An outing today yielded an exciting eco-find, a whole store
in fact. The new EcoLogiQue boutique in Hayes Valley is chock full of unique, more
unusual brands of eco-fashion and eco-beauty, with an emphasis on made in San Francisco and made in the USA. Hooray!
I was impressed with several green brands including
Sustainable Collective by Convoy, the hip Livity from LA, Prophetik, Naked
Cotton, GreenLabel Organic, and the more well-known eco-ganik and Under the
Canopy. The items for women are a mix of modern casual eco-feminine and urban
hippie-ster. The men’s clothes by Convoy were outstandingly cool.
Don’t miss the Earth Day Weekend Sale this Saturday and
Sunday where all fashion and beauty products are 20% off. For starters, I scored an adorable hat by
Livity in hemp/organic wool and a gorgeous corset-like black long-sleeve top in
organic cotton from eco-ganik.
The new EarthLust water bottles are a must-see and are
blowing out of the store. Plastic stands no chance now. In the back of the
store is a cute baby section with Circles & Squares and the coming-in-soon
inventive Scooter Bees shoes for children. The EcoGirl by Jennifer Jory bags were beautiful and stunning also, and
they are made in San Francisco.
Now that is what we want to hear. Speaking of, I liked the Glow soy candles
which are homegrown in SF too.
EcoLogiQue is the only store carrying the Simply Organic
hair care line, which apparently has a cult following in a few high-end salons across
the nation. The secret is out. Another novelty is the Edelbio skin care from Switzerland with all Swiss-certified organic ingredients, and we know how strict the Swiss
are.
While visiting the Green Festival two years ago, EcoLogiQue owner
Lela Katz thought to herself, “Why isn’t there a store in San Francisco dedicated to all of this great
green stuff?” Hence, the dream of
EcoLogiQue was hatched. Let’s support
our new green and friendly neighbor in Hayes Valley.
I can’t wait to see what she finds next.
After eco-shopping, reward yourself with a side trip to
Miette Confiserie on Octavia, the gourmet pastry and candy store that uses all organic
ingredients including organic local unbleached flour, organic sugar, and more
because “why use anything else?” was the direct quote. If you are cold or
hungry for real food, warm up at the all-organic Modern Tea café on
Hayes. Living the green life has never been more delicious.
EcoLogiQue, 141 Gough Street at Oak, San Francisco, CA 94102, 415-621-2431, www.ecologiquesf.com
An outing today yielded an exciting eco-find, a whole store
in fact. The new EcoLogiQue boutique in Hayes Valley is chock full of unique, more
unusual brands of eco-fashion and eco-beauty, with an emphasis on made in San Francisco and made in the USA. Hooray! 
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