everyone looks good in green

it's no secret that i am quite fond of trees, the outdoors, and all things eco-friendly. it is also no secret how i feel about designer heels and an incredible outfit, so imagine how happy i was to hear about the gilt groupe earth day celebration sale on thursday april 22nd.


the eco chic sales will include designs from loomstate, matt & nat, and EDUN among others. there will also be an eco-friendly gilt "gift tab" featuring organic totes, soy candles, recycled scarves and eco chic makeup! this gift section will also include an option to give bundles trees as gifts! how fun is that?

the best part is that a portion of the proceeds of the eco chic sales will be donated to the national audobon society and the nature conservancy. fashion with a side of philanthropy? count me in!

so make sure to check out gilt groupe on april 22nd and pick out your favorite eco chic design! what a great way to celebrate earth day!


{if you need an invite to gilt, just leave a comment with your email address so i can invite you.}

xoxo

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garden party

inspired by chlorophyll-green gardens, sun-drenched landscapes and 70s hippie chic flower-power, the looks in the h&m garden collection are exactly what i want to spend my spring and summer days wearing. i absolutely adore the florals and the laid-back 70s vibe. so perfect for all of those hot southern summer days!

the feminine, romantic garments not only make a great addition to a summer wardrobe, but they promote sustainability in their eco-friendly production. all of the items in this collection are made entirely from environmentally adapted or recycled materials -- organic cotton & linen, grown without the use of chemicals, recycled polyester made from textile waste.

the collection will be available beginning march 25th. let me know if you pick up any of these lovely and renewable items! i will definitely be doing the same.
xoxo

images courtesy of h&m
laforce + stevens

some {pretty} things

emma watson's teen vogue photo shoot...

{i'm still not over it}

exactly how i will be dressing for fall

vintage aqua bar stools from etsy

that make me think of an old soda shop

glass drinking straws from glass dharma

because they are so very chic yet so very practical

{and eco-friendly}

click here to see the rest of the collection

simple, fun, and adorable diy project from designsponge

{thinking i'll do a red and turquoise version of this for the kitchen}

paige black label greenwich jacket in navy

by paige denim

i hope you all had a very wonderful summer weekend!

xoxo

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How Cute is This?

I know this may be a bit nerdy, but I receive a daily craft from Martha Stewart's website via email. Yesterday's craft was too adorable not to share: a Twig Trivet!

I really love the idea of taking something ordinary that one would normally toss aside and using it for something unique, yet practical. Not to mention that this project is eco-friendly! Click here for directions on how to make one yourself! Another idea is to bundle old wine corks together with industrial metal zip ties to make a trivet. I plan on completing both of these DIY projects in the near future and will let you know how they turn out!

image courtesy of MarthaStewart.com

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Eco Tip of the Day

If any of you are as confused as me when it comes to getting rid of electronics, this website may help. Although I recycle plastic, glass, cans, and boxes to an absurd amount (ie. the plastic bags that are inside rice boxes and such), I never know what to do with old or broken cell phones or cd players. According to the New York Times Science page, most household electronics can be recycled because they contain metal parts that are valuable, and working parts can be reused. Not only is it good practice to reduce, reuse, recycle, some electronics contain cathode ray tubes that may be hazardous and should be disposed of properly. (Cathode tubes consist of large amounts of lead, and lead tends to leech. Not something you want sitting in a landfill.) Although items containing these and other materials are deemed hazardous by the federal government, it is perfectly legal to throw them in the trash.

Ok, that's great and all, you say, but exactly where do I take my old tv? Large chain stores such as Best Buy or Staples often have drops for small electronics. Also, check out manufacturers of the device. Apple, Dell, Sony, and Samsung as well as some others, offer mail-in recycling or specified drop sites. 

Unfortunately recycling regular, alkaline batteries is not an option, but you can recycle your old rechargeable batteries through a national recycling program. Stores including Staples, Target, Best Buy, Lowe’s, and Home Depot are among the participants.

If your gadget is still relatively new but not in working order, you can sell it to websites such as Techforward, Gazelle, and MyBoneyard. 

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If you are still unsure about whether a specific electronic is recyclable or where you should take it, take a look at Earth911 to find some info before you stick it in the trash. You'd be surprised at all the things you can recycle, and it feels a lot better putting something in a recycling bin than it does to put it in the trash can.

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