Go Eco Chic: Fave Products & Fashion Picks

In honor of Earth Day, here are my top picks for environmentally-friendly fashion finds, beauty and home products.

Loving my purple Stella McCartney bag!Stella McCartney bag, $1195.00. Top by Calypso, Rag and Bone jeans, $165. Jil Sander wedge sandals.

Loving my purple Stella McCartney bag!
Stella McCartney bag, $1195.00. Top by Calypso, Rag and Bone jeans, $165. Jil Sander wedge sandals.

Fringe is in and this new version of the Falabella Stella McCartney bag is a great splurge item to spice up your spring wardrobe! All of her bags are vegan-friendly and made of faux leather. Shown here in lapis--also available in silver and black.

Alexis Russell uses fine recycled metals, and conflict-free gemstones and diamonds in each of her pieces of fine jewelry. I am loving these edgy spike earrings for Spring!

Check out these cool, retro sunglasses! They are made with recycled skateboard decks.

A limited-edition, ultrahydrating whipped body butter scented with a subtle African red rooibos tea fragrance. Josie Maran's signature ingredient, 100% Pure Argan Oil, is spun into a unique creamy butter. Additionally, 10 percent of the proceeds of this product will be donated to the Imagine Initiative to support women’s empowerment. 

Made from 100% naturally derived soy wax and infused with organic lavender, the Aveda limited-edition candle is more than just another green product that smells great—it’s charitable as well. 100% of the proceeds go to Global Greengrants, a group that funds projects to help protect water rights and access around the world.

What better way to drink wine than from a stemless glass made from unique yet wonderfully worn automotive glass? The design is modern and chic, and each glass is a one-of-a-kind in its own way with air bubbles and varying thicknesses and textures. They are sturdy and strong with a slight green hue—just like that of a windshield. 

Recycled Wine Glasses, $32, Set of 2 from Uncommon Goods.

Recycled Wine Glasses, $32, Set of 2 from Uncommon Goods.

Kiehl's just unveiled it's environmental partnership featuring a Limited Edition Collection of Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque with 100% of net proceeds benefitting Recycle Across America. 

Ashley Judd, Anthony Mackie (back), and Kiehl's USA President Chris Salgardo at the unveiling partnership event in Santa Monica.

This amazing Kiehls product detoxifies the skin using Amazonian White Clay.

Five Ways to Freshen Up Your Look for Spring

With Spring around the corner, here are some ideas on how to freshen up your look!

 

1. Break out of your comfort zone and wear ripped capri skinny or boyfriend jeans.

Jeans: Rag & Bone, The Zipper Capri Jeans, $231
Cropped jacket: Urban Outfitters (no longer available)
Tank top :Phillip Lim for Target (no longer available)
Shoes: Christian Dior (no longer available)
Necklace: Final Touches by Essie B., $150. For purchase, contact Melissa@melissameyers.net

If tight jeans are not your thing, these loose-fitting boyfriend jeans are great too.  Don't forget to cuff them at the bottom!

2. Wear a jacket over your shoulder like a shawl. 

3. Add a fun chunky necklace with pearls. Yes, they are back!

Cropped jacket: Urban Outfitters (no longer available)
Tank top :Phillip Lim for Target (no longer available)
Necklace: Final Touches by Essie B., $150. For purchase, contact Melissa@melissameyers.net

 

4. Wear a side-braid on a casual day or over the weekend.

5. Look chic while you work-out and wear a pair of fab patterned exercise pants. 

Inside info:  This amazing line of patterned exercise wear is the brainchild of Lori Florio (wife of Tom Florio, the former famed Publisher of Vogue Magazine).

Best Skinny Jeans

While shopping at Satine, a super-chic LA boutique, I found the cutest skinny jeans that have the perfect amount of stretch in them by Paige Denim. They make several amazing styles and the fit is great...below are a few of my favorites.

Paige gray wash jeans worn with a Zadig and Voltaire blouse and Pura Lopez black booties.

Love the gray wash and zipper detail!

Double X ring and lips ring by Kelly Gerber Jewelry.

Paige makes the best basic denim skinny jeans...a staple in any closet!

Paige blue denim jeans worn with a Zadig and Voltaire blouse and Pura Lopez black booties.

Wear skinny jeans with a great pair of pointy toe booties! 

Paige Denim 'Verdugo' Skinny Ankle Jeans (Ashbury)$199.00

Paige Denim 'Verdugo' Skinny Ankle Jeans (Ashbury)$199.00