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Celebrate Earth Month With Origins!

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origins reuse, reduce, and recycle planFact: Everyday packaging accounts for approximately 1/3 of all landfill waste.

Fact: Most community recyclers only take items made from materials that are easily recognized -- such as soda and water bottles.

Fact: Cosmetic and toiletry bottles, tubes, caps and jars are among those items not easily recognized and therefore not often recycled.

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Eco-friendly Handmade Fashion by Glen & Constance

Filed under: Clothing, Interviews, Green Fashion

bold and beautiful whimsical party dress by Glen & ConstanceAll great designers have to start somewhere, and today's featured indie artist Amy Bobeda is currently doing double-time as a student of costume design and the owner and creator of Glen & Constance, a line of environmentally friendly, upcycled clothing. We love her eco-concsious style and caught up with her recently to find out what sparked her interest in fashion.

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Feel Fuzzy Brings Us Back to Childhood Days

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews, Green Fashion

vintage wooden jigsaw brooch from Feel FuzzyThe adorable accessories from Feel Fuzzy have us doing just that -- cute brooches made from old jigsaw puzzles and wallets crafted from vintage tea towels and children's books make us nostalgic for when times were simpler. We caught up with designer Debi Jack to see what inspires her childlike whimsy.

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Poutfits Recycled Clothing and Accessories

Filed under: Clothing, Interviews, Green Fashion

reversible hooded miniskirt from PoutfitsWe think doing your part to help the environment is super stylish, so it's no wonder that we're in love with the work of today's featured indie designer, Alanna of Poutfits. She utilizes recycled materials often in her work, transforming these well-loved fabrics into fun and funky new clothing and accessories.

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Recycled Jewelry by Hey Lola

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews, Green Fashion

32 Flavors Phoenix Necklace by Hey LolaWe love one of a kind looks, and it's hard to get more one of a kind than pieces created from vintage and recycled components. By wearing one of the original jewelry creations from Hey Lola, you're guaranteed to be the only person with that unique look. We chatted with Hey Lola designer Jessica to find out what inspires her to create this beautiful recycled jewelry.

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Make Your Shoe Obsession a Little Greener

Filed under: Shoes, Green Fashion

heelsIf you're a regular here, we're going to climb out on a limb and guess that you own a few more shoes than is really necessary. It's okay -- it's one of the unfortunate side effects of being so darn stylish. But, there are a few simple ways to reduce the environmental footprint of all those shoes.

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Harveys Original Seatbelt Bag - Interview with Harveys Founder

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Interviews, Green Fashion


We recently caught up with Dana Harvey, who created the original seatbelt bag back in 1997 along with his wife Melanie. Their line, Harveys, has become an iconic brand and has expanded since its inception to include over thirty different handbag and accessory styles. Each piece is made in the U.S.A. and comes with a lifetime guarantee.

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Recycled Accessories Designer Laura Skelton of Prix-Prix

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews, Green Fashion

green accessories designer Laura Skelton of prix-prixWe love the clever eco-friendly style of New Orleans based designer Laura Skelton. Her line, prix-prix, incorporates recycled neckties to create necklaces, wallets, notebooks, and other green-minded accessories.

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Violet Valen Buddy Sweatshirts

Filed under: Clothing, Videos, Interviews, Green Fashion



We love these absolutely adorable Buddy sweatshirts by L.A. designer Violet Valen. Every shirt is one-of-a-kind and handmade: it's like a wearable work of art and a friendly teddy bear all rolled into one piece of clothing! Violet often incorporates vintage fabrics into her designs, and she recently told us all about her love of thrifting.

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Shopflick - Where Video Meets Shopping

Filed under: Stores We Love, Clothing, Videos, Green Fashion

Do you love shopping just a little off the beaten path for truly unique fashion and gifts? Or maybe YouTube is like a drug for you, and you often find yourself looking at the clock and realizing exactly how much time has slipped by while you've been watching your favorite videos? If either is the case, we've found your new addiction - Shopflick.com.

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Rising, recycling star Cecilia Sorensen

Filed under: Clothing, Interviews, Green Fashion

Cecilia SorensenAn international spotlight is shining on Barcelona based designer Cecilia Sorensen. Her "feminine, clean, and wearable," collections are, get this, recycled from men's shirts, blazers, waist coats, and antique sheets. Have you heard of anything cooler, ever? We didn't think so!

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recycled broken china jewelry by Marjorie's Cracked

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews, Green Fashion

Ever feel like you're just about to crack? Maybe you feel like you just want to smash something. Well, there's always Sarah's Smash Shack for that, but what to do with all of the broken pieces afterwords? Marjorie Cunningham has the answer with her unique handcrafted jewelry made from recycled shards of broken china and porcelain.

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Naked models + amazing body paint = Bullets 4 Peace

Filed under: Accessories

Models roaring down the runway, real live furry animals, genitalia everywhere -- ok, so maybe we're exaggerating just a tad, but the Bullet 4 Peace show truly was unconventionally awesome!

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The credit crunch is even hard on royalty

You know the economy is really bad when even royalty has to start cutting back. This year, the Queen of England is ushering in a new era of "Credit Crunch Couture," for a state banquet in Slovakia.

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Indie Designer Interviews: Jen Ell's Revenge

Filed under: Accessories, Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Interviews, Green Fashion

Jen Ell's RevengeWe 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.

Just in time for Halloween, we'd like to introduce you to the quirky, sometimes spooky creations of designer Jennifer Ellison. Her shop, Jen Ell's Revenge, is full of wonderfully kooky finds, like these awesome skeleton hand barrettes.

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How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

    Photo: eBay

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

    Rachel Been, AOL

    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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