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Friday, January 2, 2009
Merch to Purch / Features Avoid disease, wear organic
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Is your resolution this year to join the "green movement"? Being environmentally conscious doesn't just mean shopping in the organic section at Harris Teeter. No sir. Not only can you eat organic, but you can WEAR organic as well.
Organic cotton is currently one of the most popular organic fibers used in clothing and apparel. According to the Organic Trade Association, "organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment." In other words, organic cotton is grown without the insecticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers. Why is this a good thing for you? Because Fibre2Fashion.com says that many skin diseases and health hazards occur due to wearing of fabrics that are cultivated and processed by such products.
Eww, right?
Organic clothing isn't hard to find at all. Here's a men's T-shirt by FCUK spotted at Boris & Natasha ($42).
For more information on organic clothing, check out the Organic Consumers Association's Clothes For A Change campaign. And to find organic retailers online, check out this extensive list from Ecomall.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Merch to Purch / Features Have you picked out your NYE dress yet?
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 8:46 AM
OK, ladies, if you haven't already, you've got two days to find the perfect outfit to wear when bringing in the new year. You want to radiate beauty and confidence to start 2009 off on the right heel, don't you?
Never fear, Creative Loafing is here. Check out these dresses that will be sure to set you apart from the crowd.
First up, an Aryn K Tina Dress. This shimmery black and gold darling can be found at Boris and Natasha for $98. 1214 Thomas Ave. 704-375-0079
Another great color to be out and about in on NYE is a silverish gray. This particular sleeveless gray dress, adorned with gems and a high collar, is hiding out at Glamour Puss and costs a mere $120.56. 1800 Camden Road, Suite 101. 704-334-2426
And you definitely can't go wrong with purple this season. This simple-cut V-neck can be found at Eileen for $49. 1800 Camden Road, Suite 102. 704-372-1002
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Features Don't leave the jerks in your life off your holiday shopping list
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM
I'm sure there are people in your life whom you avoided buying gifts for this holiday season because they were asses. Idiots. Inconsiderate jerks. Whatever.
This is the season for giving, people.
For those particular folks who really got your panties in a bunch this year, send them some shit. No, really, a pile of shit.
For the low price of $12.95, Shitsenders.com will anonymously send your friend or enemy a quart of cow dung. A quart of elephant crap runs $14.95, and a quart of gorilla poop is $16.95. If you've really felt shitted on, you can up the quantity to a gallon for a few dollars more.
So what if Christmas is tomorrow? A gift from the heart is better late than never.
