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Bright Bold Bags

By Bonny Osterhage

 

Fashion designers are looking on the bright side this season, with bold palettes for both clothing and accessories. Can’t imagine your life in Technicolor? Then try one of these vegan handbags for a bold, beautiful way to incorporate one of spring’s hottest trends into your wardrobe.

Yellow trim bursts like a ray of sunshine against the stark white body of this beautifully tailored vegan bag. Both ladies who lunch and girls about town will fall in love with this sweetheart. ON SALE FOR JUST $60 (normally $199) at www.gunasthebrand.com.

Gunas Vegan Bold Color Handbag

When Chanel starts producing its classic quilted bags in bright, neon hues, you know you have a hot trend. We like this little green gem for its similarity in style to the iconic bag, but without the real leather or the really hefty price tag! $32 at www.lulus.com.

Lulus In So Mini Words Vegan Green Quited Purse

Get your boho on with this bright hobo style that features an of-the-moment laser cut pattern. A floppy tassel completes this urban cool look. $89.95 at www.zappos.com.

Big Buddha Vegan Vero Handbag in Turquoise

A marriage of style and function are what you get with this bright orange vegan bag. The perfect size for daily life, it features plenty of pockets, and shoulder straps can be extended for a cross-body style. $148 at www.mattandnat.com.

Matt & Nat Vegan Jorja Handbag in Tangerine

A little classic, a little edgy, this bold blue bag is at home at both the country club and the nightclub. The suede fabric top is made from recycled plastic bottles, while the bottom is a vegan patent leather. Wear it with or without the silver chain strap. Either way, this bag rocks! $108 at www.revealshop.com.

Reveal Bright Blue Lindsay Vegan Clutch

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Bridging the “Gap” Between Regular and Eco Friendly – Gap Recycled 1969 Collection

White Apricot Fashion Alert: Gap Recycled 1969 Collection

At White Apricot, we have always maintained that “going green” is not something that has to be done all at once. In fact, that can be WAY too overwhelming. Instead, we have always been advocates of the “better to do a little something than a whole lot of nothing”. Therefore, we applaud the efforts of mega retailer The Gap to be more eco friendly with its Recycled 1969 collection.

Featuring jeans, tees, shirts, and even a cute denim backpack (right), Recycled 1969 is made using 30% recycled cotton and a cleaner wash process. While that may not sound like much, when you consider how many items this retail giant manufactures, it adds up to less water wasted and a smaller carbon footprint. Again, when going green, every little step counts toward a healthier, happier planet – and we can’t wait to get our hands on that on-trend backpack! Super cute and only $89.95 at www.gap.com.

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One for Me and One for You with Esperos

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Everyone loves a good deal this time of year and, when that deal also helps out a child in need, well, isn’t that what the season is all about? Bag manufacturer ESPEROS thinks so and, for every bag this company sells, it helps send a child in Haiti to school for one year.

ESPEROS has combined style with substance and social conscience, by making a difference to those in need, with the sale of its backpacks and book bags. By providing children with an education, the company is providing them with hope for the future. In fact, the Spanish verb, esperar, which means “to hope,” is where the company got its name! We love the newest addition to the collection, the ESPEROS tote bag, which is perfect for a weekend, the beach, or the gym. Even better, every tote sold provides a female student in Haiti with tuition for one year. Empowering women and making a difference – we can’t think of a better reason to purchase – well, other than that they are really cute! $55 at www.esperosbags.com.

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Best Eco Friendly Bags of the Season

By Bonny Osterhage

 

They may have originally been designed to be functional, but every eco fashionista worth her salt knows that handbags have evolved from more than just a vehicle for your lipstick to the ultimate fashion accessory. Whether you change your bag as often as you change your mind, or commit to one seasonal staple, we have rounded up some of the best in eco friendly and vegan handbags that will take you through the season in style!

One look and it’s easy to see why the Sixth Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards named this the “Best Green Handbag of 2012.” Recycled jute, scrap leather, and gold hardware accents all combine for a ruggedly feminine appeal. $495 at www.kemptonandco.com.

Kempton and Co. Eco Friendly Handbag

They describe it as year-round arm candy and we concur! Modern and structured, this vegan bag is designed with function in mind, from the zippered pockets to the way it stands up when you set it down. It’s a great investment in style. $225 at www.gunasthebrand.com.

Gunas Vegan Handbag

If you thought corks were just for keeping your favorite wine fresh, think again! Eco conscious designers are putting them to a myriad of fashionable uses, such as this simple and stylish tote, made from cork and recycled leather. Roomy enough for all your essentials – even a bottle of vino! $448 at www.voguevert.com.

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Jess Rizzuti Eco Friendly Tote

Big enough for the weekend or just for those days when you need to carry everything but the kitchen sink, the Scottie combines plush, limited edition textiles for a beautiful study in texture and patterns. We appreciate the SIX interior pouches that keep you organized while on the run. $220 at www.cowjonesindustrials.com.

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Offhand Designs Eco Friendly Handbag

This urban chic bag proves that things aren’t always what they seem. What appears to be rich, supple leather is in fact remnant vinyl that can stand up to far more than its less eco friendly counterpart. A grommet and rope drawstring closure and a repurposed leather belt strap further enhance this uniquely beautiful bag. Can be customized for an additional $25. $185 at www.repurposingnola-piece-by-peace.com.

Repurposing by NOLA Eco Friendly Handbag

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Carry Summers Essentials in an Eco Friendly or Vegan Tote

By Bonny Osterhage

 

If you are like us, you require a lot of “stuff” to get through your day. Open our bags and you are likely to find (in addition to the prerequisite keys, phone and wallet) gym clothes, an energy bar, sunscreen, children’s toys, organizers and more. Rather than carry three or four different bags to get through our day, we usually just carry everything in a large vegan or eco friendly tote handbag. Here are a few of our favorites that can help you keep all your “stuff” in one place.

 

One of our favorite new brands, Tina Dean Designs upcycles materials to create beautiful bags, like this spacious, summery tote. Hand crocheted from upcycled plastic bags, it is sturdy, durable and built to last. Perfect for the beach, market, or even on the town! $150 at www.tinadeandesigns.com.

Tina Dean Designs Eco Friendly Tote Handbag

This vegan tote will brighten your day and your outfit with its bold, on trend, papaya color. Pockets and zippered compartments keep you organized, while the option of handles or a shoulder strap offer you plenty of versatility when it comes to how you tote your tote. $125 at www.mattandnat.com.

Matt & Nat Britt Vegan Tote Handbag

A classic style gets a little edge from the hardware in this “go with everything” tote. A recycled, red faux suede lining adds an unexpected twist, and we love the detachable shoulder strap for those days we need to be hands free. $225 at www.gunasthebrand.com.

Gunas Eco Friendly Tote Handbag

Cute seashell design, great price, and fun style are what this jute tote is all about. Perfect for a day at the beach, it’s roomy enough for your towel, book and sunscreen. An economical $19.95 at www.charlestonnaturally.com. (Click the first thumbnail to see this style)

Two's Company Eco Friendly Tote

This tote has that perfect “broken in” feel, thanks to the soft, durable and textured Nu Ocean vegan material. Large, with a sporty style, it is perfect for your daily jaunts or weekend excursions. Available in four colors – but we like the summery light blue the best. $125 at www.nella-bella.com.

Nella Bella Vegan Tote Handbag

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