Madeline Gadsby

A new organic clothing line has arrived in San Francisco: Madeline Gadsby.

The line was inspired by "a young French school girl who is now all grown up." The clothes are strictly sustainable and all fabrics are organic. Madeline Gadsby is based out of Paris, with an office in San Francisco, and the organic materials are from Istanbul, Turkey.

Be sure to check up on their site...soon they'll have their collections updated as well as purchasing locations.

Despite Economic Woes, Consumers Still 'Trading Up' to Organic

The natural personal care industry is growing five times faster than regular personal care products, according to the Natural Products Association. Consumers are increasingly driven by concern about the environment and a desire for healthy products free of synthetic ingredients, the AP reports.

But five times? That's incredible.

Here's another figure for you: three-quarters of 2007 sales in the category came from natural grocery stores, says the Organic Trade Association. Though drug stores and mass merchandise chains are adding more natural products to their mix, the survey found.

And people - stuck in economic gloom - are looking for little indulgences as they shop for necessities like lotion and shampoo, making natural items a perfect fit as a "poster child for consumers trading up," says a managing partner for San Francisco Equity Partners, which poured $14 million into the Yes To Carrots brand now found in both Walgreens and Target.

Edelweiss: Making You Look Younger, One Stem Cell at a Time

A biotech company in Milan has found a way to grow stem cells of a highly bioactive ingredient found in - guess what - edelweiss.

"[E]delweiss grows in harsh climates, [so] it is obliged to produce a number of active substances that help protect against the elements such as UV rays," explained Francesca Melandri, a spokeswoman for the Institute for Biotechnological Research (IRB).

Rather than harvest the rare and protected plant itself in large quantities, the company is producing metabolites from stem cells it grows from small amounts of plant biomass. This allows the compound to be produced at "industrial levels" without endangering the species, reported Cosmetics Design.

The particular ingredient, Leontopodium alpinum stems, has high concentrations of leontopodic acids A and B which have strong antioxidant properties, according to the IRB. It also has has strong anti-collagenase and hyaluronidase actvity which helps to limit the degradation of important macromuolecules in the skin.

Eco-Chic Shopping Event

On October 23rd, just about every eco-inclined shopper and green fanatic in the Bay Area will be shopping green fashion items by designers like beacauseatom and Fair Tribe, as well as looking into the wares of mineral makeup vendors, ethical jewelers, natural bath product companies, environmental media groups, vintage clothes sellers, advocacy groups, and more.

It begins promptly at 5p.m. and will only last until 9p.m.! The shopping extravaganza will be held at the Regency Center in San Francisco (1270 Sutter Street @ Van Ness). You should get there early because, the first 300 guests to walk through the doors will receive a reusable gift bag filled with green goodies like eco eye shadow, organic tea, Green Zebra guides, Bloomsberry chocolate, and other treats.

Tickets can be pre-ordered online at the two-for-one price of $15.

Eco Stiletto

Eco Stiletto is a site helping you and everyone to make their carbon foot-print the size of a Manolo Stiletto instead of a ginormous Ugg. The site offers tips and feature articles on green picks in Fashion, Beauty, and Parenting.

EcoStiletto.com was created by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, a writer, producer, and marketing consultant who focuses on sustainable fashion, beauty, lifestyle and parenting.

She co-founded GreenGirlGuide.com in May 2007 and launched EcoStiletto.com in June 2008, retaining archived GreenGirlGuide content.

The Treehouse Green Gifts

The Treehouse Green Gifts recently just celebrated their one year anniversary!

This cute eco-store's mission is "to provide their customers with unique organic, recycled, and handmade gifts while giving back to the community and the environment."

They donate 1% of their sales to an approved environmental cause, and offset carbon emissions through Carbonfund.org. They also feature the work of local crafts people and participate in community events.

COCO ECO

The absolute latest in style-driven eco-fashion has come forth in COCO ECO, the perfect magazine for all of you green fashionistas.

It will launch late this fall. The brains behind this magazine is Anna Griffin. She has been featured and spotted on Ecorazzi as the host of some of their video highlights.

Payless for Eco-Footwear

Summer Rayne Oakes is a woman of many talents. She was recently featured in LUCKY Magazine show casing her eco-friendly choices while shopping.

She is an American-born model, a television host for eco-fashion, an activist, and has been dubbed the "Eco-Model."

There is news that she has secured a partnership with Payless shoes to develop a new line of eco-footwear! The affordable and sustainable collection will be sold in 500 Payless locations starting in April 2009.

Eco Fashion From the Land Down Under

If you've picked up an issue of Lucky Magazine then you may have seen the illustrated skirts and dresses from Gorman's eco collection.

As the magazine mentioned, they aren't available in the US, but your purchase can be shipped to you in about two weeks.

Gorman also offer an entire line of clothing that is strictly organic. The clothes are stylish, trendy, and of course eco-savvy. Here's what EcoChic had to say about it:

"Based in Melbourne, where there are 4 Gorman stores and very much a Melbourne designer Gorman opened a shop in Sydney on Oxford St earlier this year."

Gorman is planning on being carbon neutral by the of 2008, according to Vogue Australia.

Inspired by Design, Comforted by Nature

Are you trying to find more eco-friendly, green-style boutiques to shop at? Well look no further because Beklina is a boutique "inspired by design and comforted by nature."

The boutique is a three-woman family-run operation and we at Edelbio love that. They believe clothing and design can be precious, radical, nurturing, healing and wonderful.

You can find a wide selection and a variety of Earth-friendly women's attire, accessories, and even a few home decor items are offered at Beklina. Lina Loudermilk dresses and Mociun tops are just a few things they have in stock.

Tinker Bell Wants You To Save Energy

Disney’s best known and favorite fairy Tinker Bell is now in a series of PSAs that are urging you to participate in energy conservation.

The PSAs are viewable at EERE Kids and while also there you can check out the tips to using energy wisely at home, games to increase your knowledge about energy and conservation, and more information about renewable energy.

Another Green Celebrity Mom

Jennie Garth from the utterly popular Beverly Hills 90210 is now a mother of three beautiful girls. Her latest project - aside from being a full-time mother - has been designing and promoting new environmentally friendly 100% recycled cotton bags. She teamed up with Green Works natural cleaners for the project and when you purchase a bag Green Works will donate $3.65 to the Sierra Club.

“Like many moms, I’m on a journey to living a more natural lifestyle without sacrificing quality and convenience,” said Garth. “Working with the Green Works team to design this bag is another opportunity to share the message about natural cleaning, while supporting a deserving organization like the Sierra Club.”

We admire a woman who strives to live a greener life style.