Green Options

For those of you who have never spent much time in Minneapolis/St. Paul, you may not realize that the Twin Cities are surprisingly progressive - at times, one might even say trend-setting (think Target and Aveda). So it’s no surprise really that it was a full seven years ago that Minneapolis saw its first eco-friendly clothing boutique. Since that time, Birch Clothing owners Ellen Gavin and Marti Markus have solidified their reputation as the go-to shop for green fashion in the area.

Now they’ve taken their business to the Internet, with well-known staples like Patagonia, as well as smaller, lesser-known brands such as Aventura and Indigenous Designs. Best of all, they are offering FeelgoodStyle readers 20% your entire order! To help you get started on your shopping spree, I thought I’d point out a few of my favorite things:

Just launched in February ‘08, Saaf Pure Skincare is a British beauty brand that’s scientifically-researched, carefully formulated and one of the most certified skincare ranges in the world.  Accreditations include organic certification from the Soil Association (one of the most stringest certification agencies in the world), certified 100% Vegetarian by the Vegetarian Society, Vegan Society registered, Halal certified (no GMOs, alcohol or irradition) and cruelty-free certified by Naturewatch.   From rave reviews of beauty editors and bloggers, to a ”Best Organic Facial Skincare Product“ nomination, to it’s founder honored for her work at Buckingham Palace; this line boasts pure cold-pressed ingredients from a company whose ethos is founded on integrity.