10 ECO FRIENDLY FALL ESSENTIALS FOR THE WORKING GIRL
by Carrie Pollare, Editor
Okay, I'll say it... I'm sooo tired of my summer clothes. But, it's still way too hot to transition to fall. So, here I am, lusting after boots, sweaters and anything else with long sleeves, while I stand in my closet trying to figure out which summer top I can stand to put on one more time. To my delight, many of my favorite eco friendly clothing and accessories designers are rolling out their fall collections slowly, but surely into the stores...and they're fabulous! But, I still can't bring myself to shop for fall yet because...it's still just too hot. I'm sure you can relate.
So, for now, we'll just call it getting prepared. In that spirit, we'll be rolling out fall eco friendly essentials for work and play. We're starting with 10 of our favorite eco friendly fall basics for all us working girls. You know...the pencil skirt, crisp blouse, classic organic cotton turtleneck and must have accessories to make
the outfit pop!
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ONE-ON-ONE WITH STEWART+BROWN’S HOWARD BROWN
by Bonny Osterhage
What do you get when you cross an award-winning graphic designer and brand development guru with a skilled painter turned clothing designer? Throw in a passion for nature and a strong sense of ethics and you get the powerhouse husband and wife team of Karen Stewart and Howard Brown, pioneers in the 
eco fashion movement.
These talented individuals worked for such big names as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, J.Crew and Patagonia before launching their own highly successful line, Stewart+Brown, in 2002. Their goal was simple: to create beautifully designed, premium quality, sustainable products with minimal ecological damage. Now, six years, two children and many man hours later, Stewart+Brown is carried by the best specialty stores and featured in top magazines.
We recently had a chance to speak with Howard Brown about his company, the environment and companies who turn green for profit. We also got a glimpse of the Fall-Holiday 2008 collection titled “Spirit Pine” which features a wide array of ready-to-wear styles, that are at once soft, edgy, beautiful and, most importantly, sustainable.
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THE PERFECTED PLIABLE FINDS A HOME IN YOUR HOME
by Laurel House
Plastic, as I am sure you are well aware by now, is one of my favorite eco blunders to bash… which is why finding fabulous repurposed uses for the petroleum-based pliable is one of my many life fixations. We have explored the fashion potential of fabricating plastic into the creation of recycled and repurposed clothes and accessories. Because there is just so much plastic to be repurposed (lest you forget the 100 million tons of plastic products floating in the Great Garbage Patch in the middle of the ocean), I have set my sights on home design and come up with some pretty nifty, if not honestly gorgeous, have-to-have-it, repurposed plastic stuff.
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ORGANIC COSMETICS ARE JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED
For 60 years, Physicians Formula has been producing products, designed to address the concerns of sensitive skin and less-than-perfect complexions. Now this award-winning line, recommended by dermatologists, allergists and plastic surgeons, offers Organic Wear™, a complete line of organic cosmetics, that is the first in the US to bear the ECOCERT® seal of approval, an internationally recognized organic certification that guarantees the genuine practice of environmental respect.
Free of harsh chemicals, parabens, GMOs and cruelty-free, Physician’s Formula Organic Wear is as good for the environment as it is for your skin. The collection includes pressed and loose powders, a concealor stick, liquid bronzer and plenty of rich shadows. We love the Lip Veils that offer subtle color and sheen with their 3-in-1 combination of lipstick, gloss and balm, but our favorite product, hands-down, is the tinted moisturizer. This amazingly light product delivers just the right amount of sheer coverage, which is perfect for the transition from summer into fall. The affordable line is easy to find at your local Target and Walgreen’s, as well as online at www.physiciansformula.com.
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