With flavors ranging from Orange Creamsicle to Spiced Chai Tea, you’re sure to find something for anyone. Just enter the code CR15 at checkout for the 15% discount on anything you order.

And for more information about Crazy Rumors, check out crazyrumors.com!

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Founded by Gina Ferraraccio in 2007 and joined soon after by Parsons New School of Design classmate Julie Dicterow in 2009, Cri de Coeur was created “in the hopes of making a difference in the world for both the style-conscious and the animals.” Since then, the two New York City gals have not only expanded upon their line season after season with more great designs, but have also launched a diffusion line this spring, Hearts of Darkness, for the budget friendly vegan consumer that features all the same great Cri de Coeur aesthetic, but made available to an even wider mainstream audience.

We dare you not to fall in love with the shoes from both lines. Ladies, gird your wallets! Or just keep expanding your holiday wishlist…

For more information about the brand, check out cri-de-coeur.com.

Starting today, New Yorkers can stop by the brand’s new 2,500-square-foot TouchLab flagship store in trendy SoHo – 102 Wooster Street, between Prince and Spring Streets to be exact – to dip their hands into some pure raw merino, learn more about Icebreaker’s various collections – Outdoor, Running, Cycling, Travel, Kids, Underwear, and City – and of course purchase some ideal and unique holiday gifts for their sporty friends once they’ve fallen in love.

Find out more about the brand and special holiday promotions they have going on at the new store after the jump!

And not only that but, if you walk in anytime between December 1st, 2010 and January 1st, 2011 and say the secret password (“Baaaaa Baaaaa”) at checkout, you’ll receive 10% off your entire purchase. And if you just can’t get enough of the New Zealand sporty chic style, they’re giving away 50 free pairs of Icebreaker merino socks to people who help spread the word about the new store and a free trip to New Zealand to one lucky customer (+1 even luckier friend) who tries on a merino garment and enters to win at the new store.

While Icebreaker may not be walking down a runway near you anytime soon, it’s important to think about the materials you put closest to your body when you’re most vulnerable to the elements. The company was the first outdoor apparel company in the world to source merino directly from the growers starting in 1997, and has been very open about its sustainable and ethical manufacturing processes and dedication to animal welfare. In keeping with these philosophies, every garment includes a “Baacode,” which enable customers to trace their particular piece online from the rearing of the sheep through every stage of the supply cycle. How many companies do you know who are willing to do that?

Still not sold? How about Jemaine Clement from Flight of the Conchords stopping by the store for a shopping since he and his bandmate Bret McKenzie wore tons of the stuff when they were filming the show! Be sure to get your hands on some Icebreaker before everyone you now is claiming they were wearing it first.

For more information about Icebreaker and all of the store locations, see icebreaker.com.

Models walked the runway in easily-translatable styles, which will make you look and feel great.  Founder and designer Bonnie Siefers showcased easy-to-wear, organic designs that do anything but sacrifice style for environmentally-conscious consumerism.

With a mixture of unique prints and uncommon textures, Jonäno‘s dedication to organic agriculture protects the health of people and the planet.

Using materials such as hemp and bamboo in her designs, Siefers maintains her dedication to style while at the same time taking the guess work out of finding a viable (and attractive) alternative to mass-produced, environmentally damaging apparel.

For more info about Jonäno, check out their website, jonano.com.

All photos by Kai He Photography.

From the handle to the bristles, every part of these brushes can be broken down after you’re done with them. The handles are 100% compostable, made from a special corn resin that can be dropped in the soil to break down in your backyard, contributed to a local industrial composting center (soon searchable on www.econveybeauty.com), or returned to the NVEY ECO main office in Covington, KY to have them do the work for you, and to get 20% off future orders. The green aluminum metal piece and cruelty-free synthetic fibers can be cut off and recycled with your bottles and cans.

With every piece of your makeup and brushes now completely earth-friendly, no one ever has to know you even wear makeup. I mean, you’re perfect already, right? Yeah, of course you are.

More pics of the orange bag and the upcoming fall designs after the jump!

Orange/Floral Print Weilong Bag, $45

Silver Shine Weilong Bag (available in the fall)

Chocolate Weilong Bag (available in the fall)

#1: Like I said, they’re beautiful. And I mean like every single piece. Her collections aren’t the kind of thing where you pick and choose a few pieces that you like, but try to forget about the rest. Instead, it’s hard to choose just one favorite (or 5 or 10 for that matter). Some of the necklaces and earrings are simple and sleek, while others drape several layers of intricate metal. There is not set formula to them and that’s one of things about them.

#2: She uses almost entirely repurposed or vintage materials in order to make every piece, but you’d never know it. They look just as high end as anything hand-crafted from brand new metals. In her own words: “Sourcing components that spark my interest is the first part of my process…. My inclination in both art and design has always been to start with objects that are already in existence and present them in a new context.”

#3: They’re affordable! Hold the presses everyone. You can actually purchase these and not break the bank, even in this economy. You could – if you shop just right – purchase 3 completely different pieces and not even break $100 total. And your friends won’t know the difference. You’ll own several amazingly unique pieces of jewelry that no one else you know will have and you’ll probably garner tons of attention for them. And you can still afford your rent!

The world is a crazy place people. So crazy, that not everyone knows about Laura’s designs yet. Well congratulations, now you know. Check out a few of my favorite pieces (with prices and links to buy) below!

Stacked Rectangle Necklace, $70

Gunmetal and Pink Dagger Necklace, $60

Triangle Necklace, $30

Vintage Brass Post Earrings, $22

Copper Tube and Fringe Necklace, $155

White Howlite Earrings, $36

Framework Necklace, $75

]]> http://eco-stylista.com/2010/05/20/laura-lombardi-jewelry/feed/ 1 http://eco-stylista.com/2010/04/19/louis-vuitton-donates-10-of-earth-day-sales-to-global-green-usa/ http://eco-stylista.com/2010/04/19/louis-vuitton-donates-10-of-earth-day-sales-to-global-green-usa/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:32:15 +0000 Kelly http://eco-stylista.com/?p=222 While not a brand I would typically be endorsing, I can totally get behind a brand willing to put their profits toward something worthwhile. I’m only just now coming to find out about Louis Vuitton’s dedication to environmental awareness, but it’s always great to hear about such a huge brand making strides to save the world we live in. So, if you were ever planning to buy something from Louis Vuitton, do it on April 22nd please!

This Thursday only, 10% of all sales made on louisvuitton.com will go toward Global Green USA‘s Green Schools Initiative, dedicated to greening K-12 schools in major cities across the country. Definitely worth making a splurge!