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In the midst of all this eco friendly rock and rootsy music, it's easy to forget that I have to look goooooood while rocking out. Fortunately, there are a bevy of music festivals this summer to show off your sustainable duds. *eco fashion and green style for looking good while you help the earth*

Remember that fabulous recycled bikini by Aaron Chang from way back in March? Well, turns out the fabric was such a hit that he released a whole line of recycled bikinis! I'm daydreaming about spending my next vacation surfing in this wave-screened bikini. *eco fashion and green style for looking good while you help the earth*

What was most amazing about the green additions of Cotton Tree was how seamless they were. Our stay felt incredibly luxurious despite its lower impact; we certainly never felt that we were sacrificing anything to support a green endeavor.

Your waist will look miniscule, your curves will look Dita-esque, and with a pretty pair of flats and your hands casually hanging out of the pockets of this bamboo dress, you'll look like it never occurred to you that seeing you ex-crush, ex-friend, ex-whatever might be awkward. *eco fashion and green style for looking good while you help the earth*

In this week's NYTimes Style section: a fantastic geometric tent dress paired with these bright red recycleable flats. *eco fashion and green style for looking good while you help the earth*

Get the look (but eco-friendly!) with this adorably cape-like jacket (so french!) made with 70% bamboo and 25% organic cotton (ooh la la!) *eco fashion and green style for looking good while you help the earth*

I love this yellow bamboo dress's navy accents and the emphasis on the waist, plus the flirty sleeves and length can't be beat. *eco fashion and green style for looking good while you help the earth*

Did this sale pop up at the perfect time, or what? *eco fashion and green style for looking good while you help the earth*

Ready for a different spring break adventure this week? Costa Rica, anyone? Belize? Have I got the perfect eco friendly packing list for you! *eco fashion and green style for looking good while you help the earth*

For those of us who's ideal get-away involves sipping umbrella-ed drinks while lounging in our biggest sunglasses, the ideal packing list is mix of deep blues, sophisticated grays, and sandy accessories -- all organic, sustainable, and fair trade, of course!

Finally, an eco friendly recycled umbrella at a price point that won't have me terrified to bring it outdoors! *eco fashion and green style for looking good while you help the earth*

Like this combo of a dramatic black and white print, a relaxed brown cardi, and cinching black belt and a pop of blue bag? Try out the eco-friendly version, with organic cotton and recycled leather! *eco fashion and green style for looking good while you help the earth*

Chartreuse Chic reviews a pair of organic jeans. Check out what rating they got!

That slinky red silk is fair trade from Bali, and the sequins are actually recycled leather!

Celebrate Chinese New Year with a lucky red dress in organic cotton.

I hate having a full sized purse sliding off my shoulder when I'm out drinking or (even worse!) dancing. Little wristlets are the perfect answer, and I love how these are designed as pretty additions to your outfit.

Here is an adorable eco friendly circle skirt that perfectly reflects the couture shows' new take on volume (as seen in the Valentino show on Style.com.)

Do you know what I do when I'm feeling broke but need a little fashion fix? I go window shopping! So I'm going to break my unspoken rule about only showing purchasable items, and show you the best spots to preview some of the fun green fashions lined up for Spring.

It can be reassuring to shop at bigger, more familiar stores, especially if you're new to green shopping or even online shopping. If it's your first foray into eco fashion, you can feel confident about customer service, shipping and returns when it comes to a name you know.

With this outfit entirely made up of organic, fair trade or recycled clothing, you're ready to brave whatever winter might throw at you!

If you're going to get caught up in the frenzy of post-holiday shopping, why not chose eco friendly boutiques and lines?

Tie this 100% organic cashmere neck tie on for a quick hit of warmth and panache.

A fair trade group in the Ha Dong village of Vietnam makes these gorgeous robes exclusively for Gaiam.

This adorable Laura James recycled charm necklace is just the perfect gift for any holiday.

 Wow! Origins is giving away a cute organic tote and free full sized organic skin care products. About a $75 value! Just add your email address to enter. 

Wow! It's sale time at all our favorite eco friendly online boutiques. Check out all the fashion forward organic items, some at up to 40% off!

Check out three of the season's best organic fleece jackets -- with styles for layering, snuggling and showing off, you're sure to find the perfect version to keep out the chill.

Big savings to celebrate their grand opening! Tons of fab eco brands offering fashion forward organic and sustainable clothing, including hard-to-find-online favorites like Aoki Denim and Sworn Virgins, plus newcomers Scheroder-Falzone and Ryann.

Online eco boutique Equita is celebrating fair trade month by donating 10% of its October sales to the Afghanistan chapter of

This just in my mailbox: clearance items at BTC are reduced, this weekend only!