Valentine’s Day is today, and it’s almost time to kick offyour oh-so-special evening. May we suggest adding a little eco spice to your heart-filled holiday? Roses may be nice and chocolates may be tasty, but these 14 sexy sustainable skivvies will really light your fire. Be kind to the Earth — and make Cupid blush — this Valentine’s Day with ethically-crafted underthings and luxurious lingerie.
Nothing kills the mood faster than a pair of dingy tightie-whities, so boys, make sure your underwear game is fresh for Valentine’s Day! We’ve got a lineup of eco-friendly boxers, briefs and everything in between to keep you looking hot for your beau, so check them all out here.
Happy Valentine’s Day! If you’re in New York City, head to Times Square to show your love by making this 10-foot tall LED heart sculpture glow a brilliant pink. Designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group, the heart hovers within a cube made of 400 glass rods, and it pulses brighter and stronger as more visitors touch the activation pad. More people bring more love and more light, making the sculpture directly relate to the crowds surrounding it, so grab your sweetie, your friends, or even a few strangers, and help light up Times Square. Hit the jump to see more photos!
Many people have had a hand in building a Rube Goldberg machine – whether for a junior high science class, a round of Mouse Trap, or while playing the classic computer game The Incredible Machine. But while we were tinkering away with 2D pulleys, a shoddy plastic cage and a rolling die, some individuals have dedicated countless hours to creating some of the most elaborate machines that do the simplest tasks in a complex way. We’ve rounded up 6 of our favorite mind-boggling designs that depend on a whole lot of creativity and kinetic energy to make magic happen. Hit the jump to see each of them in action!
Looking for the right way to tell your special someone what you really think of them? Forget the store-bought Valentine’s Day cards and stationary, and make your own DIY V-Day card. Nothing says “I love you” like a personalized, hand-made card. Need a bit of inspiration for how to get started? From paint chip bookmarks to thumbprint hearts, check out these six adorable DIY Valentine’s Day cards over at Inhabitots.
John Patrick of Organic never ceases to impress us with his take on eco-fashion. For his Fall/Winter 2012 collection presented at New York Fashion Week, he had a very specific inspiration, a photo by 19th century British photographer Julia Margaret Cameron, “A Beautiful Vision, Julia Duckworth.” Filled with digitally printed silk dresses and biodegradable Cupro quilted vests, it’s definitely worth clicking ahead and checking out the rest of the line!
Gretchen Jones plays with the power of light and dark during her Fall/Winter 2012 collection at New York Fashion Week. In mourning because of the recent loss of her father, Jones held her show in a dark, cavernous venue where the models stepped out of shadows. The looks were gorgeous as always, as the Project Runway winner returned to her Southwestern roots. Click ahead to admire the rest of the looks and the models that seem to be suspended in light.
The auto world is buzzing today about Tesla‘s highly-anticipated Model X family-sized vehicle, which was unveiled just last night. Built for parents with a need for speed, this car breaks the mold for crossover vehicles with “falcon wing” doors, a completely web connected digital interface, an ultra-performance dual motor all-wheel drive, and room for seven passengers. All of this comes at a price though since the car starts at around $50,000, but from the looks of this sexy all-electric crossover, it will be money well-spent.
The 90′s are back! Well, a modified, slightly more refined version brought you by Titania Inglis’s New York Fashion Week debut. The Brooklyn designer forced plaid flannel and Doc Martens combat boots right back into our hearts and our wardrobes. Click ahead to check out the looks and get ready to channel your inner Claire Danes circa My So-Called Life.
Wondering where to look for beautiful, feminine dresses this season? How about frocks that also happen to be made using water-saving AirDye technology? Robert Costello and Jeffery Tagliapietra debuted their Fall/Winter 2012 collection on Thursday evening at New York Fashion Week and we say, look no further. These plaid-clad, bearded men may not look like the obvious choice for women’s fashion advice, but they’ve got an eye for beautiful cuts and prints that we can’t help but swoon for. Click ahead to check out the looks!
Today is National Sweater Day! Are you wearing your sweater to keep warm instead of turning up the heat? If not, head over to the WWF’s call center to give yourself or a friend a call from a sweet
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Hey eco mamas and green dads – have you heard the news? Our kids and parenting site Inhabitots is now on Pinterest – and we’ve been pinning up a storm of goodness for green tots
