Aquired Aesthetics: Matt & Nat Vegan Leather Wallet
August 31, 2009
A couple of weeks ago – before I found out that I’ve got money to save for moving deposits (ugh) – I picked up a vegan leather wallet by MATT & NAT from Gilt.com. In case you missed the sale, here are the specs: “Black vegan leather wallet with 100% recycled grey nylon lining, tone [...]
What About Wednesday: Holding On To Stones
August 26, 2009
Once a week I ask the same bleary-eyed question: “What about Wednesday?”It’s my day to post whatever the hell I feel like, with no regard to fashion, eco-consciousness or, occasionally, even coherent thoughts. Nine things I like to remember when I’m stressed out and overwhelmed: Sometimes, it’s just not fair. I can either stomp my [...]
Sustainable Sales: EDUN End of Summer Sale – For Men
August 25, 2009
Yesterday I posted about EDUN’s end of summer sale, which includes a 10% discount on all summer items if you use the code “AUGUST10.” Not only is that code for the ladies, though; it also covers tons of men’s options. I promised a post of my and my man’s favorites today…so here they are! Brando [...]
Sustainable Sales: EDUN End of Summer Sale
August 24, 2009
As any longtime fashion girl knows, summer clothes can easily transition into autumn. A pair of tights, a well-placed scarf, a cropped jacket – any of these can take a sleeveless shirt or gauzy dress from breezy and cool to textured and cozy. That’s why Edun’s end of summer sale is a goldmine. Through August [...]
To Covet: Pufferfish
August 21, 2009
Occasionally, I like to post things that I just plain want – and probably won’t ever buy. Ergo, the semi-regular To Covet: a category that shows one thing that I’ve been coveting, but really can’t afford…or have no space for…or just plain shouldn’t buy for one reason or another. Where the Hell did you get that Amazing [...]
Sustainable Sales: Nudie & EDUN (for Men!)
August 20, 2009
Here we go again! Gilt is kicking it up a notch with two more sustainable sales, this time on organic jeans by Nudie and fashions by EDUN. Nudie – image c/o Gilt.com Here’s the skinny on Nudie, as provided by Gilt.com (emphasis mine): “This premium-denim brand from Sweden [...] celebrates the individuality of aged denim [...]
What About Wednesday: To Live
August 19, 2009
Once a week I ask the same bleary-eyed question: “What about Wednesday?”It’s my day to post whatever the hell I feel like, with no regard to fashion, eco-consciousness or, occasionally, even coherent thoughts. [Image by Bryan Stupar] “Do you know that I’ve been sitting here thinking to myself: that if I didn’t believe in life, [...]
Sustainable Sales: MATT & NAT
August 18, 2009
After featuring mineral makeup by tarte cosmetics and men’s eco-fashions by Loomstate, Edun and Rogues Gallery, members only sample sale website Gilt.com is having yet another sustainable sale (go Gilt!). They’re featuring eco-friendly handbags by the wonderful MATT & NAT. [Image c/o Gilt.com] Many MATT & NAT bags retail for upwards of $300, but Gilt’s prices hover between $30 [...]
Half Price Jewelry Sale at tomate d’épingles!
August 18, 2009
One of my favorite Etsy artists, tomate d’épingles, is making room for their fall and winter collections – scrumptous jewelry cleverly created using recycled materials – and to make room in their Etsy shop, they’re having a sale on their entire line of summer pieces – half off! I wear my photo negative earings constantly (they’re sturdier than [...]
Awakened Alternatives: No More Microbeads
August 17, 2009
It’s time to talk about your face wash. Yes, yours. I’m specifically talking about that one that exfoliates: the “scrubby one.” Go get it – I mean it! I’ll wait for you to get back. Got it? Okay. Now look at the listed exfoliant, or “scrubbing” ingredient. Some of you won’t be able to find [...]
















