Sneak Peek! Our Picks from the 2009 Goodwill Glitter Sale

Truly "Fashionably Responsible"(tm) shoppers know - vintage and gently used clothing isn't just sustainable, it can also be truly chic.

Last night, we had the opportunity to get a sneak peek at the vast room that houses Seattle Goodwill's amazing Glitter Sale, set to open Saturday November 14th at 9am. Racks upon racks of vintage, designer, and premium label dresses, coats, hats, shoes, and jewelry beckon you in to the very large space where the sale is set.

^The formalwear offering is formidable - this is just one aisle, all arranged by color

^And the shoe selection is sure to set your heart aflutter. Here, just the pinks and reds!

Here, for your style pleasure, are some of Fashion Ethic's favorite picks from the immense offering. (Please excuse the blurry cell phone pics!)

^Pretty pale pink tulle gown and a yellow sparkler from the 50's

^A gorgeous purple feathered cloche. Vintage, of course!

^A tres Francaise look that can be yours for pennies on the dollar (or Euro)

But the highlight of highlights was hanging on a rack up front: an exquisitely designed frock with deco details (note the insouciant tassle hanging down the back). Paperwork attached to the dress gives information on its provenance and who wore it - a vintage collector's dream come true! And an absolute STEAL at just $24.99. Can you imagine?!

^My sidekick for the night, Sara from SPUN checking out the serious early-2oth-century design

Wondering what prices are like? Here's a sample of what we saw:
$99.99 for an amazing long skirt from Karl Lagerfeld (circa 1990's)
$29.99 for Michael Kors black studded pumps
$9.99, $24.99, and $49.99 for sequined dresses
$4.99 for an epic hair clip

I mean, where else can you find a rhinestone-trimmed captain's hat and a vintage piece like this all for under $50? I believe fellow vintage-adorer Rachel Zoe would agree when I tell you, it's bananas!

^Sara from SPUN ready for women's suffrage! ;)

Betsy McFeely from Goodwill and Tracy Schneider (aka @GlitterSale_Gal on Twitter) were our hostesses last night and you can tell they love their job.

And what a job it is! Tracy made sure we didn't miss the vintage Courreges, Cassini, and an amazing 3 piece maribou ensemble by Mr. Blackwell. She's been tracking her favorites over at the Glitter Sale Blog. Apparently nearly 200 volunteers help make this sale possible; "as you might imagine, it’s quite an undertaking!" says Tracy. I for one appreciate the display by color, and the "Purple 'Red Hats' Clothes" rack made me smile. These ladies know their customer base, no matter what the age!

But it gets better! All proceeds from the sale go to Goodwill programs. Betsy says,

“Last year, Seattle Goodwill’s job training and education programs served more than 2,700 people in the community. Because of the economy, more people than ever are coming to Goodwill. We’re seeing a greater demand in service, both from people who are unemployed and looking for work, as well as from people who are afraid they may lose their job and want to improve their skills.”

So do your part! Hit the sale this weekend and don't forget to let us know what you find. There are many pearls to be had in this treasure trove!


READ our blog post with details on the 2009 Goodwill Glitter Sale

GET the tips and tricks on how to shop the Glitter Sale from @GlitterSale_Gal herself!

CHECK out what fellow fashion bloggers picked as faves!
@ufntarah Tarah at Urban Fashion Network
@SimchaBabe Charl at Your Mother Wears Combat Boots

SPUN on IDEAL BITE

Ideal Bite is another of our favorite ways to get green info. Never preachy, always informative, and totally witty, Ideal Bite sends daily emails on green topics and companies so you can be in the know now.

Today they feature SPUN, the fantastic line of accessible organic fashion from designer Sara Seumae which is a customer favorite here at Fashion Ethic and gaining devoted fans all over the country.

If you haven't checked out what the buzz is about, you're in luck! Fashion Ethic offers the full SPUN line and to celebrate the Ideal Bite feature, is offering 15% off the SPUN line with code IDEAL15 through Nov 27. That's on top of current sale prices!

READ the feature on SPUN, "Girls Just Wanna Have SPUN" at Ideal Bite HERE

SIGN UP for Ideal Bite eNews HERE

SHOP the SPUN line at Fashion Ethic HERE

SPUN on SPRIG.com

Two of our favorite things have found each other. Sprig.com, the 'Daily Green Style Guide' devoted to true fashion-that-also-happens-to-be-responsible, has found SPUN Clothing, our fave line of accessible organic fashion. They featured SPUN's Cowl Neck Dress today - a favorite among favorites that ships this week.

VIEW the quick review of SPUN on Sprig HERE

SHOP for the Cowl Neck Dress in every color at Fashion Ethic HERE

SPUN Fall 08 Available for Pre-Sale at Fashion Ethic!

Have you noticed how SPUN Clothing is taking the eco fashion world by storm? Recent rave reviews on AOL's StyleList, EcoStiletto, NWSource, and now Green Daily are testament to this brand's up-and-coming status.

With great fits, flattering silhouettes, super-soft organic cottons, and gorgeous low-impact dyed shades, each SPUN piece is created to become a wardrobe favorite. Factor in the affordable prices and you've got yourself a winner!

We've been saying it all along, but it's nice to see others taking note. That includes Hot Moms Club member (and Denise Richards' BFF) Trisha Jochen, who chose SPUN's "Diane" wrap dress for this past weekend's Roots and Shoots Int'l Day of Peace eco-Fashion Show in LA.

Now SPUN's complete Fall line is available for PRESALE at Fashion Ethic. The wrap dress, cowl neck dress, boatneck top, and cowl top are all integral and classically chic pieces. Sizes have been extended to include XL this season. SPUN Fall 08 is expected to ship the last week of October, but you'll want to snag your favorites now because we are not kidding when we say this line is HOT and sure to sell out quickly!

SHOP the complete SPUN line - exclusively at Fashion Ethic HERE

A Gorgeously Green Day in Edmonds...

Saturday was a fantastic day out in the blazing September sun for the Green Edmonds Festival.

Fashion Ethic was there with summer clearance items, Baggu bags, and more great accessories and we were delighted to meet customers new and old throughout the long hot day.

We were also happy to be in the company of customer favorites SPUN and Entangles and their respective designers, Sara Seumae and Julia Jacques. There were also new friends to be made, as over 50 vendors and organizations came together to spread the word about different ways of living sustainably.
Many thanks to the team at Green for Good for putting on such a great event. We can't wait for the next one!

Win a $100 Eco-Chic Shopping Spree at Fashion Ethic

We've teamed up with our good friend Grechen over at Grechen's Closet to offer one lucky shopper some extra wardrobe money in the form of a $100 gift certificate.

To enter the contest, simply visit GrechensCloset.com and click on the "Giveaway" at the top right corner. Just leave Grechen a comment including your favorite eco-friendly and socially conscious choices from Fashion Ethic and email address and you'll be entered to win!

Click on over now because the contest ends this Thursday night! While you're there, read the interview with Fashion Ethic founder Candice Caldwell and check out Grechen's real life reviews of clothing from SPUN, Lizzie Parker, Peligrosa, and more. She has a great handle on eco fashion and how it fits into everyday living.

Last Day for SUMMER on SALE

We're having so much fun that we decided to keep the sale going just one more day!

Look for some special one-day-only markdowns on beauty and pre-Fall clothing TODAY ONLY.

And don't forget about our standard FREE SHIPPING and EXCHANGES in the US and reduced international rates...there's never been a better time to be Fashionably Responsible!

SHOP NOW.

Can't Stand the Heat? Just Beat It.

Even though we're breaking record LOW temperature records in the cloud-covered Pacific Northwest, we here at Fashion Ethic are (enviously) aware that many of you are experiencing what we fondly remember as sweltering Summer weather.

And just in time, a new shipment of 100% Organic Cotton ribbed tanks from SPUN has arrived. In tasty colors and friendly neutrals, you'll want to stock up now on these perfect-fit, long length beater-style tanks to get you through the hot and humid summertime that the rest of us are pining for.

At only $26 each, it is hard to believe that these are organic cotton, using low impact dyes and sweatshop-free, US labor. Just consider it another great perk to being Fashionably Responsible and shopping at Fashion Ethic! Shop for the tank HERE.

Check Out Eco-Fashion Month at Grechen's Closet

If you haven't heard of GrechensCloset.com, you best get over to this useful site and check it out. After running a successful blog/shopping directory/discount code resource/apparel review site for quite some time, Grechen has increasingly been moving her site toward the realm of eco fashion.

Just as most Fashionably Responsible consumers do, she started with small eco steps here and there, and has gone full force, declaring June "Eco-Month" at GrechensCloset.com. So head on over for interviews with eco designers and retailers (including yours truly) and recent reviews of green fashion items galore, including the new 100% certified organic cotton SPUN line (available in entirety only here at Fashion Ethic), and her review of the Sublet "Anais" cardigan and Peligrosa 3-fold cami back on June 5th, as pictured.

Announcing the Arrival of SPUN Clothing at Fashion Ethic

We are so delighted to announce a new line to Fashion Ethic - SPUN Clothing, created to allow women to change their closets from conventional clothing to natural fashions without having to compromise style.

Conceived by designer Sara Seumae, SPUN has the planet and style in mind. The line just launched with key pieces all created from 100% certified organic cotton and each dyed with low impact, fiber-reactive dyes for a minimal effect on the planet. SPUN is a member of 1% For the Planet, donating 1% of sales to this great group that supports environmental causes.

Each piece has been tested by your friends at Fashion Ethic for the best fit, flatter, and color, and we are excited to offer this affordable line of quality organic tops, including colors and styles that can only be found online here. Try SPUN today, and if you're like us, you'll have found a new favorite line that you'll look forward to watching grow in the future. Get SPUN.

SHOP the line from their shop page at Fashion Ethic HERE

SHOWN ABOVE: 3/4 Sleeve Top in Black Available NOW and Ribbed Tank available in mid-June