“Fill your community with a bit of benevolence by saying how you really feel.” The “I Love You” tee says it all with original handwriting too! This is a Stewart + Brown staple lightweight jersey tee that’s

• a classy and classic fit that hits at hip
• by design couple Stewart and Brown
• 100% organic cotton
• made in the USA

The image above is from their collection inspiration pages where they say that “love is more than a four letter word” and so it is, especially in graffiti form on organic tee shirts.

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It’s time for the Gorgeous & Green

WHEN: Tuesday Evening, December 2, 2008 ~

• 6:00 Reception
• 7:30 Cocktail Party
• 8:30 pm Eco-Chic Fashion Show (see designer list below)

WHERE: LEED-certified Bently Reserve, 301 Battery Street, San Francisco

WHO: The party fundraiser is hosted by Global Green which is the American Arm of Green Cross International (GCI). They are working to solve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity.

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In celebration of their two year anniversary today, the ethical, environmentally conscience and eco fashionable Equita is offering a whopping 40% off all eco-fashion today and tomorrow only.  Its no secret that we’re all holding onto our wallets a little tighter these days and trying to plan for Christmas without overdoing it.  Now is the perfect time to take advantage of this great sale and cross some items off your list while you have a chance at a huge savings.  They carry eco-fashion brands FIN, EDUN, Stewart+Brown, Loyale, Autonomie, Del Forte Denim, Perfectly Imperfect, Loomstate, Ecoist, Vega, Tom’s Shoes, Josh Jakus and more. 

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It seems to me there is an abundance of cozy sustainable T-shirts, sweat pants/shirts and general weekend lounge wear out there, but where does that leave the nine-to-fivers, cubicle and corner office dwellers; those of us who need to look crisp & collected during a presentation in the board room, court room or at that power lunch?    

Discover some great looks below made of sustainable fibers that will help you look pulled together, while also satisfying your desire to tread a little (or a lot) lighter:    

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Check out some of the BEST Labor Day Weekend Sales going on right now…

Eco-Fashion Steals:

Equita: 50% off regularly priced merchandise through 8/31 with promo code MUDANZA.

Beklina: up to 50% off sale + get FREE SHIPPING!

BTC Elements: up to 50% off Sale.

Eco Citizen: 50% off sale.

GreenRohini: (via White Apricot) up to 60% off. Nimli: 30-70% Off Summer Sale.

Pivot Boutique: $10-$100 in store Sales racks. Free Shipping for online orders.

Hip&Zen: 40-70% off Clearance items.

Del Forte jeans at Tobi.com were $194, now $97.

ShopEnvi: End Of Summer Sale - up to 60% Off...

Stewart+Brown: up to 50% off sale.

You Deserve: always 30-70% off entire selection.

Organic Beauty Deals:

Beautorium: 20% off with FGS2008 promo code through 8/31.
LIPSTOCK: Free Shipping with FGS08 promo code through 9/2.
Pangea Organics: Get any bar soap/shower gel combo set for just $12.99 (regularly $20) on HSN.com. (Sidenote: Pangea is being featured on HSN today, 8/29).
Trillium Organics: Get 30%+ off assorted organic shea butter, liquid soap, body polish, body oil & travel kits.
SukiColor Copper Brown Mascara: regularly $33.95, on sale for $22 through 9/15 with copper promo code.

• Big End Of Summer Sale At Eco Citizen
• Hot Finds+Deals: Best Green Dresses Of Summer
• Friday Find: 50% Off Luxurious And Ethical Mongolian Cashmere

 Ahhh….the feel of cashmere!  Is there anything like it?  This incredibly soft and high quality cashmere is sourced and produced in a remote region of northwestern Mongolia which allows traditional Mongolian herdsman and knitters to sustain their centuries-old craft.  This helps them avoid pressures from cheap cashmere markets that lead to over-grazing and desertification. 

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Green boutiques are not lacking in the city by the bay and Christine Kay, owner of Ladita is quite aware.  Winner of the Best Of The Bay Area award and recently featured in the September issue of Lucky mag, their mission is to offer the latest eco brands and limited-editions.  They’re stocked with coveted labels like Del Forte denim, Toggery, Covet, Stewart+Brown and James Jeans amongst others.  You’ll also find a selection of handmade and/or recycled jewelry and even eco-duds for baby. 

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Literally and figuratively, these are the Best Green Dresses Of Summer that can easily be integrated into an early Fall wardrobe as well.  Find out where you can snag one or all for yourself below (at great prices too):  

1. Perfectly Imperfect: “Cecielia” dress in Leaf.  This dress is so popular that every vendor whose carried it has sold out.  If it’s a must-have for you too, contact PI directly to find out if there is one out there that hasn’t been snatched up yet: www.pi-tees.com. 

2. deux fm: “Betty Long” dress in Teal.  Tencel/lycocell blend.  On Sale: Was $150/Now $75 at Kaight. 

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Karen Stewart and Howard Brown, partners in life and work, call themselves “Organic Pioneers” because when they began in 2002 there wasn’t much demand for things like sustainable fabrics and eco-conscious style.  They decided to break out of the typical textile mold, had a vision for something greater and have undoubtedly been trailblazers in the industry. 

I was given an exclusive sneak peak of their Fall Collection which hits stores within the next couple weeks.  You can expect the same quality craftsmanship and romantic looks that are quintessential Stewart+Brown. 

Last week I had the opportunity to interview Howard Brown.  Check out the interview below…

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