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January 28, 2010

Aeropostale Collecting Jeans for Haiti Relief

While not as urgent a need as the need for blood donations and clean water, the ongoing relief effort in Haiti will now benefit from the donation of clean clothes, thanks to casual brand Aeropostale.

Through February 12, the mall retailer is accepting donations of gently used jeans and will match each donated pair with a new one from their own line. And Aeropostale is offering a 25 percent off coupon to anyone who brings in a pair from his or her closet.

And there’s no reason to hold back: If the company collects more than 100,000 pairs of pants, the surplus will be donated to local charities and homeless shelters.

For more details, check out the Teens for Jeans page on DoSomething.org.

December 28, 2009

Eco-Friendly After Christmas Sale Roundup

Shopping resource Paper-Doll.com did the hard work for us by compiling this list of the best post-Christmas sales on the internet for eco-fashionistas.

Save big money on the brands you’ve seen on E.S., like 35 percent off fall and winter styles by House of Spy, 40 percent on both men’s and women’s fashion from Thieves, and a crazy 70 percent off vegan designs from Elroy. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg — there’s way, way more.

Click here for the directory!

No Comments | Filed under: In the shop | Tags: , , | M.J. Prest @ 5:22 pm

December 16, 2009

Buy 2 Get 1 Free Vintage Accessories Sale on Etsy!

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The sales this Christmas season are off the chain, aren’t they? And not just in the mall, either. We’re spending the afternoon virtually rummaging through the spectacular She’s Fancy shop on Etsy, where all vintage accessories are buy two get one free!

The hardest part is limiting ourselves. The shop stocks one-of-a-kind vintage treasures like this faux fur coat, elegant 1940s enamel and glass earrings, scalloped-edge pumps circa 1980, an origami pleated leather clutch, and a hundred other solutions to your “what do I wear to the holiday party?” dilemma.

She’s Fancy Vintage ’80s Clutch, $14 at Etsy.com.

No Comments | Filed under: In the shop | Tags: , , , , | M.J. Prest @ 4:19 pm

December 10, 2009

30 Percent Off Eco-Gifts at AmenityHome.com

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AmenityHome.com is offering 30 percent off everything in its inventory, courtesy of DailyCandy.com.

You’ll find green gifts galore like printed organic cotton duvet covers, hand-woven Peruvian alpaca throw blankets, soy pillar candles with FSC-certified wooden candle blocks, and paraben-free bath supplies suitable even for newborns. (Why don’t they make hooded towels for adults? Just sayin’….)

Enter coupon code CANDY30 during checkout to get the discount. And free shipping on all orders over $100!

Arroyo Modern Hanukah Menorah, $314 at AmenityHome.com.

No Comments | Filed under: In the shop | Tags: , , , , | M.J. Prest @ 3:12 pm

December 7, 2009

Melissa Joy Manning Sample Sale in NYC Tomorrow

melissa-joy-manning-agate-slice-necklaceChristmas is coming early to NYC! Melissa Joy Manning is putting her line of eco-jewelry on serious sale tomorrow night at Equinox Soho.

The details from N.Y. Mag’s The Cut:

Shop jewelry deals by Melissa Joy Manning at Equinox Soho, with prices starting at $5. Equinox will be waiving its membership initiation fee for the night and complimentary treats will be provided by Delicatessen568 Broadway, nr. Prince St. (212-334-4631); 5–9. After-party: Delicatessen, 54 Prince St., nr. Lafayette St. (212-226-0211); 9–midnight.

Feast your eyes on MJM’s covetous creations in the E.S. archives. We are quivering with jealousy that we’re three time zones away from this blowout!

Bezel-Set Agate Slice Necklace in 14k Recycled Gold, $915 at MelissaJoyManning.com.

No Comments | Filed under: In the shop | Tags: , , , | M.J. Prest @ 5:00 pm

December 1, 2009

DenimTherapy.com Offers Free Shipping for December

perfect-jeansYou may remember our life-changing experience with DenimTherapy.com, the wizard tailors who can restore your beat-up jeans to fresh-off-the-rack condition. We mailed them some seriously holey but beloved Sevens, and they waved their magic wand over them and shipped them right back, good as new.

And lucky for everyone, the website is now offering free shipping on all orders through December 31! No code needed.

They do more than repair frayed hems and patch holes, by the way.

Moms-to-be should know about one of their neatest features: They can add stretchy side panels to your favorite jeans to accommodate your growing belly, and voila — instant maternity jeans. Best of all? When you’re back to your pre-pregnancy size, just ship the pants back and they’ll remove the panels.

What did we say? Good as new.

No Comments | Filed under: In your closet | Tags: , | M.J. Prest @ 12:10 pm

November 30, 2009

Lululemon Organic Cotton Workout Gear on Sale

lululemon-move-tankWe hope all our U.S. readers had a happy and restful Thanksgiving! But Cyber Monday means it’s back to reality and to the gym for us to work off that second serving of stuffing.

Luckily for us, Vancouver-based yoga company Lululemon — a new addition to the E.S. pantheon of favorites — has selections from their famous range of workout clothes in organic cotton on sale.

Our top pick? This chafe-resistant tank features adjustable straps and a built-in shelf bra for light to medium support. We love the corset-style seaming that gives this top a sexy shape while you’re pounding the pavement.

And check out the cropped yoga pants that pair perfectly with it — also in organic cotton!

Move Tank in Heathered Light Bon Bon, $39 at Lululemon.com.

No Comments | Filed under: In the shop | Tags: , , , | M.J. Prest @ 1:51 pm

November 25, 2009

Shop Nimli on Black Friday for 25 Percent Off Eco-Gifts

nimli-black-fridayStressed out about doorbusters and early-bird sales on Friday? Give your Thanksgiving food baby a well-deserved nap and shop Nimli.com’s Black Friday sale from the comfort of your couch.

Nimli is loaded with great green gifts for everyone on your list. We can personally vouch for the supersoft cashmere-blend pashminas that happen to be fair trade, but also be sure to check out vegan shoes by Olsen Haus, a sustainable mahogany spice block for your design-obsessed best friend, plush soy bathrobes for the man in your life, and recycled leather jewelry that is certain to delight a picky teenager.

Take 25 percent off everything on the site this Friday by using coupon code BLACKFRIDAY09. That’s something to be thankful for!

No Comments | Filed under: In the shop | Tags: , , , , , | M.J. Prest @ 11:05 am

November 18, 2009

Save 10 Percent on Miraculous Hemp Oil Skin Cream

DSC01925I had the pleasure of meeting Lynn Chorn, the founder of natural skincare company Malcolm’s Miracle, this summer at a convention. She is one of those people with a radiantly kind soul and I found myself pouring my heart out to her within minutes of meeting her. Not my typical MO when talking to new people, believe me.

She handed me a tube of her cruelty-free, hemp-oil based Anti-Aging Hand and Body Treatment as a parting gift and it’s turned into one of my favorite products. Even months later, it remains in heavy rotation in my beauty arsenal — not just because my husband loves the lavender smell of it, but also because it works serious magic on my parched skin when the Santa Ana winds are blowing. Best of all, it’s so light and nongreasy that I can go right back to typing on my laptop immediately after rubbing it in.

Lynn just emailed me over the weekend with a fantastic deal that I have to share with E.S. readers: To sample her hand-brewed wonder potion at a discount, enter code MM25FR6 at checkout to save 10 percent on your order. The coupon can be used once per customer and is valid on everything on the site (serums, moisturizers, and cleansers included!).

Anti-Aging Hand and Body Treatment, $20 at MalcolmsMiracle.com.

1 Comment | Filed under: In the shop | Tags: , , , , , | M.J. Prest @ 12:44 pm

November 6, 2009

The Proliferation of Fake Ugg Boots

paris-hilton-uggsWith cold weather coming, you might be falling for the siren song of the Ugg boot. Derided as anti-fashion by critics and hailed as a fluffy white cloud heaven-sent for tired feet by surfers and skiers everywhere, there’s no denying that Uggs have managed to remain consistently popular ever since Paris Hilton started wearing the sheepskin boots with miniskirts in 2003.

At $180 for the most popular tall style, they are not cheap. Which is why there are so many unauthorized dealers selling Ugg-branded boots without the consent of the Ugg company in Australia. Even well-meaning fashion reporters are getting duped:

Due to the popularity of last week’s post on cheap Ugg boots, I can’t hold on to this one.

511stores.com is offering as much as 50 percent off Ugg boots. While that may not be quite the steep discount we saw last week, this one doesn’t have a deadline.

The only problem is, as the Times Union commenters were quick to point out, is that the Uggs sold by 511stores.com are faker than Paris Hilton’s tan.

Ugg Australia is well aware of the problem and has installed an anti-counterfeiting section on its website to help consumers identify too-good-to-be-true deals by entering the URLs of discount dealers claiming to sell authentic goods. (511stores.com got the “Known Counterfeit Website” designation.)

Such a great idea. It seems like a no-brainer for more companies that are prone to knock-offs to follow suit.

No Comments | Filed under: In your closet | Tags: , , , , , | M.J. Prest @ 10:51 am
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