Preview: Garden Collection by H&M Lookbook

TUNIC 14.95, TOP & SHORTS 24.95 each

H&M has been showing increasing interest in sustainability and organic products. First with their Organic Cotton range and recently with the launch of their organic skincare line last month. Now in line with Earth Day initiatives H&M is launching the Garden Collection, the company’s first fully-sustainable line.

Sustainable materials used in the collection include:
* Organic cotton: cotton that has been grown without the use of hazardous chemicals
* Organic linen: linen that has been grown without the use of hazardous chemicals
* Recycled polyester: polyester made from PET-bottles or textile waste
* Tencel: silky, renewable material produced with minimal environmental impact

This will be their first collection made entirely from environmentally adapted materials. The collection, made up of 80 items and 10 accessories, presented together in stores nationwide on March 25. In H&M fashion, cuteness paired with affordability as the pieces range in price from $9.95-49.95. Makes me wish it was Spring right now!

DRESS 49.95, TUNIC 9.95, SHORTS 24.95 & HAT 9.95

DRESS 19.95, DRESS 24.95 & SHORTS 29.95

DRESS 29.99 & JACKET 49.95, DRESS 17.95 & JACKET 34.95

TUNIC 14.95 & SHORTS 24.95, BLOUSE 29.95 & SHORTS 29.95

DRESS 19.95, DRESS 19.95

DRESS 17.95, SKIRT 29.95 & TANK TOP 12.95

DRESS 39.95

H&M Launches Organic Skincare Line

Body Lotion $4.95, Body Scrub $4.95

H&M is making the leap from trendy clothier to the masses to becoming a beauty provider as well. H&M is launching an organic skincare line set to hit stores at the beginning of March that will include shower gel, body scrub, body lotion, hand cream and lip balm. The products include natural ingredients like apple juice, beeswax, jojoba and will be available in two scents including: raspberry/melon and lavender/mint. All of the products are certified by Ecocert which is Europe’s biggest certification body for organic and natural cosmetics. The line will also include recyclable packaging on all it's products.

As it's a product launch from H&M affordability is key. Prices range from $4.95 for Shower Gel to $7.95 for Toiletry Bags made from organic cotton.

Lip Balm $4.95, Hand Cream $4.95, Shower Gel $4.95

Toiletry Bag $7.95

Makeup Bag $4.95

Sales in the City

Who: Ressurection Vintage
What: 30-50% off vintage from 13 featured designers including: Andre Courreges,
Ann Demeulemeester, Azzedine Alaia, Christian Louboutin, Comme des Garcons, Gianni Versace, Herve Leger, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Norma Kamali, Rudi Gernreich, Vivienne Westwood, Yohji Yamamoto, Yves Saint Laurent
Where: 217 Mott Street, between Prince and Spring, 212.625.1374
When: March 7-19, 2009. Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-7pm

Who: Rogan & Loomstate
What: Organic Clothing for Men and Women at deeply discounted prices.

Rogan: t-shirts reg. to $68, here $25. sweatshirts & hoodies reg. to $248, here $68. dresses reg to $298, here $88. denim & shorts reg to $268, here $68. blazers reg to $368, here $108.
Loomstate: t-shirts reg. to $65, here $22. sweatshirts & hoodies reg. to $160, here $40. denim & pants reg to $180, here $48. shorts reg to $140, here $38
blazers reg to $250, here $68.

Where: 261 West 36th Street, near Seventh Ave, 2nd floor, 212.947.8748
When: March 10-13, 2009. Tuesday/Thursday, 10am-7pm. Wednesday/Friday, 10am-6pm.

Who: Adam
What: Women’s spring warehouse sample sale, 60%-80% off retail on Resort 08, Spring 08, Adam Basics.
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Avenue, between 15th and 16th.
When: March 11 - March 15: 10am - 7pm.

Rogan + Target Round 2?

Designer Rogan Gregory will be collaborating with Target...Again! But this time it will not be for Go International.

After much effort to ensure that his previous capsule collaboration with Target was green, it looks as though his efforts were not in vain. Rogan Gregory will now bring you Loomstate as a stand-alone brand at Target. I guess the first effort really hit the mark with consumers as they are in search of eco-friendly products at great affordable prices. I personally find it amazing the first round to be able to buy organic/sustainable clothing at hardly any premium at all. Way to go Target!

The Loomstate for Target collection is now for both MEN and women. Finally, a Target collaboration that fashion savvy or environmentally-conscious men can enjoy as well as women. It will be priced between $14.99-$44.99. The collection uses environmentally sensitive materials such as 100% certified organic cotton and sustainable fibers like linen and silk.

Nimli Friends & Family

Nimli is an online retailer devoted to providing natural, organic and sustainable lifestyle products, while exemplifying style and aesthetics. Nimli carres multiple product categories including clothing, jewelry, accessories, home décor, beauty products and much more.


They carry designers like Alkemie Jewelry, Battalion, Edun and Lara Miller who believe in combining creativity with eco-friendly ethics. Products are recycled, sweatshop-free, cruelty-free, and fit a green-conscious way of life.

Right now they are offering 20% Off all merchandise for their Friends & Family Event.

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Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmestics

When it comes to natural beauty, it doesn't get more natural than Lush. The company started in the UK and has since expanded to Canada, Australia, Italy, Japan, Sweden, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Hungary, Germany, Taiwan and the United States. All products are vegan-friendly, made with fruits, vegetables, essential oils and safe synthetics, and Lush has a strict policy against animal testing.

Another reason why I love Lush is because they have a huge selection of solid products such as soaps or shampoo bars. Solid products require less packaging than liquids, which tend to come in plastic bottles that rarely get properly recycled. I still have a few old bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash to finish off, but once they are done, it's Lush for the win.




I haven't had a chance to test all (or even most) of Lush's products, but of the products I've tried, my favorites are Coalface Facial Cleanser, Herbalism Facial Cleanser, and Dream Cream Body Cream. Coalface is a great mild cleanser for the morning, and Herbalism does a great job of lightly exfoliating, treating and preventing blemishes after a long day. Body Cream smells a bit hippie, but it leaves my skin feeling incredibly soft and smooth. And you can't go wrong with the body soaps and bath bombs! They also make great gifts.

If you're curious about any of the products, you can ask the helpful staff, and they'll usually give you a nice little sample to take home. For store locations or more Lush product info, go to lush.com.

MINI Rooftop Party - Fashion Show with EDUN LIVE

Last week during Fashion Week, MINI Cooper organized a week's worth of day and evening events on the far west side past 10th Avenue. Tuesday night, MINI Rooftop hosted a fashion show for EDUN LIVE. EDUN was formed by husband and wife, Ali Hewson and Bono. The clothes support sustainable socioeconomic development. The shirts are made in Africa by Africans and 100% certified organic cotton. The collection is limited to basic t-shirts for $20-$25 a piece, but with such a meaningful vision and cause, it's a line worth supporting. For more information or to shop, go to edun-live.com.

The best thing about the venue was the rooftop. The light installation was stunning; even the floor lit up. And the view of the city was phenomenal, especially after the sun set.



Producer of Vice Magazine's TV, Santiago Stelley, and EDUN LIVE founder, Ali Hewson


The Rapture DJs, Vito & Druzzi


Nick Zinner, guitarist of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs