February eco-fashion finds
February 18, 2010 at 7:44 pm (HOLIDAYS)
Tags: ECO-FASHION, ECO-FASHION TRENDS 2010, ECOFASHION, ETHICAL FASHION, FAIR TRADE, Fair Trade Fashion, FEBRUARY 2010 ECO-FASHION, GREEN COTTON, GREEN ECO FASHION, GREEN FASHION, Indigenous Designs, ORGANIC CLOTHING, ORGANIC COTTON, SUSTAINABILITY, VALENTINES DAY, WOMEN'S FASHION
February may be cold, snowy and somewhat dreary, but spring fashion is already in stores and fall fashion is already being paraded down the runways. So instead of moping over gray skies, get ready to shine in some new eco-fashion finds. Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, but these sweet styles continue to evoke that romantic feeling for days to come. Here are just a few things we’re loving this month: coats, sweaters, accessories, even makeup! Take a look:
Red is showing up all over the Fall 2010 runway in New York, so get ready to see (and sport!) a lot of this cheery hue. You can get started with Indigenous Design’s adorable little knit dress in ruby, made from organic cotton and Tencel. Keep it subtly sexy by pairing it with opaque tights or leggings and a snuggly sweater coat. We like Indigenous’ red alpaca sweater coat for its bright color and beautiful details. You’ll swoon over the soft, handwoven alpaca wool. This is perfect for a night in or a day out and about.
Not to get all matchy-matchy, but while we’re embracing red, we simply can’t leave out another great knit by Indigenous: the Soho wrap in ruby (pictured below). This organic cotton poncho echoes what we’re seeing on the runway, but it’s functional enough to get you through your day.
As the weather starts to warm up (wishful thinking!), you may want to trade your heavy winter coat for some lighter attire. Even though there’s snow on the ground here in New England, we’ve had some 50 degree days that officially make it sweatshirt weather!
A great piece to have on hand for such days is Prairie Underground’s long cloak hoodie, made from organic cotton jersey. This is the perfect transition piece, and its navy color matches the nautical items you’re likely to encounter in stores’ spring collections. This would look adorable with a Breton striped tee atop leggings or skinny jeans!
Another returning trend for spring is the lightweight scarf. When it’s time to pack your wool ones away, reach for the silk “rose wasabi” ruffled scarf by Sevya (pictured below). Pink and green will be everywhere in a few months, but you can start sporting pastels now with this fair trade, handmade scarf. And even though it’s still cold outside, silk is easy to layer and will keep you warm.
Put a little more spring in your step – or on your handbag, hat, sweater, dress – with a hand knit flower pin (pictured above), also by Indigenous. These charming pins are a cute way to add a pop of color and style to your winter wardrobe, while dreaming of real spring blooms…
No ensemble is complete without the shoe, and we’ve scouted some good ones… eco-friendly, vegan boots by NeuAura. Now is the perfect time to go boot shopping, as most winter styles are on sale, and you’ll probably still be wearing boots for a few more months! You can score some sleek, stylish booties or knee-high versions at NeuAura. We like the Kaveri Grey style: the low heel means you’ll be able to rock these all day, but the buckle detail adds intrigue and edge. Also check out the Alre Camel: the 3” heel adds height, but the platform ensures a comfortable stride. And the tan color goes well with winter sweaters and jeans but will really pop with spring’s military-inspired cargos and jackets, paired sweetly with feminine ruffled tops in pink, coral and floral prints. To learn more about NeuAura and its earth-conscious and animal-friendly manufacturing process (and to shop for more awesome shoes!), visit their website.
Give your eco-friendly outfit the perfect finishing touch with some sweet makeup that will have you thinking spring and looking hot. We love Tarte’s Flower Child Natural Cheek Stain. This eco-chic product is made with Tarte’s exclusive T5 Super Fruit Complex, a blend of the five most active superfruits: goji, açaí, maracuja, acerola, and pomegranate. It’s blissfully made without nasty parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes and fragrances and other chemicals that block your glow. Plus it’s the perfect shade of pink that complements every skin tone. Grab a tube at Sephora.com.
Banish dry winter skin with the Body Shop’s new Love, Etc. lotion. Or collect the whole line, including the Eau de Parfum (a blend of jasmine, neroli and bergamot with notes of vanilla and sandalwood) and body wash, currently available at a reduced price. The Body Shop is a great line to support because the company is against animal testing and for sustainability and community trade.
We hope these finds will help you get through the last winter month. Stay tuned for our Fall 2010 runway review, and for more spring fashion finds! And if you have any eco-fashion suggestions, feel free to sound off in the comments below.
By Erin Dale














