic beauty brands

Greenmystyle.com goes high glamour!
Exclusives: Win tickets to the eco style Oscars – the RE:Fashion Awards, plus famous folk and Vogue magazine editors pick the best vintage stuff from eBay.

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