A personal list of companies and products that combine beauty and conscientiousness. Anything you find here, you probably don’t need but know that where you put your money matters. buy less. consume wisely.Tumblr (3.0; @alchelist)http://alchelist.tumblr.com/<img src="http://21.media.tumblr.com/HHh3VDVO0onn7rl6owxrjyIxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’ve seen <a target="_blank" title="elroy apparel" href="http://mudsharkstreetwear.com/elroyapparel-m-126.html">Elroy Apparel</a> on <a target="_blank" title="mudshark streetwear" href="http://mudsharkstreetwear.com/">Mudshark Streetwear</a> a few times but I didn’t know they used sustainable materials. Furthermore, none of their designs really spoke to my personal style until I saw this. I’m really big into dresses right now and anything with pleats, buttons, collars are totally my thing.</p> <p><a target="_blank" title="elroy apparel" href="http://www.shopelroy.com/">link</a></p>http://alchelist.tumblr.com/post/123969655http://alchelist.tumblr.com/post/123969655Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:23:17 -0700elroy appareldresswomen<img src="http://17.media.tumblr.com/HHh3VDVO0onmxzu80ZpwWVWFo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>One thing that I’ve had a hard time finding is lingerie that is socially responsible. I love lingerie, LOVE it, and I have a hard time giving up my lacy panties - which is why I haven’t yet. I do own some organic cotton underwear but they are nothing like these beautiful knickers straight from England. Finally, I’ve found eco-friendly lingerie that isn’t just plain cotton!</p> <p><a target="_blank" title="eco-boudoir" href="http://www.eco-boudoir.com/">link</a></p>http://alchelist.tumblr.com/post/123411737http://alchelist.tumblr.com/post/123411737Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:22:57 -0700knickerspantiesladies<img src="http://1.media.tumblr.com/HHh3VDVO0onyo575FTobXLu6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This husband and wife team make brooches, rings, necklaces and earrings and try to use as much recycled materials as possible and incorporate sustainable practices into their business where ever they can.</p> <p><a target="_blank" title="figs & ginger" href="http://www.figsandginger.com/">link</a></p>http://alchelist.tumblr.com/post/122901247http://alchelist.tumblr.com/post/122901247Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:22:11 -0700womenladiesjewelry<img src="http://15.media.tumblr.com/HHh3VDVO0onmn4i6CfvdsKKKo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>reMade USA is a San Francisco based company that makes giant handbags out of recycled and repurposed leather. Since each bag is made of leather that used to be something else you can be pretty sure that they are all unique, I’m guessing you can only make one bag out of one leather jacket.</p> <p><a target="_blank" title="reMade USA" href="http://www.remadeusa.com/index.html">link</a></p>http://alchelist.tumblr.com/post/122813288http://alchelist.tumblr.com/post/122813288Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:45:28 -0700remade usabagspurse