We feel it is essential to let you know about the new spring Essensuals line from one of our favorite eco friendly clothing designers, Stewart+Brown. As the name suggests, these are the basics you can't live without, all made from 100% organic cotton, all designed for layering, and all under $100!

We like the Long Sleeve Lengthen Tee (left/$78) that can do double duty as a dress with leggings, and the Gathered Empire Tank (right/$58) that looks great alone or under a cardigan or jacket. Styles are available in an assortment of colors to meet all your eco friendly wardrobe needs. Stock up for spring! Check it out at www.stewartbrown.com.

When Katy Perry rocked her song about "California Gurls,” calling them “fine, fresh, fierce," we’re sure it had everything to do with that easy, comfortable, yet hot, California girl style. Well, Los Angeles-based Green Dragon has perfected that whole “California casual chic” vibe and now, they’re incorporating eco friendly fabrics into many of their pieces, like modal and recycled cotton fleece.

Standouts from the line include the Autumn Cowl Sweater Dress (right/$139) with it’s beautiful color and shape, the Linden Jersey Cardigan (center/$115) that is ideal for layering, and the Cambridge Riding Coat (left/$206) that just oozes English charm.
See the entire collection at www.greendragonstyle.com.

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We have always thought of Deborah Lindquist as the queen of green couture. So, it’s only fitting that she should introduce the Green Queen collection, a more economical line, filled with attitude and urban funk. At the center of this collection are t-shirts, tanks and wraps that have either fun graphics, like lips, crowns or skulls ( Skull t-shirt shown center/$55), or have been hand shredded to create a cobwebby-look (Ursula tank shown left/$160). Pair them with her fringed silk skirt (center/$160), Micromodal, silk and spandex boy short (not shown/$45) or your own jeans for a style that is youthful, hip and fun.

Of course, you can always tone it down with pieces from Lindquist’s Basics group, a luxurious eco conscious collection of tees, leggings, cardigans and dresses (Ginger dress shown right/$125) that are ideal for layering year round. Made from Micromodal and silk or hemp and cotton blends, the pieces look and feel so amazing, you’ll never want to take them off! With so many ways to mix and match, summer dressing has never been simpler. View both collections at www.deborahlindquist.com. Click on either Green Queen or Basics in the top right corner.

It is said that “revenge is sweet.” Truer words were never uttered if you’re talking about Revenge Is… t-shirts. Not only is the company dedicated to raising awareness and supporting important environmental causes, but also, the shirts are made from a signature blend of organic cotton and recycled plastic bottles, printed with water-based ink.  And, we can’t even begin to convey how soft, comfy and great looking they are.

The latest venture is dedicated to drawing attention to endangered species.  A Bengal Tiger (left/$47) wraps around the side of a long sleeve white v-neck with the words, “2022:  Will I Be Gone?,” while the Red Wolf  (right/$47) that graces a short sleeved white tee, simply says, “Fading Away.”  Check out the glowing blue eyes of the Spanish Lynx (center/$47) on a short-sleeved black t-shirt with the bold statement, “Extinction is Forever.” And, there are more styles, including some pretty cool ones for men and kids. And, yes, they pull at our heartstrings.

With all styles less than $50, they’re also economical. Plus, not content to simply educate, Revenge Is…is also putting its money where its mouth is by donating at least 5% of profits to wildlife preservation organizations. We think Revenge Is…admirable! Available at www.revengeis.com.

Warby Parker, manufacturer of some of the hippest and most affordable eyeglasses on the market, has taken the stigma out of the term “four eyes.” How? By seeing the problem with the fact that one billion people don’t have access to glasses. Through their “Buy A Pair, Give A Pair” program, the company distributes a pair of glasses to people in need for every pair sold. Seeing clearly allows those people to work and learn more effectively, therefore breaking the poverty cycle in which they live.

With the stylish frames costing less than $100 each, it’s easy to see why more than 30,000 pairs of eyeglasses have been distributed to people in need in more than 36 countries. It’s a socially conscious effort with which we see eye to eye. $95 (including prescription lenses and shipping) at www.warbyparker.com.  Be sure to check out the company’s home try-on program, where you can pick five frames for five days to try on at home, 100% free! Or, upload a photo of yourself to the website and try them all.