Who: Mar Y Sol (formerly Mad Imports); Brooklyn, NY

What: Marielle Clutch

Where: World of Good – $79, available in sunflower/ocean, punch/apple, espresso/natural,  lavender/sunflower & mango/natural

9/10/09 Just found these on sale at Natural Luxe for $65!

Why: You leave the house with everything tucked nice and neat in your smart looking clutch, but then somehow during the course of the day the contents of your purse inexplicable expand to the point of no return? That’s when the Marielle clutch would really come in handy. By night she masquerades as a sleek, yet ample-sized, two-toned clutch, and by day unfolds to reveal a roomy handbag able to contain all of the overflow. Click to continue »

Who: Argington; Brooklyn, NY

What: Babylon High Chair

Where: Fawn and Forest; Regular Price – $198, now through August 31st select finishes (red maple, cherry, orange &  pink) are on sale for $108 that’s 45% off! And Free Shipping on all orders over $50.

Why We Love ‘Em: Fully adjustable, versatile and durable, the Babylon High Chair is a chair that will grow as your child grows all the way through their teens since it is strong enough to support the weight of a 250lbs adult! The seat and the footrest can easily be adjusted to nine different positions -no tools required- to accommodate all sizes so that your child can sit comfortably at any table even one as low as a coffee table.

And unlike standard high chairs that distance the child from the table, the Babylon High Chair gives your child a place at the table (of course, if you would like a little more distance between you and a flying bowl of cheerios, there is an attachable tray available…..)  This is sure to be a piece that will have a place at your table for years to come.

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Who: Tia’s; Florida

What: Freestyle Sandals

Where: Tia’s; $54 for the base, $12 for vintage sari straps

Why: Imagine packing up for your next tropical vacation and just throwing one pair of shoes into the suitcase. One pair that packs flat and goes with everything… That’s the beauty of the Freestyle Tia sandal.

The highly versatile sandal consists of a vegetable tanned leather foot base with three loops for securing the sandal straps. The short instructional videoswill have you lacing up your sandals like a pro, just as easy as tying a shoe. Mix and match tie styles with an array of limited edition upcycled Indian saris to complement your outfit. Or if you are feeling thrifty, make your own straps from salvaged fabrics, old clothing, or your own vintage finds.

Insider’s tip – if you are between sizes, best to order a size up.

Need a little more heel? Try the Mohop sandal.

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Who: Leigh & Luca; Los Angeles, CA

What: Recycled Green or Recycle Grey Scarf  

Where: Leigh & Luca; $165 &  this week only, take 50% off  with coupon code: DC50

Why: A very versatile piece that can be worn as a scarf (they show you 6 different ways to tie a scarf like a celeb), a sarong, a headband……all while supporting a good cause. 50% of the purchase is donated to the We Campaign, Al Gore’s non-profit initiative combat the global climate crisis.

Leigh & Luca’s scarves feature an unexpected mix of traditional patterns and modern motifs in bold colors to create a design that is effortless as the scarf itself. Love the mix of the iconic recycle symbol with a relaxed plaid and feathers layed over a gingham check all handwoven on a 100 year old loom – reduce reuse recycle….

Made are handmade Mongolia (including hand printed artwork and hand embroidery) made in limited editions, so keep an eye out for new looks.

Who: Sarah Waldo; Providence, RI

What: Ella Dress in Lemonade, Peashoot or Petal

Where: Urth Organics; $135.99 w/ free shipping on orders over $75 &  10% off through July 31st w/code “kiwi0709,”  5% off through August 3rd w/code “SummerBreakTake5″

Why: This breezy floaty sundress completely embodies those care-free childhood days of summer. Running barefoot in the park, dangling your toes off the edge of the dock, splashing in the ocean waves – all you needed was your trusty sundress and you were good to go. And with the loose fitting cut of the Ella dress, this one is to be a favorite for many summers to come as a maxi, a mini and a tunic…

So refreshing to see high quality, classic, well-designed organic clothing for young girls that has style and is free of bumper sticker slogans. The design and the eco-friendly manufacturing process is message enough. The Ella dress is handmade in the USA using 100% organic cotton voile lined with natural linen dyed with low-impact, plant based dyes. Even the button at the nape of the dress is made from recycled materials.

Studying children’s fashion is not the norm a Parson’s School of Fashion Design, but designer Sarah Waldo could not ignore her passion. She became the first student at Parson’s to persue a focus children’s fashion and is now in the second season of her eponymous line. Designed specifically with the mini-ecofashionista in mind, the line combines quality tayloring and design with environmentally and socially responsible practices. Based out of Providence, RI, the collection is hand sewn in fair-wage, fair-benefit factories in nearby Fall River, MA using only organic and natural fiber fabrics dyed with low impact dyes.

Who: Housefish; Denver, CO

What: Key Short Stack

Where: Housefish; $419 for a short stack, including shipping & added bonus – now through August 1st get a pair of key doors free with any walnut Key Stack -  $79 value! Click here for more details.

Why: The Key modular shelving system is completely customizable, mix and match stack sizes, door colors, or skip doors altogether to create low-profile buffets, towering bookcases, wall-mounted shelves or tv consoles. Sure to be a piece that will move with you thanks to its adaptability and transportability – they pack flat!

The aluminum tenon keys eliminate the need for screws, nails, power tools or a PhD  to assemble and makes disassembling just as easy.  Housefish uses a CNC milling machine for precision cut components that  fit together so seamlessly you won’t have to worry about ending up with a piece of furniture that appears to be on the brink of collapse as with most big box self-assembled furniture.

Made with FSC certified walnut veneer plywood and powdered coated aluminum using zero VOC finishes, the Key Shelving system is an example of truly, truly smart design that’s built to last.

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Sheena Matheiken is the real life Amelie. Adorable and spunky and with a style that is uniquely her own.  For The Uniform Project, Matheiken has pledged to wear the same basic black dress (well 1 of 7 of the same dress) for an entire year wearing it in 365 different ways.  All to raise money for the Akanksha Foundation with provides education opportunities for underprivileged children in India. At the same time she is making a powerful environmental statement in sustainable fashion and that perhaps, we can, and should, make due with less. Click to continue »

Who: Lara Miller; Chicago, IL

What: Donna Dress Mini (Maxi also available)

Where: Haute Line, $235 in onyx, fuschia or cobalt; the print dress size (L) is on sale at Kaight for $169.40, cobalt available at pivotboutique.com for $244; at embodies for $242 & 15% off with code WHTAPT05

Why: Three fabulous dresses all wrapped up in one. This super flattering dress can be worn as a cinched waist strapless, a sexy halter or a casual day dress with a flirty tie front. The long tie at the waist also leaves room for creativity; create a criss-crossed halter by crossing the straps across the chest or adding a big bow to a strapless instead of a cinched waist. All sorts of possibilities!

The well thought out design also has ever-so-convenient pockets tucked into the folds, so you can forgo cumbersome clutches while out and about. The skirt is made of 100% certified organic cotton and the top is made of 94% certified organic cotton.

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Who: Skip Hop,  (HQ) New York, NY, designed in New Zealand

What: Wishbone Bike

Where: Petit Trésor, $249 or the graphic limited edition, $299

Why: There is more than meets the eye to this bike. The Wishbone running bike, (note: no pedals), is a clever design that grows as your child grows. And given how quickly kids outgrow bikes, it makes sense to create one that can accommodate them through their first five years.  With a few minor modifications this bike transforms from a tricycle to a low riding two-wheeler (simply remove the two back wheels and reinstall one between the wishbone shaped frame) to a taller version of the low rider with just a flip of the frame. Click to continue »

Who: Caitlin Mociun (pronounced mo-shun), Brooklyn, NY

What: Mociun Strapless Convertible Dress

Where: On sale for $240 at Beklina

Why: This dress by Caitlin Mociun is pure art in the shape of a dress - no surprise that she hails from RISD. What makes her clothing standout are the funky textile designs reminiscent of 70′s geometric prints. This print is quite fascinating, a sea of black and white grafitti, that adds dimension to an seemingly simple a-line dress, that, and the fact that it can also be worn as a skirt. I love a double duty clothing item; a tie back dress or a tie front skirt. Mocuin adheres to principles of sustainability in her designs using organic fabrics and eco-friendly manufacturing.

This dress was manufactured by hand in Brooklyn, NY .

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Update: April 20th, 2009, sadly from what I can tell, this dress is SOLD OUT.