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Julie Himmelwright

Julie combines a love and respect for the artistic and cultural aspects of fashion and design with a history immersed in the green and sustainable market, including a brief career in public relations for a natural and organic cosmetics company. She has taught reading and writing from elementary school through college, and writes fiction and essays, collects vintage clothing and books, and circles grammatical errors in the New York Times on her days off.

In Search of Eco-friendly Snow Boots? The Answer is Simple.

If the snow never fell and the temperature never dropped below forty in New England, I could happily wear ballet flats every work day and flip-flops every day between. But inevitably the first snowy morning arrives to find me ankle-deep in powder, melted ice trickling down my arches as I attempt to clear the snow from my windshield. I realize if I’m going to make it to May pneumonia-free I’m going to need something a lot more substantial–some winter boots.

A slick pair of boots looks current with a knee length a-line skirt, smart under dress pants and fierce over your dark wash skinny jeans. They’re the ticket to keeping your feet warm and protected without looking unprofessional or, worse, like you’ve given up. But who makes a cool-looking, leather-free sustainable pair?

Warm Up With This Winter’s Best Sustainable Scarves

Nothing softens the chill of cold weather like wrapping up in a warm, wooly scarf. This season’s best eco picks are cleverly embellished with flora-inspired prints, natural buttons and exquisite lacy detail. Organic cotton is a choice material as well as ultra-soft light weight organic alpaca.

1. Alena Hennessy
Organic cotton adorned with queen anne’s lace using earth friendly ink, $34 at  www.alenahennessy.com

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