Sometimes it is hard to wake up early for that morning jog… we understand… There is the getting out of bed part, the cold, wet morning part, and the generally unattractive workout clothes part. Well, the first bit is something that has to happen eventually anyway; the second is up to the weather gods; but the third is where Deity Aton comes in! Deity Aton has come out with a great line of organic cotton, comfortable, and (gasp!) stylish tracksuits for women and men. With a drawstring and elastic waist for ease of movement, and a zip-front jacket with a standing collar for keeping your neck nice and toasty, these are just the thing to motivate you to get movin’! Now if running isn’t your thing, don’t worry! These tracksuits are cute enough for everyday wear, from doing some grocery shopping to hunting through your local antique shops. Now, if only we could figure out how to control the weather…

We all want gorgeous hair. You know, the so-soft-and-sexy-you-look-like-a-Victoria’s Secret-supermodel hair. Now, because we don’t all have personal hairstylists following us around, how does a mere mortal acheive this look? By using John Masters Organics Honey & Hibiscus Hair Reconstructing Shampoo! Using natural components to dramatically improve the texture, it also rebuilds and strengthens your hair with each wash. Use the matching Reconstructer to condition and lock in moisture and shine. Warning: May cause self-induced whiplash from excessive hair-flipping!

A woman knows the importance of the perfect Little Black Dress. It is the item in your closet that has to have more uses than a swiss army knife! It must complement you(and only you) every time it is worn. It has to stand the demands of a busy lifestyle. And most importantly, it needs go with everything! Now, this is a lot to ask from a dress, but we have just the one! The Loyale Charlotte Wrap Dress will never let you down, be it for work or play! Made from organic cotton with a little stretch and a wraparound tie waist, you will always get the perfect fit(even if you eat that extra piece of chocolate cake). Now you too can join the ranks of such classy ladies as Jackie O. and Audrey Hepburn!

Be it a neck, wrist, ear or finger accessory, the baubles we wear are often ill begotten, in more ways than one. From conflict diamonds to dirty gold, most mainstream jewelry is a far cry from environmentally and socially responsible. Enter Moonrise jewelry, a high-quality jewelry design company and valuable social enterprise. A socially AND environmentally responsible business, Moonrise jewelry is making a positive impact by continually seeking out new suppliers that adhere to Fair Trade and fair wage standards - protocols which ensure that workers receive a living wage for their goods, work in healthy and ethical conditions, and enjoy equal opportunities. In addition to this, Moonrise makes extensive use of natural, untreated gemstone obtained through the most environmentally sound mining practices and processed under fair trade protocols, and incorporates natural, recycled, and renewable materials into their designs whenever possible. And as if that was not enough, each Moonrise piece is handcrafted in Virginia through their innovative work / training program, “Jewelry with Heart”, providing economic empowerment for women of all backgrounds. It looks good, to does good, it feels good. We like it.

The Babassu Sugar Rub by Inara is the ultimate in “lux” bodycare. A unique and gentle (yet quite thorough!) exfoliant that leaves your skin smelling sweet and oh so soft and supple (dare we say it…like butter baby). 100% organic, made from babassu oil, turbinado sugar and essential oils, we just can’t get enough of this sweet stuff. (10 lbs off the hips and ZERO calories on the lips…well…maybe not 10lbs, but at least a couple.). Available in a 9.5 ounce jar or 15.5 ounce custom crock. Even better, Inara is a 100% organic body care line inspired by enduring native rituals. Inara believes in crafting products that provide an enriching personal experience for everyone who uses them. To support this belief, Inara works with women’s cooperatives, and other indigenous groups around the world, to obtain the rare ingredients needed to create their quality offerings.

Make a statement with new tanks & t-shirts from Positive Energy(+E). Dedicated to bringing awareness to social, environmental and political concerns that affect us and our world, these svelte tank tops and t’s for women, t-shirts for men and t-shirts or onesies for babies, feature a single word (loaded with meaning) on the front, such as HOT, (global warming), USED(recycling), and DIRTY (air pollution) , among others. These 100% organic, sweat-shop free, (and well cut) t’s & tanks send a clear message, a call to action, that we all need to hear and share.

You can’t get an iPod built from sustainable materials (yet) but you can get a case made from recycled billboard vinyl.

The I-Pod/Cell Phone Case from Vy&Elle has a padded vinyl front and back, snug sides of black elastic and attaches to clothing with a vinyl-covered belt clip on the back.

Greenloop has been carrying Vy&Elle since we opened and their products are top quality. They use vinyl billboards from around the nation which would usually be discarded into landfills where they create toxic pollution. Instead, the strength of PVC vinyl makes it an ideal material for reuse. And because of the different images printed on the vinyl, it’s even more interesting as a fabric. It offers colorful graphics that take urban art into everyday living. Each bag and accessory item has its own unique “one of a kind” look without the high designer price. With random colors and designs, every product made is different, offering a chance to carry a piece of art on a shoulder, in a pocketbook or in the home.

The iPod case from Vy&Elle is available from Greenloop for $22.00 US.