A Fancy Green Day

When I think of it, I didn't get much accomplished today.  But I did look fantastic, and that kept me smiling all day!  I wore some soft and cozy wool socks from Fox Mills, my super hot Flux jeans by Loomstate, and the Loomstate men's tee I've been testing (see previous post).  Love the slate grey color and the contrast with the red birds in flight.

Oh, and, held up my pants with a belt by English Retreads - they make purses and belts and wallets out of old bicycle inner tubes. How lucky for me that the belt matched by outfit perfectly. Even Kamie, my fashionista friend and one of our eco fashion testers, thought I looked fab.

Also, received a gorgeous organic cotton tank from John Patrick that Kamie will be wear testing and reviewing on the main site soon.  Here's a little sneak peak.  My photography skills don't do it justice, but it's a sweet, well-designed, tunic-length long tank.  Wish they'd sent a large so I'd be wearing it!

Be Fancy.  Be Green.

xo


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Organic Cotton and Merino Wool

New Reviews on Fany-Green.com...

You can green every area of your wardrobe - from your workout clothes to your every day apparel to evening wear. This month, we're featuring Outdoor Research's Essence Top (which contains merino wool), and in the eco fashion category, Stewart & Brown's Lengthen Tee.

Check out our archives for more eco fashion items, including dresses and designer jeans.....
Check our main site every week for new reviews!



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New Reviews -- for October

If you haven't checked our main site lately, you should. That's where all the best stuff is. We add new product reviews every week.
This month we've reviewed cleaning products by Mrs. Meyers, facial products by Juice Organics, solar powered gadgets, merino wool socks by Smartwool, a messenger bag with recycled materials, a wind jacket with 88% recycled content, and more to come.

Coming soon: solar battery chargers, more merino wool apparel for fall, EO body products and eco hats and bags later in Nov.


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New Reviews on Fancy Green

If you haven't checked out the main site in awhile, it's time to take a look. We've added reviews of organic body products and sun care by Herbal Elements, Avalon Organics, and Alba; reviews of eco-friendly household cleaners by Seventh Generation; reviews of eco fashion by Loomstate and Nau; and many more items.

We've also reviewed some lovely merino wool active wear by Sugoi and a stainless steel water bottle by Earthlust.
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Merino Wool: The Orginal Performance Fabric

You’d think these merino sheep would get hot wearing all that wool on their daily runs. But you’d be wrong.

Wool is naturally breathable, has serious moisture-wicking capabilities, and does a great job of regulating body temperature. It also repels smells -- you can wear a merino wool t-shirt for days before it needs washing. A handy bonus for travelers and outdoor types.

The new wool isn’t anything like the bulky, scratchy sweaters of your childhood. It’s super-thin, soft against your skin, and conveniently machine-washable. It’s also quick-drying.

If you’re looking for workout wear, or even casual wear, that’s sustainable and effective, give merino wool a try. It keeps you cool in summer, warm in winter. And there are several outdoor apparel companies making some stylish and hard-working tees, tights, and jackets.

Click here to read reviews of merino wool apparel by Smartwool, Ibex, and Icebreaker.

All Right Nau

So about a year ago, I was reading Outside magazine, and came across an article about Nau, a Portland-based company staffed by former Patagonia and Nike folks, making the coolest looking urban gear I’d ever seen. These clothes were sleek and curved, stylish and dynamic, and best of all, good for the environment.

They had jackets made out of recycled plastic and organic cotton cargo pants and soft merino t-shirts. But these were no ordinary outdoor clothes. They were fashionable. Logo-free. And fair trade.

These were the clothes I’d been looking for my whole life. Clothes I could wear hiking, urbaneering, spying, and anything else I wanted to do while looking cool, elegant, and sporty all at the same time.

Naturally, I called them and professed my love. Since then, I’ve wear-tested many of their tops, jackets, skirts, and pants, and am happy to report that my love for them has only grown. (F.Y.I., they make women’s and men’s apparel.)

You, too, will fall in love with them, or at least with their gear, once you read more about their fabulous fair trade fashions at our sister site, fitnesstravelgear.com.