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Mission Playground
Solana Beach, CA
URL: http://www.missionplayground.com
SHOP@: Whole Foods / Online

I first came across their products at WHOLE FOODS. Yea... a place where you’re probably not looking for fashionable goods. But, I keep seeing more and more cool products there and something you just wouldn't find at a regular store.

Since most of the products that Whole Foods carries are eco-friendly or simply have a healthier approach, I feel good about spending a little extra to support their business. (Oh, by the way, did you know that you get 5 cents back when you bring either your own grocery bags or bring back and recycle the paper bags when you shop there?)

Of course, when you are shopping for something you wear, the products have to be visually appealing. And I think Mission Playground does a very good job designing their product line and producing something that supports what they believe in.

URL: Simple: Green Toe Shoes
SHOP@: Whole Foods | REI |Online

We like Green Toe shoes by Simple, yet another cool eco-friendly product!!
"Simple" has their product line called "Green Toe". Basically, Green Toe makes an effort to stop hurting the planet. Their shoes are made by all natural ingredients which means "No chemical, no leather, no plastic". If you bury Green Toe shoes after wearing them out, they will be recycled into the earth and disappear!

RELATED LINKS: Sainsbury's and Arts Council bags | TreeHugger

Yesterday, I wrote a post on grocery bags at Whole Foods and Trader Joe's. Then today, I find these cute recycled grocery bags used at supermarkets in England (pic above)!! These artistic bags are almost stylish enough to wear to any place, and they cost only about $1 and the profit goes to charity :O These are just really cool both ways!! What a beautiful idea...

LiViTY Outernational
Topanga, CA
URL: LiViTY Outernational
RELATED LINKS: Giant Peach | Natural Rasta
SHOP@: Whole Foods

Livity Outernational is a cool eco-friendly clothing (fashion) company from Topanga, CA. Their philosophy on the environment has influenced their entire line of merchandise, and the company is operated by multicultural artists, travelers, musicians, teachers, activists, and athletes.

I've come across many of their hats, t-shirts, bags, and accessories at Whole Foods, and I've been pretty impressed with all of their merchandise. One of my favorite lines is their hats!! It's difficult to find cool hats that fit my head right even though they look cool. I've tried many of their hats at the store, and they all fit my head right and look the way I would imagine on!! And the quality of their hats are unquestionable - very professional.

URL: ecoist

Innovative cool eco-friendly fashion accessories!
These cute purses/handbags are made out of recycled candy wrappers!! They are all handmade, waterproof, and price ranges from around $32 to $198 depending on the size of the bag. There are colorful bags using various different wrappers as well as bags that have more of a classy look using monotone wrappers. They look very fun!

URL: glerups.dk

Cool simple indoor shoe to keep your feet warm.
I ordered their slippers about 4 years ago for me and Paul. We love them so much and always wear them around our house :) And people have asked us where we've got them and say "Yea, this is the type of slippers I was looking for!"

URL: JUNK MAIL GEMS

Fun and intriguing products... made by junk mail and other trash :D
The artist, Gretchen Fleener is running her business alone from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She explains on her website that she got fed up with throwing away unwanted junk mail, so she decided to create something useful with it instead.

ARBOR (MAP)
102 Washington Blvd,
Venice, CA 90292
URL: ARBOR

"Using environmentally friendly, natural elements to improve style and performance."
Hip Eco-Friendly Skateboard / Snowboard / Apparel shop in Venice California. The store is located right by the beach.

URL: Modern Twist | PJ Pocket Pillow

Cute Pillows from Modern Twist, inspired by a Japanese anemone box :) The idea is to store and hide the clutter (ex. stuffed animals, blankets) in your house and also to be able to have second usage from it.

URL: Reware
RELATED LINKS: BPM magazine

I read about this portable water proof solar powered "Thin-Film" product called "Power Pockets" by Reware in BPM magazine. This flexible sheet can be folded to compact wallet size, and you can lay it out outside and carry everywhere with you to charge cell phone, digital camera, and more!

URL: Loomstate
RELATED LINKS: Treehugger
SHOP@: Whole Foods | Revolve Clothing | Greenloop | Tobi

100% Organic Cotton clothing :)
The design, their philosophy, and their finished products - Simple yet high-end and good quality.

URL: Polyvore

Another addictive website, Polyvore!

This is like the perfect site for the fashion lover. You can view and choose from a wide variety of different clothes, accessories, shoes and more from different brands... all over the web. Basically, you can create collections of your own outfit online like playing with a dress-up doll. Each item links back to the original item found on the web, so you can purchase them if you really want the items you found. (Very tempting!!)

URL: Hafsteinn Juliusson

Hahaha :D This is very funny!!!
I question how useful this jewelry would be in real life, but I appreciate the idea... and it definitely tingled my inner heart :D