Eco Chic

Naya Shoes are eco-chic and on-trend for summer!

 in Eco Chic / General Fashion / Shoes  tagged naya shoes / spring 2011 by

Eco-conscious footwear that is both green and fashionable is difficult to find. One of the biggest problems with many eco-conscious shoe companies is that the footwear does not provide style and comfort. Naya Shoes has solved this problem by creating a shoe collection that is on-trend, comfortable AND green; fabulous!

The spring and summer 2011 shoe styles that have made it from the runway to reality include platforms, ankle straps, wedges and clogs. Naya Shoes has created styles that fit into these hot trends for spring and summer while being both eco-conscious and comfortable.

Naya Shoes are made from vegetable-tanned leathers, natural and recycled fabrics, natural cork (which happens to be a renewable resource) and water-based cements and glues. The packaging is equally eco-conscious and high quality; which makes for long-lasting and easy shoe storage. The Naya Shoes boxes are made from 80% recycled pulp, soy based inks, water-based glues, shoes forms made from recycled PET and reusable dust bags.

Wondering which Naya Shoes style to pick? We here are at Bay Area Fashionista are partial to the hot and on-trend Samara Sandal which features an ankle strap and ultra soft leather. The Alpine is the perfect high heel sandal with perforated leather and the t-strap; another hot trend from the runway. Naya Shoes has also created the perfect wedge sandal for spring and summer; the Maize. This fabulous wedge features a straw and leather sole with a strappy and casual look; love it!

Why do we love Naya Shoes so much? They are eco-chic, ultra comfortable and fashionable! Fabulous! Naya Shoes can be found online at nayashoes.com and at Nordstrom Stores and Nordstrom.com. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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The Tag Ring from Twisted Silver is hot for summer!

 in Eco Chic / Jewelry / Local Designers  tagged rings / spring 2011 / summer 2011 / twisted silver by

Twisted Silver has created a fun and on-trend ring for summer 2011 which combines eco-chic materials with runway styling. The spring 2011 runways in New York, Paris and Milan showed bold jewelry with charms on more than your typical chain link bracelet. Charms on rings are huge for summer and Twisted Silverhas created the perfect charm ring, or “Tag Ring” for the upcoming summer season.

The Tag Ring is casual in nature and can be worn everyday with everything from shorts to flirty summer dresses. Twisted Silver’s Tag Ring can also be worn in a chain as charm necklace. This is great way to create a necklace with movement and show off the Tag Ring. Since the Tag Ring is available in both silver and brass, the two pieces can be worn together on a thick silver chain or on a leather cord as a double charm necklace! Fabulous!

For more information about the amazing Twisted Silver Tag Ring, priced at $30, please visit twisted-silver.com.

Happy shopping, an stay fabulous 

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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day

 in Eco Chic / General Fashion  tagged green / holiday fashion / spring 2011 / st patricks day by

St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow and many Fashionistas may be wondering how to be green without actually wearing green. Whether or not one celebrates St. Patrick’s Day is a moot point. Since the theme color of the day is green, why not Go Green too!

There are many ways to Go Green on St. Patrick’s aside from wearing green. In fashionable terms, you can Go Green by wearing sustainable clothing or jewelry; or both! Eco-conscious jewelry can be found atTwisted Silver, and with coupon code INSIDERS, you can save 15%! You can also find eco-conscious tee-shirts and totes at Quote Couture.

If you do not own sustainable clothing and accessories, and shopping for them is out of the question, you can Go Green on the cheap. The Go Green term that many Fashionistas are familiar with is “Reduce Reuse Recycle.” March 17, 2011 is a great day to start gearing up for Earth Day in April.

Reduce: Why not turn off or turn down your heating system for a day? Wearing a sweatshirt to bed or around the house is a great way to stay warm and save energy by keeping your heating usage down.

Reuse: Thinking of throwing away a cardboard box? Why not reuse it! Cardboard boxes can always be used to store items such as winter clothing over the spring and summer months. They can also be converted into a fort for children to play in. Did you know Neiman Marcus sells cardboard playhouses for close to $100?! Why not make one and reuse your old cardboard!

Recycle: Have items that your recycling company will not take such as batteries or an old computer? Why not use Thursday as the day to drop those recyclable items off at your local recycling facility! Do you have cans or bottles with redemption value? Why not take those items out of your collection bin and bring them to a local recycling center. You will earn enough cash for lunch the next day! Fabulous!

What are your favorite ways to reduce reuse and recycle? Feel free to share in the comment section below. Thank you and stay fabulous