Hot Organic Skivvies from Clare Bare

Clare Bare f-en rocks! That is as best I can say it, because every design she cranks out covers all the bases that hot comfy lingerie should. Elegant (check), Retro (check), Flattering (check), and Super Organic Handmade Goodness (check)!!!

First she blew us away with her affordable & adorable knickers, then topped herself with the punk rock & ultra sexy holiday sets (they include naughty eye masks!)... but her Valentines collection now available here is sweet as apple pie. :)

Check out the new organic bralette, her original organic bloomers design, and the upgraded organic bloomers with cute little fuzzy hearts on the back to accentuate each cheek.
I am in love...

7 Great Eco Valentines Gifts

To be perfectly honest the only person I ever really celebrated Valentines with was my mom, somehow early on I started a tradition of exchanging gifts with her because I knew that boyfriends would come and go. I love the idea of a holiday set aside for just for love, but the valentines consumerism has taken this heart filled day and manufactured it into a pesticide cut flower, polyester stuffed animal, and land raping chocolate giving frenzy. If that sounds a little hardcore, it's because in reality it is.
That is why is is essential to start buying green during days of celebration cause being sweet on the planet as much as your sweetie, is just... well hot!

Eco Valentines Gifts For Those You <3

1. Organic & Eco Lingerie - Once a tricky endeavour to actually find something saucy and eco all in one- now the problem will be which hot outfit to choose! Unbelievably playful eco designs from Enamore, Clare Bare, & On The Inside makes these smoken' gifts that will keep on giving back to you, I promise. From the simple lace trimmed cami top to the luxurious chemise, or racy pantie with naughty eye mask set - in sizes XS- XL with prices ranging from affordable to 'oh my gawd I just broke that bank'. Some designers make these items to your order, so you can discuss your special sizing requests!

2. Soy Massage Candle - Here is a candle that not only sets the mood with romantic lighting but also as it heats up and burns it turns into soy oil for massaging! An unscented version can be bought here at The Oko Box . "By using soy wax, you don't have the toxins you get by burning typical candles (you know the black junk that comes off of them) and you don't have the lead wick burning in your home that 99% of the candles use. The wood wick sets the mood with a gentle crackle while the melting wax transforms into warm massage oil, that can be lathered safely on your skin."
There are also soy wax massage candles that are scented from Babeland, which you can get here! "The melting wax, made of gentle, skin-safe soy, transforms into a warm, deliciously scented massage oil. Blow out the flame, drizzle the warm oil on your lover's body, and unwind with a massage as good for the body as it is for the soul." Comes in Chocolate Hazelnut, Mango Vanilla, Mojito Peppermint, Rice Flower, & Jasmine Ginger.

3. Eco Sexy Adult Gift Sets - Feeling like Valentines is a good time to experiment and get frisky? (You are probably on the right track!) Babeland has a growing selection of eco minded adult toys and kits made just for those who want to get an their earth friendly freak on. Gift sets run between $59 - $130 "Great sex just got greener, thanks to the planet-, body-, and orgasm-friendly contents of our Eco-Delight Kit. Make ‘conscience’ pleasure yours: slide onto the non-toxic, rechargeable deluxe Delight vibrator, get wet with organic flower-infused Naked Lube, indulge with a soy-based melting wax Massage Candle, and sheathe yourself in silky, vegan Mamba latex condoms (made by a Swedish non-profit). Even the packaging is good to Mother Earth—just plant the recycled paper studded with wild flower seeds and watch your pleasure blossom". Go to Babeland and put "eco" or "elastomer" in the search box for a full range of safe choices.

4. Flowers That Grow - I know traditionally that cut flowers are given, but those store bought bouquets are dowsed in pesticides and chems to make them bug free and long lasting. While I can be woo'ed with a handful of wildflowers from a field, there is something much more amazing about the gift of something you can plant and cultivate. A good metaphor for the reality of love! There is a funtastic and sultry selection of trees and bonsai at Organic Bouquet ranging from flowers & herbs to yummy edible fruit trees. You can also try your local organic farmers and nurseries for affordable & ultra eco choices.

5. Organic Cut Flowers - For those of you who love traditional romance and plan to show up with a big bouquet of flowers to go with that sexy organic lingerie, you can order organic cut flowers online here at Organic Bouquet or check out your local organic nurseries for the freshest selection.

6. Feed The Soul & Belly - It's not only about chocolate! Feed your lover's soul too by sharing organic fruits, romantic organic meals, or try the Lovers Gift Set from Diamond Organics. "Plump, sweet, hand-selected fruit, award-winning artisan cheese, a sourdough baguette, organic wine or sparkling juice, silky body lotion and 1/4 lb of fine organic European chocolate truffles all conspire to let your special someone know how much you care."

7. Something For Ya' Mama - Organic Clothing!!! Or peruse Viva Terra's ecological gift selection including home decor, robes, jewelry and beautiful pottery- perfect for anyone's mom!

XOXO

DIY: Sewing Organic Lingerie Part 3 and 4

Yay! Here are two new organic lingerie tutorials/videos- both saucy sets are made from locally purchased organic cotton scrap fabric. This fabric is the end of the line cut up pieces (of all shapes and sizes) left over from Spiritex's organic fabric production here in Asheville NC. Scraps are sold for prices usually between $1.50- $5.00 ... and that is dang cheap!

*So go HERE to watch Sewing with Organic Cotton Part 3, to see how to make a camisole and shortie set with side ties...

*Then go HERE to see Sewing with Organic Cotton Part 4 and check out the orange and black 'bandeaux' top with drawstring tap shorts!!!

Ecoland Organic Undergarments on Sale

Organic undies are not always affordable and finding a good sturdy organic bra is not easy! Ecoland makes dye free organic basics that everyone loves because they are well priced and long lasting... and now they are ON SALE! The ultra comfy Ecoland Organic Underwire Bra is only $25 ($10 OFF), the matching organic tank is now only $12.50, and you can buy the hipsters two pack for a cheap $18 (that means only $9 for a pair of 100% organic panties!)
Check it out at The Oko Box!

DIY: Sewing Organic Cotton Lingerie

I know it seems a little chilly to be wearing lingerie, but I have dreams of spring and summer already! These videos are a picture tutorial of how to make yourself some sexy organic lingerie from scrap fabric...

My Healthy Holiday Wish List

It's still so much fun to make that holiday list of gifts I wish I could get... of course over the years my tastes have changed and I no longer use the JC Penny catalogue as my point of reference. :) I have gotten totally eco, organic & health oriented with my longings - not to mention most of my holiday wishes are for things I really do need rather then just a treat. (Except for the organic lingerie...but honestly I need some new undies too!)

1. Diamond Organics Macrobiotic Sampler Box! Mmmmmm... Here's what is says: "A friendly introduction to macro specialties like burdock root, daikon radish, fresh ginger, garlic, winter squash, fuji apples, assorted pears, and more. We top this off with fresh-cut cooking greens such as collards, kale, baby bok choy, and dandelion, plus shiitake mushrooms and parsley." You can buy sampler boxes, pre made meals, tofu, and other organic groceries HERE.

2. Home Health Test's Mineral Check! With the economy in a bad slump I can't afford to check my health the way I really need to, and these home health tests are actually less expensive then a doctor appointment, they use real lab tests, and the mineral check is very important for making sure I don't have deficiencies related to Celiac Sprue.
Here's how it works: "MineralCheck is a safe, easy-to-use, and reliable screen that uses a small self-collected hair sample (requires a snip of hair) to measure your mineral and toxin levels. This non-invasive and inexpensive screen provides you with the accuracy of a laboratory analysis without leaving the comfort of your own home. The test specimen is mailed to a laboratory and within 7-10 working days of receiving your sample, a lab analysis with your results is sent directly to you. There is no extra charge or fee for the lab report." They have bunches of tests including diabetes, allergies, STD's, and hormonal balance - go HERE to check it out.

3. Organic Sherpa Bunny Set By Clare Bare! It could be cause it's amazingly creative, it could be cause it's awesomely sexy, and it could be cause it is SO cold out and it looks so warm and fuzzy... or maybe cause the model has a tiny boobies just like me!?! But I want this organic lingerie cause it's the coolest shit I have ever seen & I love Clare Bare. Here's what it says: "This set is from Clare Bare's limited edition holiday collection. The fabric is super warm and fuzzy stretch organic cotton sherpa, lined with organic cotton on the inside. The top is a princess seam bralette with silver eyelet lace up detail in the front. It is elasticated for a snug fit. There are dusty rose velvet bows with amazing abalone shell buttons that have anchors engraved on them. The corset (tummy warmer) is probably the most comfortable one you will ever wear- my model can attest to that! It laces up the front with organic cotton cording, has velvet and abalone shell button details, and silver suspender snaps to clip on to your thigh highs..." HERE is where you can buy it!

4. Real Goods All Purpose Survival Tool! I am completely enthralled with living as sustainably as possible- I have read tons of books, taught myself how to organic garden, dry herbs, compost, companion plant... I study how to make my own shoes, skin a rabbit, make a gravity fed spring well for a house, build a live roof... I can chop wood with an ax, build a fire, dry fruit in the sun, dye fabric with plum skins, make paint from poke berries & create just about anything out of nothing (cause it's in my Cajun DNA!) So, no further explaining needed why I am IN LOVE with this tool for only $20!!!
Here is all it can do: "Finally, an all-in-one camping tool. This heavy-duty steel tool is 8 tools in 1. It has a shovel, hammer, saw, hatchet, bottle opener, nail puller, and a wrench. Unscrew the built-in calibrated compass to find an emergency survival kit in a waterproof bag. Included are matches, fishhooks and line, nails and more. The one tool you'll need for camping, backpacking, gardening, or in your car for those unforeseen emergencies. Comes with a snap-on carrying case." Buy this awesome tool HERE!

5. REI Seattle Solar Camp Shower! Continuing with my survivalist & low impact theme from above, I have been drooling over these solar showers for nearly a year now... Here is what it says about them: "Enjoy a warm shower in the wilderness with this lightweight and packable five-gallon solar-heated shower bag...
*PVC-free black PEVA water reservoir is heavy duty yet lightweight for easy packing
*Black color absorbs heat to warm water in approximately three hours
*Five-gallon capacity equals 8 minutes of nonstop shower time; bag measures 26 x 18 inches
*Push-pull valve on hose is easy to use, allowing you to turn water off quickly
*Sturdy plastic handle offers convenient toting and durability; hanging strap is adjustable"

BUY IT for only $24.95 HERE!

NOW for my really BIG wishes:::

6. A HOUSE! That's right... my very own little eco hut in Marshall, NC that isn't moldy, isn't out gassing, no more landlady next door, and I can grow my own organic gardens, plant my herbs, have some chickens and attract wild animals. A house with good windows, passive solar potential, clean water, lots of land, trees, not right on the road, a creek, and a place to build a small fish pond. It doesn't need to be more the 600 Sq Ft... it can even have an outhouse!

7. MONEY! oh yeah, with businesses running into the ground, people losing their jobs, and nobody is shopping, the whole economic structure has collasped and has to be rebuilt new... in the meantime, where's the money for the bills gonna come from? Hmmm.

What is on your wish list? Share some of your eco awesome finds this season!

Hot Organic Undies for A Long Cold Winter

There was a time when organic undies were not this hot, but now they are smoken' ! Here's a little snippet of some sexy, comfy and warm organic underwear at The Oko Box - prices ranging from $17.50 -$92.00! Click on any of the pictures below to go straight to the entire organic & eco lingerie section... happy shopping :)

Create a customer account and get 25% off everything at The Oko Box with the coupon code "okoholiday"!

Green Gifts Make The Holidays (and future) Bright

Giving green gets easier every year. The days of earth friendly fashion being dorky, scratchy or potato sack-esque are long over - now you can give great holiday gifts that mean something special for the whole planet. YAY!

Eco Accessories are the perfect way to get multiple gifts for a more affordable price - starting as low as $8 and up you can find the hemp shopper, hand woven hats & scarves, organic cable knit gloves, bamboo hoody, hemp slippers, eco lingerie and organic sneakers!

Click on any of the pictures above and go straight to holiday shopping!

Eco Lingerie: Clare Bare's NEW Holiday Collection!

Clare Bare rocks! Not only does she use upcycled eco minded fabrics with organic cotton liners but her designs are in a retro funky league of their own. These awesome designs are now at The Oko Box - and I think they are the perfect holiday gift for the one you love... a gift that will keep on giving right back to you! ;) These are special edition holiday sets that come with the adorable matching sleep/naughty eyemask for the Evergreen Set & Pink Present Set!!! (The quantities are very limited due to the vintage fabrics... so get yours before the crazy holiday crunch!)

Holiday Shopping = Buy Organic

You've got parties to go to, gifts to give, people to impress ... or just like to dance around your fireplace in your organic undies. The holidays are already coming and this year it is not only hip to give green but it is also part of a greater shift to change the way we treat the planet we live on. When you shop for earth friendly products you are helping the lives of fairly paid workers, the health of farmers, the well being of your family and each little creature that breathes. That is some bad ass gift giving that goes full circle, so here at The Oko Box I am offering a FREE SHIPPING coupon for the whole holiday season, just type in "okobreeze" in the coupon box at checkout!


There are fantastic holiday gifts such as the Hemp Slippers pictured here (they smell so yummy), the Hemp Shopping Bag
Alpaca Arm Warmers, Clare Bare Eco Lingerie, and adorable winter hats! Don't forget the cool Autonomie Project Sneakers in organic canvas with natural rubber soles and FSC certification... & did I mention they are vegan too!
Ladies can show your eco attitude by dressing up in swank & sexy duds like the Meadow Green Tea Dress, GDG Party Glass Dress pictured here, or Gaia Conception's Kiss Me Dress. Men, you can show your stuff in the way too sexy Organic Martingala Jean and Bello Uomo button down shirt.
Happy Shopping!

Enamore Eco Lingerie Coming September

Eco lingerie designer Jenny of Enamore has raised the bar once again for completely hot, sumptuous, luxury lingerie. Not only are her designs full of character (mainly sass) but they are sustainably timeless garments made of bamboo, organic cotton, soy, hemp, silk and vintage fabrics. These phenomenal skivvies will be available at The Oko Box come September 1st, so it's ok to start drooling & saving up now. Or elbow your sweetheart while pointing to this here picture, and clear your throat once or twice - let them know it's a gift that keeps on giving. :)

So mark Enamore's arrival on your September calender!

White Apricot: Top 12 Eco Lingerie Picks

I was so super excited to see that Clare Bare at The Oko Box was included on the "Sweet Dreams Are Made of This" White Apricot Top 12 List for saucey nighties & lingerie! Not only that but On The Inside and Enamore were also featured, both these eco minded designers are being carried at The Oko Box too! Enamore's lux eco lingerie will be available starting September 1st 2008, which has my organic knickers in a bunch... I am so excited I can hardly wait.
Congrats to the savvy & talented Clare Bare, who was also featured in the Daily Green and the UK's Hippy Shopper this week!

Enamore Organic Lingerie Coming To The Oko Box

Enamore has to be my absolute favorite eco lingerie designer ever to exist, hands down. I own two lingerie sets by Enamore and they are my most treasured, loved, and favorite planet powered purchase - plus the quality and design are so fantastic, it made it worth every penny. This is the kind of eco lux lingerie you dream of your lover getting you, but if they wait too long you'll be buying some for yourself instead (like I did) because it's too hard to resist.
So here's the super dee duper good news that has had me bursting all week: Enamore's eco luscious lingerie is going to be available at The Oko Box starting September 1st 2008!!! This may seem like an early announcement but this is the perfect amount of time to start saving up either for yourself or someone you love- there will be vibrant pieces this fall & winter with plenty delicious reds, sultry blacks, flirty whites, and sexy patterns for holidays, anniversaries, your wedding night & honeymoon. Or make this gorgeous organic lingerie an excuse to turn an ordinary night into your own private celebration!
Here's some background info about eco desginer Jenny of Enamore (whom I heart!):

"Enamore is an Eco fashion label creating garments made from the finest organic and sustainable fabrics including hemp, cotton, bamboo, soya and silk sourced from accredited suppliers. Enamore supports local manufacturing and all current ranges are designed and produced in Bath, Wales and London. Enamore began in the seaside city of Brighton, UK during 2004 founded by Jenny Ambrose. The brand was born out of the designer’s love for vintage sewing patterns and charismatic floral prints. Jenny’s vision was to create beautiful, playful and quirky garments from organic fabrics and vintage materials, after discovering the damaging effects of fashion industry to our environment. The collection has now evolved beyond expectation offering a diverse collection of organic lingerie with a new twist on the modern Pin Up. Jenny is also involved in projects such as BBC Blast and the ‘Make Your Mark in Fashion’ competition to inspire young people to think about where their clothing comes from and to consider future careers in sustainable design. Enamore has been featured on BBC2’s ‘Working Lunch’, ITV’s ‘This Morning’ and ‘LK Today’ as well as editorial and product features in The Observer, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Cosmopolitan, Domino, Marie Claire and many more respected publications." Buy Enamore At The Oko Box This September 1st 2008!!!

Getting Your Earth Friendly Freak On

Earth lovin' products that are actually for lovers are hitting mainstream, and thank gawd too - we no longer have to wear chemical processed fabrics and use chemical leeching toys. The cool part is there is no sacrifice for style or pleasure, the eco lingerie is not made of leftover burlap sacks (although I bet someone will try to do that in the next year), and the toys come in options beyond glass or some old world wood (which both can splinter! OUCH!)

There are options like the Laya Spot pictured here, which are made from Elastomer, a special plastic that does not contain hazardous hormone disrupting chems but still manages to not be rock hard. It's also German made, and for some reason to me that automatically equals awesome.

Then there's tech savvy planetary hero toys like the Solar Sensations Vibrator, which only need be charged up by the sun or even lamp light to get buzzin' along. And if you like to get extra freaky & sneaky with your solar power there's now the Solar Kitty Strap On, which is a wearable vibrator in a lovely purple colored silicone kitty shape. Meow!

If you are feeling overwhelmed with choices, you can always opt for the Babeland Eco Delight Kit (pictured here) which will get you started in exploring your saucy eco side and take out the pain of hunting out each product individually. It comes with organic based lube, eco vibe, Swedish condoms, and a soy wax massage candle too!

Don't feel left out if you are an eco sexy guy - there's elastomer cock rings that vibrate and elastomer masturbation sleeves like the Mavrick (what a good name!), and butt plugs made of glass (I know I know I said they could splinter, so plug at your own discretion.)

If that's not enough *ehem* stimulation you can always test out the only eco porn around, especially if you like alot of dread headed ladies and men, and benefiting the rainforest!

If you happen to be feeling super virginal, and maybe cause you are one... skip all this and go straight to Scarleteen, my favorite sex ed website in the whole whole whole world!

XOXO

On The Inside Organic Lingerie is Here

Yippie Zippy! This is just a quick announcement that On The Inside Lingerie is now available at The Oko Box! Not only is it super beautiful, super comfy and totally affordable - but it's handmade to each order, special for you :)

A little insider note: Designer Elise of On The Inside says she just got more organic fabrics and there are new styles to come this summer. We can't wait!

New Organic Lingerie By On The Inside

Have you been wishing for some new organic lingerie to come on the green scene, the kind that is so comfy, so sexy and so totally organic!?! Me too! And the real kicker here is it is actually an affordable price (I know I know, it's like the Jeanie in the lamp really listened). Locally based lingerie designer On The Inside has now delved into using organic cotton in some of her skivvies, and aren't we all glad because her stuff is super cute and will be available at The Oko Box sometime this week! She not only is local to the Asheville NC area, but she uses organic cotton fabrics that are woven locally too by Spiritex. And to top that off Spiritex uses North Carolina threads to weave with. Crazy huh, and then The Oko Box is local to them. This is a very locally local organic lingerie project with a light footprint & we would like to share it with everyone! Be looking forward to some new organic panties, cami's and bra sets at The Oko Box.

Organic Underwear

The organic undies selection at The Oko Box just keeps on getting bigger- and the good news is the swell is not over yet. From your organic basics to downright racy eco intimates, there is something for your everyday wear or your inner sex kitten. Yay!

Fabulous brands such as The Organic Cotton Company who make all their "Clean Undies" in 100% Organic Pima Cotton, Ecoland's pure and simple organic cotton bras, hipster pantie and tank, and Clare Bare's cutting edge eco lingerie handmade only from reclaimed vintage fabrics . Men can join in the party too, with the popular classic brief and sport brief in organic pima cotton with no elastic around your *sensitive* areas (which causes low sperm count!)

Coming soon to The Oko Box will be intimates designer On The Inside who is local to Asheville NC, using hand selected organic fabrics also woven locally by Spiritex.

On The Inside makes sexy organic lingerie that's comfy, casual and yet ultra feminine, colorful and bootylicious!

Get your organic underwear on here!

Crafting A Green World: DIY Easy Eco Lingerie

"If you’ve ever cruised the Internet & local boutiques for eco friendly lingerie you know right away that these tiny little intimates cost an entire day’s work (and then some). But the thought of turning back to slave made big box skivvies just does not feel sexy! To fuel my ,ehem, addiction to having new earth lovin’ panties I had to learn how to upcycle my own. Here is how to make yourself some luscious green lingerie for less $ then a gallon of gasoline, using one old scarf for fabric....."

Read the rest of this easy eco lingerie craft here !

PS- This snazzy project got a mention in the LA Times Emerald City Blog! YAY!