Sand in the diaper bag, shoo fly shoe? Try these hand-picked cotton prints and beach cover ups that will infuse this summer with stylish and eco-friendly picks both mom and babe can enjoy.

Wrap it up
After a long day spent splish splashing in the water, wrap up your bambino in a toddler towel, like this one by Cotton Monkey. Colorful organic sateen on the outside and a thirsty organic terry for wiping off the wet, make for wonderful snuggle. $53 (click here for link to store)

For mom, nothing beats being wrapped up in a super-soft bamboo cotton bath towel of pure luxury. $66 (click here for link to store) (more…)

by Crosby Noricks

There’s a growing trend of stores banning single-use plastic shopping bags, and celebrities like Sarah Michelle Gellar are getting prepared. The former Buffy the Vampire Slayer was recently spotted carrying several green reusable bags into Trader Joes. However, reusable bags aren’t just for the grocery store. Beach bag, overnight bag, gym bag, random stuff in the car bag, random bag of stuff in the living room you can’t be bothered to put away… life presents multiple opportunities to cart around, or hide, one’s stuff.

Rather than using an assemblage of old plastic and paper bags, take a cue from the celebrities (and fashion designers who are all about this trend) and consider introducing several cute, stylish reusable bags into your daily routine. Made out of canvas, cotton, and other eco-friendly materials, these totes come in all sizes, colors and designs so you can be sure to find the best reusable tote for your lifestyle and budget. (more…)

by Crosby Noricks

During a prenatal yoga class, the words “Be Courageous” emerged in Andreea Ayers’ mind emblazoned on a t-shirt, and, in that moment, she divined the idea for Tees for Change. Four months pregnant at the time, Ayers decided it was time to take the concept of total life change to the fullest. She combined her passion for a natural, holistic lifestyle with her marketing background to create Tees for Change, organic tees that celebrate and encourage a positive outlook on life.

Tees for Change are fair trade and made under sweatshop-free conditions from 100% organic cotton or 70% bamboo/30% organic cotton. The cotton is cultivated without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, which is good for the environment and for the workers who grow and manufacture the shirts. (more…)

There are few things a neighborhood walk in the perfect sundress on a relaxing breezy warm day can’t fix. Warmer weather fashion feels fabulous on, and these eco-friendly spring/summer fashion trends feel even better with their sustainable threads.

With each purchase, Panda Snack donates part of the proceeds to panda preservation. If that isn’t reason enough to splurge, the floral/bamboo pattern on this eco-friendly printed dress is sure to seal the deal! Made of bamboo fibers to keep you cooler and drier when you are having fun under the sun, this flattering tunic style will highlight those shoulders you’ve been hiding all winter long. (more…)

by Crosby Noricks

Hitched or not, there is nothing like a new set of skivvies awaiting you in the boudoir to perk up a girl’s mood on Valentine’s Day. This month, drop the hint or splurge on yourself with these eco-conscious bras, underwear and lingerie sets. (more…)

by Lauren Carroll

Unfortunately to many in the fashion industry, green is a color that we try to describe creatively. Moss, mint, chartreuse, hunter, forest, lime, olive, spring leaf … so many options to describe what is no more than a color that goes in and out of style just like hemlines, clothes volume and purse size.

But to an ever-increasing group of dedicated people, creating green fashion (or fashion created with ecologically sound materials and practices) is a passion. There are a group of designers, models and shoe mavens who are blazing new ground and driving development of new materials that have not been a part of the standard pallet available to the designers and consumers alike. (more…)

By Crosby Noricks

In a world where celebrities create trends, stylist Linda Medvene is at the forefront of Hollywood’s new green obsession, eco-fashion. Green no longer refers just to cool cash, but to an emerging lifestyle for stars who are increasing the demand for organic fabrics and eco-friendly clothing options.

We recently checked in with Linda to get the dirt on life as a celebrity stylist and her environmentally conscious clientele.

Q: How/When did you first become interested in eco-friendly fashion?

A: I have been interested in eco friendly fashion for some time now. I feel very strong about saving the planet and being aware of how we can help. I have been telling my clients and my child about eco clothing. It is becoming part of our healthy lives. All people that I talk to have become aware of eco friendly fashions or are becoming aware of it and the benefits it will have on us long term. The more aware we are of the good it will do, the better off we will all be.

Q: Who are some of your celebrity clients?

A: I have worked with so many different celebrity clients. Some of my clients are: (more…)

by Crosby Noricks

If you still think that eco-fashion means yoga tanks with peace signs and burlap sack shorts, or a $425 Stella McCartney tote, the following designers are ready to prove you wrong with delicious, wearable designs. Innovative, affordable, eco-friendly designs are here to stay, and boutiques are recognizing this emerging trend, and stocking more enviro-friendly alternatives than ever before. Made from bamboo, organic cotton, and other sustainable materials like recycled leather and vintage fabrics, the clothes are soft, durable, and in the case of bamboo, naturally anti-bacterial.

So where do you start when trying to build an eco-fashion closet? Start with the basics, update your tees and tanks, your jersey dresses and sweater wraps, and then add in a few key pieces in a favorite print. The designers featured here all offer eco-designs that mix a subtle simplicity with unique features – a ruched neckline, silk edging, stitching…ensuring a well-executed wardrobe you can feel especially good in. (more…)