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SUMMER ESSENTIALS
Written by Magaly Fuentes - Friday, 02 July 2010

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LALESSO

Sighs of relief across the globe – for many of us, summer is here! For those of you who spent months tucked away in your homes shielded by sweaters and blankets, get ready for shorter hemlines, sun-kissed skin, bright colors and sexy swimwear.

I’ve taken the liberty of compiling a list of summer must haves for fun in the sun. Give it a read-through as I am sure you will find something you love!

 

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LALESSO PUMPS
Lalesso – Born in Africa, a land rich in culture and vibrant colors, this strictly summer fashion brand holds nothing back when pouring creativity and life into their collections. Styles include dresses ranging from floor length to micro mini, bikinis and hand made pumps, all in vivid prints. Behind the scenes Lalesso practices socially responsible manufacturing by supporting the start up of SOKO, the first globally recognized eco and ethical clothing production unit in East Africa. Lalesso collections are now almost entirely produced by SOKO, providing jobs and ultimately offering an improved quality of life to the tailors, machine operators, and their families.

 

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BPA METALCRAFT BRACELETS

Accessorize with BPA Metalcraft bracelets. Uniting metal with bold color in a modern and sustainable fashion, these bracelets are hand produced by using both industrial and traditional metalsmithing techniques. The designer, Brendalyn Avender, produces intricate cut-outs in the shapes of roses, dots, lines, fleur de lis, and more to expose skin through the durable metal cuff style bracelets. Every piece represents a very special work of art.

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Loomstate, Patagonia and Quiksilver all offer eco boardshort options for the men in our lives. Cool t-shirts and other outdoor clothing for summer sports, travel or just lounging around are available as well, in a mass offering of colors and prints. 

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NANDINA TOWELS

Luxurious Pool Lounge Towels by Nandina – perfect for throwing over a chaise lounge, in the sand, or wrapping around you and your loved ones after a cool summer swim. The towels are made of organic cotton spun with plantation grown bamboo, loomed in a factory powered by wind, and dyed with natural or low-impact dyes. Nandina’s bamboo/cotton towels are durable but silky soft like cashmere and faster drying than ordinary cotton towels.

Stay hydrated with the Hydros Bottle – BPA- and phthalates-free, heat and chemical resistant, dishwasher safe, and with a replaceable fast flow filter. Through their Operation Hydros initiative, $1 from each Hydros Bottle that you purchase helps to provide 2000 gallons of safe drinking water to villages like that of Gundom, Cameroon which has been affected by the global water crisis.

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HYDROS BOTTLE

Protect your skin with COOLA Suncare – All COOLA sunscreen formulas are Paba-Paraben-Petroleum-Phthalate free and made with organic and natural ingredients. With a variety of options to choose from, each COOLA sunblock product line is formulated uniquely for different body parts, skin types, and active lifestyles.

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ELLA VICKERS

Eco friendly and water resistant beach bags made of recycled sailcloth courtesy of Ella Vickers. The designer’s years of racing sailboats all over the world and sewing yacht canvas taught her about the solid construction and marine grade components needed to create a line of bags that is eye-catching, smart and ocean durable.

And for the little ones…

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VYSSAN LULL

Vyssan Lull carries a wide array of beautiful, soft, ethically produced clothing for infants to 7 years. A variety of collections to choose from including Plastisock, Floppy Buddha, DUNS Sweden, and more. The bright colors and cheery prints will put a smile on your face while gently clothing your special little ones.

Eco swim diapers from One Step Ahead – a staple item for baby’s summer water fun.

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LOOMSTATE

Sand Play Set from Green Toys. Made of environmentally friendly materials, the set includes bucket, shovel, rake and sand castle mold, everything you need to tackle projects on the beach this summer.

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