Who: La Mano – Vancouver, CAN

What: Scarf Raspberry

Where: Ethical Ocean – $64.55 (50% off today through October 31st with coupon code LAMANO-EO)

Why We Love It: It’s difficult to choose a favorite among the scarves and wraps in La Mano’s catalog. The color combinations are rich, unique, and unexpected. The result is modern textile infused with rich history of it’s creation.

Each one is handwoven by members of an indigenous women’s weaving cooperative in Chiapas, Mexico using 100% cotton yarns. Part of the beauty of these textiles are that they directly support the female artisans who craft them empowering this women with economic autonomy, fair wages, sustainable employment, and confidence.

Choose from these color variations: Limon, Sage Stripes, Chocolate Brown, and Burnt Orange Passionfruit.

Who: Children Inspire Design; Phoenix, AZ

What: Multi Language Number Wall Cards

Where: Children Inspire Design – $19 for a 5×7 set  or $32 for an 8×10 set

Why We Love It: print*pattern*paper has a new name (Children Inspire Design), a new website, and a new collection of prints. The new prints have the same playful, colorful collages we have come to expect from artist Rebecca Peragine, but the new Number Wall Cards let you share the gift of language with your child.  The cards are available in Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish or Swedish, so you can choose a language they know or introduce them to a new one. Click to continue »

Who: Stewart+Brown; Ventura, CA

What: Lengthen Tee & Ashton Scarf

Where: Stewart+Brown – $76 & $64 & (sign-up to The Find for 20% off through 12/31)

Why We Love It: These are two of our favorite staples from Stewart + Brown. The Lengthen Tee is absolutely dreamy with its slim fit and silky soft feel (courtesy of 100% organic pima cotton). We personally, looove a long tee – one that insures against any embarrassing ‘bare midriff‘ moments. Of course, if you prefer a little less length in your tee, the beauty of this tee is that it can be cut to suit. The hems are intentionally left raw so that you can trim the sleeves and waist line for a perfect fit. Great for layering or for pairing with the Ashton Scarf for that easy breezy Californian look. Click to continue »

Who: Loomstate, Rogan Gregory & Scott Hahn, New York, NY

What: Men’s Lowe Windbreaker Jacket

Where: Tobi.com, on sale for $151, (10% off with code ’10GRECHEN’ from greengrechen.com) or opt for the very similar Loomstate for Target Military Jacket, $44.99
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Why: Loomstate’s Lowe Windbreaker is the perfect boyfriend jacket, with that nice and broken in look that is so boy and the oversized front flap pockets that will hold all the essentials so that you can go out completely hands-free. And by ‘you,’ I mean the lady in your life who bought you this lovely jacket….. Made of 65% certified organic cotton and 35% nylon blend, this windbreaker is the stylish solution to the question of what to wear for that in between, not too warm, not too cold, weather.  The versatile design includes a tuck-away hood that can be rolled out for that not too warm, not too cold rainy weather making it a must-have for spring.

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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 »

If you are like me, you have a bag full of clothes and shoes that you need to figure out how to get rid. If so check out Soles4Souls, an organization that collects and distributes shoes to people in need. Soles4Souls has partnerships with stores across the US so you can either drop your shoes off with local participating stores or you can mail your shoes to the warehouse. Either way you are helping those in need by recycling shoes destined for the curb.

Who: Edun

What: ‘Requiem’ Dress in Japonica Print

Where: Edun Online, marked down to $145

Why: If you haven’t checked out the latest in organic clothing, you should. No longer is it the baggy hemp tie dyed home spun look you would find at a Phish concert, not that there is anything wrong with that………but brilliant designers are now looking to organic fabrics as a way to be socially and environmentally responsible without compromising quality, texture or style. Edun is a prime example of that.

The main driving force behind the Edun line is Ali Hewson (a.k.a. Bono’s wife) powered by her goal to empower the African community by creating a viable and sustainable and beautiful product that is at least partially manufactured in African made. She has employed the design expertise of Rogan Gregory (who did a recent cameo for an organic clothing line at Target) to create a fabulous line of eco-friendly items. The clothing is very chic melding a rocker vibe with femininity. I love the way elements of nature are incorporated into their design.  Goodbye boring flower prints, hello edgy bold prints.The result is a unique print, and a unique look. So not only will you walk around feeling great in a unique style, but you’ll also feel great for supporting indigenous people and promoting sustainable design.

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Update: September 2, 2008 -  I finally tracked down a live version of this Edun Dress at envi in black. Absolutely adorable–but beware the sleeves are a tad on the blouson side, and you might need to purchase in a size smaller than normal. Still super cute, excellent quality silk, and a great look. Definitely a dress to rock out in.

Update: April 20, 2009 – SOLD OUT almost everywhere, found one available in black (which I actually like better, but you miss the zipper detail on the back) at mr. charles for $295.