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In Milan, 30 Green Designers will Show Spring 2011 Collections at Collective Fashion Week Event Credit: Marilisa Cosello/Terre di mezzo Eventi While I am gearing up to cover Fashion Week here in New York, other cities are prepping for the debut of spring/summer 2011 collections: In Milan, Terre di mezzo Eventi and Isola della Moda have organized a green fashion event, called "So Critical, So Fashion," which is geared towards" ethical consumerism," that will highlight the work of fashion brands, independent designers, and socially- and env..
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In the Hamptons, Today's Young Summer Campers are Tomorrows Green Fashion Designers (Photos) Packing paper with recycled trim. Credit: Patti Robinson When Patti Robinson, a summer camp instructor at The Art Farm in Bridgehampton, NY, sent over some photos of recycled fashion, I was intrigued -- especially with the shape and design of the one, above -- and even more so when she told me that the young campers who crafted these designs ranged between the ages of eight and twelve. This summer, Patti, a self-proclaimed Project Runway fan,..
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Few Green Highlights at Istanbul Fashion Week A design by Özgür Masur from Argande's 2010-2011 fall-winter collection. Istanbul was abuzz last week about the latest efforts to position the city as a new fashion capital and help Turkey move from manufacturer of raw materials for clothing to purveyor of style. The third Istanbul Fashion Week drew plenty of press and party-goers and even a few fashion-world celebrities. But was th... Read the full story on TreeHugger..
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PACT's Playful Organic Undies Support Artists with Disabilities (Photos) Image courtesy of PACT. I love PACT underwear. Not only do they have a philanthropic twist -- past collections have supported non-profits like Oceana and Global Green USA -- but their design is playful and fun -- the way panties should be. Today, Pact unveiled their latest organic underwear collaboration with Creative Growth, an art program for persons with disabilities; ten percent of proceeds will be donated to support the a... Read the full..
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Computer Wire Dress by Tina Sparkles Makes Statement About e-Waste Images via Tina Sparkles Electronic clothing is something that continually fascinates some designers. From circuit board boxers to keyboard purses to blinking bicycling sweaters, there's just something about turning electronics into fashion. But Tina Sparkles does it w... Read the full story on TreeHugger..
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Eco Chic Weddings :: Brides Magazine Event Morton's Brooklyn ..
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A Real Wedding :: Pink Paper Flowers and Green Touches Everywhere ..
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End of Summer Sadness = Super Savings! Summer's almost over and that makes us sad. So we decided to spread some cheer in the form of a very major TWO DAY ONLY SALE! Get up to 80% off at Mountains of the Moon by combining the special 30% coupon below* with our already hugely marked down styles! The 30% off coupon is good on your entire order, no matter what you order! But hurry... Like summer, this one-time offer ends very soon (Sept. 1st at 11:59 PM!). And introducing... Our br..
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color inspiration These are a few of the many photos the boyfriend and I snapped with with our Holga camera over the summer.  There's just something about taking photographs without the "convenience" of being able to view them immediately (a la digital cameras) that adds a new layer to the creative process.  Despite these being summer shots, there are colors throughout them that are quite inspiring for fall fashion... ..
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Lollapalooza Festival Fashion Wrap-Up We know, it's been an entire week since Lollapalooza and we promised pictures right away, but it's been a mighty hectic week around here folks. If you follow us on Twitter, you might have caught our live tweets. For the rest of y'all, below are some of our favorite looks from both backstage and in the audience. Enjoy! xo We adored the contrast of the ultra-feminine sheer lace top paired with cut-off jean shorts and boots. Loved th..
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And the "What Inspires You" Winner Is... Big thanks to all of you who contributed so many incredible quotes, sayings, and song lyrics to our Facebook "What Inspires You" Contest! All of them (and your explanations as to why they inspire you) were a joy for us to read; so much so that we compiled them into a file to help inspire us everyday here at Mountains of the Moon.  Yep, that good. It truly wasn't easy to choose a winner because all of the entries were all so thoughtful and m..
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End of Summer Sale at Mountains of the Moon! End of summer = booooooo. Sustainable style sale = yaaaaay! The final pieces from the Summer 2010 Collection now at 15% to 50% off at Mountains of the Moon... ..
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Elsewhere In the Ecosphere Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in the world of green From Turbines to Windstalks, the latest in Wind Technology New Study Weighs in on Organic Vs Conventional Debate Smart Wheel Makes Cycling Easier Erin Hanson’s Clever Art EPA to Issue More Rules in Climate Fight   For more ecofabulous insights, sign up for Zem’s List and be entered to win free eco goodies each month! ..
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Boxing Day As eBay’s Eco Lifestyle Expert, we often hear ecofabulous founder Zem Joaquin spreading the good news of buying vintage or pre-owned. We’ve always known it was eco-friendly to reuse and purchase products that are already in existence rather than using virgin resources, but it’s surprising when you take a closer look and evaluate how good it really is. According to the calculations done by Cooler Inc., commissioned by The eBay Gr..
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Babies & Bubbles We only want the best for our babies, and that certainly applies to their sweet, soft skin. With a mission to celebrate and protect the lives of our children (as well as family, community, and planet), what better company to entrust with our kids’ delicate little epidermis than Zoe Organics. Using only the most pure and organic ingredients, Zoe Organics also practices fair trade and donates 10% of each purchase to the White Ribbon Alliance,..
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A Room With A View Hot summer days can leave us feeling a bit stuffy indoors, with the desire to tear down the walls around us. Thankfully NanaWall allows the freedom to do so in a more civilized (and stylish) manner. The NanaWall systems are sleek operable glass walls custom designed to showcase amazing views, give homeowners the ability to utilize more space, and are energy efficient by providing natural daylight and ventilation. It may not look like a convention..
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VIDEO: From Fashion to Fast Cleaning No one likes laundry day. But after watching this video with Zem from the MODERN LIVING Showhouse project, you’ll have a whole new take on how fashionable it can be to suds up those sustainable clothes. Click here to view the embedded video. Love what you saw in the closet Check out e-Drop-Off express on eBay to see the pre-owned good currently up for auction. Or maybe you’re in the market for a new stylish, eco-friendly washer and dr..
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Six Gorgeous Vintage Finds for Fall Fall is almost here, and if you're getting your wardrobe ready for the change in seasons, shopping vintage is an excellent way to minimize your wardrobe's footprint. When you support vintage sellers, you help keep clothing out of the landfill and get a beautiful garment with inherent history to boot. These vintage pieces from Etsy scream fall fashion!..
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Love, Learn and Heal with Color Therapy Recently I mentioned my love for the Daily Om. While I shared a few of my favorite DailyOm.com classes, I’m tuning in again on this topic now to share the most magical course I’ve signed up for so far : A Year of Color Therapy by Tori Hartman. Every week  for a year Tory talks... Read More.....
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25 Toxic Ingredients :: What To Avoid We owe it to ourselves to get armed with how to make well-informed buying decisions. Learn this checklist and eliminate these 25 toxic chemicals from your beauty arsenal, and you'll be off to a flying start with making safer, healthier choices!..
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Hot Ticket :: Fashion’s Night Out & Josie Maran The fashion industry is in hyper drive with the lead up to Fashion's Night Out (September 10th) and the whole industry is buzzing with excitement and anticipation, but let's not forget... it's Beauty's Night Out too!..
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Top 10 Habits To Fight Premature Ageing When is the right age to start looking after the skin The answer to that is that you are never too young. The care you give yourself and your skin from a young age will benefit you as you age, holding back the effects of the ageing process.There are 2 types of ageing: external and intrinsic. Intrinsic ageing is the natural process that we inherit in our genes, we can’t stop this. External ageing is down to us and our lifestyle choices. ..
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Win a ReFind Originals Upcycled Leather Purse (Worth $300!) We love summer, but we definitely can’t wait to start digging into our fall wardrobes! If you’ve been looking for a lasting piece sure to compliment your autumn style, the ReFind Originals luscious leather bag is the perfect way to accessorize your outfit with an eco-friendly punch. Made from re-purposed leather from old jackets and battered [...]..
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Nike Shoes That Double Up as Wii Controllers (Video) The Wii has given new meaning to working-out, taking the heat off your trainers and setting a compact console on fire! But if you’re looking to get a more true-to-life experience when it comes to breaking a sweat, we recommend taking some inspiration from Nick Marsh, who brilliantly hacked his Nike Swooshes and fashioned them [...]..
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New Fabric-Dyeing Technique Uses Fluid-State CO2, Not Water Photo © Amber Isabel The vagaries of the fashion and textile industry haven’t been kind to our waterways. In fact, textile coloring and treatment accounts for 17 to 20 percent of global industrial pollution, according to The World Bank. The solution Remove water from the dyeing equation. DyeCoo Textile Systems is a Dutch company that is [...]..
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A Sexy Little Black Dress That Doubles Up as a Cellphone If you ask a woman what her life staples are, the cell phone and the little black dress would probably come up in conversation. So in the spirit of streamlining, the clever designers over at CuteCircuit have fashioned a sexy little number that does duty not only as a favored basic, but also as a soft-circuitry [...]..
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Actress Emma Watson Visits Indian Slums to Support Fair Trade Hermione Granger has sure grown up and she’s using powers to do some great things — well, something like that. Unlike her troubled peers, Emma Watson has avoided the role of tawdry Hollywood starlet, and has instead made quite a mark for herself as a multi-tasker with the title of actress-slash-model-slash-student-slash-designer-slash-philanthropist! Between attending classes at [...]..
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Repurpose or Reuse Common Household Items in Your Home Decor The following is a guest post by the contributor of DIY-Guides.com, where you can find other useful decoration tips. Photo by suzette. If you have an old household item that you just don’t use or maybe even don’t like any longer… why not give it new life and use in your home It will be more [...]..
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Two Beautifully Useful Whole Foods Cookbooks See, I’m putting in serious effort at learning to cook! My love of food comes from three main sources; one primal, one inculcated, the third learned as an adult. First, my natural appetite for delicious, healthy meals and snacks is fairly well-known (I think I can count on one hand the times in my [...]..
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NaturevsFuture’s Autumn, 2010 Collection: Sustainable Modern Classics NatureVsFuture from water&power on Vimeo. Nina Valenti’s been designing eco fashion longer than most people have even known what the phrase meant. Her line, NaturevsFuture, debuted in Spring, 2002, and her iconic details have been staples of the eco fashon scene for years, landing her coverage in major fashion press. Her cutout dress is currently included [...]..
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Video: Princeton’s Student Eco Fashion Competition I had lots of fun judging the first-ever Princeton Eco Fashion Competition back in May; and now there’s a great video that gives the winner, and second- and third-place designers a chance to speak about their designs. Check it out! For more on Princeton’s Eco Fashion Competition, check out my judges’ coverage here. txwidget("902e14cd189d4a2360f15d8240cf3225", 2, [...]..
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Mi-Bra Organic Cotton Sports Bra: Running with A Great Idea As a runner who definitely finds inspiration to go a little further (or a little faster; I love to sprint) through music, I thought the Mi-Bra was total genius as soon as I saw it. A sports bra with a pocket up front to hold your iPod or MP3 player in (and a wee space [...]..
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