Arcosanti

This is a room in one of the houses in the experimental town of Arcosanti. We love the mix of materials used in squares to create a unified, yet totally original look! The best part is, it's environmentally sound! 

Bark

This shop has it all. Pillows, Paintings, and Bears...oh my. They are all hand-painted on environmental products to boot. Animals and geometrics with a rustic flare is what you can find at bark. Check the shop out to discover more.

Inspired by vintage

Vintage Pucci

vintage dress found on RustyZipper.com

From the closet of our favorite stylist: Beth Jones

Vintage found on Etsy

Since our first post today was all about reusing materials to create a bold statement piece, while making it functional, we thought it would be appropriate to round out the day with a post on the eco-est of  eco-friendly fashion. (Is that even a word?) Anyway, what we are showcasing here is vintage clothing. What's more earth friendly than something that didn't take any new materials to make? Not only is vintage green, but is it ever inspiring. These amazing pieces from the 60's and 70's are beautiful works of art, meant to inspire for future generations of printed frocks destined to fabulous vintage finds as well.

Tote to Support!

Yesterday we posted about Marni's new Spring line and mentioned the Marni Charity Project. We think it is so important to encourage the vast imaginations of children that we thought we should follow up and share some of the products that were done for this cause. These canvas tote bags (perfect for your green shopping experience) showcase the artwork of under privileged children. Proceeds from the purchases of these totes go towards educational and developmental programs in schools that encourage creativity. Check out this article that was written when Marni's Charity Project was first started.

Eco friendly is Marketing Friendly

Every large corporation will have its moment in the spotlight as its production ethics are scrutinized or  its production / manufacturing process impact on the environment is called into question. By the sheer size of these companies, problems are bound to happen. In my opinion, the factor that makes a real difference is how the company responds to the problems and what changes it adopts for the long term. H&M faced serious criticism last year for its clothing disposal process. In answer to this, the apparel giant will release a collection of clothing aiming at being completely eco-conscious. Featuring organic cottons, linen and recycled polyester, H&M aims to make this a permanent fixture in their stores. It makes me hopeful that eco-friendly options can be made available at larger apparel chains. To see more of their collection, click here.