Who: TOMS Shoes - Santa Monica, CA

What: Calypso Canvas Wedge

Where: TOMS – $69. With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One.

Why We Love It: We soo wanted to embrace TOMS classic canvas shoes, but it was a style that we just couldn’t pull off (although they are super cute for kids!).  So we were so psyched to see their new summer collection with this timeless summer wedge. Love the stripes, the rounded toe, the shape and the TOMS One for One emblem on the back. Click to continue »

Who: TING – London, U.K. (soon to be in L.A.)

What: Seat Belt Cushions

Where: TING – £40 – 70

Why We Love It: Besides being an absolute sweetheart, designer Inghua Ting, is a master at taking salvaged materials like seatbelts and old leather belts and reworking them to create high luxe products. At ICFF 2010, she debuted her new collection of leather belt flooring (more to come on this) along with a vibrant and enviable collection of floor cushions and throw pillows in cool shades of blue. Made of durable reclaimed seatbelts and stuffed with a dense feather fill, the pillows have an unexpected heft that is perfect for a pillow – gives you the feeling that this is a product is going to keep it’s shape, withstand anything and last a lifetime. Click to continue »

Who: Stray Dog Designs – Chattanooga, TN

What: Artichoke Lamp

Where: Stray Dog Designs – $625

Why We Love ‘Em: Such a playful and fun accent piece. This lamp has texture, spunk and the carefree spirit of the tropics. Perfect for a beach retreat or to add some color to your room.

Each lamp is handmade by artisans in Haiti and made of papier mache from recycled materials. You can leave the base white or go for a pop of color with your choice of 15 different paint colors, all low-VOC, ranging from the bright Bahaman Sea Blue pictured to a cool African Violet to the sharp contrast of a basic black. All bases are paired with a white paper shade. Other items in their collection are crafted from repurposed tin, glass and even cement bags.

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Who: Tegu; Norwalk, CT

What: Tegu Magnetic Wooden Blocks

Where: Tegu.com – $50 – $125

Why We Love ‘Em: The classic wooden block just got a whole lot more fun! These innovative Tegu blocks combine the beauty of the classic wooden block with the ‘magic’ of magnets. So you can completely defy gravity creating Wright-esque cantileversand dynamic forms from the wheels of a racecar to the petals of a flower.

The blocks come in cubes, long planks and short planks. Each is made from FSC-Certified tropical hardwoods including huesito (an abundant species native to Honduras), beech and a limited edition set made of mahogany. Click to continue »

Who: WHERE; UK

What: Cadi Multifunctional Boot

Where: Urban Outfitters – $198, or direct from WHERE on sale for  75 (approx $121.57 depending on exchange rate plus shipping & taxes)

Why We Love It: Very exciting news – one of our favorite European labels, WHERE, has just landed in the US and are now selling a selection of their shoes at none other than Urban Outfitters. So, now you can finally get your hands on WHERE’s cutting edge collection of ethical footwear without incurring exorbidant import fees. Click to continue »

Who: Kor; Fountain Valley, CA

What: “Thirst for Giving” Special Edition Vessels

Where: Kor – $35 (See also the KOR ONE BPA Free Hydration Vessel for $25.99)

Why We Love It: We first spotted the Kors Hydration Vessel at the Green Pavilion of the Architectural Digest Home show last year. Huge fans of the bright colors, the slick cylindrical shape and the innovative flip-top cap hinged to stay in place – no more running around the house in search of our missing screw top caps. The wide-mouthed top also fits ice cubes quite nicely so you can enjoy cool beverages. Another nice feature, for klutzs like ourselves, is the grippy bottom to help avoid inadvertent spills. This is a good sized water bottle, much taller than standard models on the market, but the cylindrical shape fits nicely in the plam of your hand (even our small hands!) Click to continue »

Who: Trillium Artisans (Emily Baker); Portland, OR

What: Fox Earrings

Where: World of Good – $35

Why: Walking into artist Emily Baker’s studio is like walking into another world, filled with the most unlikely of treasures – cast off car parts, bits of recycled glass, sea urchin spikes… all of the inspiration for her unique jewelry. Love the way that she manages to transforms every day objects into something extraordinary. These Fox Earrings are crafted from old car parts and salvaged vintage brass chains for a lightweight pair of mod hoops.

Not only are these earrings sustainable, made from 50% post-consumer waste and without the use of toxic materials, but they are also people positive. Emily is a member of Trillium Artisans, a nonprofit economic development organization that supports low-income crafters in Portland, Oregon. Trillium Artisans is just one of hundreds of sellers featured on World of Good, a multi-seller marketplace that promotes people positive and eco-positive products from around the world. Visit World of Good to shop for gifts with meaning and check the Goodprint label to learn about the positive impact your purchases make.

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Who: Elroy Apparel; Vancouver, BC

What: Matsu Jacket

Where: Elroy – was $188.10, on sale for $132.05 (Sign-up to The Find for extra 10% off through 12/31)

Why We Love It: The Matsu Jacket would be a great staple for any wardrobe. Such a versatile piece that works perfectly paired with short sleeves or long, with jeans or a pencil skirt, with a sweater dress or a cocktail dress. The relaxed dolman sleeves, the exaggerated neckline and the figure flattering tie waist hits just the right note of modern femininity – sweet, edgy and timeless.

Designer Leanne McElroy has an amazing ability to construct pieces that are fashion forward and innovative and yet incredible wearable, affordable, all while adhering to core principles of ‘ethical fashion.’ From start to finish, her goal is to create quality, sustainable, fairly traded and beautiful garments, and she definitely succeeded with the Matsu Jacket. Click to continue »

Who: Under the Canopy; Boca Raton, Florida

What: Vote Ecologically Organic T-shirt

Where: SOLD OUT at Under the Canopy.com, Men’s & Women’s sizes available at Natural Home Store for $28.00

Why: Wear your vote on your chest, not on your bumper. I am a huge fan of Under the Canopy’s soft soft, perfectly-snug, tees made of 100% cotton in fair wage factories in Peru with 2% of the sales of these tees are donated to the Rainforest Foundation. And I could not find one nearer or dearer to my heart that this one. Click to continue »

Who: Terra Plana

What: Geta Sandal in Yellow Nubuck

Where: At Terra Plana for $195

Why: How can you explain the allure of a teeteringly tall incredible uncomfortable heel that somehow manages to make you feel fabulous? Now you won’t have to sacrifice style for comfort with Terra Plana’s Geta Sandal. You will feel amazing and your feet will too in this lightweight sandal which makes it cheaper to ship and easier on your feet.  You can tread lightly with flexible soles,  a footbed of recycled memory foam providing a dreamy layer of cush in every step and sneaker-like treads made of recycled material to keep your grip in check which all adds up to a smaller eco-footprint. You can even find out how your shoe stacks up with the Eco Matrix environmental impact rating system. Click to continue »