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Fashion Forward: Life Saving Uniforms

It’s revolutionary fashion that could save your life… Unless you are in the military or are a member of the outdoor sporting community then you probably have never heard of BlackHawk brand clothing. However, if you or a loved one is placed in a highly hostile environment–trust me–there is nothing you would rather be wearing. BlackHawk’s clothing collection is typically used by outdoor sporting enthusiasts, law enforcement officers and military personnel, but the company is hoping to expand and make their products accessible to more of the general public. The company recently made headlines when it unveiled its Warrior Wear … Continue reading →

Fashionable Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas

I provided some green gift ideas in a previous blog, but if you are a savvy shopper you know I didn’t even scratch the surface. There are so many environmentally friendly gift options out there… and you don’t have to be a self-professed tree hugger to appreciate them. Take a look: Denim. Levi’s has an entire eco collection. The popular denim designer has 100 percent organic cotton jeans for men and women. The Levi’s eco collection offers several styles—for ladies the most popular is the Eco Midrise Boot 553 Jean ($78) and for men the most desired pair is the … Continue reading →

Fashionable and Eco-Friendly

The gift-giving season is upon us and if you are looking for the perfect present to give your environmentally friendly pals or family members you are in luck. This year there are more “green” items on the market than ever before. And eco-friendly celebrities are making a beeline for them. If you are looking to add a little more “green” to your red and green holiday, consider picking up a the following items: ECO-FRIENDLY TOTES Celebs from Marcia Cross to Rihanna and Jennifer Aniston have been seen around Tinseltown carrying chic reusable shopping bags available at Charles and Marie. They … Continue reading →

Fashion Files: Designer Grocery Bags

Who knew going to the market could be so fashionable? Not me. I’m the mom at the market schlepping around a diaper bag or industrial-sized purse staring at the put-together female shoppers (yes, apparently there are some women who actually wear make up to the market) toting their environmentally friendly reusable shopping bags. Those canvas shopping bags have long been associated with “crunchy-granola”-types, who as it turns out, were way ahead of the times. Now, it’s hip to be environmentally aware and the reusable shopping bags are commonplace (even among the preppy-with-pearls set). But, now, brace yourself ladies, the market … Continue reading →

Fashion Forward: Going Organic

When you see the term “organic” do you instantly think of vegetables and poultry? Don’t worry; you aren’t alone. It took me a while to get used to seeing the word used on labels of non-edible products—-from lotions to cosmetics and clothing—-these days it’s all about being “organic.” (In our town we have a store that has an entire section devoted to “eco-friendly” products.) In most cases if a product is labeled “organic” you can assume that it was manufactured in a way that lessens the impact on the environment. For some people buying organic groceries isn’t enough. My adult … Continue reading →

Fall Trends: Environmentally-Friendly School Supplies

In previous posts I’ve detailed “HOT” back-to-school fashion trends for students and flashback fashion ideas for moms. Today I’m revealing a new trend that is gaining popularity with both kids and parents—“green” school supplies. You’ve heard about homes “going green” and “green travel,” so you had to know that it was simply a matter of time before the must-have items in your child’s classroom went “green” as well. Want to show your kids how to save the planet? Then stock them up with the following environmentally friendly school supplies. Office Depot (along with other office supply stores and discount chains) … Continue reading →