Natalie Portman, celeb vegetarian extraordinaire, has been known to sport cruelty-free kicks, so you’ll be in good company if you decide to make the leap as well. One site worth checking out is Vegetarian Shoes and Bags, which just started carrying eco brands like Earth, Ecolution, CL Laundry, Madden Girl, Punk Rose, and Simple. We perused the site a bit, and liked the Gladiator Vegan Sandals ($29.99!). Though you won’t see any overt eco-claims in the product description, these sling backs are cruelty free and 100% vegan. The metallic silver finish, gold studs, and one inch wedge heel make them work-able for a night on the town or for daywear. For more casual situations, we liked the World Peace Flip Flop ($24.99), which comes in white or black. The metal peace sign attached to the upper strap isn’t too subtle, but if you like to shout it out loud, these are for you.

Posted by Tobin Hack on Aug 15, 2008 at 11:58 AM
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These two unique pairs of cuff links won’t get lost in the crowd, that’s for sure. One set is made from antique Native American nickels—talk about wearing history on your sleeve—and the other is made from fallen rack antler horns. The animals shed their horns naturally, though, so don’t worry, no fashion victims here! Backings for both sets are crafted out of corozo wafer buttons made from the tagua nut, which is found in South America. And if you’re into subtly displaying high end labels, these natural beauties are for you: the backings are engraved with New York CotoLuxe’s label. Both sets of cuff links are limited edition, so look for them stat, at London luxury online shop 2ltd.com. One pair will run you 95£ (British pounds), which, now that the dollar is so super strong, translates to about $188. No big deal.

Posted by Tobin Hack on Aug 13, 2008 at 11:30 AM
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In the summer of 2002, a man by the name of Francesco Clark suffered a serious spinal cord injury after a tragic pool diving accident. Not only did he lose the ability to walk and feel, but also his ability to perspire. Unable to sweat, a slew of skin issues (i.e. chronic breakouts) followed…but fortunately, so did the brilliantly natural skincare line Clark created specially to combat his clogged pores. Totally paraben-free and made with amazing essential oils such as Jasmine Absolute, all eight of the Clark’s Botanicals products deliver some seriously amazing results using solely botanical-based products. And we’re totally swooning over the no-fuss face wash in particular. A delightfully creamy cleanser made with a special non-foaming formula that you can remove using a soft towel rather than the usual rinse-it-off with water routine. It's so simple and soothing, you'll wonder how your skin ever lived without it.

Posted by Alison Sherbach on Aug 4, 2008 at 1:09 PM
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Recycling may be expected, but that doesn't mean the results can't be exceptional. CustomEyes by Nadar Zadi crafts contemporary frames from a collection of antique eyewear in white and yellow gold, spanning 200 years. Zadi rejects contemporary mass eyeglass manufacturing methods. His showroom is based in Manhattan's Upper East Side, and is helmed by Zadi, himself, who employs old-world techniques to turn out custom-made specs on par with a piece of jewelry, fitted to your personal tastes. With frames so smart-looking, you'll swear you missed your calling in nuclear fusion.

Posted by Nicole Zerillo on Aug 1, 2008 at 2:38 PM
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