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Stewart+Brown Fairisle Dress

“A good pair of jeans speaks for itself. Unfortunately, too many jeans try too hard, relying on fluffy adornments or bizarre styling to catch your attention. But we know better; it’s not about the bling, it’s about the fit. And the fabric.

Design for Karen and Howard is a passion and a way of life. Their professional journey stems from a union of creativity and purpose. Karen, a trained painter and New York native, and Howard, a graphic artist and Montana native, oversee every aspect of the product and brand themselves. Each Stewart+Brown collection, at an elemental level, is a fusion of experiences and insights filtered through their creative core and rendered into their own unique and personal aesthetic.

Many of the photographs of items in the Not Just Pretty Online Store are provided by the individual fashion designers.

Not Just Pretty had the opportunity to show off their exciting new arrivals at the Fall Persuasion Fashion Show on September 10th. With a mix of Victoria’s trendiest boutiques participating, the show was a fashion knock-out!

“Eco-chic boutique Not Just Pretty showed that environmentally friendly fabrics and style have come a long way in recent years. Fitted blazers with detailing and rich earthy tones — forest green is finally back — had the crowd uttering audible ahhhhs. “

Environmentalists can be almost as funny as feminists....

kidding kidding....

Victoria, BC is the home of Not Just Pretty Modern Organic Clothing, carrying items from over 30 different ecofriendly lines including Twice Shy, Thieves, Passenger Pigeon and more.

Posting has been a little slow over the last while and with that in mind we thought we'd open the comments up to you. CLeave a tip, a lead, a lesson - lets get sharing shall we?Where do you get your grub? Who's your favorite local fashion designer? Where's the best place in town to meet and network with other fans of the south-island? You get the picture...

Bags for a Green Planet “Not so long ago the words “environmentally friendly bag” referred solely to sacks (usually brown) to carry organic groceries.

Passenger Pigeon was started in 2005 by Heather Schibli and Wendy Traas. They have a small studio at 135 Tecumseth Street, where they design, sample, print and warehouse their items. All their clothing is constructed locally in downtown Toronto.

The Keel Dress, shown on the left, has a soft gathered neckline, a flattering grey waistband and a pretty forest and bird motif on the skirt.

1. Ecosexual

A term describing a person, in a dating sense, who is social and environmentally conscious. Similar to metrosexual, but for someone who wears and buys organic items and drives a hybrid car.

“I would love to date an ecosexual person so we can go to the farmers market together.”

Isabella Rosellini’s Green porno is found at the Sundance channel

What a weird idea!Insect sex - not really porn, I guess the title helps with the viral transmission …. ?It is meant to be viewed on your cellphone…

Rosellini discusses her project with the Wall Street Journal here

Some great “Green Blogs” I’ve found…. I’d love to read more!

Happy Frog FrogBlog : Blog for BC’s Green Directory and Sustainability Community - live green, have fun!

Del Forte Denim is designed for the eco-chic woman who is transforming the face of fashion. Made in the USA with 100 percent organic cotton, Del Forte’s premium denim apparel is part of a growing trend which interprets luxury as a combination of distinctive design and ethical production.