• Inspiration for the “Electric Love” rings must have struck Seattle-area jewelry company Grain like lightning, as the first version was the absent-minded result of being bored in an art studio filled with junk electrical wire.
• American Apparel’s upcycled vintage collection, California Select, is full of flirtatious ’50s-era dresses with a modern twist for fall.
• Speaking of dresses, we still love the form-fitting silhouettes of Tesco’s recycled-textile dresses in collaboration with From Somewhere.
• Poland made a bid to become the recycled-fashion capital of the world this spring with the second-annual RE-ACT Trashion Show, featuring exclusively upcycled and dead-stock designs.
• Here’s something for the men: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale has Timberland boots with a recycled rubber sole and a lining made from recycled PET mesh and organic cotton. Prices go up August 2, so buy now to get 30 percent off these sexy eco-shoes.

The back-to-school bug always bites us around this time of year, even though our years of stocking up on No. 2 pencils and L.L. Bean backpacks are well in the past. But that doesn’t stop us from eyeing beautiful boots, heavenly coats, and adorable office supplies.

Near the top of our list this year is British label Mulberry‘s absolutely stunning laptop cases. They’re designed with the Apple MacBook dimensions in mind, but any notebook computer will likely fit (just take your own measurements to be certain).

Crafted from vegetable-tanned natural leather, these laptop cases come in 13- and 15-inch sizes and a plethora of rich colors, both cheerful and classic. Each case features a secure lock and a slip pocket to hold important files. And Mulberry’s commitment to quality means they will last until your machine is obsolete (and likely well beyond that as well).

Bayswater Sleeve for 13″ MacBook, £350 at Mulberry.com.

We’re not sure how Philanthropist Boutique stays in business, but for the moment we don’t care. The San Francisco shop offers hot items from popular contemporary labels — among them 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alice + Olivia, Catherine Malandrino, Derek Lam, Issa, Marc by Marc Jacobs,  Marchesa, Rebecca Minkoff, Splendid, and Thakoon. So far, so good, but lots of boutiques sell these brands.

The twist? All of the profits are donated to Bay Area charities. That would be 100 percent. Wow!

The lucky beneficiary changes every three months, taking online votes into account. Currently it’s the Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center, a nonprofit group that offers pro bono legal counsel to those in need.

Be sure to check out the online sale rack, currently packed with summer sundresses and pretty blouses.

Philanthropist Boutique, 3571 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, Calif. (415) 441-1750.

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Timberland’s “Chelsea” boots from its Earthkeepers collection are about to go on sale during Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale, starting Friday. (See Page 79 of the online catalogue.)

Timberland’s website describes the eco-features so nicely, we want them to come in women’s sizes too:

Our Earthkeepers™ range features tough, rugged footwear made with the environment in mind. Thanks to moisture-wicking linings made from recycled materials, organic cotton content, rugged outsoles made with Green Rubber™ material and the all-day softness of leather from a silver-rated tannery, they’re durable, lightweight and always a talking point. This is laid-back comfort — with a conscience.

What all that means is a sole made from 42 percent recycled rubber and an organic cotton canvas lining that also incorporates 100 percent recycled PET mesh fabric. And more urban-rugged style than you can shake a stick at.

Timberland Earthkeepers “Chelsea” Boots, $99.90 at Nordstrom.com (starting July 16).

But finally, we came across a luxury hair-care line that requires no such compromises. Alterna’s Hemp with Organics products have all the effectiveness of the brand’s famous Caviar line, but with organic ingredients as well. And none of the company’s formulas contain the parabens, synthetics, phthlates, petrolatum, and other junky chemicals you don’t want washing down the drain.

There’s a product for every summer-hair woe. Get perfect Blake Lively-esque beachy tresses with the Ocean Waves Texturizing Spray ($20). Restore shine and brilliance with the conditioning Repair Gloss ($19). Coax out great volume in your next blowout with the Thickening Compound ($28). Protect your highlights and scalp with broad-spectrum sunscreen in the Sun Recovery Spray Bi-Phase Leave-In Conditioner ($20). Love package deals? Save yourself $10 by buying the Sculpting Putty and Shine Spray set ($28.20).

We promise, you won’t be disappointed.

Coming in scents like juicy mango and bright lemon, these bars are made with natural oils and butters that melt on contact with your skin. Formulated with coconut butter, mango butter, apricot oil, shea butter, and pistachio butter, all the ingredients are grown on a small family farm in Placerville, Calif.

Each bar comes in a tin and is hand-stamped with a bee motif in the small size, or a sunflower design for the large.

The company is a member of Co-op America, Farm Trails, CAFF, and Buy Fresh-Buy Local, and founder Laura Owens is a certified master herbalist, so you’ll give your support to a non-GMO farm with your purchase.

Owens Acres Lemon Lotion Bar, $6.95 at WorldofGood.com.

We know, we know: Summer’s technically only just begun, but when it’s this hot out, we start dreaming of crisp nights and cool afternoons. And a part that daydream, of course, is what we wear in the fall of our fantasies. So for the July edition of E.S. Eco-Over — our monthly feature where we take a blistering-hot trend and find a stylish equivalent from an ethical source — we take on the classic trench coat.

Burberry is pretty much synonymous with the concept, and if money were no object, a custom creation from the venerable British fashion house would be Stop No. 1 on our shopping spree. Yet we can’t help but be drawn to the impressive creamy confection from designer Richard Nicoll. And guess what? It’s 100 percent organic cotton, with a PVC belt and underlayer to keep you perfectly dry and toasty in a rainstorm. (Also check out the sweet buckles on the sleeves.)

Burberry Brit Double-Breasted Trench Coat, $895 at SaksFifthAvenue.com, versus Richard Nicoll Organic Cotton Trench Coat, $549 at TheOutnet.com.

Great news for TOMS Shoes lovers! The line is now available at Nordstrom, meaning more mainstream shoppers will be introduced to the do-gooder shoes.

Nordstrom.com currently stocks some of the classic styles as well as the metallic glitter slip-ons, the men’s “Harbour Cordones” lace-up sneakers, and the peep-toe espadrilles for women.

And as always, for every pair of shoes you buy, TOMS donates a pair to a child in need. So head to Nordstrom to spread the love and show off your pedicure at the same time this summer.

The “Alba” design is the quintessential timeless satchel in a seasonless burgundy shade. We can easily envision ourselves carrying this throughout the year, from summer happy hour to braving the masses while Christmas shopping.

It’s also designed with the multitasking woman in mind, with pockets galore and enough space for books and files. It’s the perfect balance between form and function, and it’s made right here at a small business in the USA.

Brown too basic for you? It also comes in a soothing sea green.

Paulina Carcach “Alba” Lambskin Satchel, $141 at Etsy.com.

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