Notorious vegan and birthday girl Natalie Portman (she turns 30 today!) recently told Q100, an Atlanta radio station that she’s put her veganism on hold for the duration of her pregnancy, so as to protect the health of her baby (no Big Mac’s for her, though, she’s just adding eggs and milk to her diet for the time being). However, we highly doubt that Portman, who has designed her own line of vegan shoes, is giving up her commitment to animal-free clothing and accessories. So in her honor, we’ve rounded up our favorite picks of vegan shoes for spring.

See our top choices below, or shop all vegan shoes at Endless.com here right now.

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Lauren Bush for Gilt.com and Origins skincare are both having green-themed sales in honor of Earth Day

Didn’t get a change to plant a tree today? We know you’re busy, so we’ve rounded up some ways you can put your consumerism to good use. Alright, we admit it, we feel kind of hypocritical telling you to go out and purchase consumer items on Earth Day, but honestly, if you’re in the mood to spend some green today, why not do so on products that are well, green.

• Gilt Groupe has a selection of eco-themed products for sale today, curated by Lauren Bush.
• Juicy Couture will donate $1 for every pair of “Peony” sunglasses (which are made from 55% renewable plant material) they sell.
• Elizabeth Arden is giving away a free eco-friendly tote for every purchase of a product from their Green Tea line, plus free shipping when you enter the code “GREEN.”
• Origins is offering a free eco-friendly facial cleanser with any purchase of $30 or more, plus free shipping.
• Net-a-Porter‘s Runway to Green Collection is featured on the site today, which donates 10% of the proceeds to major environmental causes.
• Lavanila will plant one tree through the Nature Conservancy for every person who “likes” the brand’s Facebook page.

Jewelry designer Melissa Joy Manning and her clothing designer friend Doo.Ri have teamed up with an awesome eco-friendly jewelry collaboration that manages to be organic and fashion-forward (without featuring any leaves or branches–go figure!). Though I read about it months ago, I wasn’t able to find any of the pieces online–until now. Feast your eyes–didn’t I tell you high fashion is going green?

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Check out our guides to cheap jewelry, and check out all of our hand-chosen sales and deals and best find of the day favorites.

Who says fashion can’t be eco-friendly? No longer a mere trend, eco-fashion doesn’t mean hemp clothing or Birkenstocks anymore. Eco-fashion boasts a fully dedicated fashion week in Vancouver, and green fashion shows were featured during the New York, London Paris and Milan Spring/Summer Fashion Weeks. These high-end events proved that it’s easy being green with all the new earth friendly innovations out there and you needn’t sacrifice style or luxury to be earth conscious. We’ve always had the best eco-beauty and fashion, and here are some more buys that you’d never suspect were sustainable.

You’d never guess that this Sonya Kashmiri Coin Purse ($122) was an eco-fashion choice. Sonya Kashmiri’s designs are being sold through the special YOOX collaboration with Esethica.

U2′s Bono and his wife Ali Hewson created eco-conscious line Edun in order to encourage trade with Africa. This Edun Organic Cotton Flared Tank ($78) would be perfect over leggings.

The group behind London’s green fashion show, Esethica has teamed up with YOOX to sell eco-conscious designer’s goods like this Henrietta Ludgate Long Dress ($295). This classic was made in an eco-friendly wool jersey. Add a vegan clutch and pumps, and the look is complete.

Eco-treat your home (no stinky composts here) with this floral scented Dayna Decker Botanika Collection Candle in Violetta ($54). It’s animal friendly and free of chemicals.

The environmentally conscious and fashion forward line, Butter London’s  3 Free Nail Lacquer ($14) just landed stateside. Free of the three eco-offenders usually found in nail polish, formaldehyde, toluene and DBP, the polish comes in heavily pigmented, high fashion colors so there is no need to sacrifice style for earth friendly fingers.

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Wash Your Face With Something Natural

Green your morning skin routine with Melvita Cleansing Foam ($19) and Yves Rocher Wake-Up Lotion ($16) – they’re both over 95% natural, with lots of ingredients you’ll be able to pronounce: Melvita’s Cleansing Foam has aniseed and olive to cleanse and even out your complexion, while the Wake-Up Lotion combines peppermint, witch hazel, and aloe vera to revive tired morning skin.

Feed Your Hair Real Nutrients

Shampoo with Kiss My Face Miss Treated Shampoo ($8.29), with organic herbs and extracts, plus essential oils that clean hair without drying it out – plus, it smells just like a treatment room at a fancy spa.

Follow up with Emmet Cooper HAIRCARE Repair Masque ($12), a deep conditioner that uses avocado oil and milk proteins.

Don’t Eat Paraben-Laden Lip Gloss

NVEY ECO makes gorgeous lip glosses ($24) that are 100% organic, so you don’t have to worry about eating toxins every time you re-apply.

For a skin-friendly pop of color, try Physicians Formula Organic Wear 2-in-1 Bronzer & Blush ($13.95): their Eco-Olive complex helps shield skin from the environment, plus the packaging is eco-friendly, with 93% less plastic than similar compacts.

For more green inspiration, check out our guides to Eco-Friendly Shopping and Vegan Shoes and Handbags.

1. Proof that recycling can be sexy, Ruby pumps ($137.47,  down from $249.95) made from recycled plastic bottle caps.

2. We were shocked to see how cute vegan Mary Janes could be–these Bob T-Strap pumps ($126.43, down from $280.95) are made from organic denim and cotton. They’re so unique everyone will be shocked they’re actually good for the environment.

3. Can’t you see yourself slipping on these Marina slingback sandals ($112.48, down from $249.95) with a cute neutral shift dress this spring? Let your feet speak for yourself–these say you can still be stylish and eco-friendly.

4. These sunny Cherub pumps ($134.47) in yellow faux patent don’t skimp on shine–they’ll steal the spotlight from the rest of your shoes, so temper the color with something neutral.

5. Get a pair of these Daisy pumps ($119.23, down from $264) you can wear for the rest of winter and again in the fall. They’ll sell out soon, so act quickly.

The fashion world is evolving: there are great vegan shoes and handbags to choose from now, plus really cute eco-friendly underwear.

Below are seven of our favorite recycled finds – and we’re giving a lucky reader every single one. To enter, sign up for our newsletter then comment below about what you’re doing to go green.

1. Harvey’s Treecycle Handbag, $148
Made from: Recycled seatbelts
These cute shoulder bags are lined in hemp, and printed with eco-friendly ink, so the whole operation is eco-conscious.

2. Lela Designs Tops, $68-$74 (we’re giving away a $200 gift certificate to the site)
Made from: PET, a fabric derived from recycled plastic soda bottles
The good thing about PET is that – something like a plastic bottle – it’s lightweight and durable, so the fabric is ideal for activewear. Unlike a plastic bottle, though, you can fashion it into pink ruffles and collared polo shirts – great for golf, or just for doing errands.

3. Trash to Trendy Platinum Clutch, $85
Made from: Recycled dry-cleaner bags
This bag is just the right size to carry all your night-out essentials and still fit comfortably under your arm. And the dry-cleaner-bag bit is a great conversation-starter at a crowded party.

4. White + Warren Remix Bomber Jacket, $165
Made from: Cotton that’s spun from old T-shirts
This  jacket isn’t even dyed  – the color comes from the old tees themselves. Plus, it’s a more-interesting alternative to your everyday cardigan for fall or early spring.

5. Telephone Wire Bangle Bracelet, $25
Made from: Recycled telephone wire
These South African-made bracelets are so eco-cool, Diane von Furstenberg sent the down the runway at her show last spring. Wear one alone, or stack a couple for an even stronger statement.

6. ecoTOOLS 5-Piece Brush Set, $16.99
Made from: Recycled aluminum tubes
At under $4 per brush, these are a pretty good bargain for a full face worth of makeup tools – and sustainable: the handles are made from renewable bamboo.

7. Nahui Ollin Headband, $18
Made from: Recycled candy bar wrappers
These bright headbands come in tons of different designs (depending on the sort of wrapper that’s used, of course), and have a stretchy band at the back to counteract the wrapper-y stiffness.

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Win over your composting, recycle-happy friend with this Matt & Nat envelope purse ($165).  Not only is it faux leather, but she’ll actually appreciate that the lining is made of recycled bottles.

With its sustainable, lacquered case detailed with crafty doodles and ten funky eyeshadow shades, Urban Decay’s eco-friendly shadow box ($36) makes a pretty, compact gift.

Your boho-chic buddy will love these handcrafted leaf earrings ($83) from environmentally and ethically conscious jewelry brand Me&Ro.

NUDE’s eco-friendly Incredible Skin Gift Set ($58) features paraben and sulfate-free moisturizer, body cream, a cleansing mask, and more.  This face-refreshing gift may be tough to part with.

These lace up sneakers ($55) from the Keds organic line are surprisingly versatile, making it even easier to reduce her carbon footprint.

For more environmentally-conscious shopping tips, browse our guides to the best in eco-friendly shoes and handbags and eco-friendly underwear.

Get a kick start on this trend with our guides to paraben-free beauty, eco-friendly underwear, and eco-friendly shoes and handbags to accessorize.  We’ve also compiled some of our favorite organic and eco-friendly clothing and products – click through to see a slideshow of some of the best (safe) duds and beauty products.

They say one woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure, and the eco-friendly, budget-conscious and tech-savvy among us are taking that idea to the web.

Most online swap sites work the same way: upload images and descriptions of the items you’re willing to part with, peruse others’ items up for grabs, see something you love, and propose a swap. These sites all hold their swappers to high standards, so your information stays safe and the goods are typically trendy and in nearly-new condition.  Picking a favorite site depends on what features you value most in a swap venue: variety and quality of the goods, ease of swapping, thorough search systems, etc.

ThredUp provides pre-paid envelopes, so your swaps stay post office (and cost) free. SwapStyle shows every thumbnail image on the same page, so you get a big-picture view of everything that’s available. DigNSwap‘s searchable word cloud makes finding particular brands, sizes and categories a cinch—and serves as a good reminder of labels and items you might have forgotten you wanted. Rehash has an active and chatty online community, so you know the minute something new hits the swapping block. And SwapItGreen‘s trading points system is perfect for great hagglers.

If you’re just not quite ready to start swapping, look for the best goods on the cheap.  We’ve got top picks for handbags under $250, great cheap scarves, and discount jeans to make a staple for an array of outfits.