Boswell Photo Exhibit and AShirtBag Fundraiser

Stop by Tender in Birmingham to view the wonderful limited edition prints from Detroit's premier photographer Boswell on Dec 1st 6-8pm. Tender is located at 271 west Maple rd and champagne and nibby bits will be served and the night is hosted by the ever so chic Peggy Kerr . A portion of the proceeds will be donated to AShirtBag for its programs in the Detroit Public Schools.

AShirtBag @ Maker Faire Detroit

Come out and see all the amazing things going on this weekend at the Maker Faire . You can stop by booth # 6732 and see how AShirtBags are made , then enter to win Kid Rocks personal tank top, autographed and made into a recycled shopping bag . www.makersfaire.com

organic regimens skincare

I just received some of this and its fabu...check it out here at www.organicregimens.com

Suzanne Tick art project

Suzanne Tick is a textile designer and installation artist . I cant get enough of her simple elegant wall hangings and sculptures. This one hangs in the Gates foundation building and its made from recycled dry cleaner hangers. www.suzannetick.com

Vivienne Westwood tote bags

Viv is the bomb..so are these tote bags ...Westwood is continuing her eco warrior ways with these bags available only at www.yoox.com Get one before they are gone

Erdum recycled glass tumbler

I am kinda digging these recycled glass tumblers from Erdum. Perfect for 20yr scotch or homemade lemonade.I picked up a set while in NYC this past week for a gift. They are available at the MOMA store in NYC

Marks & Spencer carbon neural bra

Marks & Spencer is billing this as the first carbon neutral bra as part of their ecofriendly Autograph leaves line. The company has purchased carbon credits to offset those used to manufacture and transport all items in the collection. So I guess you will feel good about whats under your shirt?

FLUX cork wallet

Simple and yummy is all I can say about this new Flux cork wallet design. Its the perfect gift for your eco warrior partner. www.etsy.com

Scrap Rugs from Fort Street Studio

WOW.....these are right up my living room alley and they are made from all kind of different kinds of scraps from this new find of mine Fort Street Studios. The colors are amazing and the designers at the studio sure know how to make things POP. www.fortstreetstudio.com

RGB nail Polish

I think Ive posted about these nail polish before, I cant seen to remember at this time, guess i need my green juice this morning. Anyways they do make some yummy colors and its actually earth and healthe friendly for you. They are available at www.rgbcosmectics.com

The Kind Diet

Its the first day of spring for me at least, and a friend gifted me this diet book from earth activist Alicia Silverstone. Im going to give it a good 2 months but from what i read in it last night its looking to become a

favorite of mine. www.thekinddiet.com

Vogue Magazine luxury Eco - info

Vogue Magazine has listed some interesting and super lux items in this little guide to becoming earth friendly. If you can afford to check it out heres the link. www.vogue.com

Earth Week/Day 2011

Here at A-ShirtBag we are gearing up for our edu programs in the Detroit Public Schools and celebrating earth week/day by making random gift bag donations to tons of interesting in-need orgs in the city. Have fun and don't forget to keep your hood clean by the easiest method. Recycling

Aesop

The all natural products Aesop makes are finally available stateside in NYC at its new shop and also at Sephora. This Australian company some strange yet butch smelling goods that work wonders for any skin type.

Cardboard Couture

Crazy Beautiful and quite inventive is all Im going to say about the couture creations made by Italian artist and photographer Christian Tagliavini. The remind me of the old Serge Lutens stuff which im obsessed with.

Plumen Light Bulb

Finally A great looking and fucky earth friendly light bulb. This ones designed by Hulger/Wilkinson and is on my list for this spring updates to my casa. www.plumen.com

Journal Banddolier

I found this Band that holds your pens/pencils to your journal some time back on Etsy. Its made from recycled elastic and hope it will go into production because when i went to purchase it , it was gone,, Lets pray...

Kangol Eco styles

Kangol's spring collection features many eco-friendly styles made from bamboo and natural dyes. These are perfect for the summer and can be scooped up here at www.kangolstore.com

Christopher Raeburn meets Victorinox

Raeburn has created a eight piece collection of found goods into coats and things for swiss company Victorinox. more info in the LA Times www.latimes.com

Robert Bradford Sculptures

Robert Bradford has some new amazing recycled product sculptures to add to his brilliant and yummy line up, I have posted prior about his friendly looking toy stuff but the new work is scary and divine. www.robertbradford.com

Bite Beauty

Lush Colors and natural all around it what Bite Beauty is all about. Check out the earth friendly products at your local Sephora or online here www.sephora.com

Vogue Magazine- Build your Eco-wardrobe feature

Each Month Vogue magazine offers up a feature on building your Eco wardrobe.. This months item of desire is a knit sweater. Check out all the details at www.vogue.com

Intelligent Nutrients health/beauty

While making my usual trip to the beauty show on the west coast a friend introduced me to this brand from the makers of Aveda. Same interesting scents and all organic goodness are offered up in this full range of products. www.intelligentnutrients.com

H&M organic/recycled clothing

H&M have created a bundle of organic and recycled fabrics clothing collections this spring that are quite fetching and worth a trip to one their mega stores soon www.hm.com

Diana Eng Fortune Cookie Change Purse

Im a sucker for great design, and when it includes animal friendly recycled leather, Im sold. Diana Eng makes these cutey patootie change purses that are simply divine. Get your shopping ON with one in your bag.. www.dianaeng.com

Too Good by Jenny McCarthy

Give me some crazy organic earth friendly bedding anytime and Im sold. The best part of this is , its designed in collaboration with the comedic wonderhouse Jenny McCarthy and available everywhere. Next time design some stuff for big kids like me,but dont forget the crazy colors and patterns and throw in a stuffed animal for good measure.. www.toodgoodbyjenny.com

YSL New Vintage lll

Once again the team from YSl makes magic from vintage fabrics for the third time around with the stylish and chic Vintage lll collection. This capsule collection cant do no wrong.. More info here at www.nytimes.com

321-Water

It all about the gadgets...these two little handy nibbles will save water in the shower and plastic for going into the landfills.This innovative Austrailian company works of some good design magic.. check them both out at

www.321-water.com

Happy Holidays

From the staff at AShirtBag, We wish you a safe and wonderful holiday. We look forward to the many exciting new projects in 2011 servicing the Detroit Public Schools and some new ones outside the city. Thank you for your support and Happy New Year .

Frietag agenda

This is the perfect gift for anyone this holiday season. Once again Frietag makes a great travel item out of recyclable materials.. DDD-LISHHHH www.frietag.com

Levis Waterless Jeans

Levis is feeling the eco-ness and is now offering jeans made with less water and toxins. I have tried the organic jeans they offer and wasn't impressed, so this seems like the next option. www.levis.com