In case you haven’t heard, it’s all about the maxi dress this Spring (isn’t it always??). I’m craving some of the new season’s dresses that feature belted waists (as opposed to previous seasons’ empire waists) and this one by Stewart + Brown is the ultimate eco-friendly option:
Made from 96% hemp, 4% spandex, it’s not the most budget-friendly dress, but it is one that should last many Springs & Summers – and it does have an interesting cut-out detail on the back. I love it, what do you think?
Hare & Hart, the leather company that uses only by-products of the cattle industry in Argentina, is offering 50% off everything in their store (the discount is already reflected in the prices). I’m not much of a clutch girl, but I love this one because it’s BIG! And it has lots of pockets inside:
The Clutch is made from vegetable-tanned, embossed leather and features organic cotton lining.
I don’t wear a lot of jewelry, but what I do wear is meaningful, simple, and easy. I like to keep my jewelry on, so I stay away from plated pieces as much as possible (it rubs off over time 
), which also means I can’t afford to have a lot of jewelry with the price of gold lately. But here’s a line I’ve recently been turned on to that I absolutely love: Andrea Bonelli –
This “signet” ring is my FAVORITE!! Made from 14k recycled gold, it’s only $90, and I love the “stardust” detailing (wouldn’t it be fabulous stacked with other rings??)
I also love:
14k gold “pebble” earrings: $70
14k gold Droplet bracelet: $450
Andrea also does engagement rings featuring ethical diamonds & moissanite (the stone I have in my engagement ring) and aims to use recycled metals & reuse as much as possible.
I’m not sure that’s true…but THIS tee is definitely better than most:
I love a scoop-neck (it’s very flattering on all body-types), and am really into photo-realistic prints on clothing lately. This tee is made from 50% organic cotton & 50% recycled polyester, also silk-screened in LA with water-based ink. I can imagine this tee now, peeking out from under a cardigan or blazer, and of course, this Summer all alone.
What do you think? Do Blondes make better tees 
I first heard about Collina Strada a year or so ago, but it’s taken me this long to really warm up to the designs. They’re very distinctive, horizontal leather “strips” adorn most bags, and I didn’t fall in love immediately. Now, I’m head over heels…especially for this one:
and this one:
The designer, Hillary Taymour, makes each bag in NY with “eco-conscious” materials (she doesn’t specify more than that…) and at a very reasonable price point. The first bag is only $245 in a canvas/leather combination at Need Supply co. and the second is available in black at Parallel Portland.
Collina Strada bags are also available at StefaniBags.com, Coclico, Kaight, and Modcloth.
What do you think?
