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Living Green, in Chic and Sexy Style

Cassie Walker — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:39:17 +0000

If you’re a fan of all things green, but you’re not willing to go to the hippie dark side, then EcoStiletto may just be for you. From fashion and beauty to green living and kids, EcoStiletto serves it all up with humor and style. And freebies. The online mag is giving away a win a pair of eco-friendly shoes worth at least $500 every month of 2009. January’s vegan hemp boots are positively drool-worthy…but don’t take my word for it, register to win them yourself.

But EcoStiletto isn’t just about pretty things. The company also supports Dress for Success, a non-profit dedicated to promoting the economic advancement of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire and support. EcoStiletto has several fundraisers planned for the charity, beginning with a March 10th event in LA to be hosted by “Gossip Girl” Kelly Rutherford. Additional events in San Francisco, Chicago, New York, New Orleans and San Diego are also planned.

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Green Diva’s Guide to Fresh Style: Becoming an Eco Bag lady

Megan McWilliams — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:30:57 +0000

Okay, first of all I have to point out that while my colleague, Rodney Pate is a phenomenal photographer and artist, this may be his one and only flawed photo . . . I’m not svelt, but I swear I’m not that fat!

But of course, it is really all about the bag . . . that part of the photo actually works extremely well.

I’m loving this bag that came from EcoBags.com (psssst, they’re having a sale!). It has become my de facto brief case that I stuff with all the various things I think I can’t live without during my long days at work.

This bag has a slightly sexy green message, which always makes life a little more interesting. But, what’s really interesting about this bag is that it is made from recycled cotton and it is not unreasonably priced @ $14.99.

Find this bag and others like it . . .

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Q+A with EcoStiletto’s Amazingly EcoChic Rachel Sarnoff

Courtney Carlisle — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:41:30 +0000

In the short time since she has launched the haute green newsletter and site, EcoStiletto, which encourages all the ladies to stiletto-size their carbon footprint from an Ugg Boot to a tiny Manolo, Rachel Sarnoff has made a huge impact of her own.

I got a chance to get the scoop on her inspiration and objectives and couldn’t wait to share them with the FGS readers. Keep reading to hear about her Fashion Week eco-find and what gets her going to inspire other green fashion mavens.

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Green Diva’s Guide to Fresh Style: Lovely Low-Carbon Gift Wrapping

Megan McWilliams — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:52:11 +0000

Lovely Lokta is naturally died paper made from the Daphne or Lokta bushes that grow in the Himalayan mountains. And it IS lovely . . . but it also is made quite sustainably - no trees were harmed in the production of this paper!

Here’s what makes it so groovy and green:

Lokta paper is handmade and sun dried, so there are no machines or chemicals involved;

The bush grows quickly and actually needs agressive pruning or it would die, but the bush also helps stabalize the soil and protect rural Nepalese villages from mudslides during the monsoon season;

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