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Purely by Alfred Angelo

Juliana B. Williams — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:00:01 +0000

Update: We have recently received a message from Kate Harrison, author of the best selling book The Green Bride Guide, who has generously shared her findings on the Alfred Angelo’s Purely Collection. Kate was advised by an Alfred Angelo company rep that the materials used in the Purely line are in fact conventionally produced cotton and silk. Read more about this topic on Kate’s insightful and inspirational website, http://www.thegreenbrideguide.com/blogsposts/2010/05/05/alfred-angelo-greenwashing.

The new Purely Collection by Alfred Angelo is pure perfection.

Their 2010 catalogue showcases fun, flirty and fabulous wear-again bridesmaid dresses in luscious eco-friendly fabrics.

Loving the adorable Silk Dupioni Plaid dresses. Who knew plaid could be so pretty. These dazzling designs have inspired me to create a “Pretty in Plaid” wedding inspiration board. Watch for it over the next couple of days.

Diggin’ Doie Designs

Juliana B. Williams — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:00:22 +0000

I have fallen in love with the fashion forward, feminine eco designs by designer Sara Kirsner, owner of Doie Designs.

One of my faves is the dainty Wilshire Dress made of organic cotton, silk and lycra. How gorgeous would your bridesmaids look in this classic piece? Better yet, how gorgeous would you look in it? This dress is a wonderful alternative to the traditional wedding gown and would be perfect for a casual eco wedding.

Wilshire sample dresses, part of the Spring 2009 Los Angeles Collection, are currently on sale for the unbelievable price of $68.

http://www.doiedesigns.com

Fun, Airy and Elegant

ecochic — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:15:28 +0000

This beautiful Cassiopeia cocktail dress in Coral Blue is sure to be a hit with your bridesmaids. Figure flattering for almost any shape and size, this casual yet elegant dress can be worn with confidence by all your bridesmaids on your wedding day and will no doubt be incorporated into their everyday wear closet.

Handmade by female artisans in India, this organic cotton dress features soft, feminine embroidered details, knit bust and mini-balloon bottom.

Retails for $189 from Jute and Jackfruit

One Dress, Endless Styles

ecochic — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:15:03 +0000

Our goal at Ecopolitan Bride has always been to show you eco friendly alternatives to today’s hottest wedding trends. Well, one of today’s hottest bridal trends is two wedding dresses for the special day; a formal gown for the ceremony and a cocktail dress for the reception.

We’ve found the perfect alternative which will not only reduce your dress budget but also reduce the waste. The Eco Chameleon gown from Etsy designer and seller Isadora Clothing is true to it’s name. Made of organic cotton, bamboo and spandex jersey, this versatile piece allows you to achieve several different styles simply by changing the way you twist and tie the dress.

For your ceremony, try the strapless Grecian Goddess twist for romantic elegance. And how about the Marilyn Monroe style cross-over halter for a fun yet classic reception cocktail dress.

After your wedding you can incorporate this fun and stylish dress into your everyday wardrobe by getting it hemmed and professionally dyed.

The Eco Chameleon dress sells for the oh-so affordable price of $360.

Also available in a shorter length and a wide variety of colors, the Chameleon dress would be perfect for your bridesmaids. The shorter version sells for $116.

Grace & Cello Cotton Dress

ecochic — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:45:17 +0000

This beautiful Orchard (gc1305) dress, from Grace & Cello, is the perfect example of Classic Elegance.

If you’re looking for a dress that can be enjoyed after the wedding, look no further. This timeless 100% organic cotton and silk lined sundress will have you looking eco-fabulous for years to come.

The Orchard dress comes in sizes:
2, 4, 6, 8, 10,12

grace & cello apparel.

Casual Beach Wedding

ecochic — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:20:46 +0000

This simple yet stunning 100% organic cotton dress is perfect for a beach wedding. As seen on Hollywood celebs such as Kate Hudson, Hayden Panettiere, Lauren Conrad, Christina Aguilera and Denise Richards.

The V-shaped neckline dress, produced in Hollywood, CA in a solar-powered factory, fashions an elastic band under the bustline and a loose fit around waist and hips making this the ideal dress to complement almost any figure.

This is a dress you will want to wear again and again and at $99 — it’s a steal!

www.blacklabelboutique.com

Redesigning the wedding dress…

ecochic — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:15:53 +0000

…and the way we buy it. A truly different wedding boutique, Sanni.com has no fixed prices, you just make a love contribution with 10% going to charity.

Every dress from the “Angel Gowns” collection is custom made to your specifications and budget.

The elegant and timeless design of these bias cut dresses can easily be incorporated into your evening and special event wear after the wedding.

www.sanni.com

This Buds For You

ecochic — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:40:35 +0000

Here’s a great alternative to a fresh flower bouquet — carry these adorable recycled flower clutches from Soolip.com.

Have your bridesmaids carry these unique flower clutches for a truly distinctive look. Made from tea stained recycled cotton rags, these clutches, exclusive to Soolip, measure 4″ x 6″.

www.soolip.com

Clutch can be found on the Soolip website under
> Store
> Wedding

Go ahead and show off your fun side

ecochic — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:05:29 +0000

It’s your wedding day and everything about it should reflect who you are.

The great thing about being a bride today is there are no rules. Gone are the days of stuffy traditional gowns. Today’s bride can put here own stamp on her dress as can be seen in this Tara Lynn design.

Tara Lynn’s breathtaking designs are created from 100% hemp or hemp silk blends giving her gowns that amazingly luxurious look and feel.

Notes from Tara Lynn’s site:

Tara Lynn will create a custom bridal dress especially for you. It can be simple, traditional or embellished with Tara Lynn’s unique artwork.

In order to get the most out of your investment and the earth’s resources, Tara Lynn can design your eco wedding dress so it can be worn again for a more casual occasion.

Prices start at $700.

www.taralynnstudio.com

Classic Elegance Meets Sustainable Style

ecochic — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:38:47 +0000

You’ve always dreamed of an elegant, romantic wedding; well what says elegance and romance more than an Audrey Hepburn inspired wedding dress.

Rawganique’s Audrey Hemp dress is made of 100% natural materials: Organic European hemp and wild raw silk.

This simply stunning dress is not only environmentally friendly but is also manufactured in a socially responsible manner in Europe — no sweat shops, no child labour.