The Denim Diaries by Kami Gray

It’s possible to look great, save some greenbacks, and be more green at the same time. VERY possible! Check out this adorable outfit!

JEANS:

Levi Eco Skinny Boot Jeans – Pure Air, Style #15548, $69.50 – Made from 100% organic and recycled cotton, grown without synthetic chemicals or pesticides. Materials are carefully hand-selected to sustain a healthier environment — pure down to the natural, plant-based indigo dye.

TOP(s):

Alternative Stevie Wrap, $25.00 and Alternative Scoopneck T-shirt, $17.00 – Simple, comfortable and designed to be the go-to choice for eco-conscious styles.

SANDALS:

Rocket Dog, “Women’s Planetpup Wedge,” $54.99 – These shoes are made up of a mix of recycled, biodegradable and natural materials.

HANDBAG:

Matt and Nat, “Everest,” $195.00 – Vegan canvas bag with environmental consciousness in mind.

NECKLACE:

Kumvana Gomani Ice Cream Tri Necklace, $40.00 – 3 strands of necklace are handcrafted from recycled ice cream containers from Sweden.

$176.00 Hudson “Dakota Wash” Triangle Flap Pocket Bootcut Stretch — Fits most body types, especially helpful if your backside could use some enhancing.

$172.00 True Religion, “Becky” Bootcut Stretch Jeans — The quintessential “LA” trendy, yet flattering, designer denim.

$158.00 DL 1961 Milano (1185) in Harbor, 4-Way Stretch — The 4-way stretch is nothing short of a miracle. These are my go-to pair.

$69.50 Levi Eco Skinny Boot Jeans in Dusk, Style #15548 — Flattering, eco-friendly, and you can’t beat the price.

$69.50 The Gap, “Essential” Jeans — Basic, fits most body types, good everyday pair of jeans without looking like mom jeans.

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I’m loving the eco line from Levi! According to Levi on their official website, “Every Little bit counts. These jeans are made from 100% organic and recycled cotton, grown without synthetic chemicals or pesticides. Materials are carefully hand-selected to sustain a healthier environment. It’s pure down to the natural, plant-based indigo dye.” 

I wrote a blogpost about organic cotton a while back if you’re concerned (like I was) about being greenwashed, aptly titled…

ORGANIC COTTON: Are We Being Greenwashed?

I’m on board and what I am dreaming of now is someone high up in the Levi empire calling me and begging me to become their new spokesmodel! Why can’t that job go to me? I love jeans. I love the idea of organic and recycled denim. I love products that help to sustain a healthier environment. Did I mention I love jeans?!? Anybody out there know someone at Levi who could put a good word in for me?

Below is a look at just a few of my pics from the Levi eco line for men and women. Prices are pretty reasonable too considering what I’ve paid for designer jeans (many times over!). Click here to go directly to the Levi’s site and view the entire eco line. I can’t for the life of me figure out how to link the pictures directly to the Levi site…sorry about that…wordpress has a few wrinkles to iron out in my opinion!

HOT TIP!! Amazon also sells a pair of men’s eco Levi’s (Levi’s 539 Vintage Straight Leg Rumpled Eco Jean) for under forty bucks! I didn’t see anything similar on Amazon for women….bummer!

Another great website to find eco-friendly apparel is embodies.com. I learned about GOOD SOCIETY jeans on the embodies website and their philosophy is pretty impressive: According to embodies.com:

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GOOD SOCIETY just made your day with these dark vintage jeans.  Hand sewn, organic denim produced in fair trade conditions you’ll be doing yourself and others good with these jeans.

:: Hand sewn

:: 98% Certified organic cotton + 2% lycra

:: Made by skilled partners in India with fair trade conditions

:: 10% of profits to charities helping orphans in India, former child sex slaves in Cambodia and providing clean water facilities for underprivileged communities around the world.

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I’d wear these!

Good Society Straight Leg Jeans in Raw

 Any other eco lines you know of?

Levi’s has a line of denim that is eco-friendly. Jeans for men and women are made from 100% organic and recycled cotton. Not only that, they’re super cute! They come in short, medium, and long, but I recommend going up a size in length and pairing them with a pair of tall boots creating a lean, flattering silhouette. I’m 5’6” and I would buy the long. The pair shown above is Levi’s® eco Mid Rise Boot 553™ Jeans and they go for under seventy bucks. Not bad for a pair of jeans that are stylie and good for the planet. Click here to find a Levi store near you. Many retail shops also sell Levis…Please let me know if you find the Eco line on sale anywhere!