Mosaic The Label

As the brainchild of a multiracial female designer and entrepreneur, Mosaic the Label is a brand that opens up doors and creates a space for mixed minorities in the fashion space. Mosaic is made in  NYC, one of the most diverse cities in  the world, and further empowers in the racially, and ethically, diverse category. Environmentally friendly, the sustainable brand features uplifting pieces that bring attention and pride to the "mixed kids."

To learn more, see more and to purchase Mosaic pieces, click here.

Big Thanks to Jami and the team over at Everything Branding for making this feature possible!

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Amazonian Skinfood

Who better to champion the environment and the Amazon than a team of Latinas? Founded and Latin-Owned Amazonian Skinfood doesn't just save your skin, but it contributes to preservation of the Amazon Rainforest. With an ancestral connection to the Rainforest, the brand is focused on sustainability and effective eco-living. Whether it be the effectiveness of the products and their clean, natural ingredients or their eco-friendly packaging, the brand offers alternatives to the mainstreams that uphold dignity and address the impact that brands can have on communities of all scales. Their Face Cream and Facial Oil are life changing on a personal basis. My skin has nearly immediately brightened, tightened and smoothed - validating that feeding your skin the right foods ends in  positive results.

To learn more, see more and to shop for Amazonian Skinfood, click here.

Big Thanks to Robin over at Charmed PR for making this feature possible!

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Sk*p

 

Skip the plastic! Sk*p is the conscious beauty brand that is helping to eliminate plastic from your beauty routine! Each product is housed in  a "Beauty Carton," made out of paper. With a full range collection, Sk*p offers shampoo, conditioner, body and face washes. One special feature of the brand is that it caters to all ages - they even have a Youth Board made up of young boys and girls that test each product and aid in  packaging and product design and development. Between creating less waste and more awareness over all age generations, Sk*p proves itself as a brand that you won't want to skip!

To learn more, see more and to purchase Sk*p products, click here.

Big Thanks to CMMPR for making this feature possible!

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Baesix

Be your skin's own BAE in  just six basic steps! Baesix simplifies skincare in an eco-responsible, cruelty and fuss-free way. Refreshingly realistic, the brand recognizes that great skin, like anything great in  this life, takes time. Without making any radical claims, Baesix gracefully encourages easy skin, self care routines that anyone can follow - no matter your lifestyle - and with the products to support it!

To learn more, see more and to shop for Baesix products, click here.

Big Thanks to the team over at Chic Execs for making this feature possible!

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O'o Hawaii

What's more beautiful than Hawaii? Your skin after using O'o Hawaii products! With their name driving from the sadly, now extinct, Hawaiian 'ō'ō bird, this skincare brand vows to not just improve but to protect and preserve. Beyond the skin - which the brand feeds its natural, nutrient rich formulas sourced from Hawaii - the brand is eco-conscious down to the packaging. With a focus on sun protection, because, after all, Hawaii is the ultimate "outdoor state" if there ever was one, sought after holistic health coach Holly Harding didn't just her own surfer lifestyle in mind. She was sure to factor in  the rest of the world, but literally and figuratively. Cruelty-free, sustainable and integral - Harding offers oral supplement, too - your skin can survive any harsh environment while still caring for the environment. 

To learn more, see more and to shop for O'o Hawaii products, click here.

Big Thanks to the team over at Chic Execs for making this feature possible!

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NetKoolr

Baby, it's cold outside, but it's NetKoolr that will keep your perishables cold inside. Fashion and function collide as this brand introduces these stylish, insulated handbags. Designed in NYC and manufactured in Brazil, the company is comprised of a team of eco-friendly thermal insulation specialists that were able to develop a product that has the ability to preserve food for hours on end while still looking chic.  

To learn more, see more and to shop for NetKoolr Bags, click here.

Big Thanks the entire team over at NetKoolr for making this feature possible!

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Biossance

With "No Compromise" as their motto, Biossance delivers beauty products that do just that. The brand doesn't compromise in    packaging as all bottles are tree-free, recyclable and chemical free. The brand doesn't compromise in  ingredients, going above and beyond to avoid thousands of any chemicals that show even a hint of being harmful (all products are EWG Verified). Lastly, the brand, as you will find, certainly doesn't compromise on results.

To learn more, see more and to shop for Biossance products, click here.

Big Thanks to Sarah of Elle Communications for making this feature possible!

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Gretchen Christine Handbags

Celeste Vegan Leather Shoulder Bag in Black

Embroidered Black and Rose Reversible Strap

Gretchen Christine Rossi of "The Real Housewives of Orange County," launched a cruelty-free collection of gorgeous handbags. The collection, named Gretchen Christine, features an array of sleek, chic, timeless pieces, all made of strikingly beautiful vegan leathers. Indistinguishable from animal leather, each bag is beyond soft, yet sturdy. From sensible and functional totes to stylish evening bags, Rossi nailed it with each and every design. Interchangeable straps range from edgy and studded to embroidered and embellished. Guilt-free with a sense of luxury at accessible prices, this brand is sure to soar.

To learn more, see more and to shop for Gretchen Christine Handbags. click here.

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Live Clean

Live Clean Fresh Water Hydrating Hand Soap, Live Clean Fresh Water Hydrating Body Wash, Live Clean Fresh Water Hydrating Conditioner 

Live your cleanest and most natural life with Live Clean. The beauty brand offers products with naturally based ingredients that respect the environment. Every detail is eco-friendly.  Every blend is certified organic, purely vegan and vegetarian and cruelty-free. As beauty is on the inside and out, beyond what's in the inside each bottle, all packaging itself is locally-sourced, biodegradable and recyclable. So fresh, so clean.    

To learn more, see more and to shop for Live Clean products, click here.

Big Thanks to Jason at Creative Media Marketing for making this feature possible!

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Oak 73 Preview

Produced in limited quantities to make for an exclusive, and not to mention American made, clothing and accessories line, Oak 73 presents an initiative that is yet to be matched in the fashion industry. Through local manufacturing and recycled materials, Oak 73, proves to be kind on the environment and kind on all wallets. Available only online, a full collection of handbags, accessories and clothing make for a well-rounded assortment of completely desireable products. 

To learn more, see more and to shop at Oak 73, click here.

Big Thanks to Melissa Duren of Jennifer Bett and Oak 73 Founder, Matthew Dunne for inviting us to this special preview and for making this publication possible!

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AILI Jewelry

Based out of Brooklyn, professional photographer-turned-designer, Monica Ruzansky, creates handmade, eco-friendly jewelry. Having studied metalsmithing, Ruzansky's brand, named AILI Jewelry is comprised of recycled metals of both silver and gold paired with precious stones. Organic and dainty, the beauty lies within the natural and timeless simplicity of each carefully crafted piece.

To learn more, see more, and to shop for AILI Jewelry, click here.

Big Thanks to Lais Pontes of The Pontes Group for sending this brand our way!

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PACT Stars and Stripes 4th of July Giveaway

PACT Stars and Stripes Collection

PACT makes a pact to deliver products that are sourced according to the highest environmental standards and are designed to be worn every day. While supporting numerous causes, including Architecture for Humanity, Creative Growth, Sierra Club, EarthSpark International, Citizens Effect, Global Green USA, Oceana, 826 National, Forest Ethics, and GreenBelt Movement the PACT brand expresses their values and follows through on their passion to make a positive change in the world.

Inspired by the true American spirit, PACT launched their newest collection, named Stars and Stripes, just in time for the Independence Day holiday. To celebrate the Changemakers across the nation who support the their visions, PACT has offered to collaborate with us to give away three pairs of Handpainted Stars Crew Socks to three lucky winners. Scroll down for contest rules and regulations.

To Enter the PACT Stars and Stripes Crew Sock Giveaway

1. Follow us and leave a comment here on Blogger, stating how much you need some stars and stripes in your life! 

2. Add Belles&Rebelles (here) and PACT (here) on Twitter and tweet at us saying "@BELLESnREBELLES I want to @wearpact stars and stripes this Forth of July!!"

 3. Like Belles&Rebelles (here) and PACT (here) on Facebook and leave a comment under this post about how much you would like to win three new pairs of socks.

4. Or, lastly, just click the "like" button for this post once you've joined us at our Facebook Fan Page 

(here).

If you choose to do all of the above, you will be entered in the raffle four times (each action will guarantee you one raffle entry). The contest will run through the end of this week holiday week only, ending at midnight on Saturday, July 7,2012. 

(Contest deadline is midnight USA EST Time on Saturday, July 7, 2012. The winner will be announced and notified on Sunday, July 8, 2012.)

This giveaway is open to followers with addresses in the USA only.

To learn more, see more, and to shop for PACT, click here.

To purchase PACT Stars and Stripes Handpainted Stripe Crew Socks, click here.

Big Thanks to Adrienne Arieff and Sarah Medford of Arieff Communications for making this giveaway possible!

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Teeki Surprise Gift Bag Giveaway

The Band Northern Lights Headband and Northern Lights Panties c/o Teeki

Fashionable, functional, and with funky, fun prints, Teeki was originally founded as a bikini making venture in 2008. Since then, Teeki has expanded into a full active-wear brand, offering stand-out frocks for everything from yoga to running to biking to workout, while still producing their signature swimwear pieces. Eco-conscious, every product, which are made at solar powered buildings in the USA, uses materials that are derived from recycled plastic water bottles. Comfortable, durable, stylish and able to give back to the planet, Teeki respects its fashionista customer as well as the Earth.

Thanks to FashionByHe, we have teamed up with Teeki to give away a surprise gift bag to one lucky follower. Similar to what is pictured above, the giveaway winner will receive a special bag of Teeki products, the same gift bag that was distributed within the official Oscar Gift Bags to celebrities and Academy Award attendees. Scroll down for contest rules and regulations. 

To Enter the  Teeki Surprise Gift Bag Giveaway

1. Follow us and leave a comment here on Blogger, stating how much you'd love to be surprised with some Teeki goodies. 

2. Add Belles&Rebelles (here) and Teeki (here) on Twitter and tweet at us saying "@BELLESnREBELLES Surprise me with a @teekitweet gift bag!"

 3. Like Belles&Rebelles (here) and Teeki (here) on Facebook and leave a comment under this post about how much you would like to win some eco-friendly Teeki products.

4. Or, lastly, just click the "like" button for this post once you've joined us at our Facebook Fan Page 

(here).

If you choose to do all of the above, you will be entered in the raffle four times (each action will guarantee you one raffle entry). The contest will run through the end of this week only, ending at midnight on Saturday, March 10, 2012. 

(Contest deadline is midnight USA EST Time on Saturday, March 10, 2012. The winner will be announced and notified on Sunday, March 11, 2012.)

This contest is open to followers with mailing addresses in the USA only.

Get your comments, tweets, and Facebook "thumb-ups" in ASAP for the chance to win a surprise package of Teeki goodies!

To learn more, see more, and to shop at Teeki, click here.

Big Thanks to FashionByHe for making this giveaway possible!

To see FashionByHe's blog, click here.

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Cast of Vices

Lambskin Bags by Cast of Vices

Paper or Plastic? Leather.

To learn more, see more, and to shop for Cast of Vices, click here.

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Be A Girl Today

Be A Girl Today offers items that promote female empowerment and eco-friendliness.

To learn more, see more, and to shop at Be A Girl Today, click here.

Big thanks to Paula over at Be A Girl Today!

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