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The Happiest Clutch on Earth! 

What is it about the color yellow that just brightens your mood! It truly is the happiest color on Earth!  And, this adorable hand woven raffia clutch from Mad Imports with its big yellow sunflower design is by far, one of the cutest little handbags we’ve seen this season. It’s part of a series, called Gigi, which features six different designs and colors, all limited editions and so fun —  hot pink with a big hand carved wooden heart, hand embroidered rainbows on turquoise blue and more. Our sunny disposition, however, relies on the yellow sunflower.  $69 at www.nimli.com  

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AMERICAN STYLE

Get Patriotic for the 4th of July — Our Top 10 Red, White and Blue Eco Friendly Fashion Picks

By Bonny Osterhage

When our founding fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence 233 years ago, they gave us the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Pursuing happiness can mean different things to different people. For some, happiness comes from making a difference to future generations by preserving our environment. For others, it comes from the act of buying a fabulous new pair of shoes. With the 4th of July only four short days away, think about what it is that brings you happiness. For us, it is the following eco friendly clothes and accessories that let our patriotic and environmental colors fly. Long live the red, white and blue (and green).  

SERIOUSLY?!

Marketing at its finest…

Another wonderful entry from Japan, where creativity knows no bounds — Diet Water. The company’s tagline is “All the flavor of regular water, but with half the calories.” Seriously?! I Think we’ve said enough…

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Cool Jewelry, Dude

Just because you may have outgrown guys on skateboards, doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate a cool piece of recycled skateboard jewelry. Seven Ply (named after the seven layers of a skateboard) is “turning thrash’n into fashion” by rescuing, recycling and reusing broken, discarded boards to create fashion statements. The colorful, perfect summer accessory, one-of-a-kind bracelets, earrings and necklaces have a cool, eighties retro thing happening. We think it’s “rad” that each one has a unique history. You never know what dude rode the board that is now hanging around your neck. From $16 - $52, check them out at www.sevenplydesigns.com.

BEACHY-KEEN ECO FRIENDLY BAGS

By Bonny Osterhage

As you head to the beach or pool this summer, don´t forget your sunscreen…and your hat and your sunglasses and your towel and your trashy novel and…and…and… Make it easy on yourself (and the planet) by toting all your beach gear in one of these eco fashion tote bags. As pretty as they are practical, these bags will hold all your beach essentials without weighing you down. We think that´s beachy-keen!