It’s the dressiest time of the year, and this holiday season, partygoers can dress up with a clear conscience thanks to H&M’s Conscious Party Collection. Available in store beginning November 24, the women’s collection is filled with this season’s party essentials such as  kimono blouses, high-waisted pants, dinner jackets and folklore-inspired dresses, with red as the key accent color. A Goth theme reigns supreme in the Divided department, with black draped dresses and pants featuring metallic details. The entire collection is made from sustainable materials, such as organic cotton, recycled polyester and Tencel®, and continues H&M’s conscious work toward a more sustainable future in fashion.

Visit online at hm.com

Contemporary women’s apparel brand SURIA by Neha Chhabra is an Indian and American-fused collection of culturally inspired garments.  Created with the ingenuity of skilled craftsman and Neha’s jet-setting lifestyle, each item is at once feminine and simplistic.  SURIA by Neha Chhabra is suited for both the fashionista – a globetrotting corporate or modern woman – who craves the charming details, natural fabrics and artisan techniques.

The Indian-inspired collection boast a youthful western touch – a concept evolved from a myriad of influences – Neha’s Indian heritage, lineage in the fashion industry and jetsetting lifestyle along with her California upbringing and experimenting with her mother’s wardrobe. Neha’s immediate and husband’s family has been in the business of fashion for many generations, which has thus inspired Neha to launch her own line. The collection of handmade pieces includes day dresses, embellished vests, kaftans and tunics made from India’s local fabrics – rich in color and texture. Contemporary silhouettes feature delicate patterns and vintage prints that are produced from the finest materials including crepe, georgette, chiffon, silk, woven sil, cotton and brocade with crepe de chine. The color palette’s foundation includes bold shades of fuchsia, mustard, indigo and teal along with cooler tones such as baby blue and white.

The apparel is hand beaded and embroidered by skilled karigars (artisans ) in India who use century-old traditional beading techniques.  Crystals, beads and thread are selected to complement the fabric and design of each piece.  Variations in the design are characteristics that lend uniqueness. SURIA by Neha Chhabra’s debut line is available in made-to-order sizes or small, medium, large and extra large with price points ranging from $50 to $650.

Neha’s absorption of both eastern and western influences are the inspiration for the collection of garments that offer an effortless transition from day to night. Cultivated by heritage and experience, SURIA by Neha Chhabra celebrates style and a deep-rooted connection to Indian culture.  With vibrancy found in its design and use of fabrics and traditional embroidery techniques, SURIA by Neha Chhabra is sure to awaken your inner globetrotting goddess.

For more information, please visit www.suriaboston.com

Go even greener with the Envirosax Slingsax Bag 3 from Nubius Organics! Made from the new Envirosax RPET fabric, which is a mix of 55% flat filament polyester and 45% Repreve® polyester. SlingSax are a handy, hands-free accessory for busy people on the go. Easy tie-together handles allow SlingSax to be worn long and diagonally to rest on the hip, and the handles can be adjusted to suit different body shapes.

NOTE: The 45% Repreve® in the ENVIROSAX RPET is made up of 100% recycled product, with 80% pre-consumer and 20% post-consumer recycled polyester content (mainly plastic bottles).

Each bag is printed with an exciting graphics print using sublimation. This preferable print method ensures the print is indefinite and these striking bags will not fade.

Bag Dimensions (unrolled): 15.7” x 16.5” (height with handles is 45.2″)
Bag Dimensions (rolled up): 3” x 2”
Weight Capacity: 44 lbs
Bag Weight: 1.4 oz
Price: $15.90

Available online at nubiusorganics.com

Hope for Women offers beautifully handcrafted tagua bracelets and pressed flower greeting cards that are sustainably harvested in their surroundings from the rainforests of Colombia and the high peaks of the Himalayas. They also provide artisans a much-improved lifestyle and future for their children and families.

Simply Chickie Organic Baby Clothing is a line of 100% organic baby clothes and accessories that is free of dyes and uses only certified cotton grown in fields that are free of pesticides. The line is made in the U.S. and features whimsical designs created by CEO/Founder Gwendolyn Carter – who strives to capture the wonder of childhood by printing whimsical sayings and graphics on clothing that do not contribute to the pollution of our environment. Simply Chickie is the proud recipient of The Baby Planners Seal of Approval.

Available online at www.SimplyChickieClothing.com

Eco-Friendly Eco-Fashion Earth Creations, the only company offering a complete line of clay-dyed women’s apparel, introduces its fall 2010 collection. An assortment of feel-good fashionable tops, tunics, outerwear, pants and accessories in rich and spicy eco-safe colors, such as Amethyst, Cinnabar and Patina, the line effortlessly blends an earthy palette with enviro-chic, versatile designs.

“Our fall 2010 Earth Creations collection combines soft, sustainable fabrics and seasonal hues harvested directly from nature to create comfortable, on-trend, yet classic, pieces,” said Joy Maples, co-founder and vice president of sales and product development for Earth Creations. “Consumers will enjoy the line’s new contoured, figure-flattering fits on several items, as well as its fall-friendly layering and mix-and-match possibilities.”

Eco-Friendly Tops & Tunics
Fall’s uniform of long tops and dresses over leggings, skinnies or tights gets a fun new favorite in the Sadie Top, a hemp and organic cotton jersey hooded tunic that features cute decorative button detail, feminine seaming and side pockets. Equally versatile is the more fitted Mod Hoody Tunic/Dress, a supple bamboo, organic cotton and spandex french terry delight that features a drapey cowl neck that can also be worn as a mock shawl or hood.

And for those in search of tee-like comfort and a contoured fit, the organic cotton jersey Ria Raglan radiates laidback, yet elegant, charm with a dainty boat neck and elasticized shearing at the waistline. Available in two striking prints or unprinted.

Eco-Friendly Jackets & Pants
A perfect lightweight cover-up for chillier days, the hemp and organic cotton jersey Twilight Jacket is an instant cult classic with its shawl collar, semi-fitted seamed waistband and front and sleeve button detail. And the tie-front Juneau Jacket, featuring a bamboo, organic cotton and spandex french terry blend, is an equally essential item for fall’s layered looks, with cute princess seams and a supple shawl collar.

Both jackets pair beautifully with the organic cotton and Lycra jersey Pagoda Pant, which provides a stretchy, yoga-like flared style with dressed up merrowed hem band detailing. For a more tailored, work-appropriate look, the hemp and organic cotton jersey Poetic Pant delivers a straight leg, front seaming and a classic fit.

Eco- Friendly Dresses, Skirts & Accessories
Whether worn belted with boots or free-flowing with ballet flats, the hemp and organic cotton jersey Cameo Dress adds stylish flair to fall wardrobes with peasant-style sleeves, a scoop neck and an above-the-knee cut. Available in solid colors or with a skirt imprint, the dress perfectly characterizes cool-weather chic.

Fashionistas will also fall for the Villa Skirt, a bias-cut hemp and organic cotton jersey piece that can be worn as a long skirt or as a sleeveless dress, thanks to a wide Lycra waistband.

And whether to add extra warmth or whimsy, the soft and stylish Shiver Shawl will no doubt top off many a fall ensemble. Made from 100% hemp, the wrap – which can be worn around the neck, shoulders and waist in multiple ways – adds a finished look to any outfit.

The Earth Creations fall 2010 collection will is available in sizes S-XL. A complete imprinted sportswear line, including casual tees for women, men and children, is also offered.

Visit online at www.earthcreations.net.

REUSE, the Newest Eco-Friendly Jeans… Inspiring conscious consumption with premier-quality denim, REUSE Jeans are tailored for stylish fits, processed with fashion forward wash treatments and accentuated by handcrafted detailing and signature touches. Generated from the belief that environmental awareness can coexist with fashion, REUSE debuted its unrivaled collection of eco-friendly jeans in the summer of 2010 with names as reBORN, reDISCOVERED, reHABILITATED, and reNEWED. Sustainable, attainable and constructed from 80% recycled fabric, REUSE Jeans embody the future of the fashion industry.

Why Recycled Jeans? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generated more than 11.8 million tons of textile waste in 2006 alone, amounting to a remarkable 10 pounds per person. In our world of overflowing landfills and global warming, recycling is more relevant than ever. Recycled jeans help counteract the human effect of the disposable fashion industry, while contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable earth.

For any more information please check out the website at REUSE Jeans www.reusejeans.com.

Eco Fashion Week Presented by Aveda… Without a doubt the Canadian capital of eco conscious living and home to some of the most fashion forward and progressive sustainable designers is Vancouver, BC. The recent influx of attention garnered from the 2010 Olympics and eco initiatives put in place throughout the city, make it the perfect host for the inaugural Eco Fashion Week in Canada being held September 28?30th, 2010.

Eco fashion Week (EFW) is a three day celebration held biannually, showcasing national and international fashion talent with an emphasis on those making strides to support and embrace eco and green philosophies. The event seeks to promote environmentally conscious trends in fashion and to applaud and support designers, manufacturers, and retailers who are shaping these trends.

For more information on EFW, please visit www.ecofashion-week.com

For Autumn/Winter 2010, hessnatur has launched two collections, hessnatur by Eviana Hartman and hessnatur by Miguel Adrover. Its latest initiative in sustainable fashion, hessnatur by Eviana Hartman, combines the world?s finest natural textiles from hessnatur with the integrity and simplicity of Eviana?s modern and functional designs. Together, hessnatur and Eviana have articulated the compatibility of environmental responsibility and aesthetic sophistication.

Eviana’s initial collection for hessnatur plays on classics, with a unique design sensibility. The thirteen-piece collection includes modular pieces for all body types. These pieces were designed to offer a cool, modern twist on the everyday wardrobe essentials that every woman wants and needs. Eviana created the perfect winter coat of dense yet lightweight pure virgin boiled wool, inspired by the classic motorcycle jacket; an ultra long and slim crew neck sweater with rib sleeves and a center back seam; an equestrian-inspired patchwork leggings of contrasting panels of ribbed and non-ribbed, ultra-thick and body-shaping jersey. Included in the collection are several pieces that provide multiple uses. The pure wool and cashmere oversized cardigan is an exaggerated take on the classic that drapes on the body, and can be worn asymmetrically, as a tunic, or even as a scarf. As Eviana says, “I love pieces that are extremely useful but elevated by unusual silhouette and detail.”

In addition, hessnatur continues to work with CFDA award winner Miguel Adrover, whose collection this season focuses on textured knits, ethnic knit patterns, and menswear-inspired pieces, all in hessnatur’s pure virgin wools and alpacas.

Visit online at www.hessnatur.com

One look at the Card Cache Organizer and it will have you saying, “Why didn’t anyone think of this sooner?!?” If you are anything like me, with cards overflowing from my wallet to the point that I usually forget I even have them, the Card Cache put me on the track to painless purse organization in the work of a few moments…

Basically, the Card Cache is a stylish keychain for your cards. Simply hole punch the corners (from credit cards, to grocery discount cards, gift cards or even discount punch cards) and then string the stylish Card Cache through – that’s it. Now your cards are available and easy to find/access. You can even purchase picture holders/protectors, a compact calendar or even a mini sharpie- and your Card Cache will have everything you need all in one convenient spot! Don’t have a hold punch on hand; you can buy that from Card Cache too!

Makes THE perfect gift! Available online at www.TheCardCache.com