Ponchos, Capes and Wraps, Oh My! Autumn's Trend is a Perennial Fave
Ponchos, capes and wraps as shown above in T:The New York Times Style Magazine. There is just something so utterly wonderful and feminine (and ridiculously cozy-glam) about wearing a wrap, cape, capelet, shawl or poncho in lieu of a coat. Each of these pieces also gives you the opportunity to…
Why Eco Fashion Matters: Toxic Tanneries to Get You Those Supercheap Shoes, Bags and Belts (Totally NOT Worth It!)
This is where our cheap leather comes from. Is it worth it to pay $5 less for a pair of shoes and contribute to this? I don’t think so. Watch and learn! And then consider future leather purchases from ethical companies, like Coclico, Cri de Coeur, Patagonia and Naya. They…
Eco Chick MegaGiveaway and Our Veria Living TV Spot!
video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player The Veria Living Network asked Eco Chick to be one of six health and wellness experts featured in this commercial for their new platform Veria Voices. We’re so excited (and honored!) for the opportunity to promote Eco Chick to such a large audience — Veria…
So 2012: Warm Up in White This Winter (and Autumn), Sustainably of Course!
Our verdict is in. White is the new black this season. (And we aren’t the only ones; check out this gorgeous Pinterest board of winter-white runway looks here, and Lucky Mag’s take on the trend). But this angelic color is more than just a passing fancy; white is eternally cool,…
Eco Chick Giveaway! Win TWO Cute T-shirts from Designed Good
When I heard about Designed Good (see their story below), I thought they were a perfect fit for Eco Chick and that our stylish, savvy, smart readers would really resonate with their story. So you can check out how awesome their clothes are, they are giving away two tees! Enter…
Adventures in Shoes with the Eco Friendly and the Fabulous: Coclico Covers All Our Bases
The Pepper Clavel. I expect a lot from my shoes; they need to look great (but unique, cool and as creative as the rest of my wardrobe). They must be made extremely well so that they last for years, and they must be comfortable. They should also be made from…
Yigal Azroul's Scarf for Obama's Runway to Win
About six weeks ago, I was taking a work break from my NYC communal office at GreenSpaces, and I wandered into Yigal Azroul’s shop in Tribeca, CUT 25, where I was lucky enough to stumble across a most gorgeous, full-length, awesomely printed skirt (on sale). Coincidentally, when I was virtually…
Get Cozy! Five Fabulous (and Fair) Fall Knits
What could be better than a cozy sweater in autumn? Nothing. I look forward to this time all year; the time when I put away my summer lights and brights and focus on the fuzzy, knitted things that drape and snuggle you tight—or voluminously. Here are my top faves right…
Raleigh Denim Featured in October Whole Living Magazine
Eco Chick first covered Raleigh Denim way back in 2009, and since then, the brand has grown in more ways than just business-wise (though they are going gangbusters in that department as well). They’ve recently opened an NYC storefront and have expanded their jeans-only line to include all sorts of…
The Higg Index: A New Way to Judge the Sustainability of Your Clothes?
Various companies have been working for the last few years to assess the sustainability of the clothing we buy off the rack (or from the website!). Now Patagonia, WalMart, DuPont, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the EPA, and companies like Nike, Target, H&M, Zara’s parent company, Gap, Adidas, have come…
