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Ebay bans products containing ivory - Tusk no one

Email thisPosted Oct 24th 2008 at 3:00PM by Josh Loposer

Filed under: Accessories, Style in the News, Green Fashion

We all know that Ebay is a gigantic player in the retail world, but because of its virtual nature, it's hard to keep tabs on just how large the worldwide garage sale really is. Here's an indicator, the International Fund for Animal Welfare says that the online retailer is big enough to be responsible for "63% of the trade in endangered species -- with elephant ivory comprising 73% of all products tracked." Just think, that leopard skin purse could be real leopard skin. That's why eBay feels compelled to start cracking down on ivory sales starting January 1st.

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Indie Designer Interviews: Creative Art and Soul Jewelry

Email thisPosted Sep 9th 2008 at 2:22PM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews

NYAME YE OHENE -- African Adinkra Symbol for God is King -- Sandcarved Picture Jasper inlaid into Black Jasper Pendant by CreativeArtandSoul.etsy.com

We love all of the amazing independent designers out there and we wanted to find out more about what makes these creative types tick. If you do too, check out more of our Indie Designer Interviews.

Want to express something a little more meaningful through your jewelry choice than just how much you spent on that bling? Today's featured designer, Kristian McIntyre of Creative Art and Soul, creates sandcarved gemstone and glass jewelry pendants inspired by many of the world's different religions and cultures.

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We think LemLem is yum yum!

Email thisPosted Jul 19th 2008 at 2:25PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Style in the News, Kids and Babies, Style for a Cause

There are oodles of adorable children's clothing lines out there -- whatever your taste, you can certainly find a range of clothes to suit you and your child. However, what if, in addition to being adorable, what if the clothing with which you dress your little one was also made from natural materials and made a difference in the lives of those in needs? That's exactly what you get with LemLem!

Gallery: LemLem Fall 2008

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