Bagging Rights...
Whoever thought there'd be a day when we'd actually have to shop for shopping bags? Seriously, at one point it was simply paper or plastic. Now, there are store brand reusable bags, designer canvas totes with eco-gimmicks (that seldom hold all your groceries) and a multitude of other options. Stylescrybe's new favorite, however, is the its-las-tic bag. Made from super stretchy material, the bags can expand to twice their size and (according to the website) help your load feel a little lighter. The best part, though, is that they're manufactured in New Orleans in a factory that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and rebuilt by survivors. In an effort to help stimulate N.O.'s struggling economy, its-las-tic also employs and outsources work almost exclusively to New Orleans natives (don't worry, I doubt they'd deny you a job if you weren't born on a bayou). Plus, 5% of sales go to Hope House, which aims to provide help and hope to those who need it. Oh, did i mention that they're cute, affordable and come in a bunch of colors n patterns?
Earth to Everybody
What did you do to help save the planet today? I know you couldn't possibly have forgotten that it was Earth day. (It's a darn shame that we need a day on our calendars to remind us to take care of our home). This post is so late because I was out picking up litter and um planting trees (OK... you're right... StyleScrybe doesn't like dirty hands). Still, I do always recycle, walk whenever possible and buy green here and there. Plus, I'm definitely copping this "Do Something" fitted tee from the Rainforest Site. The dopest (yeah I just said dopest lol) thing about it is that if you look closely, it actually suggests some Earth-saving activities. For every one of these tees sold, 1145 square feet of rain forest will be preserved. As an added eco-bonus, for a limited (yet unspecified) time, the Rain Forest Site folks are celebrating Earth Day by planting a tree for every order completed at the Rainforest Site Shop. So, if you didn't hug a tree today or find some other way to give Mother Earth some much-needed TLC, maybe you should "Do Something" by ordering your own eco-chic tee. They also have plenty of other cute clothes, accessories and jewelry over there, so look around.
Fly Green Banana
A tipster from ELLE.com, the online home of one of my go-to glossies, just informed me that Banana Republic's Green line is a go today. Designed with Banana's already-loyal customers in mind, the 50 piece capsule collection doesn't stray far from BR's signature style (great for gals who go straight from their day jobs to their night lives). The fact that the pieces are made of organic Turkish cotton and linen, soy-silk blends and bamboo is merely a karmic bonus. As eco-icing on the cake, Banana is now using recycled packaging and energy-conserving light bulbs in stores. When you have a few minutes, Banana split from the office, and go get your Green on (look for the little green elephant emblem to make sure you're picking the right pieces). In the meantime, let your fingers to the skipping over to Elle.com to get more details and see more images from the line.
