Eco-Friendly Shoes and Handbags

The go-with-everything shoulder bag is made from 50 percent bamboo, as well as all-natural dyes.  We think it’ll look great against dark denim or slung over your shoulder and paired with a cozy cashmere sweater.

Ever wonder where all those harmful plastic water bottles end up? At least some of them are repurposed to make the linings of Matt & Nat handbags. Their bowler is lined with recycled bottles made to look like suede, and the rest of the materials used are 100 percent vegan, too.

You may not be the world’s biggest reptile fan, but snakes, crocs and ‘gators are part of our ecology. That’s why Guess’ Rhonda bag is so great—its chic croc texture is actually eco-leather, a cotton-microfiber blend that looks and feels like the real deal but is completely cruelty free.

Black ballet flats are so been-there-done-that. Add a little grown-up spice to your shoe rack with Zoe & Zac’s Dahlia boucle flats. These feature eco-wool outers and recycled rubber soles, and for every pair purchased, Payless will contribute to the Nature Conservancy’s Plant A Billion Trees campaign.

Pick up a pair of feminine Asics Kayden flats, perfect for all that walking you’ve pledged to do as part of your eco-friendly kick. These sporty flats come in all kinds of color combos, and all of them are made with entirely vegan materials.

The foam footbeds of Clarks’ shooties are 100 percent recycled. The fact that they’re cushioned, comfy and require no break-in is just icing on the cake.

Everyone loves their Uggs, but if you’re looking for warm, functional boots, try Patagonia’s Lugano boots. They’re still made from leather, but Patagonia holds their leather suppliers to rigorous environmental standards, ensuring that natural resources are well utilized and fair work practices are upheld.

The hip Jessica ankle boots from Cri de Coeur are just as on trend fashionably as they are eco-friendly.  Made by hand with carbon-neutral and cruelty-free practices, these edgy booties are a must for every eco-fashionista.

Stella McCartney is probably the most well-known eco-chic designer today. Her cruelty-free corduroy velvet boots are rich and chocolaty, with wood and metal hardware setting off the shiny faux-leather detailing.