Fashion for Her - Green Holiday Gift Guide 2008

Treat a special lady to clothes and accessories made from organic cotton, vegan velvet, recycled fleece, and bamboo fibers.

EcoSkin Apatite Dress $230 Why it's green: Because it looks good on every body type, the Apatite dress from ecoSkin can't miss. This elegant day-to-evening dress is made from bamboo grown without chemicals and with a minimal impact on the earth. Recommended by: TreeHugger
Designer Handbag Rental $25 and up Why it's green: Reuse high-style bags instead of purchasing new ones. Give a gift certificate so your fashionista friend can get the latest look without buying another purse every season. Gucci, Prada, Kate Spade -- all the big names are available for rent. Recommended by: Green Picks

Vegan Shoes by Charmon Shoes $129 to $249 Why it's green: Sweatshop-free and PVC-free, featuring vegan velvets and faux-leather, all of the oh-so-sexy Charmone shoes are made from recycled and sustainable materials. Recommended by: TreeHugger
Lucina Berry Coil Bracelet $48 Why it's green: This stunning bracelet benefits developing-world artisans, miners, and silversmiths, who are paid fair prices for their work. It's made from brilliant red fair-trade choclo seeds, recycled Columbian pesos, and fair-trade silver beads. Recommended by: Conscious Consumer

GypsyStyle Bags $13 to $34 Why it's green: These cheery striped bags are made from 100% recycled plastic and are designed to last forever. Choose from small cosmetic bags, roomy sleepover bags, and even yoga mat bags. Recommended by: Big Green Purse
Noon Solar Bag With Solar Panels $330 to $472 Why it's green: Solar panels on one side can power up your cell phone, PDA, or iPod in minutes. These bags are made from vegetable-tanned leather with an interior of organic hemp and cotton hand-dyed with natural pigments. Recommended by: TreeHugger

Simple Shoes Toetally Felt Boots $85 to $120 Why it's green: These boots from Simple Shoes aren’t just warm and cozy. They're made from organic cotton and linen, lined with organic bamboo, and feature other natural and recycled materials. Recommended by: Green Home Huddle
Toepaz Hemp Shoes $60 to $75 Why it's green: These shoes have it all: hemp uppers, certified organic cotton linings, jute braiding, and water-based adhesives. Plus, the soles are fashioned from retread tires. They're comfy enough to wear to the mall and snazzy enough for the office. Recommended by: Big Green Purse

Toggery Organic Cotton Tops and Dresses $24 and up Why it's green: Conventional cotton pollutes when pesticides and herbicides wash into waterways. Organic cotton is grown without chemicals. These colorful separates from Toggery by Kate D'Arcy don’t sacrifice the environment for style. Recommended by: Greenopia
Patagonia Synchilla Fleece Vest $30 to $70 Why it's green: Versatile and lightweight, this cushy vest is made from 85% recycled polyester fleece, which can be recycled again through Patagonia's Common Threads Recycling Program. Recommended by: Big Green Purse

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Posted by carrie_tk Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:15pm PST
OMG those shoes are soooo cool!
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Posted by Beatriz M Wed Dec 3, 2008 3:52pm PST
i love this dress
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Posted by aliciatrautwein Sat Dec 6, 2008 6:45pm PST
Avon has several green products and will be coming out with Coke Cola Pjs next week that are made from recycle. Check them out and more greeen products at www.youravon.com/alicianeely go to the Liv Botanicals line
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Posted by lionaplintaz Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:34am PST
how can i get them
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Posted by isalamera Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:19am PST
where and how can i get them, I like the purse, so beutiful
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Posted by Amberq Sun Dec 21, 2008 7:52am PST
these things are soo nice
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Posted by sweet_girl200937 Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:00am PST
hmmm...all the so nice n beaytifuul 2....n like 2 fashion dresses n n diffrent variety of shoes...i lkie it..i wana 2 get these all thingzz..niceee
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