Ethical, DIY and Just Plain Fun Bags and Purses
Guest post by Donna on behalf of TestFreaks website Something that always makes my palms sweat, my heart beat faster and my gets me breathing heavy is…. accessories! Now if you thought I was going somewhere else – shame on you. Which got me to thinking: Why do we gals…
Fall Eco Fashion Accessories: Drama, Color & Recycled Metal
Studs, chains, simple boxy bags, booties and dramatic statement jewelry: all of these things are in for fall 2009, and there are seriously fabulous eco-friendly options for every single trend. Designers like Litter SF, Doloris Petunia and olsen Haus offer up some eye-popping accessories made from recycled, upcycled, organic and…
Fall Accessories 2009: Muichic Eco Jewelry from Colombia
Chunky statement necklaces, bracelets and rings are an easy way to upgrade your wardrobe without buying tons of new clothes, so when I saw these handmade pieces (at very reasonable prices to boot), I thought they would be perfect for Autumn. Handmade in Colombia, Muichic jewelry is all made from…
My New Teich Bag: Love at First Sight
Allison McGowan (nee Teich) is one of the original leaders in the modern eco accessories design movement. I first became familiar with her work over four years ago when she started AgainNYC, an upcycled handbag collection. She got tons of press for her great designs, but as her own style…
Launch of the InhabitatShop!
The new InhabitatShop has some lovely stuff for sale- all handpicked by Inhabitat’s editors for both great design and ecofriendliness. I’m loving the felt “ring” above, which comes in four different colors. There’s lots of other stuff there too- like the shoes and planter below and more. Check it out!…
Brown Paper Bags Gone Wild, Or How I Learned to Creatively Recycle my Brown Paper Bags
Joyce Robinson is an artist who has worn many hats (or, actually, purses). A former opera singer and music teacher, she now brings her soaring voice and strength of character to create the vibrant and fanciful handbags of Brown Paper Bags Gone Wild! Robinson’s raw medium is the drab brown paper…
Elemental Threads: Sweet Bags for Type A's (Design It Yourself!)
Emily Worden I’ve known the lovely and talented Emily Worden (that’s her, above!) for years now; she is one of the super-progressive, fabulously positive and creative women I have met while living in southern Connecticut. Not only is she a music-loving ecofashionista who has long made her own (damn cool)…
Style, Naturally by Summer Rayne Oakes Debuts!
Watch Summer describe her new book, Style Naturally, and the motivations behind its content and design. I’m excited to announce that Eco Chick’s favorite eco model, Summer Rayne Oakes, has just debuted her first book, Style, Naturally! Congratulations Summer! I can’t WAIT to take a look (I haven’t gotten my…
Can You Believe This Necklace is Made From Plastic Bottles? DIY Eco-Dazzlers
This bold, oversized necklace, made by Nancy Minsky, sparks the scene for the kind of fashion surprises and creativity that are bound to happen as we enter the new year. Fabulously hip, it’s deceptively an easy to make, recycled design. She simply cut a bunch of oval shapes out of…
Payless Goes (Seriously) Green; Inexpensive Eco Shoes for All!
Summer showing off a cute pair of flats (close-up below) I have to admit I was (pleasantly) surprised when I got an invite a couple weeks ago to check out Payless Shoes’ new green line, but when it comes to mainstream brands greenifying, I put my skeptics hat on. But…
