LOOK LIKE A MILLION (FOR UNDER $100)
Eco Friendly Fashions that Won’t Break the Bank
By Bonny Osterhage

There is a common misconception that in order to dress green, you must spend lots of the green stuff.  While that may have been true several years ago, eco friendly fashion has become so mainstream that it is now possible to score clothing and accessories at the same (if not lower) prices than the less socially responsible brands. Just look at all the summer goodies we found that retail for less than $100! We guarantee they will make you look like a million bucks!

SERIOUSLY?!
Breakfast Blast

We love Saturday mornings for so many reasons — the smell of brewing coffee, the morning newspaper, the sound of bacon (vegan, of course) sizzling on the stove, and the unmistakable “PHFFFFFFTT” as our pancakes are sprayed out of the can. SERIOUSLY?! Yep! The Organic Batter Blaster brings a whole new meaning to “lazy Saturday.” We are thrilled that it is organic, and perhaps we should reserve judgment until we have actually tasted it, but we seriously believe that some things just aren’t meant to be sprayed from a can (think Cheese Whiz). Furthermore, any credibility this product could have was blown the second we saw the campy late night commercial, complete with annoying jingle. We are all about simplifying, but this is one short stack — um, short cut — we’d rather not take. $4.99 to $5.99. Go to www.batterblaster.com for a list of retailers near you.

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DESIGNER ALERT
A Texas Treasure

Deep in the heart of Texas is a designer who has a heart for environmental and social causes. Based out of Austin, Catherine Nicole creates everyday, reasonably priced, wearable jewelry designs, which are often inspired by her travels abroad, and donates a portion of her sales to various charities. Crafted from recycled metals, vintage materials, and multifaceted crystals and gemstones, each Catherine Nicole piece is handmade and as unique as the woman who wears it. Woman’s Wear Daily has recognized this creative designer as “one to look out for.” We can see why!

Shown above (from left to right) are the Helena Necklace in Sky, made with Chalcedony Quartz and vintage gold dipped chain ($116); the cloisonne Layla Earrings in Morrocan Blue ($76); and the Claire Bracelet in Carribean, made with Carnelian and vintage gold dipped chain ($96). View the entire collection, which includes bridal and a really cool line for men, at www.catherinenicole.com.

SO HOT
Looking Hot on Your Heels

“Comfortable” and “stiletto” go together about as well as plastic shoes and French Couture — until now! Eco friendly Melissa Shoes has once again teamed with French Fashion Legend Jean Paul Gaultier, and the result breaks all the rules. Proving his creative genius, Gaultier has created a stunning, sleek, strappy, 4-inch stiletto from Melissa’s signature recycled and recyclable plastic. Unbelievably sexy and glamorous, these shoes are works of art, with interesting details and lines. But, the best part is that the plastic conforms to your foot, making this one of the most (dare we say it) comfortable stilettos you will ever wear. $260 and available for pre-order at www.kaightshop.com.

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