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Beau Soleil creates sustainable clothing with 'Reduce, Recycle, Renew' in mind and focusing on fair trade and labor as well. Founder, Anne Salvatore Epstein's experience in fashion coupled with her mission to be kind to the planet and laborers is the foundation Beau Soleil stands on. Epstein uses fabric made out of bamboo, a sustainable material, vegetable-dyed organic cottons and vintage, tencel, which is made from eucalyptus tress, as well as recycled leather trims. Beau Soleil is a perfect example of style and function can be achieved when creating ecofriendly fashion.

Rieker eco-friendly Boot $119.95 Onlineshoes.com

Beau Soleil 'Beau Dolly' Dress $242.00 ecoTobi.com

This Beau Dolly dress is sexy yet chic with a touch of understated elegance. For those who are fortunate to live where fall and winter is not terribly cold, this is a great alternative to the sweaterdress which is a key trend this season. Pair it with boots or booties and you're Eco-fabulous!

Lutz & Patmos is one of a few luxury eco-friendly brands in the market today. Spearheaded by two New York women Tina Lutz and Maria Patmos, utilizes high quality yarn and wool, cutting edge technology offering chic sustainable fashions for the modern woman.

Leather-like eco-friendly handbags are perhaps the most limited items in the market today. This is due to limited raw and recyclable materials and possibly manufacturers are aware that faux leather handbags are and can be a hard sell. Since most handbags that are supposed to replicate leather or suede are not as fashionable as we want them to be.

I first came across Factory Green a few months back and was very impressed by the commitment and determination to help save the environment. The Green Movement is spearheaded by Jack Short and Daniel Lyons. 

Eco-ganik is on the top of The Smart Stylist list of eco-conscious and eco-friendly fashion. Offering chic and fashion forward designs like this organic scarf jacket. The modern sillohuette, puff sleeves and innovative use of the scarf as the collar is eco-fabulous! I'm not sure if the scarf is detachable. But either way, this Eco-ganik Organic jacket is perfect for our eco-fashionistas this fall! (detail view) Double breasted buttons and fringe scarf.

Eco-ganik Organic Scarf Jacket $158.00 ecoTobi

Leyendecker Dress $330.00 Shopbop

Every woman feels special when wearing their 'little black dress'. Why not feel extra special wearing this chic eco-friendly 'Jackson' jersey dress by Leyendecker. Besides the eco-chicness of this dress, I'm loving the contrasting trim and the vertical pintucks detail it has. And the dress done in jersey fabric, I bet it will be comfortable wearing it. If you're in an extra 'green' mood, pair this dress with this vegan  'Pippa' pumps by Natalie Portman for Te Casan. Now, not only you look fabulous, mother nature would to!   Te Casan by Natalie Portman $265.00 Te Casan

LeSportsac has been creating functional and stylish bags since I can remember and featured handbags designed by Diane Von Furstenburg, Jonathan Adler and Gwen Stefani. And a recent addition to LeSportSac's designer collection are designs by the fabulous Stella McCartney.

Stella McCartney and LeSportSac both known for developing leather alternatives for accessories and other leather goods is a perfect eco-match! And with Stella McCartney's fashion innovativeness and LeSportSac's world-class nylon accessories, you can expect nothing but eco-chic and tredy handbags. All handbags are made from 100% recycled  materials. The designs are stylish and I feel the price for each piece are just about right. Here are my top picks from the collection.

These adorable totes from one of fashion's top designer, Marc Jacobs proves that eco-friendly fashion is not just another trend. I say that because, for someone considered to be one of American fashion's best and most talented. Took the time to do his part in saving mother earth. What I love about this totes is they are still quite trendy and chic considering they are made of organic hemp. Snaps for Marc Jacobs!

This Transparent K Flip dress by eco-fabulous designer Lara Miller is very chic! And don't 'flip' out when I tell you that this dress is buying two looks for the price of one! From a flirty sleeveless top for day and a sexy tunic at night. Made with lightweight bamboo and pesticide free cotton. I won't be surprise if you feel extra confident and elated when you wear this dress. How so? Well, the price is amazing, getting two looks for the price of one and best of all you are helping mother earth stay fabulous!

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.