Get to Know: Louise Roe

Louise Roe is on the list of people you ought to know and definitely a 'New School' icon. She currently works for Vogue TV. Roe dishes her fashion expertise about what is absolutely 'in' and shows how having an incredible smile is probably the best accessory.

Roe receives honorable mention from us here at Edelbio because she looked effortlessly flawless while wearing a dress made from a trash bag by a fashion student. Not only did she flaunt it but she strutted in it during fashion week in Milan! Here's the article and tutorial on making your own.

Get to Know: Summer Rayne Oakes

Summer Rayne Oakes is a woman on a mission. She has embarked on a journey of "cause-related modeling and innovative sustainable design/development projects to push sustainability issues through fashion and media."

Oakes has made herself known as The Eco-Model. "In addition to this, Summer Rayne is now a spokesperson, resident expert, and youngest Board of Advisors for Planet Green, Discovery Network’s new eco-lifestyle network that launched June 4, 2008 to 50 million households."

Oakes can now add officially published author to her resume. She has launched her new book: Style, Naturally. The book provides insane amounts of information on ethical fashion and natural beauty. From the NY Post:

Summer describes the tome as an “irreverent, witty” guide for green virgins. And yet, for all her self-serious references to being a “sustainability strategist,” Summer is wry and savvy, admitting a desire to “obliterate” competing books because hers “looks so much better.” She also acknowledges, “Not everyone’s going to spend $20 to save a polar bear.”

Treehugger gave Ecorazzi these juicy details:

Style, Naturally is aimed at women “who love style, but may not have “environment” or “green” in their lexicon” says Summer Rayne. The approach is one of openly stylish seduction with 350 pages and 500+ images full of rich colours and beautiful images, showing how much fun we can all have with contemporary ethical fashion and beauty products.

It also goes in depth featuring interviews with industry insiders including many TreeHugger favorites such as Galahad Clark of ethical shoe brand Terra Plana, Blake Mycoskie of Toms Shoes, Natalie Chanin of Alabama Chanin and in the beauty section Horst Rechelbacher the founder of Aveda.

Pick up your very own copy at Barnes and Noble.

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.

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.

Be Eco Chic

"It's not just about 'Who' you're wearing anymore. It's about 'What' you're wearing."

Be Eco Chic launched last night with a full on fashion show. The greenest celebrities strutted their stuff on the catwalk and the most fashionable designers were in attendance.

Be Eco Chic it thriving to keep fashion alive and responsible at the same time. They want to make an example and show that you can live green without giving up your stylish identity.

Keep up with their site for other eco resources, tips, and events!

Guess Gets Green

It seems like every big name in fashion these days is tweaking their design strategy to focus more on the green market. We've seen it done at Banana Republic and on the runways of New York Fashion Week.

And now we have another player joining the mix. Guess is bringing sexy back with their completely green clothing line: Guess Green. The line consists of chemical dye-free denim and organic cotton tops for both men and women. Even the price tags on the clothing are made from recycled paper and printed with soy-based ink.

The pieces hit stores this April and retail at $178 for jeans, $29 for a womens tank, and $39 for a mens tee.

While the prices are a bit steep, 10% of the proceeds will benefit the Environmental Media Association, which uses the entertainment industry to spread the word on sustainability.

An Urban Renewal Exclusively at Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters is known for its trendy offbeat finds, but Urban Renewal is an exclusive line of clothing where each piece is made from an original vintage garment or recycled fabrics. Feel good about your purchase knowing that you're in style and wearing a 'one-of-a-kind' as well as a recyclable.

Earth Day Outfit

Earth Day is upon us - and I'm sure you're trying to figure out just what the cutest Earth Day out fit would be.

Here is my suggestion:

Try this Susina® Pointelle Scoop Neck Sweater from Nordstroms. Pair it with some shorts or a flowy skirt. Dress up the outfit with these accessories from Forever21. The earrings and ring come in silver or gold. You're going to look cute all while fashionably representing the cause!

Celeb-Watch: Drew Barrymore, Heidi Klum

Ready for even more celebrity endorsements of eco-products?

Drew Barrymore is a fan of Cheeky Monkey Jewelry. Simon Cardwell's creations are not only beautiful but they are each 100% recycled silver and gold, guaranteed fair-trade, and 10% of the proceeds go to the World Wildlife Fund. Purchase yourself a cute pendant of your favorite endangered species and support the World Conservation Union.

Heidi Klum dresses her adorable children in Childish Clothing, a line of eco-friendly kids clothing. Childish Clothing also carries maternity wear for mom and lots of fun, quirky gifts.

Who What Wear Daily is Catching On...Line

The ladies of Who What Wear Daily report to their readers the absolute latest in fashion, from who was wearing what to how to wear what the celebrities are wearing. 

Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr have stepped up their game by now broad casting mini episodes on their WWWD TV! Their most recent episode covers a topic we love dearly, Earth Friendly Fashion:

Correction: Organic Fashion is Fly

I previously posted a blog about how it seems practically impossible to find organic clothing that is both organic AND stylish. However, this weekend, the girls of the Teens for Safe Cosmetics "Turning Green" Fashion Show proved me wrong.

They walked us through all the major facets of daily life from morning to shopping to a night on the town. And the best part was-they did it all using completely green, sustainable and organic materials. And I must say, I wouldn't mind wearing a few of those outfits myself.

Bravo girls. You enlightened me. And thank you to all of the companies who were inspired to create clothing that is actually wearable for the eco-conscientious citizens of today's world. Maybe I'll go out and buy some new organic outfit for myself. Who can argue with an excuse for a shopping spree?

Teens Turning Green National Campaign Kick-Off

Friday April 4th of 2008 marked a day in history. At the Broad Street Ballroom in New York City, The Teens For Safe Cosmetics Campaign held their Turning Green-Living Green event. If you weren't there, you definitely missed out! Erin Schrode and her team of green advocates put on an amazing event that featured a short documentary, an absolutely stunning runway show, several organic brands, and a mini-spa to boot.

Tim Daly, from the popular spin-off of Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, was in attendance along with his wife Amy Van Nostrand to support their daughter Emelyn Daly who was a model in the run-way portion of the event!

All of the models were amazing as they strutted down the run-way in the coolest and hippest organic clothes. Be sure to keep these names in mind for the future, they could be the next top model: Alexandra Vicuna, Cheyenne Kinch, Deepa Satwarine, Dwayne Garner, Emelyn Daly, Erica Fredrickson, Erin Schrode, Hannah Gross, Jade Viggiano, Jenny Osman, Jessica Despagne, Julia Wilfert, Kendra Miller-Rosenberg, Leah Sinderbrand, Taylor Griffin, and Marissa O'Brien.

Everyone who was there walked away with a free goody bag with samples from all of the brands and tasty snacks and treats provided by Whole Foods. They also walked away with a clear message: ORGANIC IS FABULOUS!

We can’t wait for The Teens For Safe Cosmetics Campaign to put on another glamorous event.

Have You Seen What Else is Green Lately?

Target has created a green section online and in their stores. The section is strictly for natural beauty products. Next time you visit Target be sure to take notice of the new aisle and shelves made just for the natural products.

Nordstrom also has an online 'Organic Style' and 'Organic & Natural' to shop from. The Organic Style isn't just for women; they have categories and items for juniors, men, and kids - and even a home category. Organic & Natural carries various beauty and skin care products.

And have you seen Sephora lately? They're advertising that you can be as natural as you want to be. American Apparel, as we've mentioned before carries organic clothing for men, women, children, and babies. With their vintage eye wear they are, in a sense, recycling, so feel free to pick up a pair or two and not feel guilty about it at all! You're helping recycle some old fashions...

Organic Clothing - What's Missing?

Is it just me or is organic fashion industry missing a certain key element to their designs? Like maybe...fashion?!

It seems so easy to find fair-trade clothing if you're looking for your basic white tee or a not-so-form-fitting pullover hoodie. Yet, if you follow the trends and are looking for something that looks like you didn't just spend the day running around the track, the goal becomes much more difficult.

When will somebody fulfill this seemingly small niche market of consumers who are not only green, but also hip and trendy? Society is shifting and the word green no longer represents granola-eating, tree-hugging hippies.

Luckily, some people, like the Teens for Safe Cosmetics, are allowing creative spirits to develop new designs that are all fashionable and eco-friendly at their fashion show in New York City Friday, April 4.

But for now, I'm waiting for the time when all clothing can become sustainable and fair trade - even on the Red Carpet.

InStyle: Style 101

If you haven't already, you should pick up InStyle's Style 101! Each page is filled with tips and tricks for women, whether its about clothes, shoes, cosmetics, food, drinks, home decor etc. etc. etc.

In other words: It is the how-to guide that NO woman should go without!

Style 101 offers In Style's best and most essential advice, plus a few pointers from the pros. Style 101 includes has how-to guides on various styles of fashion, beauty, home and entertainment topics. There are more than 200 full-color photos and illustrations demonstrating everything from walking in high heels to tying a sarong. There are even checklists to help you find a bra that fits, grow out a bad haircut, and how to recognize quality in clothing.

LaLoo! LaLoo you too!

As you all know being eco-friendly is indeed trendy, but in the case of really being environmentally safe, well that never goes out of style! Clothes have definitely been turning more and more green. The latest would be LaLoo, a fashion line by "The Office" star Rashida Jones and her friend Amanda Wilcox.

LaLoo! It is the cutest little saying... According to Rashida's goddaughter LaLoo translates to "I love you!" The collection is three-styled organic cotton casual wear.

You'll soon be able to purchase your own comfy flattering tank tops, short-sleeved and long sleeved tees at various boutiques and also online. We here at Edelbio will be sure to keep you posted!