Naya's 'Renew Your Soles' Challenge: Day 1, Starre in Stripes
I loved the idea behind Naya Shoes‘ Renew Your Soles blogger challenge; Donate five pairs of still-usable shoes that you just not wearing in exchange for one pair of Nayas that will go with everything. This blogger challenge is also a competition; whichever of the completing bloggers creates the five…
Study NY's New Online Store is Filled with Pieces Perfect for Right Now
The long wrap coat is the definition of modern urban romantic. We here at Eco Chick have long been a fan of designer Tara St. James’ label StudyNY (check out her Autumn/Winter 2011 collection here). And now that Tara has launched a web store, picking up one of her amazing…
Shannon South Remade Bags: Clutches, Totes and Duffels Crafted from Preloved Leather
Shannon South’s Remade in the USA bags are bits of handmade gorgeousness. Crafted from upcycled leather jackets, each is uniquely beautiful in only the way handcrafted things can be. I’m a fan of the larger bags, but there are smaller purses and clutches too. And how pleased was I to…
Eco Chick Nominated for Shape Magazine's "Best Healthy Living Blogger" in the Best Blogger Awards
We at Eco Chick are proud to have been nominated for the “Best Healthy Living Blogger” award from SHAPE magazine. Will you help us win? If you love this site, please vote for us here (it’s just two clicks, and no registering!). Thanks!
Moving Darkly: Study NY Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection (Video)
STUDY NY AW 2011 from Alexandra Roxo on Vimeo. Love the postapocalyptic beauty of this video for Study NY’s latest collection.
Mission Savvy: An Eco Boutique Built on Passion for Animals and Sustainable Style (Video)
What’s not to love? Mission Savvy is an eco boutique with a heart of gold. Check out the video below to hear about founder Jennifer Miller’s love of sustainable fashion and animals, and how she uses one to benefit the other. Be sure to check out Mission Savvy’s Fall/Winter 2011…
Edun’s Just-right Juxtaposing Jacket
If you’re only going to buy one new piece this autumn, might I suggest this deceptively simple black jacket from Edun? The bit of a puff in the shoulder means that the waist nips into an hourglass – even if you’re not one. I like the rough hewn edges of…
A Fresh Eco Fashion Shoot with Three Worldchanging Women
Liminal times, which are those that fall between definitions, are an opportunity to engage in playfulness. Three friends joined in Manhattan’s Union Square Park for an afternoon of relaxation and fun as autumn begins. From Left to Right: Pamela Peeters, environmental economist and a sustainability consultant, Meiling Chen, eco designer,…
Little White Dress Project: A Reflection on Accessorizing and Reuse in Fashion
It has been almost two months since I did The Little White Dress Project. Whenever I recount the project I do so with a smile because it was one of the most dynamic, most wonderful challenges. One of the things I loved most about the Project was that it forced…
Diaphanous Dreams: Suzanne Rae S/S 2012 Collection (Video)
Suzanne Rae’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection was shown as part of New York’s Fashion Week. I have quickly fallen in love with Suzanne Rae‘s romantic, quirky and sustainable styles since we first covered her F/W 2011 presentation on Eco Chick last February. Her recent show for Spring/Summer 2012 (see video above)…
