Cyber Monday Eco Fashion Scores

It's "Cyber Monday"!! Take 20% off your FashionEthic.com order of $50 or more with code CYBER20 through Tuesday November 30, 2010.



That means you can get hand-dyed cashmere and party dresses for under $100 each! Shop now at FASHION ETHIC and don't forget the code "CYBER20" at checkout.






And...Check out Edun's online shop for your first pick at their pre-Fall looks for 50% off. The 'Poem' scarf is only $30! Other best bets include:

The organic cotton drapey cardigan, $149

The double-layer organic cotton jersey dress for only $79:


The 'Pete' Bracelet, only $69 (definitely on our wishlist!!)

Helping in Haiti - A message from Sustainable Kids

We received this message from one our favorite vendors, Sustainable Kids. They have an ongoing relationship with an orphanage in Haiti and have some great resources if you are looking to help the dire situation in this beautiful country. The email reads:

To our friends who want to be able to help in this time of need.

RESCUE WORK- our partner organization will be assisting monetarily through established relief organizations in the area during the first week or two when things are critical from a medical standpoint. 100% of any funds donated go directly to relief and rescue work.
You can make any financial donation, even as small as $25 directly through our partner organization: www.opendoorhaiti.com
Or you can send a check of any amount, to their address below.

SUPPLIES & DONATIONS - the needs for basic items are vast, and only worsened in wake of this disaster.
You can send items directly to Open Door Haiti US for immediate disbursement to those in need.
Most needed: Shoes, First Aid supplies, Personal care items, Vitamins and Clothing.
Send directly to: Open Door Haiti/U.S. 5070 Orange Blvd. Sanford, FL. 32771

Thank you for your support in this time of crisis.
- Sustainable Kids

READ about the poverty situation in Haiti well before the earthquake in our April 2008 blog post

SHOP Sustainable Kids at FashionEthic.com- pick up a cute organic cotton top or pant for your child, and receive a postage-paid box to ship a toy, toiletry, or apparel directly to an orphanage in Haiti

Image Credit: Daily Mail (UK)

Celebrate Thanksgiving ~ Save 25% or 50% at FashionEthic.com

Happy Thanksgiving to all you lovely "Fashionably Responsible" readers and shoppers out there!

This year, to make your weekend a bit brighter, Fashion Ethic is pleased to offer TWO stellar discount codes, valid Thanksgiving Thursday thru Monday November 30th.


Use code "MAKEITMINE" to turn any regular-priced purchases into Final Sale merchandise and take 50% off. (Final Sale means returns cannot be accepted, while size exchanges may still be possible, depending on stock.)

OR

Enter code "THANKS25" to receive 25% off your order of $50 or more, sitewide (including newly-discounted Final Sale items!). Only one code may be used, per order; choose wisely!


So sit back and relax, we've got your ethical apparel for the holidays, as well as great gifts for the girlfriends, the kids, mom, and the Mr. You'll be supporting Independent designers who are making 'Fashionably Responsible' choices and saving a trip to the mall. It's just our way of saying "Thanks" for supporting ethical business and fashion!

GET SHOPPING

Photo Credit: The Associated Press ...inspired by Mini-FashionEthic's decision to 'save the turkeys' - she'll be pardoning them every day from now on :)

Fashion Ethic and Lizzie Parker Team Up for a Sidewalk Sale!

That's right - we're teaming up with Lizzie and bringing the Fashion Ethic experience offline and into the real world...and having a SALE to boot!

THIS WEEKEND, August 8 and 9, stop by and shop us at Lizzie Parker's Eco Atelier in historic Gilman Village during the shopping mecca's annual SIDEWALK SALE.

Meet Candice, meet Lizzie, meet Angus, the shop dog, and hit the sale racks as we clear out summer pieces and discount pre-fall looks!

Best of all, Gilman Village is home to dozens of great independent, local retailers and restraunteurs, and all will have a sale on. Come down and support local small businesses and find a new favorite shop! (Check out some of our faves: Daisy Boutique, Creighton Edward Home, The Iris Grill, and White Horse Toys for the kiddos)

Saturday, August 8th 10a-6p
Sunday, August 9th 11a-5pm

How to Get There: Take I-90 to Issaquah, and find Gilman Blvd. Lizzie's shop is Suite 41, next to Grimaldi's Coffee, off the Juniper St. parking lot

Leanne Marshall's Collection for Bluefly Debuts Tomorrow

Last week, we received word that Project Runway Season 5 Winner Leanne Marshall's mini collection for Bluefly will be available on their site starting tomorrow, July 8th. Here, we've been following Marshall and her LeAnimal line of "Fashionably Responsible" apparel for several years, even before launching Fashion Ethic in 2007 and really appreciate her rise in the industry as she continues to promote ethical fashion.

Marshall's collection will include seven styles: 2 tops, a skirt, jacket, and 3 different dresses in crisp blues, pinks, and purples. From the looks of it, expect more of the dramatic textile manipulation and soft architectural shapes that we have come to adore from this pioneering eco-fashion designer. Prices are said to range from $98-990, and eco-friendly materials and dyes have been used in most of the garments (the blue dress is unfortunately not bamboo or tencel. No word yet on the labor used.

CHECK OUT Leanne Marshall's eco-friendly Bluefly collection when the page goes live July 8.

Can't wait for tomorrow? SHOP Leanne Marshall's Etsy site for the "Mae" dress or fellow Portland-eco-fashion-designer Emily Katz' line at Fashion Ethic.

'Naturally Chic' with Fashion Ethic's Pop Up Shop at Ella Mon!

We are so excited to announce our "Pop Up" Shop-Within-a-Shop at Ballard's beautiful Ella Mon boutique.

The Fashion Ethic Pop Up Shop opens next Friday, June 26th for a week of residence in the front of Monica Treacy's fantastic store.

Kicking off the opening will be a "Naturally Chic" Weekend full of in-store events at Ella Mon, where you’ll learn how natural, eco-friendly and “Fashionably Responsible” choices in your closet and cosmetics are easy to make and still insanely chic.

All weekend long, you'll have opportunities to:
SHOP eco-fashion essentials from Fashion Ethic’s “shop within a shop”
POSE for a natural headshot with Alison Jensen Photography
PAMPER yourself with a natural paraffin handwax
VAMP it up with a new hat from deVuono and Mikele Keiffer Millinery
ADORN yourself with eco-friendly jewelry designs from Thinknow Design
DISCOVER the Malie natural beauty line
MEET local designers and artists

10% of the weekend's sales will benefit Junior League of Seattle. Stop by for morning mimosas, mid-day massages or evening wine & cheese shopping and other events all weekend long, June 26-28. Additional “surprise” discounts taken at register. Check back next week for more details and schedule of events!

WHEN: Fri June 26- Sun June 28
WHERE: Ella Mon Boutique, 5404 22nd NW in Historic Ballard
TIME: Friday 11am – 9pm (event kickoff at 4pm)
Saturday 11am – 7pm
Sunday 11am – 5pm

LEARN more about Junior League of Seattle and their work around the city

2009 Independent Handbag Designer Awards: Sneak Peek

This week marks the Independent Handbag Designer Awards in NYC. We are anxious to hear the winners of the Fan Favorite awards in Best Green Handbag and Best Socially Responsible Handbag on June 17th, and will bring it straight to the Fashion Ethic blog when results are posted online!

For now, sneak a peek at the finalists for Fan Favorite. We are fans of ALL these great lines, but have to admit we're leaning towards the fabulous hand-finished DRES handbag by Andres Stickney (L)that makes recycled tires, hemp webbing, and an old door pull look tres chic and the fun Angel Jackson by Katie Smith "Jack Satchel" (R) which uses by-product snakeskin and fair labor in Bali, with strong support of schooling programs in both Bali and India.

Finalists for Best Green Handbag: TEICH, Canopy Verde, Ecoist, Kontiki, DRES

Finalists for Best Socially Responsible Handbag: Angel Jackson, Blumpari, IGNES, oovoo Design, Gifted Label

Congratulations to all the fantastic companies nominated, and keep up the great Fashionably Responsible work!

Doucette Duvall Sample Sales in NYC

One of our favorite eco fashion lines is Doucette Duvall, designed by Stephanie Doucette and Annebet Duvall. This collection shares Fashion Ethic's vision of building on an ideal of social responsibility with a distinct emphasis on FASHION.

Doucette Duvall designs have graced the pages of Vogue, hit the red carpet on celebrities like Liv Tyler and Eva Mendes, and even made their big screen debut in the Sex and the City movie. The line is manufactured in New York City's historic garment district, using pre-existing fabric and trim. Each collection features a "little green dress," with a portion of the proceeds from the lgd donated to the non-profit group, Build it Green.

If you happen to be in NYC today or later this month, check out one of the Doucette Duvall sample sales around town.

Thursday, June 8th 5pm to 8pm
at chris chase salon, 182 9th avenue (between 21st and 22nd)

Thursday, June 25th noon to 8pm
at lancome boutique, 201 columbus avenue at 69th street

Tuesday, June 30th 5pm to 8pm
at butterfly studio, 149 fifth avenue, 2nd floor

VISIT Doucette Duvall's website to see more
LEARN About Build It Green NYC's mission

Shop Fashion Ethic at the Designer Boutique Warehouse SALE

What if all your favorite Seattle and online boutiques came together on the Eastside for one day? Now imagine all their items are marked down 50-90% off. AND a special secondhand area sold gently used clothing from the shops' stylin' salespeople. Well, if you're like us, you would be there before you even knew where and when to be.

Join us as we take massive markdowns on old and new organic cottons, recycled fibers, and other Fashionably Responsible pieces from our favorite designers like EDUN, Naturevsfuture, Peligrosa Knits, SPUN, and others.

When: Sunday, May 3, 2009 10a-5p

Where: Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue

Cost: $10 admission at the door

Lizzie Parker Opens New Eco Atelier

We were so delighted to hear that one of our favorite eco designers, Lizzie Parker, was bringing eco fashion to the Seattle's Eastside in her new Eco-Atelier opening this week in Issaquah's Gilman Village. We were first in line to interview Lizzie as she opened the shop this week.

Combining her design studio with an open, airy shop allows Lizzie to make your fashion dreams happen almost immediately. We witnessed this first hand when a discussion with some customers about a 'better legging' turned into on-the-spot inspiration earlier this week. Visit this weekend and you will find those brand new, hot-off-the-sewing machine leggings, as requested. They'll be displayed alongside Lizzie's flowing tops, sleek tees, and convertible dresses in a certified bamboo jersey that will take you through the Spring, Summer and beyond. Also featured: Olsen Haus vegan footwear and handbags from Clutch.

This weekend, April 24-26 marks the store's official opening, with an unbelievable deal on Lizzie's trademark long sleeve bamboo tees - just 2/$40. Stop by between 10-6 Fri/Sat or 12-5 on Sunday and welcome Lizzie to the neighborhood!

SHOP the Eco-Atelier at 317 NW Gilman Blvd, #41 Issaquah, WA

WATCH our "Off the Cuff" interview with Lizzie

Seattle Green Festival this Weekend

Headed out to the Seattle Green Festival this weekend? Make sure you stop by the SPUN booth and meet designer Sara Seumae (booth 927), and say hello to the lovely Lynnel at Bien Ella, booth 1009! Don't forget to tell them that Fashion Ethic sent you, and keep an eye out for Fashion Ethic founder Candice Caldwell there on Sunday.

Seattle Green Festival runs this Saturday-Sunday at the Seattle Convention Center. For more information, or to find a Green Festival near you, check out the Green Festivals homepage.

The First Lady Gets "Fashionably Responsible" in the Garden

We love that the First Lady joined White House chefs and kids from a local elementary school today as ground was broken on the first White House Kitchen Garden on the South Lawn.

This project will provide fresh grown, organic produce and herbs for the White House Kitchen as well as donations to Miriam's Kitchen, a local DC soup kitchen.

And we can't help but mention how fabulous Mrs. Obama looked with her belted cowl sweaterdress, tights, and slick boots. Talk about being "Fashionably Responsible"...the First Lady set just the right tone as she broke ground and talked up the health benefits of fresh produce (not to mention eating local!)

Check out the SPUN Cowl Neck Dress in the Shop at Fashion Ethic for a similar style in organic cotton for just $68.

READ more and see more photos at WhiteHouse.gov

LEARN more about Miriam's Kitchen, serving Washington DC.

FIND OUT how to start your own "kitchen garden"

Fashion Ethic, Facebook, and February

Welcome to February 2009! We took a month off from blogging, but we're back and have lots of new things to talk about. Honestly, we can't wait to share all the things we've been working on here at Fashion Ethic. But all in due time...so stay tuned!

In the meantime, please join us on Facebook by becoming a fan of Fashion Ethic. YOU, our customers, VIPS, and faithful followers will find yourselves more and more involved in what we offer in the coming months, so make sure you are on the mailing list for our email newsletters and part of our Facebook network. And thank you for being so amazing and Fashionably Responsible!!

CLICK to become a fan on Facebook - HERE

JOIN our email mailing list - HERE

SHOP the store at FashionEthic.com - HERE

Lights Out on 2008 with Our Holiday Clearance Sale

Get it while the getting's good: 50%, 60%, even 75% off on practically the entire shop at Fashion Ethic.

NOW is the time to green up your ethical and stylish wardrobe for 2009 while keeping some green in your gorgeous wallet. From hand-dyed cashmere to organic coats and sustainable dresses, you'll find it all from brands like EDUN, Kelly B, Sublet, SPUN, and more, all on sale at Fashion Ethic this week.

Quantities and sizes are limited, so shop early and shop often for the best deals!

SHOP the Clearance Sale at Fashion Ethic NOW

Send a Fashion Ethic Gift Certificate!

Snowed in? (we are!) Forget someone on your list? Or maybe you've experienced that not-so-pleasant moment of receiving a generous gift from someone you hadn't considered a "gift friend" (ouch). Don't fret! Fashion Ethic Gift Certificates can be emailed near and far in but a moment.

Then your loved ones (or new besties) can experience picking out something stylish and substantive whenever they desire and will think of you when their fabulous delivery arrives. After all, it's the thought that counts...so think Fashionably Responsble!

SHOP For a Fashion Ethic Gift Certificate NOW

(Snowy Trees Image by André La Pierre)

Holiday Spotlight: Gift Wrap with Reusable BAGGU Bags

We've said it before, we'll say it again: we adore BAGGU bags for all their countless uses. Here is a quick video on how to get that perfectly wrapped BAGGU gift, as seen in our last post about BAGGUs for the Holidays.

Ready to buy? BAGGUs are just $8, with additional savings on orders of 3 or more. And they come in bright bold colors, stripes, and black for everyone on your list - male or female!

SHOP BAGGU bags NOW

Holiday Spotlight: It's Party Time

Our absolute favorite part of the holidays is dressing up! All the different parties and get togethers between now and New Year's mean we need a few different looks to get us through the end of the year.

If your closet could use a few new additions - items that will last past the party and serve you well into 2009 - Fashion Ethic has the best in ethical dresses with a conscience. All are fair labor/sweatshop-free and designed using eco-friendly fabrics and flattering silhouettes.

Pictured here, left to right:
(1) Sublet's organic cotton/bamboo blend "Beth" twist-front dress in Teal, a Sage BAGGU Bag, and jewelry from Entangles for Fashion Ethic SHOP it.
(2) naturevsfuture's Red Ingeo Tiered Dress and our Silk Chiffon wrap in Wine (the Red Ingeo dress was recently featured on White Apricot's List of Affordable Eco Chic Party Dresses!) SHOP it.
(3) SPUN Clothing's organic cotton "Diane" wrap dress in Midnight with a one-of-a-kind "upcycled" bag. SHOP it.

Zoya Nail Polish: Get Our New Favorite for FREE

Lately we've been testing out the new professional nail lacquers that happen to be free of some of the nastiest chemicals around (toulene, formaldehyde, and DBP). We've found that Zoya polish simply can't be beat for color selection, value, ease of application, and staying power. This line has it all.

So imagine our delight when we went to their site at Zoya.com and saw that they are giving away FREE bottles! Simply enter the code ZOYA at checkout and receive a free bottle of polish worth $6.00.

There's no telling how long this offer will last, so hurry on over and check them out today. With over 300 shades to choose from, it can take some time to choose the right color! We recommend Coco, a classic medium shade, or any of the deep berry lacquers in the Pulse collection (pictured above). They make the perfect complement to all the Berry Shades at Fashion Ethic!

Still Time for FREE Shipping Before Dec 24th

It's not too late to get your Fashion Ethic order shipped before December 24th! We use USPS Priority Shipping every day, which takes advantage of already-scheduled flights and postal routes and gets your order to you faster than other ground shipping services.

For FREE* USPS Priority Mail delivery by December 24th, order by the day required for your geographical location, below.

East Coast and MidWest deliveries: Order before Noon EST Saturday December 20th

West Coast deliveries: Order before 9am PST Monday December 22nd
If you're looking to play it extra safe, consider a Fashion Ethic gift certificate, delivered via email. They are available in $50, $100, $250 or $500 amounts and make a Fashionably Responsible statement for the ones you care about.

*USPS Priority Shipping is always FREE on orders of $75 or more; a $5 flat charge applies to orders under $75.

Visit Fashion Ethic at CRAVEshow Tomorrow!

A special shout-out to all of you here in the Pacific Northwest - Fashion Ethic will be at the CRAVEshow Holiday Shopping party at Seattle's McCaw Hall, tomorrow, December 10th from 5-9pm.

Stop by our booth for deep discounts on winter coats and holiday wear, Fashionably Responsible gifts under $30, and sustainable stocking stuffers under $10. You'll also be able to meet designer Sara Seumae from SPUN, jewelry designer Julia Jacques from Entangles and Fashion Ethic founder Candice Caldwell.

Learn a little bit about our new styling and shopping services and be sure to catch us on the Fashion Stage as we present a live demo of day-to-night dressing using pieces from the Fashion Ethic shop.

For a preview of what's in store, check out Candice in the video below from the CRAVEshow blog!



Tickets are $15 online or $20 at the door. Ample parking is available in the garage directly across Mercer St. And please be sure to support the Go Red For Women Campaign and buy a raffle ticket - you may win our red SIGG bottle and red BAGGU!