Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura Review
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Welcome Back! Embrace Change and Believe in You
Happy New Year! Welcome back and get ready for a rockin’ 2013! We are thrilled that Organic Authority, LLC (the same company that publishes OrganicAuthority.com) has officially acquired EcoSalon.com. We are gushing with all of the support and love we’ve … Continue reading
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Fin, Finito, The End: EcoSalon Says Goodbye
Thank you. I have stopped and started writing this final post at least a dozen times. I guess because it never felt right to say goodbye, but as of close of day today, October 5, EcoSalon is shutting down after … Continue reading
Beauty Will Save the World: Sustainability’s Top Makers on What Compels Them to Create
EcoSalon’s favorite fashion designers, jewelry makers and artisans on the nature of creativity. “Beauty will save the world,” remarked Dostoevsky in the 19th century. If ever there was a time to believe in the possibility of that statement, it is … Continue reading
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CreativeBug Workshop: Make a Macrame Plant Holder with Cathy Callahan
Take a new look at macramé with Cathy Callahan’s easy-to-follow tutorial. I know, when you think of macramé you think of cheesy 70s dens, but the knotted handicraft has come a long way since then. Learn the simple satisfaction of creating knotted … Continue reading
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DIY: 10 Pretty Little Clutches
Ten pretty little clutches that you can easily make at home. The clutch is, without a doubt, this fall’s it-bag. Instead of dropping major dough on one, revamp one that you already have or make one yourself from scratch. Here … Continue reading
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DIY: 10 Pretty Little Clutches
Ten pretty little clutches that you can easily make at home. The clutch is, without a doubt, this fall’s it-bag. Instead of dropping major dough on one, revamp one that you already have or make one yourself from scratch. Here … Continue reading
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Tagged (studs and pearls), .eco, 10 Pretty Little Clutches, A Matter of Style, bags, bell clutch, book clutch, Burda Style, Carry on... Carry on..., color-blocked, DIY clutches, eco-fashion, EcoSalon, envelope clutch, fall trends, glitter bow clutch, handcuff clutch, handmade, HonestlyWTF, I Spy DIY, Johanna Bjork, knuckel duster clutch, miniaudiere, On Trend, placemat clutch, revamp, Runway DIY, Sustainable Fashion, Swellmayde, The World is my Oyster, trends, Trinkets in Bloom, update, Vannalisa Scafaria, woven clutch
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Now & Then: The History of the Zipper
Unzipping the floodgates: From a closure to decorative fashion statement, the zipper changed the course of fashion history. Shown here, Balmain’s SS 2010 zipper jacket. Instantly recognizable by their exposed back zipper, Victoria Beckham’s signature bodycon dresses continue to be the … Continue reading
Edge of Ember’s Jewelry Ethically Made From Bombshells and Buffalo Horns
Edgy jewelry made by local artisans in five countries, using materials like naturally discarded buffalo horn and reclaimed bombshells. When launching her new jewelry label, Edge of Ember, designer Lynette Ong knew she wanted to ensure the pieces were not … Continue reading
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Ecover and EcoSalon Celebrate Green Closet With An Eco Fashion Sweepstakes!
Join EcoSalon and Ecover as we head into October with a sweepstakes that celebrates your Green Closet! Ecover tells us: “As you know, one of the elements of Green Closet is all about stopping the clothing rotation: buy good quality … Continue reading
Best Of EcoSalon: The Comment Meltdown Edition
Nearly five years. Thousands of articles. *So many* comments. Today the current chapter of EcoSalon’s half-decade history closes – and we don’t know if we’ll be back. So we feel it’s important to say this: Thank you. We have always … Continue reading →
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