The Diego canvas shopper is a cheery yellow canvas tote from Cacharel. This tote is the Ideal size for running weekend errands or popping down to the corner market. Love the yellow color, a perfect accent for the fruits of summer. $128.
When you think of eco-friendly fashion - do you think hemp ponchos and Birkenstocks
?
Virginia Dooley and Nicole Jones are working to change this. Rising Tide Fair Trade (RTFT) is the collaboration of the duo whose passion for exotic textiles and a vision to
bring stylish and sustainable products to the American market was launched in earlier this year.
The debut "Kantha" collection launched with the limited edition carryall bag crafted by Indian artisan women part of a fair trade co-op where they earn a living wage. The bags are crafted from luscious colorful vintage Indian quilts and cruelty-free dark brown suede. Look for future collections with textiles from Uzbekistan, Cambodia, Senegal, and Bolivia.
>> See Virginia and Nicole's 5 tips for Going Eco-Chic.
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Pixie Market has brick and mortar shops in locations renowned for cutting edge fashion. Located in NY's Lower East Side and LA's West Third Street, the Pixie Market now has an online shop featuring sublime, colorful and trail-blazing cool clothing and accessories.
It's part tote, part satchel and looks like an incredible vintage find. This
Kooba Jaylin Bag
is a soon to be classic. A handbag that is like a loyal BFF. I love the distressed feel of the leather, the slouchy but not too sloppy demeanor...and it is tied up with an adjustable strap that looks like a belt. There are also pockets on the front AND back, the better to keep your keys and phone in order!
Monica Botkier's namesake accessories collection, Botkier
, is now five years old. The collection has evolved and grown into one of the top luxury handbag brands in a short while. 2008 also marks the launch of the Botkier shoe collection. One of my favorite designs is the Lita Hobo. This bag boasts the signature Lita turn lock as well as an expandable gusset for those occasions requiring 'just a bit more' space in your bag.
Botkier Patent Lita Hobo at Shopbop.com
Hable Construction is a unique textile design studio which produces mostly utiliarian chic canvas totes and home accessories emblazoned with their modern colorful graphics. Instead of your old standby L.L.Bean tote for summer outings...grab this happy-go-lucky Hable Construction large floral canvas tote.
Available at MartinandOsa.com
ORANGE adds just the right touch of color this spring and summer with knock out accessories. In shades as sweet as our favorite fruits...think tangerine, mango and persimmon. Grey Anatomy star Katherine Heigl is an inspiration to shades of orange with her CCSkye Lucy Bag. Embellished with chunky gold hardware and a braided handle, it flaunts a classic design elements with a fresh edge. Two other 'just squeezed' accessories include orange aviators MK Michael Kors sunglasses in mango and adorable locket embellished Miss Trish of Capri thongs.
Katherine Heigl photo: CCSkye
We are mad about YELLOW for sunny days ahead...add a dash of vibrant color to your beach-bound accessories.
Diane von Furstenberg Dot string bikini
Olympus Corporation Stylus 850 SW Yellow 8.0 MP 3X Zoom Digital Camera
Have you ever dreamed of claiming your very own Birkin? Besides the hefty price tag, the wait list may last at least two years. Enter to win a Birkin of your very own - it's a promotion from Harper Collins Publishers to promote a new book, "Bringing Home the Birkin" by Michael Tonello.
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We've found over 20 bags, each priced under $100. One of our favorites is this clear patent bag for $98 at Nordstrom.com
As Earth Day draws near...a roundup of eco-friendly bags.
A messenger bag made from reclaimed innertubes from English Retreads.
A drawstring bag from Helen E Riegle
honesty wool, made of cradle to cradle wool.
Made from recycled gum wrappers the camera bag from Nahui Ollin Camera Bag
is crafted with traditional basket weaving techniques.
A sustainable cork and organic cotton and hemp tote from Delight.com where they will plant a tree for every sale thru the month of April.
For laptop toting tree huggers, the Targus Convertible Messenger
is a PVC-free case featuring recyclable plastic accents and
nickel-free metal.
