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Must Have: Hand-Loomed Silk Totes

by grechen on August 24, 2009 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

Thanks to Heather, over at peaceloveluxe (also owner of Coco’s Shoppe), for introducing me to these awesome totes by Green Gecko:

green gecko hand loomed silk totes

How awesome are these? Let me count the ways:

  • I CANNOT resist studs and grommets. On anything.
  • These bags appear to be light enough to hold all my stuff, AND not weigh me down.
  • I would be so proud to know that my purchase of one of these helps to provide jobs to Cambodian women, many of whom are landmine victims or widows

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Must Have: Reworked Vintage Dress

by grechen on August 21, 2009 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

How amazing is this dress? It’s reworked from a vintage 70′s embroidered skirt to be a super-chic one-shoulder dress:

re couture reworked vintage dress

Available at Shrimpton Couture, by re:Couture

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Since I made the bold statement yesterday that “recycled, upcycled & “used” or vintage clothing and accessories is the ONLY way to achieve true sustainability in fashion” I thought I’d better continue featuring items that are recycled/vintage/upcycled.

Today, it’s this cool, on trend top by Brigid Catlis at Buy Definition (use code “grechen” for 15% off). It’s made from “renewed vintage fabric” and individually crafted:

brigid catlis recycled clothing

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Happy Shopping!


Pivot Chicago

Use code BIRTHDAY at Pivot Boutique through 8/19 (today) for 10% off sale items

Pursuit of Harmony Cardigan: $109

Pursuit of Harmony Cardigan: $109



EDUN

Take 50% off all EDUN Live t-shirts and 10% off the regular collection with code AUGUST10 through 8/31.

Ogogo organic cotton sweater $150

Ogogo organic cotton sweater $150

Organic Cotton tee: $14

Organic Cotton tee: $14



Loyale

50% off at Loyale with code “loyal0809″ through 8/30

Kitale Dress: $196

Kitale Dress: $196



Kaight

25% off all non-sale items with code “three” through 8/31 (in honor of Kaight’s 3rd anniversary)

Kate Essential Tunic: $96

Kate Essential Tunic: $96



Clayton Gray Home

Not all items here are eco-friendly, but they sure would make your house a lovelier place to be!! Check out the giveaway this week of a recycled cotton desk set from Clayton Gray Home!, then if you find something you’d love, use code “grechen20″ for 20% off. Non-sale items only.

Naturl Fibers "Love" Pillow: $120

Natural Fibers Love Pillow: $120

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**this giveaway is closed**
and the winner is…comment #3 chosen by random.org

I decided after yesterday’s post on recycled leather handbags, I’d make this week kind of an informal “recycled eco-fashion” week! I love the idea of buying vintage as eco-friendly, but am not always “into” the vintage look, so recycled or re-made clothing, handbags and accessories are a great alternative. But it doesn’t have to stop with your body – if you spend as much time every day at your desk as I do, your desk could probably use some accessorizing (and organizing) too.

In my search for fabulous desk/home accessories (bet you didn’t know I love to accessorize my home as much as myself), I came across this recycled cotton desk set at one of my new favorite home decorating sites, Clayton Gray Home:

enter to win a recycled cotton desk set

The desk set is:

made from recycled cotton salvaged from the apparel industry in India. Each item is made from “khadda,” which is the unbleached hand spun rags left over from the garment industry production. No harsh chemicals or dyes are used in processing the material. The 100% cotton products are water resistant and hand-made by rural craftsmen in India

I love that this is “green” in addition to being green! The bright color would definitely bring some excitement to my desk, and I love all the pieces that come with it, especially the box. Do you love it too? Want to win it? Here’s how:

Leave a comment telling me why you could use this lovely green recycled desk set & also, visit Clayton Gray home and link me to something else you’d love to have to spruce up your home a bit! (I’d choose this modern, bright, Trina Turk rug)

ReTweet this post (use the button below), then please leave a comment that you RT’d so your entry will count

Good Luck! Contest will close Sunday, August 23.

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