eco-friendly handbags

The Perfect Collaboration…

by grechen on April 13, 2010 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

I usually keep eco-friendly fashion & accessories to Green Grechen, but I will happily break the rules for these two lovely ladies…

Lina Rennell (of Beklina and her own line, Lina Rennell) & Ashley Watson (pioneer of recycled leather handbags) have come together to create these two amazing organic cotton/canvas & recycled leather handbags exclusively on sale at Beklina. Lina’s prints are so perfect right now and Ashley’s recycled, worn-in leather completes the natural, artisan look of each bag. Heavenly…

I wonder if this duffel would hold enough for a 4-day trip to Florida…hmmm….

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Giveaway: Matt & Nat Takumi Vegan Handbag

by grechen on June 8, 2009 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

**this giveaway is closed!!** and the winner was….

randommattandnat

Carla!!!

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It’s another chance to win something cool!! This time Grechen’s Closet contest is sponsored by StefaniBags.com, who’s giving away a Matt & Nat Takumi vegan handbag to one lucky reader.

Enter to win a matt & nat vegan handbag

I’m a big fan of stylish, vegan handbag designers Matt & Nat; they never fail to produce beautifully designed, functional, animal-friendly handbags & small accessories. This Takumi bag is made from a “vegan leather” and is part of the Japanese paper collection, looking as delicate as crinkled paper, but able to stand up to every day use. I love this as a small briefcase or small laptop bag for work – it’s the perfect size to hold papers, pens, a netbook, and any other work essential you don’t necessarily want in your handbag.

This week, one lucky winner has a chance to win this bag courtesy of StefaniBags.com! If you’re too impatient to wait though, you can use code grechen30 at StefaniBags for 30% off anything – including sale Matt & Nat!

How to enter: You MUST subscribe to Grechen’s Closet e-mail newsletter to be entered to win. E-mails are sent out daily, but only if there is a new post on the blog. After you sign up you MUST confirm your subscription by clicking on a link inside an e-mail from Feedblitz. If you do not confirm your subscription, you will NOT be entered to win. You will also be subscribing to StefaniBags.com newsletter when you enter your e-mail. You may unsubscribe from either newsletter at any time.

If you’re already subscribed to receive blog posts via e-mail (thank you!) there are other ways you can enter to win (but please note – your e-mail address will be checked with our newsletter subscribers and if you are not already subscribed, you will not be entered to win, even if you complete one or more of the options below). You can also enter to win multiple times by completing one or more of the items below:

Visit StefaniBags.com, then come back here and leave a comment with your favorite item from the site – it doesn’t have to be Matt & Nat.

Tweet about the contest posting a link to the contest page. Again, come back here and leave a comment with a link to your tweet so I can make sure I have your e-mail address.

Post about the contest on your blog. Please post back here with a link so I can verify (in case I don’t get a pingback).

Post the contest on your facebook page then come back here and leave a comment with your e-mail address

That’s it!! Good luck to everyone! Contest will end next Monday, June 15.

Beth Springer Handbags 40% off

by grechen on December 3, 2008 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

Use code “5050elf” for 40% off all items at Beth Springer through 12/12. All sales are final with this code. I have one of Beth’s Ecovertible totes and LOVE it (read my review here)- it’s a messenger & hobo in one!

This is my next favorite bag by Beth – the Soft-T:

For you California Girls, check out the sale in person: Beth Springer Studio
612 Venice Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
Specially ticketed items only.

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Review: Beth Springer Eco-vertible Bag

by grechen on June 3, 2008 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

I am so excited to review one of Beth Springer’s eco-chic handbags! I’ve been a fan of her line for quite some time, and now that I have an Ecovertible bag, I’m an even BIGGER fan! The Ecovertible bag is made from suede and reclaimed leather “bits,” it’s also lined in organic hemp linen. The Ecovertible is totally convertible from a shoulder to a messenger bag and is the perfect size for essentials. I carry a large wallet and makeup bag, a SIGG water bottle, and random electronic equipment; everything fits perfectly, and is easy to access.

I received this bag last week and have carried every day. Honestly the thing that impresses me the most about this bag is how light it is; I almost forget I have it on! The bag has one inside zippered pocket (big enough for all my “random” stuff), a snap at the top of the bag to keep it closed; the longer strap is NOT adjustable, but both straps are removable. Here’s a look at the bag both messenger style, and as a shoulder bag (I mostly wear it as a messenger bag):

I truly love this bag, and feel great about my small step in an more earth-friendly direction. I am definitely on a “green journey” together with Beth Springer, who is constantly progressing her designs and materials to be even more eco-chic: using vegetable-dyed leather, hemp linen linings, and producing her bags 100% sweatshop-free in the US. Hers is the type of company I’m excited to support, Beth Springer is an independent designer, hardworking female entrepreneur, and committed to doing better every day. Although bigger companies like Banana Republic, Target, Levi’s and more are jumping on the “green” bandwagon, smaller companies and designers are where the heart of the green movement is; they have been the engine of growth up until now, let’s not leave them behind…

Check out more of Beth’s handbag designs at her website, and save 15% when you enter “GrechensGirl” in the coupon code field!

Outfit Information:

on the left – Stewart + Brown Organic cotton skirt, James Perse top, Delman Mona Flats

on the right – Samantha Treacy Wide-Leg pants, Splendid tee, MICHAEL Michael Kors sandals.

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Eco-Chic: Rebecca’s Got a Brand New Bag

April 30, 2008

According to a new article in Elle Magazine – you can view it here, Rebecca Minkoff has teamed up with Bijou Phillips to create “an eco bag inspired by the Mama’s and the Papa’s and meant for dancing at mud-filled music festivals.” Sure, well, I seriously doubt the bag is going to sell for under [...]