Designers were in full force this season to charm, shock, and satisfy fashion enthusiasts. We saw bold separates, bright colors, sexy sheers, and sassy layers. The colors popped and so did a certain fabric . . . cotton! Whether in unexpected citrus, cobalt blue, or pops of neon, the versatile and eco-friendly fabric was all over the catwalk. And for those of us who love a smooth transition from Read more

From textured dresses to menswear-inspired pieces and adding layers to keep them cozy, Fall is all about The Fabric of Our Lives® . . . Cotton. Dominating the scene are lace, romantic dresses, miniskirts, or sweet blouses, designers are incorporating the texture to keep it lovely for ladies this Fall. Too chilly for a lace mini? Layer a pair of your favorite leggings underneath with a pair of Read more

Rachel Comey showed us her sophisticated side for Fall '12, streamlining her usual quirk factor with a modern, refreshing twist. "Normally for Fall we dive into print and pattern and color," said Comey. "This time, I pulled all of that out and cleared the air." With that in mind, the designer showcased laser-cut cotton dresses and wool felt tops, digital-print knee-length skirts, pretty prints, Read more

Pastel hues are a regular favorite of Spring wardrobes, but this particular shade of light purple is soft enough to emphasize a sweet, feminine sensibility and cool enough to balance edgier add-ons for a surprise twist. We've been enamored with all things lilac-infused since spotting it float down the runways of 3.1 Phillip Lim, Adam, Boy and Girl by Band of Outsiders, Jenni Kayne, and more. From Read more

If your basics are starting to look a little worse for wear, check out Gap's new collection, Gap Pure, which just launched today in stores (and online last night). Not only is the line affordable — prices range from $24 for a tee to $68 for a sweater — but the quality is also spot-on, highlighting jersey, pima cotton, and cashmere. In fact, we spoke to the designer and was told that each Read more

iLuv never fails to provide cute and crave-worthy accessories for your mobile devices, but I never really thought of them as a supplier for audio products. Until now, that is. I checked out the iLuv booth at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week and caught sight of these small Sweet Cotton ($40) headphones, which have a hint of '80s style in sweet candy-colored hues. I wasn't Read more

Is there anything more satisfying than throwing on the most comfortable t-shirt in the world? Better yet, one that's basic enough to be considered as such, but has enough detailing to make it a touch fashion minded? Julie Park's collection JPark aims for the latter, with a collection of carefree separates, retailing from $75-$275. There is no reinvention of the wheel, but everything is tweaked Read more

While the People's Choice Awards may have been privy to the technicolor invasion, we were flush with bright pastels at tonight's Critics' Choice Awards. Hollywood's leading ladies opted for candy-colored hues, which made for a playfully fun and whimsical red-carpet rundown. Elizabeth Olsen radiated in a sunshine-yellow beaded Pucci minidress and nude peep-toes; Diane Kruger flawlessly executed a Read more

Have you wondered what the fuss is all about when it comes to organic bedding? Here's one quick fact for you: most conventional bedding is manufactured with chemicals, including formaldehyde, that may lead to certain cancers and allergy problems. Formaldehyde is used to reduce wrinkles in bedding (personally I'd rather deal with ironing sheets or sleeping on a wrinkly bed). Of course, pesticides Read more

It's time to start wrapping all those gift purchases you made on Black Friday, so why not wrap your gift in something one-of-a-kind or eco-friendly? Feast your eyes on these seven gorgeous eco-friendly holiday wrapping papers, several of which are handprinted and made out of either recycled paper, post-consumer waste, cotton, or sustainably harvested lotka bushes. Read more