Between composting, recycling and shrinking that carbon footprint, what’s a Gaia gal to wear? Something in Mother Earth’s favorite hue, of course! Not everyone can rock green like J. Lo did the other night on Idol in her fabulous high-waisted green pants. From deep hunters to delicate mints and a poppy kelly green, accessories are the perfect punch, whether you prefer to wear your green accents on your arm, wrist or choose to give you abode a dash of green glam.
Feed Nature Bag
With over 30 different styles to choose from, Lauren Bush’s FEED bag is a fabulous choice. Her initiative gives meals to African families and gives you a greener way to tote your groceries (or gym clothes). The latest incarnation is the FEED Nature Bag ($50), which teams FEED with the World Food Programme, a branch of the United Nation that provides meals and care to those affected by natural disasters. Released with LOVE and PEACE totes (which provide for families in high HIV/AIDS areas and in war torn conflict-heavy areas), the totes are a great way to show your dedication to world issues without sacrificing style. Lauren Bush is never without one — even on her trips to the Met Ball, where she’s been spotted with FEED’s clutches in one hand and her hubby David on the other.
Visit www.feedprojects.com for more information
J. Crew Patent Leather Belt
For a more delicate touch of green, grab the J. Crew Patent Leather Belt ($36.50). The mint hue (J. Crew calls it “wave crest”) is the perfect pairing for the season’s tangerines and corals (if you’re daring), and it’s just the thing to add a punch to standbys like khaki and black. Available in an array of colors, the belts are perfect for pants or dresses — our editor Michelle’s loves a skinny belt with a Michelle Obama-approved sheath dress — so while we’re already coveting the mint, we’re sure that as the summer sizzles on, we’ll have the whole rainbow of belts in our accessories arsenal.
Available in stores and online at www.jcrew.com
Tory Burch Stingray Bangle
Give your bracelet collection a major dose of texture with the Tory Burch Stingray Bangle ($195). In ultra-chic shagreen, stingray if you want to get specific, the organic shape is great to pair with more linear bracelets like Bendel’s famed bangles, hardware-heavy Hermés Collier de Chiens and chunky gold chains. Tory calls it quirky, but the chic combo of acrylic and exotic skin with the not-quite-pastel, not-quite-saturated hue has us using it as a conversation starter everywhere we go.
Available in stores and online at www.toryburch.com
Trina Turk Jungle Bloom Pillows
For the home, the color green is said to be calming, cheerful and health-giving, so tossing a few of the Trina Turk Jungle Bloom Pillows ($178) around your living room won’t just liven up your decor, it’ll give you a jolt of energy every time you see their cheerful floral design. Available in green (as well as red and teal), the intricately embroidered down-filled pillows look great mixed and matched with each other and add Turk’s Palm Springs luxe style to any room.
Available in stores and online at www.trinaturk.com
Jonathan Adler Fig Pop Candle
In addition to giving you energy with its peppy green hue, the Jonathan Adler Fig Pop Candle ($38) will perfume your space with the energizing scent of fig, giving you a double-shot of goodness. The combo of scents in this clean-burning candle include clean figwood, creamy coconut blended with green ivy and emerald moss. And since we’re going green, the Pop Glass vessel can be used long after the wax has burned out, letting you enjoy the green glass all over again.
Available in stores and online at www.jonathanadler.com
