Today is Earth Day, and I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone that while we gear up our efforts this week to recycle, shop wisely, and conserve our personal/collective resources...one day a year is simply not enough.Every Day Is Earth Day.Now! What's going on in the world of Eco-Fashion for Earth Day 2009!? Check this out:1. Sara Seumae, founder of SPUN is giving away an organic cotton beater tank each hour today via Twitter. She'll be asking questions and the first peopl... Read Full Story
One of the greatest sources for original, sustainable fashion is Etsy.com. Not only do these designers use sustainable materials, but they create their clothing is locally made which means minimal waste, less shipping, and high ethical standards. Here is my list of Top Ten Sustainable Designers Found on Etsy!1. Econica Etsy Store Link
Style: Pure, simple,
organic fabrics made feminine with cut and color.
Fabrics Used: Organic wool,
organic pima cotton, bamboo blends, raw silk, hemp and ... Read Full Story
In case you didn't know, I also write for the extremely cool green lifestyle blog/vlog TheGreenGirls.tv, along with some of the most gorgeous, hip, and environmentally conscious women on the web. This month, GreenGirls.tv won the TreeHugger Best of the Web Award for Fashion + Beauty in the Best Style Twitterfeed category.If you aren't already following GreenGirls.tv founder Apple Levy, you should probably start right now: @greengirls.Also! You have the chance to vote TheGreenGirls... Read Full Story
This week marked the occasion of my 1000th follower on Twitter--a wonderful lady named Jayme who makes the most beautiful eco-friendly kids clothing and sells it on Etsy in her store Lillipops.Thanks for the follow, Jayme--and to all my followers! If you're on Twitter, be sure to add me: @ImTheQ Read Full Story
From a Window on the Rez is trying to help locate a missing child: Victoria Stafford.
Gray Gaia takes a Psychedelic Walk Down Memory Lane.
Calming Winds has some Turquoise For Your Soul.
A Hippy Chick is Celebrating Her Own Beauty at Size 22.
Melia Lore has a list of 100 Things She Loves–which inexplicably does not contain The Q.
BunnyGlitter is confused about why Burger King finds this commercial appropriate for children…or anyone else for that matter.
The Inside Life has The Hole Story.
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What really was all the hoopla about hippies about anyway? I mean every generation has their counter culture groups. Woodstock is the epitome of the time. Anyone from my generation who say thery were a hippy looked back to that mother of all rock festivals with fondness. It wasn’t just about Jimi Hendrix Richie Havens, Joan Baez or Janis Joplin (my all time favorite was Janis!) It was anti-war, anti this or anti that which was in truth a generation speaking out about not taking it anymore and... Read Full Story
Inspired by her ethical ideology, Alicia Lai’s shoes and accessories combine style and elegance with a unique compassion. Contemporary tailoring made from the finest materials, Bourgeois Boheme prides itself on ethical sourcing and harming no animals in the process of production, proving that men and women do not have to compromise their ethics for fashion. Alicia Lai, Creative Director and Founder of Bourgeois Boheme, says: “We are currently expanding our range to include new styles, new ma... Read Full Story
I love lip gloss so I was pleased to see one of the best lip gloss brands around getting on the green bandwagon. Lancome's Juicy Tubes are now available in a "Pure" line, which are paraben-free, made of 95% natural ingredients, and contain shea butter. There are six gorgeous colors which are all relatively neutral and wearable by all skin types. Let's hope this is a sign of more green cosmetics to come! Read Full Story
