earth day

April 21, 2010

Celebrate the 40th Annual Earth Day (April 22nd) with Great Deals & Products!

Burt’s Bees is leaving the hive this month with the launch of their new All-Natural Toothpaste line. Made with plaque-fighting cranberry extract, PH-balancing mineral compounds, xylitol and peppermint oil, the bees have created a buzz-worthy all-natural product that, unlike other existing brands, does not use artificial additives, like sodium for foam. The natural formula has earned the product the honorary title of the first-ever NPA (Natural Product’s Association) sealed toothpaste, boasting two versions – fluoride and fluoride-free – of the three types: Multicare, Whitening and Kids-friendly. available in the aisles of Duane Reade, Wholefood’s, Target, Walmart and Rite Aid and hope to reach the international markets in the future. Browse burtsbees.com for free samples and $1 off coupon.

In addition to their new toothpaste, Burts Bees is honoring its co-founder who left the city and his job as a photojournalist to epitomize the simple lifestyle of a modern transcendentalist in rural Maine. A true environmentalist, he attended the first ever Earth Day and is a passionate supporter of the eco-movement. Refresh your eco-friendly status here and burt-ify yourself with an interactive survey that speaks to your environmentalist side.

Gilt Groupe is donning green too, offering an exclusive Earth Day sale on Thursday, April 22^nd to benefit the National Audubon Society and The Nature Conservancy. Not only will the sale vend designs from Loomstate, Matt & Nat, Leigh & Luca, Dr. Hauschka and Edun, but the Gilt ‘Gift Tab’ permits shoppers to be extra eco-chic with sales of organic totes, tees, soy candles, recycled scarves and environmentally friendly make-up. Still, we’re most excited for gifting bundles of trees through American Forests – at a dollar each, why not sponsor a forest?

Rachel Roy: Recycled Reused is a new program taking off in honor of Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, headed by this snug eco-soft cardigan available at Macys.com. Its official, dear reader, green is the new black.

-Maria Eilersen

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April 22, 2009

Earth Day Fashion Tips

by fashionpulse

Earth day is here, and more than ever, we need to think about what we can each do to show a little love for Mother Earth and be a little more gentle with how we think about consumption and disposal.

Here are a few ways you can stay fashionable and earth-friendly all year long -some of these might be “duh!” but a little reminder every now and then doesn’t hurt anybody:

1) Read the label-where is the product made, does it include any organic or recycled fibers? A great brand to check out: Alternative Apparel.

2) Support fledgling, eco-friendly brands and designers.

3) Shop Etsy.com, shop vintage, and try to reduce your dry cleaning. Wash by hand, using products such a Woolite when possible.

4) Donate your too big/too small/never worn/wear too infrequently apparel items to resale shops; those in need will appreciate it more than your closet!

5) Fix clothes that may need a slight makeover, like getting shoes resoled or those stiletto “tips” put on, instead of trashing them and getting new items.

Got a eco-friendly fashion tip? Let us know!

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April 21, 2009

Loomstate for Target: In Time for Earth Day!

by fashionpulse

Loomstate for Target has arrived just in time for Earth Day. The certified organic line of dresses, tops, skirts, shorts, and more has a nice amount of basic essentials that you’ll be sure to get plenty of use out of. Choose from a selection of both women’s and men’s apparel items for fun in the sun, and running errands on the weekend!

Our favorites?

Loomstate For Target Knit Dress in Ebony/White ($29.99) &