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!
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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
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ZERO WASTE FASHION
by Laurel House
So what if you are flaunting a flirty hemp couture skirt, if half the material used to make the entire line was tossed out like a pair of holey socks. It’s not just the eco-unconscious designers who are polluting and wasteful when it comes to fashion. The fact is that at least 15% of all fabrics used in pattern-cutting and fashion-production is wasted. Trashed fabric is not only bad for profit, but it’s also bad for the environment.
Zero Waste Fashion, the latest environmentally-minded statement, is challenging the industry to stop trashing fabric and the environment. Already familiar with the concept? “Project Runway” addict are we? Yes, so am I. And though the execution of the idea was less than BlueFly.com-worthy, sometimes it’s the statement that counts.
A WHALE OF AN IDEA…
Often in our travels, we run across an eco fashion line that brings a huge smile to our faces because it’s just so fun and unique… a “what creative mind came up with this” kind of thing. Such is the case with these cuff bracelets, made out of recycled neckties from Narwhal Co. How cute are these! Designer Court Godfrey started out making other products out of ties, like wallets and business card holders, and realized he still had the skinnier end of the ties to deal with. Rather than letting them go to waste,he came up with the idea to make these cuffs. We salute the no 
waste effort! The mother of pearl snap button closures on the cuffs come from old western shirts. Each bracelet is a one-of-a-kind, but there are lots of styles to choose from.
Okay, so you’re probably wondering about the name of the company… Nar-what?! Well, we asked Court about this. While the name really has nothing to do with the product, and, in fact, was the name of his cousin’s intramural college basketball team, we learned that a Narwhal is actually a small artic whale that could be described as a unicorn whale. Pretty creative and whimsical…just like the bracelets. www.narwhalcompany.com.
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MOP AND GO
by Bonnie 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.
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