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'Smart EcoStyle of the Week' was a category I added a couple of months after launching TheSmartStylist.com. I saw this as an opportunity to increase awareness of eco-fabulous and eco-chic fashion, shoes and accessories. My way of helping the green revolution.
I have to admit my knowledge of eco-friendly fashion was limited. But with the daily research on the latest trends in eco-fashion, I gained vast knowledge on labor practices and sustainable materials used to make earth friendly merchandise. I also came to appreciate all the efforts designers and manufacturers do to help save mother earth one organic dress at a time.
Here are The Smart Stylist's Best Ecofashion of 2008:
- Apparel: (tie) Eco-ganik & Beau Soleil
- Handbags: (tie) Matt and Nat & Stella McCartney for Le Sportsac
- Footwear: Melissa Shoes
Top left-right: Eco-ga'nik Flare Sleeve Turtleneck $119.00 ecotobi.com. Matt and Nat Vetro Bag $138.00 SALE Revolve Clothing. Beau Soleil Beau Sheer Top $112.00 SALE Saks, Bottom left-right: Melissa Mary Jane $86.97 Browns Fashion. Stella McCartney for Le Sportsac Bowling Bag ecotobi.com.
Melissa 'Anglomania' Heart Heel $109.54 Browns Fashion
Melissa Shoes' reinvention of the classic Vivienne Westwood Heel is simply eco-fabulous and eco-chic. The pink anglomania slingback and heart shoe received a eco-friendly makeover. Paying homage to the original, Vivienne Westwood is printed on the shoe which is quite honorable. This pair definitely adds pizzazz to any look. You can wear it with skinny denim jeans, skirt or a dress. A fabulous focal piece to any ensemble.
Ecofashion has deservingly found a niche in fashion, the green movement inspired designers, stylists and spawned what I fondly called 'ecofashionistas.' Any efforts big or small in saving our environment is important and crucial. TheSmartStylist.com will feature 'Smart EcoStyle', focusing on chic and trendy eco-friendly apparel, shoes and accessories to support the green movement.
This week's pick is no stranger to TheSmartStylist.com, Melissa shoes are one of the first few eco-friendly footwear that I came accross. This Brazilian company has been creating suatainable and reasonably priced footwear fashion for years. They stay true to their point of view and not compromising their vision. With simple and fun use of colors, Melissa has quite the following this days, and I'm one of them.
This 'Happy Flat' ballet flats are just so cute and adorable. And one quality that Melissa is known for is comfort. The plastic material is made of 99.99% recyled waste materials and don't worry this flat won't give you blisters like other plastic shoes or sandals.
Melissa 'Happy Flat' Ballet Flats $60.00 ecoTobi.com
Fashion's contributions to the environment is admirable. A number of designers started offering organic or recycled materials to their customers. But the best thing that happened is giving opportunities to companies that specializes on ecofriendly merchandise to showcase and sell their products.
Like Melissa Shoes, based on Brazil that makes shoes and sandals made from 99.99% recycled materials. They have fun and rich colors with classic designs and great pricing. I particularly like the 'Secret Love' and 'Sin' sandals perfect for summer and mother earth will love you for wearing them!
Zig Zag III Sandals in Gold $55.00 Tobi Ultra Girl Flocada Flats in Purple $70.00 Tobi
Secret Love Sandals in Black $50.00 Tobi Sin Sandals in Gold $50.00 Tobi
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