Your organic style - Page 4

ShariEma · 20-05-2008

Wow! I am on her website right now...

There are some really gorgeous things! I am becoming obsesed with recycled stuff now. There are so many things on etsy I am watching!

fashionista-ta · 17-06-2008

I broke out my '50s Skotch cooler this past weekend--it's picnic season

roisin · 18-06-2008

^ lol, I have that exact same cooler and I use it all the time to store my ramen noodles!

I love C&C California's line of organic cotton tee's!

fashionista-ta · 18-06-2008

^

I have also used it as a makeshift end table/magazine holder ... but it still fulfills its original purpose quite well, and I find it festive & much more attractive than the plastic coolers on offer

At the antique mall closest to me, one of the dealers has a Skotch portable BBQ thingie that I've been eyeing ... I need to take a closer look. It's a bit different, black plaid ...

laika · 19-06-2008

Great thread, ta-ta, and so many lovely ideas.

I'm working on getting better at this, but so far,

--I am also a fan of Meyers, especially the geranium scent, and use their products whenever possible.
--I clean surfaces first with soap and water and use a minimum of chemical products, only when necessary.
--I carry my own water bottle to avoid buying bottled stuff.
--I use cloth bags for shopping.
--I only buy seasonal produce, and I buy local whenever I have the opportunity.
--Ayurvedic and natural skincare remedies are really the best for me...I started using them when I lived in India a few years ago and have never really gone back. :p

amberalabama89 · 21-06-2008

oh i

buy jewelry from claires that has peace
signs on them and i have 2 bracelets that are 99% recycled
ANNNND i have one ot those paper/plastec/ NEITHER bags for wal mart

=]

fashionista-ta · 26-06-2008

vivaterra.com is having a private sale, 30% off, including off their bamboo towels ... if you'd like the code, just leave me a profile comment ...

shopsmuch · 05-07-2008

i'm vegan
i eat mostly organic and buy locally sourced whenever possible, and grow in my own garden many of staple items
i recycle/compost everything that i can
i always take reusable bags for my items when i go shopping
i always take my own mug if i'm getting a latte somewhere
the vast majority of my traveling is done via public transportation
i only use all natural/organic makeup and beauty supplies
i only use chemical-free, biodegradable cleaning supplies
all my sheets, towels, etc, as well as my mattress and pillows are organic
i support "eco-designers" and lately when looking for new clothes/shoes/accessories buy from them whenever possible
all my dogs and cats were rescues (and i volunteer at the local shelter!)
the cats and dogs eat organic too!
i let my clothes air-dry
i literally plan to devote my career to the "green" fashion movement
<3 our gorgeous planet!

g0rgiuz · 05-07-2008

i make sure i recycle whatever is in use, and have vintage furniture.
also, now that organic fashion is more environmentally concious and common it is easy to buy organic clothes at chain stores such as h&m.

jadedskies · 05-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by á la Balenciaga

I love the brand Organix. It leaves your hair super shiny and the smell is so pure and long lasting. I use the Shea Butter - it's a blend of with yogurt proteins, avocado oils and shea butter.

Just thought you might want to know...That line is actually not so natural and organic. It has silicones, synthetic fragrance, & DMDM hydantoin.

nevena · 06-07-2008

- I make my own cosmetcics from my own natural stocks (herbs, oils, flowers...), I buy cosmetics very rarely, than they're from L'Occitane.
- I'm trying with composting the kitchen's rest.
- Always using public transport, even don't have a driving licence. Go on foot, or bike, and that's my fitness class!
- I just try to live a bit like my granny did in her time. And it's not a sacrifice, I like it.
And so on...

fashionista-ta · 11-07-2008

^ I'm impressed ...

This is one of my favorite sources for antique jewelry ... Adin in Antwerp. They have sent Belgian chocolates with all of my orders

baRose · 11-07-2008

Great thread!

My diet is local: local, grass fed meats, organic produce and local goods.

I try to buy household goods and clothes locally. There is lot of boutiques in my area that I love to support.

I use reusable shopping bags at the grocery stores and farmers markets and would like a cute, large tote for clothing and shoes.

I cut down on plastic and anything I have to throw away.

I line dry all of my laundry. In the winter, I still hang all clothes indoors.

I made a resolution to only buy thrift for clothes, unless I really need to buy something new now. If it’s new, it has to be organic like underwear, socks, t-shirts, etc.

I just brought this organic cotton skirt

Deborah · 11-07-2008

I like this thread. I am not really enviromentally friendly, but I try.

ChloeFrancoise · 12-07-2008

Does anyone have experience making their own shampoo and conditioner? I've decided that I really want to use something more natural and had a good experience with a 50% organic shampoo and conditioner that for a time I was able to buy for a cheaper price than the regular, but there aren't any cheaper brands that are less than 6 dollars. The cheapest are all the kind I'm trying to get away from. The only conditioners I found information for are food based and wouldn't be useful for more than a week at a time or even less. I'm probably going to spend money on at least the after washing product I use for my hair but I was considering this option for the shampoo at least especially since I can reuse the container too.

FAQ	Calendar	Search	Today's Posts	Mark Forums Read	Rules	Links	Mobile	How to Join

17-06-2008	47
fashionista-ta Power to the 99% Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hardly ever at Barney's Gender: femme Posts: 13,282	goantiques.com I broke out my '50s Skotch cooler this past weekend--it's picnic season __________________ Luxury is living a simple, elegant, and responsible life. Luxury is a reduction. --Steven Volpe

18-06-2008	48
roisin backstage pass Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LA/LDN Gender: femme Posts: 560	^ lol, I have that exact same cooler and I use it all the time to store my ramen noodles! I love C&C California's line of organic cotton tee's! __________________ shakespeare + chanel TWITTER!

18-06-2008	49
fashionista-ta Power to the 99% Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hardly ever at Barney's Gender: femme Posts: 13,282	^ I have also used it as a makeshift end table/magazine holder ... but it still fulfills its original purpose quite well, and I find it festive & much more attractive than the plastic coolers on offer At the antique mall closest to me, one of the dealers has a Skotch portable BBQ thingie that I've been eyeing ... I need to take a closer look. It's a bit different, black plaid ... __________________ Luxury is living a simple, elegant, and responsible life. Luxury is a reduction. --Steven Volpe

26-06-2008	52
fashionista-ta Power to the 99% Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hardly ever at Barney's Gender: femme Posts: 13,282	vivaterra.com is having a private sale, 30% off, including off their bamboo towels ... if you'd like the code, just leave me a profile comment ... __________________ Luxury is living a simple, elegant, and responsible life. Luxury is a reduction. --Steven Volpe

20-05-2008	46
ShariEma scenester Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Gender: femme Posts: 66	Wow! I am on her website right now... There are some really gorgeous things! I am becoming obsesed with recycled stuff now. There are so many things on etsy I am watching!

19-06-2008	50
laika botanizing on the asphalt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: nyc Gender: femme Posts: 1,561	Great thread, ta-ta, and so many lovely ideas. I'm working on getting better at this, but so far, --I am also a fan of Meyers, especially the geranium scent, and use their products whenever possible. --I clean surfaces first with soap and water and use a minimum of chemical products, only when necessary. --I carry my own water bottle to avoid buying bottled stuff. --I use cloth bags for shopping. --I only buy seasonal produce, and I buy local whenever I have the opportunity. --Ayurvedic and natural skincare remedies are really the best for me...I started using them when I lived in India a few years ago and have never really gone back. :p __________________ ....I mean the ephemeral, the fugitive, the contingent, the half of art whose other half is the eternal and the immutable."

21-06-2008	51
amberalabama89 windowshopping Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: alabama Gender: femme Posts: 1	oh i buy jewelry from claires that has peace signs on them and i have 2 bracelets that are 99% recycled ANNNND i have one ot those paper/plastec/ NEITHER bags for wal mart =]

05-07-2008	53
shopsmuch backstage pass Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philadelphia/NYC Gender: femme Posts: 545	i'm vegan i eat mostly organic and buy locally sourced whenever possible, and grow in my own garden many of staple items i recycle/compost everything that i can i always take reusable bags for my items when i go shopping i always take my own mug if i'm getting a latte somewhere the vast majority of my traveling is done via public transportation i only use all natural/organic makeup and beauty supplies i only use chemical-free, biodegradable cleaning supplies all my sheets, towels, etc, as well as my mattress and pillows are organic i support "eco-designers" and lately when looking for new clothes/shoes/accessories buy from them whenever possible all my dogs and cats were rescues (and i volunteer at the local shelter!) the cats and dogs eat organic too! i let my clothes air-dry i literally plan to devote my career to the "green" fashion movement <3 our gorgeous planet!

05-07-2008	54
g0rgiuz windowshopping Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Gender: femme Posts: 19	i make sure i recycle whatever is in use, and have vintage furniture. also, now that organic fashion is more environmentally concious and common it is easy to buy organic clothes at chain stores such as h&m. __________________ http://www.styleville.blogspot.com my new personal style blog, check it out! xoxo

06-07-2008	56
nevena V.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 7,917	- I make my own cosmetcics from my own natural stocks (herbs, oils, flowers...), I buy cosmetics very rarely, than they're from L'Occitane. - I'm trying with composting the kitchen's rest. - Always using public transport, even don't have a driving licence. Go on foot, or bike, and that's my fitness class! - I just try to live a bit like my granny did in her time. And it's not a sacrifice, I like it. And so on...

11-07-2008	57
fashionista-ta Power to the 99% Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hardly ever at Barney's Gender: femme Posts: 13,282	adin.be ^ I'm impressed ... This is one of my favorite sources for antique jewelry ... Adin in Antwerp. They have sent Belgian chocolates with all of my orders __________________ Luxury is living a simple, elegant, and responsible life. Luxury is a reduction. --Steven Volpe

11-07-2008	58
baRose front row Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bay Area Gender: femme Posts: 371	Great thread! My diet is local: local, grass fed meats, organic produce and local goods. I try to buy household goods and clothes locally. There is lot of boutiques in my area that I love to support. I use reusable shopping bags at the grocery stores and farmers markets and would like a cute, large tote for clothing and shoes. I cut down on plastic and anything I have to throw away. I line dry all of my laundry. In the winter, I still hang all clothes indoors. I made a resolution to only buy thrift for clothes, unless I really need to buy something new now. If it’s new, it has to be organic like underwear, socks, t-shirts, etc. I just brought this organic cotton skirt __________________ Twitter Facebook

11-07-2008	59
Deborah tfs star Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: E1 Gender: femme Posts: 1,628	I like this thread. I am not really enviromentally friendly, but I try.

12-07-2008	60
ChloeFrancoise tfs star Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York Gender: femme Posts: 1,536	Does anyone have experience making their own shampoo and conditioner? I've decided that I really want to use something more natural and had a good experience with a 50% organic shampoo and conditioner that for a time I was able to buy for a cheaper price than the regular, but there aren't any cheaper brands that are less than 6 dollars. The cheapest are all the kind I'm trying to get away from. The only conditioners I found information for are food based and wouldn't be useful for more than a week at a time or even less. I'm probably going to spend money on at least the after washing product I use for my hair but I was considering this option for the shampoo at least especially since I can reuse the container too. Last edited by ChloeFrancoise; 12-07-2008 at 06:12 PM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode