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organic cotton and other eco-friendly items keep girlawhirl cool all summer long and they’re all under $100!
Apr 25, 2008
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Girlawhirl's noticed that there seems to be a debate going on in the world of “green-ness,” sort of a my-product's-greener-than-yours competition. And while Girlawhirl can spot greenwashing from a mile away, she's happy to see any movement in the direction that helps reduce carbon emissions, cuts down on pollution and works toward a solution to the climate crisis. So she stays out of the fray, and plans to enjoy all kinds of well-priced organic additions to her summer wardrobe… • Tank tops are really a year round layering staple for Girlawhirl, but her collection multiplies exponentially during warmer months. She's already well stocked with 100% organic basics from gaiam.com, and thrilled to find that Banana Republic has introduced colorful tanks – part of their green collection – that contain 5% organic cotton. As Girlawhirl's said before, even baby steps are a step in the right direction.
100% organic cotton S-XL Black, Natural, White $16 gaiam.com Click here to purchase
87% cotton/8% nylon/5% organic cotton XS-XL Available in 8 colors $18 for one, $15 for two or more banananarepublic.com Click here to purchase
• The Shape Dress from athleta.com is versatile enough to make it through a casual day at the office or a sunny afternoon running errands. The 100% organic cotton fabric holds its shape, and the silhouette is truly flattering.
Organic Shape Dress Organic Cotton/Spandex XS-XL Black, Steel Blue, Mahogany $54 athleta.com Click here to purchase
• Girlawhirl tried, but until she went to fairindigo.com, she couldn't find a pair of organic cotton jeans for under $100. Here she found two styles for women and one for men that fall into the $69-$79 range. Girlawhirl feels even better knowing that everything from Fair Indigo is made in factories that pay workers wages they can really live on – including benefits – and that they're treated with respect and dignity.
• Nothing's easier than a T-Shirt dress for summer, and Girlawhirl figures she can practically live in this one in 100% organic cotton from Patagonia. Here's what she loves, the neck is slightly scooped, so it's far more flattering than a regular crew, the cap sleeves are also neat and trim and she can belt – or not – for whatever look she's after. And did she mention that it comes in three colors that are far more interesting than basic black?
100% Organic Cotton Carbon, Artesian Waters, Tinted Ice XS-XL $50 patagonia.com Click here to purchase
• With outsoles made from recycled tires, and uppers, linings and insoles made from hemp, bamboo or organic cotton, Girlawhirl can't get enough of the ecoSneaks™ and Green Toe collections from Simple® shoes. The Toepaz is all set to become her espadrille alternative for summer and she's pretty sure she'll be adding to her collection as the season unfolds.
5-12 $45-$85 piperlime.com Click here to purchase
• Coming next month to Target, the latest installment in the Go International® Flights of Fashion; a collection from Rogan Gregory made with organic cotton, linen and other natural fibers. With everything in the collection priced from $14.99 to $44.99, Girlawhirl will be sure to add to her eco-friendly wardrobe. But for this, she's got to wait until it hits the stores and target.com on May 18th.
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