Need an organic T-shirt or all-natural lip gloss?

Hi again!

Today I want to start talking about available eco-friendly products that are right here in our own neighborhood. Firstly, online shopping is probably the easiest way to find "green" fashion and beauty products. Today I came across a website that is completely focused on fashion with a purpose -- Threadsforthought.com
Threads for Thought is a company that makes searching for "green" and charitable fashion easy! The company has been featured in In Style magazine, US Weekly, and more. The online company provides links and information about other websites where you can order "green" and charity driven clothing. Also, they have their own online shopping mall! According to their website, "Threads for Thought uses 100 percent organic cotton and eco-friendly fabrics..." in all of their featured clothes. Most of the clothing sale proceeds go to various charities, so along with helping the environment, buyers can also be a humanitarians. Furthermore, Threads for Thought is partnered with the Natural Recourse Defense Council and the International Rescue Committee.
So aside from donating money to charities, why does Threads for Thought think organic clothing is so important? Well threadsforthought.com says that "6 pounds of harmful chemicals are added to each acre of cotton." The site continues to say that these chemicals are horrible for our Earth's soil and water, and the health of the farmers who grow them and the people who live near them. The company believes that if cotton farmers remove the chemicals they use and grow their cotton organically, they can help save the Earth's environment and the health of over 50 million people. Check out the site for more details on what they are doing to help the enviroment and/or to order your first "green" clothing article.

If you don't feel comfortable purchasing online, the store Urban Outfitters is selling Threads for Thought tee's. Above is a picture of the t-shirt available - it's cute and sends a good message!

If what your looking for is not clothing, but make-up products then Urban Outfitters still is your place to go. While your there check out their new all-natural lip gloss, Green by Nature. It comes in cherry mint flavor (my personal favorite) and peppermint. 1 percent of all the sales this company makes is donated to the natural environment, and at $6 a pop, it's well worth it. Also, the lip gloss is 95 percent natural -- don't worry, it works just as good as any other lip gloss I have tried.

Plenty of other stores are providing "green" clothing as well. American Apparel is orienting their entire company around helping the environment. They use recycled fabrics, organic t-shirts, and even run their factory off solar energy. Check out more about American Apparel at Amy's Strand's blog, Green Fashion and Beauty.

"Green" fashion is definitely a new trend people are getting into. Threads for Thought is just one of the many organizations out there focused on getting people into saving the planet, so stay tuned for more. And believe me, there will be PLENTY more.

Talk to you soon,
Lauren