DreamSacks – Luxurious Natural Fiber Products

It's impressive when a single company can turn just one travel product into a venture that now creates a wealth of eco-friendly products fashioned from natural fibers, such as silk, bamboo, soy and cashmere. DreamSacks produces an array of luxurious bedding, clothing, and accessories. From saving more than 300 gallons of gas per year driving an all-electric truck to giving back to poverty-stricken communities, Dream Sacks gets an A+ for creating a well-rounded, earth-conscious business. Just a few DreamSacks products to consider: For Women: DreamSacks offers an assortment of pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, and nightwear, such as this Cerise Robe with handcrafted knotted closures. Comprised of sheer silk and rayon, the robe comes in a seductive Chocolate with Cielo Blue trim (shown) or relaxing Green Tea with Vanilla trim. A selection of garments for expecting mothers includes an array of colorful tunics, gowns, and pajama sets. For Men: From breathable bamboo boxer shorts to comfy lounge pants, DreamSacks accommodates men with fashionable eco-friendly clothing and undergarments. For example, the Charmeuse Men's Robe provides a loose fit, two convenient pockets, and matching belt. Comprised of Charmeuse silk, women aren’t the only ones slipping into something a bit more comfortable. Available in Black and Chocolate Brown. For Baby: DreamSacks has your little one covered from top to bottom with eco-friendly baby hats and pesticide-free bamboo socks. Accessories and gifts sets include knit baby blankets, bibs, and natural fiber crib sheets. When shopping for an eco-conscious mama-to-be, consider the BabyDreams Collection Gift Set & Outfit ($84) – consisting of a Lemongrass with Nectar trim blanket, Lemongrass Long Sleeve Tee & Pants, and nectar hat and socks. This set is available for babies 3 to 6 months. Bedding: Your bedroom serves as your sanctuary and what better items to enhance your slumber than with DreamSack bedding that includes Handstitched Habotai Silk Coverlet Pillow Shams ($105) and Reversible Silk Charmeuse Coverlets ($378). This BambooDreams Sheet Set ($216) offers a 250-thread count bottom fitted sheet, flat sheet, and two pillowcases that accommodates Queen, King, California King, and Twin beds. Available in Green Tea, Rain, Natural, Almond, and Sienna. Travel: Whether at home or in the air, you want a luxurious slumber during your jet-setting adventures and the Luxury Travel Kit ($196) aims to place you in first-class surroundings no matter where you may be. For in-flight comfort and hotel room relief, your set will include a Silk/Cashmere blanket (42"x76"), Charmeuse Silk Eyeshades, and an outer bag that doubles as a pillowcase. Available in Chocolate with Cielo Blue. Giving Back I'd also like to applaud DreamSacks for not only their contribution to preserving the environment, but also their effort to give back to less-fortunate communities. DreamSacks supports Coaching for Hope (an organization that uses soccer to fight the HIV and AIDS epidemic in Africa; Hwa Nan Women's College (provides advanced degrees to women in China); and Mercy Corps (helping people beat impossible odds, disasters, and chronic poverty). Image Credits: DreamSacks

Luxurious and Eco-Friendly Fall Fashion Must Haves

Once again, the muggies of summer are fading and the air is turning cooler. As the leaves change color in celebration of the upcoming autumn, it's time to add a little fall festivity to your wardrobe. Accessories for the season are a priority as well. Check out these 5 luxurious and eco-friendly fall fashion must haves! 1. Rossie Recycled Tire Purse This recycled tire purse called Rossie, created by Uca Ruffatti from El Salvador, snatched up the 2009 Award for Excellence in Product Design by the Fair Trade Federation. This group has a delicious line of eco-friendly bags, and they feature all black design or black with pops of red and indigo. This particular recycled purse is perfect for Fall, and can be used with jeans and a sweater or with a skirt suit and heels for the office. Versatile and beautiful, this is a definite fall must have. 2. Terra Plana Janis Boots These beautiful boots are created by Terra Plana, a company focused on using sustainable and recycled materials in their shoes. This particular boot is created from vegetable tanned leather, recycled quilts from Pakistan and Bangladesh, and a recycled rubber heel. It's a mid-calf pull on boot with no zippers or buckles, and is the perfect accessory for fall. These boots can be paired with long skirts or slacks, but look especially great with a pair of comfortable jeans. This must have boot has a pop of color on the back, adding warmth to any ensemble. 3. Fleur de Neige Vintage Necklace This vintage necklace captures the beauty of the fall season, and is available from JadynsJewels on Etsy. With a beautiful brass metal acorn, vintage acrylic pearls, plastic white stacked flower with rhinestone center and more - this gorgeous necklace can bring life to absolutely any outfit. You'd better hurry before someone else snaps it up, though! JadynsJewels has a ton of other vintage jewelry that is unique and beautiful, so check out the Etsy store when you're searching for jewelry to complement your fall wardrobe. 4. Fair Trade Citrine and Oregon Blue Opal Recycled Silver Earrings These earrings, available from Green Earth jewelry on Artfire, are crafted from recycled silver and fair trade gemstones. With the colors of the season, these earrings will offset any outfit, creating the perfect finishing touch. Gorgeously faceted Citrines are gem quality and add a bit of sparkle for any occasion. 5. Grace & Cello 'Lucia' Long Coat This elegant coat will keep away any cool fall draft, and is created from 80% recycled wool and nylon. The coat falls to mid-thigh, and is available in black, crimson and dark green. Grace & Cello are dedicated to working with materials that have minimal impact on the environment, so you can look great and feel great about your clothing purchases. This 'Lucia' long coat can be worn with just about any fall outfit. Versatile, comfortable and warm - this coat had to make the list of must haves! There you are - the top 5 must haves of the season. Expand your wardrobe and accessory closet without feeling a bit guilty when you purchase eco-friendly or vintage clothing and accessories!

5 Luxurious Recycled Accessories

If you've never looked at the soda can you were drinking from and thought, 'Hmmm, that would really make a great earring,' well, you can now be glad that someone did! Check out these 5 luxurious recycled accessories - you might be surprised just how elegant they are! 1. Recycled Soda Can Earrings This is probably my favorite of the list, because the earrings are adorable and elegant. It would be very difficult for anyone to guess that they were originally part of an ugly can! These are beautiful and could easily be matched with a sleek dancing dress...or your favorite pair of blue jeans. 2. Cute Totes Made from Recycled Traffic Signs These totes are absolutely adorable and while you probably wouldn't want to carry one of these with you everywhere you go - they would be stellar for a day at the beach or even a night on the town. They're flashy and eye-catching, and if you need a great gift for a unique friend, they're perfect! 3. Recycled Vinyl Record Cuff Bracelets I adore bracelets. When I saw this one, I knew it was making it onto the list. This is a super chic cuff bracelet that would be the perfect accessory for a summer sun dress or jeans and sandals. This is not your typical 'recycled jewelry,' and actually looks like you might have paid a pretty penny for it. The secret is that it's created from recycled vinyl records! 4. Recycled Newspaper Earrings These earrings are a bit whimsical without being flamboyant, and they're really cute. Who would guess that they were created from old newspapers? No one - that's who! These earrings would be perfect for any kind of outfit, from elegant dinner party to shorts and flip-flops. Plus, you can justify the purchase because it's good for the earth! What more could you ask for? 5. Recycled Skateboard Necklace Another favorite, the recycled skateboard necklace is the perfect accessory for the casual outfit. It has the perfect 'spring' look and would make a lovely gift for friends that are just as eco-conscious as you are! There is actually a variety of recycled skateboard jewelry, but this necklace is too cute to leave out. Next time you go shopping for accessories, start with eco-friendly or recycled ones. With most, it's very difficult to tell what they're created from and some of them are so elegant you'd just never guess that wearing them is a positive step for our environment!