Now that my hair is getting longer, I think I might be able to pull-off a cute head band, or even something like this hair band by Stewart + Brown:

Not that I mind wearing hats to keep my ears warm, but as an alternative, this would be cute, no?
I’ve posted a lot of recycled leather handbags on Green Grechen – what can I say, I never get tired of finding lovely leather handbags – and as a follow-up to a popular post I did last year on “Reclaimed Chic: The Best Recycled Leather Handbags,” here’s a new rundown of my favorite recycled leather handbag designers:
Ashley Watson
Ashley Watson was the first designer I found a couple of years ago working with recycled leather. I may be wrong, but in my opinion, she paved the way for others to follow, and consistently produces unique, fashionable, high-quality recycled leather bags. She’s sold at nearly every online eco-boutique you can find now – Kaight, Beklina, and Nimli have some of the best selection. My favorite is this Kestrel bag at Beklina for $285:

reMade USA
reMade USA is a new recycled leather handbag designer who’s coming strong on to the market. Aside from selling in her own webshop, some of her designs will soon be sold on Barney’s Co-Op. Cool! The Sonoma is one of my favorite designs – the duffel is always an interesting shape. ($395)

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All this month (August 2009), whenever you make a purchase at Beklina using the “grechen15″ code for 15% off, you’ll be automatically entered to win a $100 gift certificate from Beklina! (the 15% off code is not valid on sale items or pre-orders).
In case you need any ideas on what to buy
Mociun Tee
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ORGANIC Tuxedo shirt
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Skin & Threads Cardi
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Angelina from Beklina and I thought it was time to bring you a little ray of sunshine in the middle of the Summer (without so much heat), by offering 50% off your order of at least $100 at Beklina through 7/14 with code 50GC100. The code is not valid on sale items (they’re already marked down 50%) or on anything in the paper/nest category.
Use this exclusive opportunity to kick start your Fall/Winter wardrobe with some hoodies by Prarie Underground, or stock up on Summer favorites from Stewart + Brown and Mociun.
I’ve mentioned before how much I love Beklina and could live in everything in the shop, but for now, here are some of my favorites:
Ashley Watson Bag: $335
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Rachel Comey Hair clips: $134
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Mociun Swimsuit: $164
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Prarie Underground: $210
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Prarie Underground: $74
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She-Bible: $98
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Enjoy!! and please pass this deal on to your twitter followers using the button below.
I LIVE in dresses during the Summer: they’re easy to throw on, cooler than jeans, or even shorts in my opinion, and always cuter. There isn’t a single body type that doesn’t look good in a dress – you just have to experiment and find the best one for you.
And now, eco-fashionable sundresses are just as cute, or cuter, than their conventional counterparts, so there’s no excuse not to try one or two this summer. Put your money where your conscious is!!
Now, on to the dresses…
- Larsen Gray at Coco’s Shoppe: $90.
How’s it sustainable? Made from organic cotton

- Raw Earth & Wild Sky: $264.
How’s it sustainable? Made from organic cotton in Los Angeles.

- Deux FM: $116 at Nimli.
How’s it sustainable? Made of reused and recycled fabrics in Canada.

- Stewart + Brown Long Dress: $210 at Beklina.
How’s it Sustainable? Made from organic cotton in the US.

- Beau Soleil Beau Ring Dress at Shopbop: $137.50
How’s it Sustainable: Made from 100% bamboo


- Edun Silk Dress at Equita $140:
How’s it sustainable? 100% silk, fair trade & sweatshop free

- Kelly B Halter Dress at Verdessence $196:
How’s it sustainable? Made from 60% hemp 40% silk crepe in the US
