French Sex Symbol Collabs for Eco Bags

Brigitte Bardot has partnered up with Lancel, a Parisian leather bag company, to create a collection of eco-friendly/green bags made of 100% natural fibers called the Bardot, and Brigitte. This french film icon, and former sex symbol, is an animal rights activist with her own foundation-- Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the Welfare and Protection of Animals.

Per the launch of the 'BB' collection, the Champs Elysees' Lancel store has bordered their location with HOT vintage b & w photos of Brigitte Bardot along with windows of pink gingham-- a print she helped popularized in her days of the itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikini.


For the eco-bag kick-off, Lancel is offering the chance to win a Brigitte bag. See their website for details.


"I gave my youth
and my beauty to men.
I will give my wisdom and
experience and the best
of myself to animals. "

Brigitte Bardot

A QUESTION OF inspiring social ethics

Inspired by creative fashion trends and social responsibility, A QUESTION OF began to produce organic printed/non-printed tees they deem as "Fashion T-shirts topped with social ethics". A QUESTION was founded in 2008 and has since focused on fair trade and environmentally friendly products by offering chic fair-trade, organic cotton tees. The tees, produced in Africa, specifically contribute to Tanzania by providing fair-wage jobs (including English classes, sustainable working conditions, and training in health issues), better living conditions and overall social/economic development.

To get more info on A QUESTION OF -or- to check out more of these cool tees for men and women, click here---> http://www.aquestionofshop.com/



also.. check out this vid of their 'Femme Fatale' printed tee inspiration/photoshoot!

Femme Fatale by A QUESTION OF - behind the scenes from A QUESTION OF on Vimeo.

In lust with a purse

Ok.. so I rarely get all infatuated with clothing, accessories, and material things.

Who am I kidding?!

I am a twenty-something gen-y lady who has been trained since birth to become an ideal consumer. Although I have mended my ways and have consolidated my life to be more green/eco-friendly, the temptation to buy is there at times--especially now thanks to Matt and Nat!

Giving in to such a lovely purse would grant that instant gratification/satisfaction I am desiring, but upon wearing off might only leave me feeling guilt and material-consumption remorse.

:(

BUT WAIT!

Matt and Nat's 21 water bottle initiative has reinforced my liking with their commitment to social responsibility and the environment. Their HOT "biker chic/glam-rock" vegan leather accessories include linings made from recycled plastic water bottles!

Infact, a little message tag, attached to the lining of each purse, notes the exact amount of bottles used in their production. How neat.

Oh, happy me.



For more info/news on Matt and Nat, check out their blog: http://blog.mattandnat.com/

Ecologique in Disfunkshion!

Look out for the latest Disfunkshion issue (Summer 2010) for a feature on Ecologique!
In stores now...

Stylishly Slow Scarfs

Produced in Guatemala, Lento minigauze biodegradable scarfs are organically hand-dyed with items such as leaves, barks, roots and flowers. Each scarf is unique and modestly reflects Lento's [which in spanish means "slow"] dedication to the time and patience they put into their hand-craftsmanship and natural dye systems.

Each scarf is one-of-a-kind and unique in color!

Check out minigauze scarfs and other Lento items

[sacks, wallets, hats, belts, etc.]

at www.organic-lento.com

Swim Patterns

Digging the 1950's influence on suits this year + eccentric patterns

With this in mind for your swimsuit shopping, provided are some Sustainable Swimwear options for your consideration...

Emobi One-Piece & Samantha Pleet

Mociun

Kelly B Couture & Lina Renell

I feel Priti

Summer is nearing and it's about time to get those tootsies in check-- but is there such a way to have pretty nails without exposing your body & the environment to yucky acetone [and other stinky chemicals] required for the traditional mani/pedi?

As I aspire to maintain my "girly-ness" while also contributing to a positive and green lifestyle, I did some research... (yes, I am also a nerd)

I came across a wonderful company that not only produces the most "eco-friendly" of "green" polishes, they also house their site on a web server that runs on solar power/wind energy!

Talk about legit!

This "legit" site humbly catalogs a plethora of beaut-ious PRITI polishes in addition to soy nail polish removers and other apothecaries.

And now for some HOT [legit] summer looks you should oh-so try:

Lovely Lavender Lady: Mother Maria SS2010 with PRITI "Prairie Blue Eyes"

Aqua Marine Baby: Satara SS2010 with PRITI "Bluestar"

Wipe Out White : Susan Woo blazer with PRITI "White Ballet Dahlia"

Retro Rouge: Mociun SS10 with PRITI "Red Riding Hood Tulip"

Bubble Gummed YUM: Mr Larkin SS10 with PRITI "Bella Donna Lily"

For more PRITIs, check out the collection by clicking.....here!