Sustainable

Lancome, Urban Decay, And More Of Your Favorite Makeup Brands ...

Alex Gambardella on Oct 16, 2009 10:22 AM PDT

Using beauty products may not be the most environmentally harmful part of your daily routine (well, unless of course you're addicted to hairspray), but if you're into going the natural route for the sake of saving your skin and the planet, you're certainly not the only one! Lucky for us eco-conscious makeup mavens, some of our favorite beauty brands have jumped on the green bandwagon and made natural, organic, and eco-chic versions of their popular products. For example, Lancome's Juicy Tubes Pure are just like the old favorite, but this time with 95% natural ingredients! And Urban Decay's shadow box packs 10 of their favorite shadows into a sustainable wooden box complete with a cruelty-free eyeshadow brush. I won't be dramatic and say that a few coats of organic mascara will save the world, but hey -- every little gesture counts! Take a browse through the slideshow to see which big-name brands have gone natural!

Tags : urban decay , tarte , sustainable , sephora pure

Eco-Tips For Eco-Brides!

Amber Fijolek on Jul 8, 2009 2:24 PM PDT

Tying the knot can often suggest more unnecessary luxuries than the term implies (well, string), and if you're living an environmentally-conscious lifestyle, then why shouldn't your wedding follow suit? Neither the ceremony nor reception need to leave their carbon footprint when you and your significant other take the plunge. From the invites to the food, there is plenty of room for impurities to find their way into the big day's plan. These days, being green is more than just an attempt to save the beautiful vessel on which we live -- it's a powerful trend that has conveniently filtered its way to any type of vendor you might need to make your fairytale come true. The success of having such reputable resources at your fingertips has even been proven with earth-friendly celeb-weddings like Alicia Silverstone's! Taking the extra steps to seek more eco-friendly options would be a diverting challenge for any couple, and certainly one that will make the knot-tying date and the rest of your lives together extra special.

Tags : vegan , sustainable , social , ring

Project Runway Winner Leanne Marshall Creates Eco-Friendly ...

Lisanne Silverman on Jul 6, 2009 12:20 PM PDT

Project Runway winner Leanne Marshall has spent the months since her season five victory hard at work on an eco-friendly collection, which will be available exclusively on Bluefly this Wednesday! This is in addition to her Fall 2009 collection which she's been busy producing-- no wonder we haven't seen much of the designer since we last spoke! The nine piece Bluefly collection consists of three dresses, two tops in two colors each, a skirt, and a jacket, with prices ranging from $98 to $990. Featuring her signature draping technique and focus on sustainability, it stays true to her unique style while being approachable in a way that fans old and new are sure to appreciate. Click the slideshow to see a preview of the collection, and be sure to check it out at Bluefly.com on July 8th!

Tags : sustainable , project runway , leanne marshall , leanne

Sexy And Stylish Shoes That Are Vegan And Totally Green!

Lesley Scott on Jun 30, 2009 5:24 AM PDT

Noticing a decided lack of anything remotely sexy in the way of vegan shoes, Rebecca Mink - a lifelong animal and earth activist - created her own: glamorous, towering luxury kicks made from sustainable, non-animal resources including rubber, wood, cork, and organic fabrics. When she first showed up in Italy almost 10 years ago, sketches in hand, 16 factories showed her the door, refusing to consider manufacturing such an unprecedented product. Luckily Marco Gambassi, whose family has crafted shoes for generations, viewed her project as a creative challenge. And thanks to Italian engineering, when Mink shoes were machine-tested for durability, they outlasted their conventional counterparts, proving that non-leather is a viable footwear option for green fashionistas. These "Vulture" cork wedges with delicate double ankle straps (as seen here in Lucky April 2009) could possibly be the perfect summer heel. Available by special order only - email info@minkshoes.com. Be sure to click over to Fashiontribes for all the latest fashion news!

Tags : vegan shoes , vegan , sustainable , shoes

YOOX Launches Eco-Friendly YOOXYGEN Initiative!

Lisanne Silverman on Apr 15, 2009 12:19 PM PDT

In celebration of Earth Day (that's April 22 in case you didn't know), international fashion e-tailer yoox.com is introducing its latest endeavor, YOOXYGEN. The initiative will be an ongoing part of the YOOX site devoted to selling ethically conscious products and reducing the carbon footprint left by shipping orders to customers. In addition to eco-friendly and sustainable products, YOOXYGEN will also showcase designer collaborations, featuring limited edition items for YOOX customers. Think along the lines of fashions from Stella McCartney, vegan shoes from Camper, eco-sustainability books from Phaidon, accessories from Carmina Campus by Ilaria Venturini Fendi, and rare Brazilian jewelry line Caboclo. Another part of YOOXYGEN is Leny, an eco-brand which will support Al Gore's Climate Project, helping raise awareness of environmental crises and global warming through the sales of totes and t shirts designed by fashion designers and icons. Click here to find out more about YOOXYGEN!

Tags : designers , earth , earth day , eco-friendly , sustainable

Breaking Eco-Clothing Stereotypes With Melissa Baswell Of ...

DIY thing on Jan 18, 2009 5:20 AM PST

Melissa Baswell is the designer behind Chicago-based eco-fashion company Mountains of the Moon. All of the company's clothing is made locally from organic cotton or hemp fabric produced in the U.S. and features clean lines with a retro flair. This spring, Melissa is launching her Eco-Luxury line, a line produced on a smaller scale than Mountains of the Moon. Melissa says, "I wanted to create something that broke the eco-clothing stereotype. It's really difficult to find high end designer clothing that is made in a conscious way from sustainable fabrics, and is also still wearable." Despite the economy and the recent boom of green designers, Melissa thinks these challenges allow her to be creative in trying new ways to incorporate sustainability into her designs. "The most important thing is to stay fresh and do something unique," she says. When she is not busy designing, she also does freelance styling and eco-friendly merchandise design for bands and music industry events. Click the slideshow to see her work!

Tags : sustainable , organic , mountains of the moon , luxury