Dear Santa-

All I want for Christmas is every available piece from Species by the Thousands. What’s that you say Santa? What is Species by the Thousands? Only the most unique jewelry/clothing line that uses recycled materials, including scrap metal. And Santa? Feel free to drop some SBTT jewelry into other chimneys as well. Designer, Erica Bradbury and her rockin’ line, really understand the eco-friendly movement and the way it should transition to mainstream.

Sincerely,

A Very Good Girl Named Emily

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Most single women would give anything to start all the fun of wedding planning before she officially has the ring, so here’s your excuse to do so. If your personal values have led you to follow a more environmentally and socially conscious lifestyle, then your wedding will likely be no exclusion. There are literally thousands of ways to make your wedding more “green” and one in particular comes into play before he even gets down on one knee.

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With autumn in full swing, I caught up with Deana Bracken, designer and owner of Green With Glamour, to get a take on this season’s eco-stylish trends.

Check out her top picks to get a read on what’s current..

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Looking for alternative ways to recycle your beer bottles? I have good news.

The colorful piece of glass, once destined for a dump, can actually be incorporated into handcrafted designer jewelry. San Francisco based designer, Stefanie Wolf has decided to give traditional jewelery an eco-friendly makeover. Frustrated by the limited availability of gemstones that are guaranteed as ethically sourced, she recently turned her attention to a completely renewable resource: recycled glass.

Stefanie Wolf started her jewelry company as a good excuse for some healthy creative expression. Today, Stefanie Wolf Designs is a small, socially conscious jewelry company, which produces eye-catching jewelery from recycled materials. Her Recycled Elements line is made from recycled glass and reclaimed sterling silver from old jewelry that has been melted down, and from chemical processes such as film developing that leaves a silver byproduct. Stefanie is now working on new lines utilizing fair trade silver, vintage trade beads and locally mined and cut stones. Talk about being resourceful!

A healer by nature, Stefanie believes that since the beginning of recorded time, men and women have worn gemstones for their beauty, power and sheer endurance rather than just for pure adornment. Her commitment to healing extends beyond her personal needs to those of the planet. Stefanie’s business practices are all all about conservation and giving back to the community.

Check out Recycled Elements at multiple San Francisco weekend events. The out-of-towners can even purchase her jewelry online at www.stefaniewolfdesigns.com.

Versatile

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Made in the USA with remnant silk

“This is my go-to dress for the season! The taupe-ish grey color, the feminine-without-being-fussy silhouette, the sublime, remnant silk construction and the versatile wearability are all components of a very special piece. Whether I opt for flat boots and blazer or tights, heels and a leopard-print cardigan… this dress is the perfect Fall piece for easy chic!”

Artsy, Elegant Classics

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Hand hammered hoops made with 100% recycled silver

“I’m a hoop earrings girl… always have been, going to assume I always will be. I wear mine everywhere from the Farmer’s Market to an evening on the town! From dresses to jeans, hair up or hair down, these silver hammered hoops are always appropriate and stylish. Deliciously lightweight, they have an artsy elegance that works as well with my feminine, yesteryear vibe for this Fall as they will when I go back to my 60s/70s caftans for Spring!”

About the Author
Katherine is an eco-enthusiast and owner of Green Diva, a socially-responsible jewelry boutique that uses ethical materials exclusively; such as recycled precious metals, Fair Trade gems and pearls, organic elements and reclaimed materials.