Thanks for the link, FabSugar!

I don't know how anyone got past those orange panties of Kate Bosworth to make it to my link, but sweet!

Quickly: green box store, green investments

1. Get yourself to your local target (or head to their website) and get this organic Rogan tee right now. It won't be as iconic as the tiger tee will become (trust me, like-minded eco-fashionistas will recognize each other on the streets in 2 years because of that tee) but trust me, once you get it on, you won't want to take it off. The cotton is ridiculously soft (seriously, I could barely stop touching it in the store), the color has a comfortable, warn in feel like it's been in your closet for years, and if you're cooped up studying for the one test that will determine your future career options, you won't want to wear anything else (or maybe that's just me.)

2. After a year of obsessively working on his model, M is finally starting up his green investing fund, and has started a blog about the experience. The firm is called Smug Investments and you can also track his progress on his blog, Smugly Green. Of course I'm biased, but I think green investing is really cool. Not only is it a good idea financially (unlike some fashion and lifestyle purchases, you don't have to pay a premium to invest greenly), but it's just another way to support responsible industries! Anyway, I know M would love the support and feedback of the green community (his financial buddies have given him the thumbs up so far), so spread the word and let him know what you think!

p.s. I know. No posts in a while. Been so busy. But as soon as I come up for air in mid-June: a jean guide (skinnies and bootlegs!), an eco tour through Newbury Street, and some reviews of some of my favorite eco fashion items and eco beauty finds. I promise!

What do you love at Chartreuse Chic?

It's official -- you love eco fashion (of course!), followed closely by eco outfits and indie fashion (who knew?) Fair trade fashion, eco add ons, eco conversions and reviews are all tied for fourth. So I'm off hiatus (sorry about that, real life got to bogging me down a bit) to bring you the very best of what you love!

This month's poll: what's your favorite denim? You can chose more than one (are you addicted to high waisted wide legs? Or maybe your wardrobe is equally skinnies and boot cuts like mine!)

Congratulations to our Origins Gift Winner!

The totally sweet (by email, at least) Stephanie from Nashville is the lucky recipient of an Origins Organics tote and two full size products, and she says she's so excited to try them out. Congrats, Stephanie!

The other winners were from Coutorture member sites Victoria's Own and Pearls and Purses. Congrats to them as well!

Off on another jet setting adventure

Yes, we're traveling a lot this summer. It's my last "real" summer before life kicks in for real. See if you can guess from this picture where we're going on our first stop. I'll spoil the surprise of the second -- we're spending 3 days in Paris, and I can't wait to check out the eco (they call it "bio") shopping, which I hear is everywhere. See you on the 15th!

Back on Tuesday

We're headed to Paradise for a few days (aka Hawaii.) See you all Tuesday!

One week hiatus

It's do or die week for my real life, so I'm out of action till next Monday. Check back then, and in the meantime, make sure to look at all the great shops and blogs over to the right!

p.s. While you're checking out the shops, drop in on Envi, who just added a bundle of new denim to their web store.

Why a blog? I'll tell you...

A few weeks ago, I decided to treat myself to a brand new, butt-defying, hipper-than-thou pair of jeans. Why? Well, I haven't bought a new pair of "good" jeans since college and, let's be honest, that wasn't quite yesterday. So I started hunting online (making heavy use of my absolute favorite shopping tool) and realized that hot denim these days is creeping past the $200 mark. Call me crazy, but until it came time to pull out a credit card, I hadn't really noticed the trend.

It was a bit of a crisis of conscious. Sure, I'm finally at a point financially where dropping $200 on my appearance doesn't mean ramen for three months. I've also gotten pretty fed up with disposable clothing (you know who I'm talking about) that satisfies 5 minutes of fashion lust before falling apart. But two HUNDRED dollars? For JEANS?

Ok, I thought -- I know how to fix this. I'll get a pair of those cute organic jeans I've been seeing around on Treehugger and Coutorture. So I bopped on down to Envi (good timing, since they'd opened only days before) and picked up this stunning, butt-defying, eternally-chic pair of Del Forte bootcuts (the hipper-than-thou pair is next.)

And you know what? My brain feels better. My butt looks awesome. New motto : Buy less. Buy better.

p.s. No, I'm not an expert on all things organic or fair-trade. I have much more time consuming things on my plate right now. But I think being a little green is better than not trying at all, and I think a little green is more than a little easy.