Rocking the "Runway" at Sole Repair Shop

Thanks to all the lovely Seattle girls who came out tonight on Capital Hill as Girl Power Hour went green/eco/sustainable...Here at Fashion Ethic, we say Darnell and Samantha are officially "Fashionably Responsible" for putting on such a great event. The evening was a blur of eco-conscious tips and sustainable styles and Fashion Ethic was happy to be a part of it.

Thanks also to those of you who came by with well wishes. We shut the place down, there were so many people to talk to! And to the fabulous models who helped showcase spring dresses and jewelry from Fashion Ethic - thanks again! You guys rock!

If you are looking for one of the dresses that made its way around the Shop last night, all but one are available online right now! From Left-Right: The Ryann hemp/silk tunic and safari-inspired jewelry will be online next week; the red asymmetrical organic cotton dress from Naturevsfuture is HERE; the silk floral print EDUN dress is HERE, and the grecian-pleated mini from Sublet can be found HERE,

More photos to follow soon!

Earth Day with Ryann in NYC

This just in from our friends over at Ryann Apparel - a few events to check out if you happen to find yourself in NYC this month...

On April 22nd Ryann celebrates Earth Day at Clay from 5-9pm (25 W. 14th street) with a trunk show featuring the Spring line and Ryann's luxuriously soft line of basics. Attendees will receive a free week pass to Clay, beauty samples from Sonya Dakar, healthy snacks from Natural Nectars and home care products from Lark. (And you thought you wouldn't be getting anything on Earth Day)

Next month, Saturday May 3rd, Ryann will be participating in a fashion show fundraiser for Lyndhurst Historical Preservation. There will be green products to sample, live music and more. Event: 7:30pm 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, New York Call 914.631.4481 ext 43222 or 43226 for more information.

And if you can't make it out or live nowhere near NYC (like us, here at Fashion Ethic), celebrate by checking out Ryann's new Spring line ONLINE. Gorgeous bamboo/cotton blends are in stock now, and more Spring Ryann pieces are arriving this week!

Shop Fashion Ethic at SPU Sample Sale

The lovely ladies of the SPU Fashion Group are putting on a Sample Sale next week and Fashion Ethic will be there with steals and deals on in-season merchandise! Come shop for EDUN tees, Sustainable Collective tops, spring dresses and more - all at major discounts. Thursday April 24th 11:00a - 5:00p On campus at the Student Union Building and open to the public. Click HERE for a map.

"Bardot" Dress as Seen in Lucky!

The gorgeous "Bardot" dress from Sustainable Collective is arriving this week at Fashion Ethic. You saw it in Lucky Magazine last month (p. 237) and now it can be yours! The perfect color for Spring, this vibrant poppy dress has black trim, a classic silhouette, and was made of an organic hemp and cotton blend. Watch this space for the link when it arrives, and nab your Bardot asap, because sizes are limited.

How to Help Fight Hunger

If you've been catching the (somewhat hidden) snippets of news coming out of Haiti, you've heard about the dire situation there. Food prices are climbing, as they have around the world, leading to unrest in the streets and many people forced to eat "dirt cookies" - cooked batter made of butter, water, salt and dirt. With 80% of the population living on less than $2 a day, few can afford to feed themselves with anything else.

I saw this on the news last week and instantly wondered - Who is helping Haiti? How can we do more? One of the best things you can do is talk about and tell others. Here are some resources where you can learn more and donate to help. Thanks again for being Fashionably Responsible!

LEARN about the crisis of rising food prices around the globe HERE

DONATE money to the UN World Food Programme HERE - where just $15 feeds 10 children for a week.

CLICK to donate at The Hunger Site - you click and sponsors donate $$ for every click HERE

Celebrate Next Week's Launch with some Girl Power!!

Calling all Seattle Friends of Fashion Ethic! One week left to launch and we will be celebrating with our friends from Girl Power Hour as they "Go Green" Thursday, April 17th at the Sole Repair Shop on Capital Hill, a sustainable venue. Join us there for all the green glam you can handle!

In addition to the live trunk show featuring clothing from Fashion Ethic, we also have treats (lots!) in the gift bags (be there early - the first 50 girls get them) and fabulous door prizes! Please come and say 'hi!' You'll also get a fab green guide, groove to the sounds of Bamboo Beats, Seattle's first Green DJ, learn how to calculate your carbon footprint, see a hybrid mini car from the Green Car Company, and try organic cocktails, wine, and food. But hurry! RSVP is required by Girl Power Hour and you DO NOT want to miss it!

The Details: Thursday April 17th // 6:30-9:30pm // The Sole Repair Shop, 1001 E. Pike, Seattle // $10 at the door RSVP Required // CLICK HERE to RSVP right now!

Peligrosa Knits...Spring Eco Chic

Spring has sprung at Fashion Ethic and among the new arrivals are these two brilliant and eminently wearable tops from Peligrosa. Each is available in Charcoal (dark) Grey and Pumice (light) Grey, hand-dyed organic cotton using natural dyes for softness and minimal impact on the environment. Brilliant.

Ruffle-sleeve boatneck available here.

All-over Tuck Top available here.