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Toggery by Kate D'Arcy is a contemporary line that you may have seen stars like Kim Raver, Sarah Jessica Parker, Erin from The City, Hayden Panettiere, and Eva Mendes wearing. It's 100% organic and made with sustainable fabrics including organic cotton, bamboo, and modal. Each piece is colored with low impact reactive dyes that use less energy, less chemicals and produce less waste than natural or vegetable dyes. The line has some great staple layering tanks (think alternatives to ADAM or C&C), along with some cute top and dress finds. Best of all however everything from the yarn to the finished garment of the Toggery by Kate D'Arcy collection is produced in a socially compliant and quality certified production facility in Pennsylvania. Plus unlike so many other organic labels with price points from $32 to $160 it's not outrageously priced. What do you think about the line? Would you replace some of your C&C basics with some from Toggery?

This May Foot Petals is launching Flexyfeet a line of flip flops that are 100% vegan and 100% recyclable. They're also said to be lightweight and airy - supposedly "they'll feel better than bare feet on a warm summer day" - sounds like the flip flop version of UGGs, no?! Foot Petals says that each pair has a breathable T-strap and utilizes an anatomic footbed and heel cup to improve posture while a matte insole reduces friction between the bottom of the foot and the shoe. Foot Petals also raised a toe crest on the tip of the sandal to help toes grip and to stop feet from sliding, preventing blisters. Flexyfeet are made with antimicrobial material to resist odor, machine washable and fade-resistant. They come in small, medium, and large and go for $22.95. Definitely not the sexiest flip flops, but they sound unbelievably comfy - will you be sporting these come summer?

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting public health and the environment. Their Green Living Expert, Alex Kennaugh, was kind enough to provide us with some fashion tips to help us reduce our footprint! Check 'em out below!

· Try organic versions of natural fibers such as cotton, linen and wool. Beware of bamboo, which is not necessarily a "green" fiber because it is sometimes heavily processed with chemicals prior to spinning.

· Seek apparel made with recycled fiber content, such as polypropylene fleece from plastic bottles or recycled polyester. Some cotton items are now appearing with recycled content, similar to what happened with paper many years ago.

· Avoid buying distressed-style denim clothes. They are distressed using chemicals and processes dangerous to workers and harmful to the environment.
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Burning Torch by designer Karyn Craven is an eco-conscious celeb fave because the pieces are made from recycled materials. I first heard about the line when I saw a photo of Jessica Alba in one of their outfits (above!), and I was immediately intrigued. I'm not a big fan of vintage (my mother's old 70s staples yes -- some random person's old clothes -- no..even if they're from a place like Resurrection, I've never been into wearing vintage). So I found this line interesting because they're new, but basically reconstructed garments at the core (ethical materials are also used). Since seeing Jessica Alba in one of their frocks I've found out that the line is a big celeb-fave with Teri Hatcher, Ashley Judd, and Jessica Simpson saying they're fans as well. Burning Torch has wears for women, men, and children. Personally I think there are some great finds in the line (like all the ones pictured above and below), but there are a lot of pieces that are a bit too peasant-top-ish for my taste. What do you think of the line?

I'm totally in love with TOMS Shoes! Sure they're not the absolute chicest, but they're great to wear around the house, when you're leaving your place to run a quick errand, or when your feet are killing you after a long night out. They're super comfy and come in an array of styles. Plus they've just come-out with a new line of boot styles! At $98 they're a great deal and all of the styles are vegan, have an elastic wrap extending from the ankle, and a velcro closure. The best part? For each pair purchased, a pair is donated to a child in need. Could you think of a better cause!?? From LA to NYC celebs -- including Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Biel, Benicio Del Toro, Liv Tyler, Keira Knightly, Sophia Bush, Kristen Stewart, and Tobey Maguire -- and common folks like myself have been snapping-up the shoes so I'm excited that they're expanding their offerings! Check-out all their styles online. What do you think of the new TOMS boot styles?

It is no surprise that celebrities are choosing organic cotton denim but these J Brand jeans are super HOT so they are in no way compromising on style (we didn't think they would!). Both Katie Holmes and Michelle Williams are seen here in the Love Story cut in the dark Woodstock wash. These jeans are made for real women with real curves, which we love. It has a lightweight stretch to perfectly hug your bottom and give lift. They are bell bottom with a wide cuff so are made for boots and mile high platforms. They are made from 100% organic cotton, completely free of pesticides, even the cotton lining in the pockets fully comply. Not that that really matters for the jeans but it matters for the environment! Get them at Coco's Shoppe for $227. Use code "SNOB" for 30% off!! That makes these jeans $158.90, which means I am ordering mine right now!!

Brigid Catiis, Ruffle Playsuit with Scalloped shorts; Velvet Leaf, Juliette Dress in Pink Silk; Velvet Leaf, Beatrice Romper with Hand Painted Silk Ballerina Skirt

I attended the GenArts Fashionably Natural Event as a part of LA Fashion Week, mostly to check out the scene but I actually was very interested in seeing what eco-friendly designers had to offer. Besides, if I was going to go to an LA Fashion Week event, I wanted it to be very LA and this was definitely VERY LA. First of all, it was presented by Maggie Gyllenhaal, who is a known environmentalist. And all the girls in attendance were in super personality driven outfits. A huge tent was erected on top of the Peterson Auto Museum's rooftop parking, which was almost as impressive as the tents put up on Bryant Park (I said, almost).