FASHION LUST: Eco-Friendly and Fabulous

What's better than being eco-fabulous? Thought that you couldn't be both? You are wrong. I have to have these way stylish open-toe bootie by Cri de Coeur. The upper is hemp canvas, which contrasts nicely with the shiny faux patent leather accents, and finished off with a zip-front. A must have for your summer fresh look. Available at Nimli.

RANDOM FASHION MOMENT: Thermoelectric Galoshes Charge Your Cell Phone

Just when you think that you have seen everything... you have not. These thermoelectric wellies will charge your phone using the heat from your feet. Gotta love that! Get shopping information at Ecouterre.

Fashion Lust: There's Nothing Simple About These Shoes

As eco-friendly goes, I am lovin' these cute shoes by Simple Shoes. This is their Women's D-Kay - Recycled PET Blend in magenta. So cute!

DC FASHION EVENT: Fashion Fights Poverty, The Dress Responsibly Lookbook

FFP announces the release of its "Dress Responsibly Lookbook." A yearly catalogue, which this year, has been transformed into a quarterly publication showcasing recent trends and progress in fighting poverty through our mission. While the Lookbook will continue to provide stunning fashion spreads featuring the latest in chic eco and artisan design, our new partnership with Foreign Policy Digest as the Lookbook's "policy essay contributor" provides readers with FPD's trademark insight and reporting into the state of international affairs.

FFP will launch this year's lookbook on May 20, 2010 at Puro Cafe, 1529 Wisconsin Avenue, NW from 6 pm to 9 pm.

Fashion Lust: Eco-Fashionable Doucette Duvall & Her Separates

One of my favorite eco-friendly designers is Doucette Duvall. I have posted about her several time. She is totally committed to socially responsible design with her fashion lines. I was thrilled to find out that is now adding separates to her fab line. I am totally loving her Mel blouse with this great print. Also lovin' how Rare Chic styled this pic.

Fab Vintage Find: Vintage Accessories @ Posh Girl Vintage

I have a thing for pony hair bags. I saw so many handbags during the fall 2009 fashion season. It was a big 2009 fall fashion trend. So if you want to buy eco friendly fashion, buy vintage. This fab pony hair bag @ Posh Girl Vintage can be yours for $295.00.

Fab Eco-Fashion Find: Pop The Top @ M Henn Designs

This eco-fabulous find is a wallet that is carefully constructed from 144 recycled (and cleaned!) soda tabs, woven together with a combination of satin finish and grosgrain ribbon. Très chic. You can get yours at M Henn Designs for $20.00.

Local Designer Spotlight: The Ecofabulous Uptown Redesigns

Uptown Redesigns is the brainchild of Sandy Philpott. Founded in 2009, Uptown Redesigns reflects her style and practicality, but also demonstrates her resourceful practices that limit waste and reduce unnecessary consumption and stress on our environment. All of Uptown Redesign’s bags are made of previously used leather coats, jeans, and other materials. These items are brought into the studio, cleaned, conditioned, and then redesigned into beautiful and unique products. Ecofabulous, right? I totally love the idea of recycling leather into something as amazing as these bags. Here are my favorites. See her entire collection of eco-friendly bags here.

Etsy Fashion Find: Zelaya

Eco-friendly design shop Zelaya specializes in working with natural and biodegradable fabrics. Here are the results of this work, handbags to die for. I love every one. I could not pick a favorite. Can you? See their entire collection of handbags and clothing here.

Earth Day 2009 - Fashionably Green: Jewelry

What is an outfit without the perfect piece of jewelry? Accessories are key a great look. So here are my choices for the best eco-fashionable jewelry pieces. There were so many to choose from, it was hard to narrow it down. {From top to bottom: Bracelet, Nugaard Designs @ Nimli.com; Necklace, Nugaard Designs @ Nimli.com; Cuff, Nashelle Designs @ Nimli.com; Bracelet, Lucina @ Greenloop.com; Earrings, Lucina @ Greenloop.com; Cuff, Kris Nations Jewelry @ Shopenvi.com; Ring, Kirsten Muenster @ Greenloop.com; Ring, Kezha Hatier @ Nimli.com; Earrings, Kezha Hatier @ Nimli.com; Ring, Jill Italiano @ Nimli.com; Necklace, Jill Italiano @ Nimli.com; Necklace, Malin @ Ecocitizen.com; Ring, Hovey Lee @ Nimli.com; Cuff @ Ecocitizen.com, Earrings, Cizana @ Nimli.com; Bracelet, Betty B @ Nimli.com.

Earth Day 2009 - Fashionably Green: Shoes

Of course the queen of shoes would hunt down the most fashionable shoes available. I was surprised at the wide array of fab eco-friendly shoes. So here are my picks as the best eco-fashionable shoes: {From top to bottom: Wedges, Beyond Skin @ Shopenvi.com; Twins, Camper @ Endless.com; Tigerlilly, Zoe&Zac @ Payless.com; Space, Olsen Haus @ Nimli.com; Snapdragon, Zoe&Zac @ Payless.com; Pelican, Neuaura @ Nimli.com; Laura, Camper @ Endless.com; Kate, Remix Vintage @ Endless.com; Gloria, Remix Vintage @ Endless.com; Peacock shoe, Form&Fauna @ Embodies.com; Pleated Dove shoe, Form&Fauna @ Embodies.com; Estelle, Cri de Coeur @ Endless.com; Erline, Pedro Garcia @ Plazatoo.com; Aquila,Terra Plana @ Endless.com; Tamtam, Think! @ Endless.com; Sandals, Swedish Hasbeens @ Endless.com; Julia, Think! @ Endless.com; Rose flat, Beyond Skin @ Greenloop.com; Pumps, Beyond Skin @ Greenloop.com; Cork sandal, Marc Jacobs, Plazatoo.com; Alexa, Cri de Coeur @ Nimli.com; Happy, Melissa Shoes @ Greenloop.com; Espadrilles, Andreassous @ Plazatoo.com; Bootie, Terra Plana @ Shopenvi.com.