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    Hot In The Hive: DEFY Bags

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    Ida Hsiang on Nov 20, 2009 6:25 AM PST
    So everywhere you go these days, people are making an effort to "go green", from light bulbs to cars to clothing. Anything that helps out Mother Earth, I'm for it! That's why when I spotted these DEFY Bags, I had to check them out. Not only are their bags unique and completely cool, but they also make a statement -- political, social commentary, or just random observations of art and culture in an eye-catching and slightly retro design. And it's not just the way the bags look that make DEFY Bags so hot, it's the fact that they also have a 'go green' attitude. These messenger bags are perfect to carry around pretty much anything you'll need throughout the day and each one is truly individual because artists hand create the picture on the front from old billboard signs. Don't see a picture that expresses the true you? You can design your own flap! Another cool thing to check for after you find the bag that shows your personality the most? Look inside and see just what kind of message the original billboard was selling! Edgy, personal and made of recycled goods, DEFY Bags are worth more than a second glance!


    Price: Small: $115.00 - Medium: $120.00 - Large: $125.00
    Who Found It: idabone was first to add the DEFY Bags to the Hive.

    Live In Green Luxury In Chicago's Emerald Condos

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    Modern Luxury on Nov 3, 2009 8:19 AM PST
    It IS easy being green! At least at Emerald it is. These twin towers of eco-friendly condos on the east edge of Chicago'ss hot, hot, hot West Loop neighborhood offer a calm, relaxing retreat in the middle of the urban jungle. Decorated in a variety of natural greens and recycled materials, the lobby (with 2-story glass atrium), bar/lounge and boardroom are conscious common areas just steps from Restaurant Row, Greektown, The Loop and the financial district. Each unit has a private balcony -- many with picturesque skyline views -- as another way to bring nature inside. And with an appropriate address on Green Street, Emerald lives up to its gem status in luxury environmentally responsible living.

    Green Gifts for the Eco-Conscious!

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    kate napleton on Dec 12, 2008 12:26 PM PST
    It's no secret that going green is no longer a trend, but a necessary lifestyle change. Let's all embrace it by giving great green gifts this holiday season! Whether it's a Pangea Organics holiday gift set, or an EDUN organic cotton tee, you're sure to find great gift ideas for everyone on your list. Matt & Nat's rice paper collection will have you drooling, especially this Kogan clutch, and everyone will think you're such an eco-chic shopper when you announce that their new Alkemie cuff bracelets are crafted from reclaimed metal. Click the SLIDESHOW for lots of eco-chic gift ideas!

    Got Cashmere? Check Out Leroy & Perry, A Barney's Green ...

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    Pauline Montupet on Oct 8, 2008 2:22 PM PDT
    If you're like me you could swaddle yourself in cashmere at just about any time, especially now that the fall chill is working its way in. Lutz & Patmos may be some of the best cashmere and sweaters out there! The highly coveted knitwear line who has collaborated with the likes of Coach, VW and Uniqlo and has had guest celebrity designers like Kirsten Dunst, Liv Tyler and Carine Roitfeld has done it again with their Leroy & Perry line. The eco-friendly collection created exclusively for Barney's Green not only looks great, but gives back too. A percentage of the proceeds go to the Alliance for Climate Protection, an organization whose goal is to provide comprehensive solutions for the climate crisis. The organic cotton sweaters are soft and perfect for layering, but my favorite has to be the vest made out of %100 recycled t-shirts. Get them now at Barney's Co-Op stores and online at barneys.com!

    Eco Chic: 7 Green Little Black Dresses!

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    Mary Kincaid on Apr 25, 2008 10:16 AM PDT
    The first little black dress became popular in the 1920s when Coco Chanel introduced what Vogue called her "Ford" dress. Like Henry Ford's cars, it only came in one color: black. And, like Henry Ford's cars, it became an instant craze. And why shouldn't it? It was designed not to show stains and the fit flattered most women. Today, of course, the little black dress is a staple in pretty much every female's wardrobe. And in honor of Earth Day this past Tuesday, why not make your next little black dress green? Choose an eco-friendly authentic vintage version of this fashion icon and you'll look super-chic while leaving the tiniest carbon footprint. Just click my SLIDESHOW for seven stunning inspirations.

    Green Travel 101: The Lowdown on the Hot Travel Trend

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    meg donohue on Mar 13, 2008 8:16 AM PDT
    Green travel, like all things green these days, is a huge trend right now--and it looks like interest will only grow in the upcoming years. A recent TripAdvisor survey found that 26% of respondents will be making eco-conscious travel decisions in 2008! So what sorts of choices does an eco-chic traveler make?

    1. Green hotels! Before you book, ask your hotel what sustainability programs they have in place. Do they have key cards that control the thermostat and automatically turn off the electricity when you leave the room? Do they pay fair wages to employees? Give back to the local community? Protect the local ecosystem? Maybe the hotel was built using an energy-saving design or recycled/reclaimed materials?

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