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Eco Fashion Focus

Eco-Friendliness is amazing these days. . . from reusable grocery bags to hemp shoes, we're getting treated to all sorts of surprises. Isn't it different from a few years ago, when we were hunting down expensive pieces that didn't really meet our budget-friendly criteria? Now with a few coupons in hand and the right outlook, green fashion is as affordable as it is accessible. It's about time.

This time around, I focused on Shopbop.com. They are extremely easy to navigate, with lots of eco picks, and they are often having sales. While their selection was lengthy, I did notice that brand choice itself wasn't particularly varied, but that just makes it look like the pieces have been edited down for you. Think of it as a style capsule, and you are on your way.

(Larsen Gray Salvia Shoulder Sash Dress Marc by Marc Tote)

I decided to pair these two together because they are just so sweet. Marc Jacobs' unassuming little cartoon character will charm its way into every woman's heart, and that blue dress really does prove that earth-friendly pieces can be glamorous, too! With just a single shoulder strap, hopefully you'll have people ask you about your choice, and you can tell them that it is totally green!

(Alkemie Textured Ring; Beau Soleil Beau Sun Dress; Toms Natural Two-Tone Flats)

A pick of three will keep you looking good on casual days when you still feel the need to accessorize, and accessorize well. This hammered-look ring is eye-catching and surprisingly delicate, and will look great year-round. I'd love to see it worn with a tube top or tank for a great little style boost that really highlights your fabulous new piece of jewelry.

These Toepaz Hemp Flats are my dream shoes, because they are as sexy as they are good for the planet. Flats with a lower side that display your ankles or tops of feet are dashing and daring, and you simply can't forget about the cool comfort of a flat when you've spent your life in heels.

(Toepaz Hemp Flat, (Larsen Gray Tube Top)

Isn't this tube top just divine? I think I'm in love. This top can go with your bermudas, your jeans, your sailor pants, and your cool new skirts, so that means it's a versatile top with lots of cost-per-wear potential. If you're hunting for something a little more on the avant-garde side, this is your pick!

Organic Finds for the Eco-Girl

Have you seen all the new eco-friendly pieces this season? I'm amazed at how many selections we have to choose from right now that incorporate alternative fabrics and processing methods. It's very exciting, and the best news of all is that these amazing finds don't have that weird shapeless look that a lot of green pieces used to have. Do you remember when everything looked wormy and gray and/or purple, and was sort of like a muumuu? Those days are over!

Sahalie Organic is pretty new to me, and their pieces aren't to be missed. They are a little on the crunchy side, so it might take you a pass or two to find the best pieces, I promise that they are there. Case in point: I rustled up the Sundancer Skirt in Organic Cotton, which is available in a kind of loden green. It reminds me of a skirt that my girlfriend bought back in college from Free People that was priced much higher than Sahalie's $34.95. If green isn't your thing, then I recommend the heathered purple, or river blur or even "dirt." (I probably would have named that one something different myself.)

(Sahalie Skirt in Green)

I'm not sure if I could pull off this cap myself, but I can name at least a half dozen people who can. The color will flatter any color eyes and make them look brighter, and casual caps with style can be really difficult to comeby. If you're the type of person who is intimidated by casual headgear, this is a great way to ease into it. You can wear this cap with a super sexy shirt for going out to a bar or something similar, or you can choose to wear it with a slouchy, artistic tank for a more relaxed vibe. It'll look good either way! Try it out in cream, olive, or orange.

(Women's Organic Cap)

Eco sneakers are a new world for me, and as someone who grew up in a pretty liberal, hippie-ish environment, that's saying a whole lot! Simple Shoes has caught my eye, especially because they're broken free of that tired Chuck-wannabe sneaker look. These Help Carousel Flats even carry the tagline "You care about the planet but you don't want to look like a hippie. Got it." I mean, did they read my mind or what?

You can find these awesome flats in a bevy of other colors and prints, in similar styles. I'm a big fan of the Women's Macaroon Flats in a light blue, which feature a pretty gorgeous set of double straps and button details. Yummy!

(Carousel Hemp Flats, Women's Macaroon Hemp Flats)

When you start shopping, you will be surprised at what you find in stylish new looks. Eco wardrobes, here we come!