Living Well, Living Green: Must-Have Eco-Friendly Accessories

By RachelSarnoffGuest Blogger(view all posts by RachelSarnoff)
at 8:01AM Sunday August 15, 2010
under Shop Smarter

Who says being an ecoista has to be expensive? We're kicking off a fashion and beauty focus on sustainable and affordable style with these gorgeous eco-accessories--all priced well under $50--including everything from lingerie to jewelry to bags. Get ready, because we're taking your outfit from blah to blam--on a budget! Plus we're giving away $800 in freebies!

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Lauren Embree takes her upcycled jewelry making so seriously, she's even resorted to dumpster-diving in pursuit of an eye-catching bauble. Not that anything in her line looks like trash: Like this $44 ring, each and every piece is beautifully re-crafted, incorporating vintage elements into distinctively modern designs. Best of all, the line is totally affordable, with rings typically ringing up at well under $50.

**During the week of 12/6, two EcoStiletto free newsletter subscribers will each win a $50 eco-jewelry shopping spree from Lauren Embree Jewelry.**

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Classic hoops go urbanorganic in an oversized rectangular shape for $40 from Tumbleweed Bead Company, which makes all of their well-priced jewelry from recycled metals and sustainably sourced stones.

**During the week of 12/13, two EcoStiletto free newsletter subscribers will each win a $50 eco-jewelry shopping spree from Tumbleweed Bead Co.**

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These $15 bangles are just the kind of swingy little number to make your LBD pop, but keep in mind that they're made by an Indian women's collective from sustainable glass beads strung on recycled wire. Head-turners, indeed.

**During the week of 12/20, two EcoStiletto free newsletter subscribers will each win a $42 three bangle set from Eco-Artware.**

Designed by a Korean environmental non-profit that upcycles street signs and banners in Seoul, Poketo's $28 Bubble Bags are one-of-a-kind and ridiculously cute. Plus, all profits go towards reducing Korea's environmental impact. Bonus!

**During the week of 12/20, four EcoStiletto free newsletter subscribers will each win a $20 Pocketo upcycled bubble bag.**

Crafted from factory overstock and/or scrap fabrics, Naturally Knotty scarves are sustainable and sweatshop free. We love their feather-light and super-soft $39 bamboo scarves, cleverly packaged in a reusable bamboo tube, to keep off the chill.

**During the week of 12/27, three EcoStiletto free newsletter subscribers will each win a $39.99 Naturally Knotty Bamboo scarf.**

Finally, sometimes it's what's underneath that truly makes the outfit. This aptly named manufacturer of burlesque-inspired underpinnings caters to women with hard-to-find sizes like 30C or 44DD (really?). A favorite of California girl Katy Perry, Dirty Dolls' organic cotton Cha Cha Cheeky Short is right up our--ahem--alley.

**During the week of 12/13, four EcoStiletto free newsletter subscribers will each win a $28 organic cotton Cha Cha Cheeky Short from Dirty Dolls Lingerie.**

For more affordable eco-fashion and a chance to win $250+ in giveaways each and every week, visit EcoStiletto.com!

Savings.com Green Guru Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff is a writer, producer and marketing consultant who focuses on sustainable fashion, beauty, lifestyle and parenting--and the creator of EcoStiletto.com, an online magazine which explains, in real-girl terms, how eco-friendly choices can help turn your carbon footprint from a ginormous Ugg into an oh-so-slender Manolo.