The tagline is in Filipino. Its rough translation is “Make vegetables a part of life.” Well, I think that’s what they were trying to relay to the public.

The new endorser of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is Alyssa Milano, best known for starring in the popular TV series titled Charmed.

In this ad, Milano flaunts a gown made from vegetables (I wonder what theydo with those veggies after the shoot).

Aside from being a supporter of PETA, Milano is also a national ambassador for United Nations Children’s Fund and founding ambassador for the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases.

I read about an ecofashion boutique opening up a new branch. Out of curiosity, I checked out the boutique’s website. It’s called Greenloop, a store that “carries an impressive array of stylish ecodesigners producing apparel and accessories that are made using sustainable materials — fabrics such as organic cotton, hemp or Tencel, or recycled or repurposed materials like old candy wrappers. [lakeoswegoreview.com]”

Some of the items I really liked:

Although these items are a little more expensive than the average clothing, this will go a long way in helping the environment. If you can afford it (instead of buying mink), then why not go shop these great items.

This bag is made out of vintage automotive fabrics, which were never-used but were intended for use in American automobiles. A plus: Kim White handbags are tagged with the make and year of the fabric (1990 Mustang). This makes you know where and when your bag came from. It adds fun to sporting it. Interesting and cool, right?

This is an Anna Cohen tank top. I love the sultry bamboo fabric. It also seems very comfy to wear.

From the top, let us go to the bottom: Loomstate Organic Poplin Beach Pants.

Green Benefit: Because conventional cotton farming requires as much as 1/3 a pound of chemicals to grow the amount of cotton fiber needed to make just a single tee-shirt, much of it ends up in the air, soil and waterways we use. On the other hand, organic farming incorporates biological - rather than chemical-based - growing systems to raise crops. While large amounts of chemicals are used in growing and processing traditional cotton crops, organic cotton farming utilizes natural compost in place of synthetic fertilizers to yield a naturally strong, healthy fiber. Which means less damage to the land and water – and ultimately you.

To complete the outfit, I chose these shoes: Mohop Leila Mid Heels. It has a sleek design. With average heels, this will surely be a nice pair to wear.

This handmade shoe is composed of a laminated Finnish birch plywood core and a mottled taupe recycled rubber sole. The footbed features red stained birch or fir veneer with an original screenprinted graphic of hibiscus in black and white, and is sealed with a durable hand-rubbed marine finish.

For more great green fashion finds, just visit Greenloop.

Once again, Keira Knightley, star of Pirates of the Carribean and Pride and Prejudice, was spotted carrying her “I’m not a plastic bag” handbag while shopping at a Farmer’s Market in central London last week.

The bag, which got sold out after Knightley was seen sporting it early this year, is from the eco-fashion line of Anya Hindmarch. At least, celebrities like Knightley choose to use their status to bring about positive change in society. Hopefully, more than being a fashion trend, this inspires people to imbibe greenism in their lifestyles.

To Keira, two thumbs up! You’re definitely more than just a pretty face! Thanks to ecorazzi.com for this scoop. Ecorazzi’s always first to know about the green trends of our favorite stars. Kudos!

Following the recent announcement of Halle Berry and boyfriend Gabriel Aubrey that they will become parents by the end of 2007, Berry was seen buying clothes for her little one (although as of press time it has not been confirmed whether they’d have a baby biologically or through adoption). Her shopping spree which reached $1000, included Pink organic foot pajamas and a kimono tee made from soybean fibers, at baby boutique Bel Bambini.

All the items she bought were intended for a baby girl. That got the people to conclude that the lovely couple would probably have a baby through adoption.

For other eco-stories of celebrities, visit ecorazzi.com.

Lately, I’ve been dwelling on the greener side of things in this blog. Today, I realized that I should pink this up a little more with a dip of fashion and an ounce of nature-lovin’ rolled into one.Have you heard of eco-fashion? It’s the kind of fashion that has an environmental sensitivity. Don’t be misled, though, that eco-fashion is all green and leafy. Of course not! Eco-fashion is still stylistic and chic.

According to a nonprofit group called Sustainable Technology Education Project (STEP), these are clothes “that take into account the environment, the health of consumers and the working conditions of people in the fashion industry.” What exactly am I talking about? Then, check these out:

1. Refashioned from vintage men’s clothing by designer Angela Johnson. It is a button-down party dress made from men’s thrifted shirts.

2. Wedding dress of Judith Selby Lang. All are recycled materials. She shares in her online journal: “from white shopping bags for the dress; translucent dry cleaner bags for the shawl, pieces of white beach plastic on the trim of the skirt, tiny swirls of pink plastic bags for roses on the tiara.” Interesting. Why didn’t I think of that?

3. Multi-strand necklace and bracelet by British designer Rebecca Crawford. Round plastic discs cut from shampoo bottles, handmade.

4. Coconut triangles and seeds belt by Ecofashiobrazil.com.

5. This may look pretty normal to you but the fabric used here is 100% organic cotton from Loomstate. This is called Chino (cotton, relaxed fit, low rise, wider leg).

To know more about the difference of organic and conventional cotton, click this link.

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Have a sustainable style!