Teva’s Ryley are not just attractive, or highly functional, or super comfortable – they’re sustainable. These casual ballet sneakers are made from 20%-30% post-consumer recycled material. Available at Sahalie for $69.95.
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Teva Ryley [Eco-Friendly]
Monday, December 17th, 2007rubber boots obsession
Monday, December 17th, 2007
I think this love of mine has crossed over from funny to psychotic… I am obsessed with rain boots. It’s not just for rainy weather (though it sure does make life easier when it pours, and your feet stay completely dry all day), these boots are great for gardeners, dog owners and outdoorsy types. They are available practically everywhere now, and the prices can range from $20 at Target to $250 at designer brand retailers.
See more of my Rubber Boots Obsession list at ThisNext. (When you get to the list, click on the boot image to find out more information about the boots you like and the retailer that offers them.)
El Naturalista Clogs [Eco-Friendly]
Thursday, December 13th, 2007
From Spain, these El Naturalista Clogs are my latest big find. As a clog fan, I’m always on the look out for "the one." (If you wear clogs, you know exactly what I mean.) These shoes can live on their good looks alone, but noooo, they have so many additional great traits, it’s almost mind-boggling. The leather is churned with ground tree bark and river stones for weeks to make the hide resilient to dirt, water, and daily wear and tear. The removable footbeds were designed with a shock absorb shock system to increase comfort, and they are made of recycled PU that has been combined with active carbon for antibacterial benefits. $135 at Amazon.
beanies, baby! [not beanie babies]
Thursday, December 6th, 2007When they announced a gift exchange for no more than $15, you thought to yourself, "Whoat?!? That’s equivalent to three cups of Starbucks coffee. What can one buy for $15?"
Surprisingly, I’ve found some killer beanies ranging from $11 to $40. They’re super fun, and they’re quite useful during the winter months. Even better, most likely you will not see a duplication of this gift in the near future.
Edward Elric Cosplay Beanie, $13.99
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Alphose Elric Cosplay Beanie, $11.99
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Klops Fleece Hat, $40
Creature Co-op
Pac-Man Fleece Hats, $29.99
clubNAMCO
Okay, I cheated again. Not a beanie, but a great fleece hat though…
Ninja Bunny Hat/Mask. $40
BunnyWarez
Leopard Kitty Hat, $25
BunnyWarez
hemp converse slip ons
Thursday, December 6th, 2007 
I am surprised each and every time I am asked, "Did you lose your shoe laces?" Hmmm. I guess it’s not that obvious they’re sewn down to wear as slip-ons. These Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Slips are on my favorites list because they are the perfect casual street shoes – they don’t discriminate age, sex or hipster/non-hipster. Very few street fashion items can do this. Amazingly, the environmentally conscious hemp actually looks good on this design. Again, very few things can achieve this.
Good news and bad news. The good news is they’re on sale for $39.99 (good deal!). The bad news? They’re discontinued and are available in three sizes only (Men’s 4.5-6.5 or Women’s 6.5-8.5). Sorry.
converse design your own
Thursday, December 6th, 2007I love the fact they make shoeless slip-on Converses (my skateboarder lifestyle resurfaced recently). I love it more they allow you to design your own. Below is the design of my shoes, which I received promptly after two weeks (in very impressive packaging with fancy shoe bag and all). Yes, they make off-the-shelf red Converses. But not with that cool little orange stripe on the back. Ah-hah!
DesignYour Own at Converse.com, $60
Note: Sizing is unisex so it can be tricky. Plus Converse has their own sizing standards, so you may want to double-check the chart before paying.
reusable grocery totes
Thursday, December 6th, 2007
Time to move on from those eco-unfriendly plastic grocery bags and upgrade to ones that can be used and reused. These Environax Bags were designed with sturdy straps that fit nicely on the shoulder and strong fabrication to hold lots and lots of groceries. Besides, they’re so much more attractive to tote around! A great under $10 gift exchange candidate, each is $7.95 at Amazon.
