TRANSITIONING TO FALL

Soon, it will be cooling down…not quite sweater weather yet, but we can start to roll out the long sleeves!  Here’s a great casual outfit to help you through the transition, whether it’s to work, lunch with the girls or out to a movie.

Del Forte Marina Wide Leg Organic Jeans are sailor-inspired,

featuring decorative silver buttons on the front and a lace up back in a dark wash – on sale for $97 (normally $194) at www.tobi.com

Of The Earth Organic Cotton Twill Emma Shirt has ruffle detailing at the cuffs, neckline and hem – on sale for $32 (normally $64) at www.thegreenloop.com

Terra Plana Opei Heels are a lightweight Mary Jane, made from all eco friendly materials in bronze - $185 at www.terraplana.com

Alex & Ani St. Christopher Expandable Bangle Set, featuring five delicate, vintage-looking wire bangles, made of gold plated recycled metal - $108 at www.shopbop.com

Ashley Watson Brant Bag, hand-made from reclaimed leather in brown - $345 at www.beklina.com

Ladjili Jewelry Universal Love Kunzite & Turquoise Necklace - $125 at
www.ladjilijewelry.com

GREEN HIGHS AND LOWS AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

New York Fashion week had some highs and lows on the eco fashion front. The high was the Be EcoChic campaign fashion show, held at the American Museum of Natural History, and the low was definitely the DKNY fur debacle.

First the high…
The Be EcoChic fashion show was co-sponsored by the Be EcoChic campaign and the Sierra Club.  The event was hosted by supermodel/ actress, Angela Lindvall, who currently co-stars with Adrian Grenier on Planet Green’s AlterEco. Walking down the runway under a rather huge suspended whale, it featured celebrities, like Lauren Hutton (pictured above in a Maggie Norris Couture military coat), Law & Order SVU’s Tamara Tunie (pictured far left in a B. Michael recycled and reconstructed quilted ball gown) and many more, modeling eco friendly haute fashion from designers, including Carmen Marc Valvo, Del Forte and Nicole Miller. Grenier (above left) was on hand to support his cast mate.

Now the low…
Donna Karan’s DKNY fashion show was pretty much driven to a halt by PETA protesters, jumping onto the stage. Evidently, the designer had promised not to use fur anymore in her collections and didn’t stick to it. Security got them out before Karan took her bow, but it must have been quite the spectacle for the audience, including all the actresses in the front row…Nicole Ritchie, Christina Ricci, Kate Bosworth and Winona Ryder. We don’t even want to tell you about the protesters outside.  Let’s just say the color red was very prominent and it involved rabbit suits...

MOP AND GO

by Bonny Osterhage

Can you really feed your hair in the same way that you feed your body? The folks at Modern Organic Products (MOP) think so, and it is that philosophy that has led to their award winning line of shampoos, conditioners and styling products. Developed by a stylist, MOP products are created using organic and food derived ingredients that quickly and effectively nourish and restructure the hair in much the same way that good nutrition nourishes the body. Although the products are divided into three categories, they are designed to be mixed and matched to create your own personal hair cocktail. The Core Products are suitable for every hair type, while the Glisten Products enhance body and shine.

We are partial to the C-System Products that are sulfite free and offer antioxidant support and UV Protection, restoring a silky softness to color treated and coarse hair. One blond staffer fell in love with the way it made her thick double-processed tresses turn from amber waves of grain to spun gold after just a few uses. Need further proof it works? Look at Portia De Rossi’s luxurious mane. The new Mrs. Ellen De Generes is rumored to be a MOP top! You can be one too at www.bathandbodyworks.com. See the complete line of products, as well as suggestions on how to blend them, at www.mopproducts.com.

IF "GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK,"... THEN LETS REALLY GO GREEN!

by Carrie Pollare, Editor

I don’t know about you, but the phrase “Green is the New Black” is getting a little old for me. Sure, I love the sentiment, that eco friendly clothes are becoming as important as black is to all of our wardrobes, but it’s becoming a bit cliché. So, I figure, if we’re going to go green, let’s really go green. Let’s just say I’m starting my own trend. There are some fabulous, truly luscious, deep green styles that are perfect, fashion forward, green statements for fall. Here are 10 of our favorites. So, let’s go green!