Balancing a fashion forward look while also keeping mother earth and our environment in mind doesn’t have to be as difficult as you may have told yourself it is!  These Philadelphia boutiques are helping eco-savvy fashionistas take a step in the right direction.

Arcadia

819 N. 2nd Street (Northern Liberties location)

265 S. 20th Street (Rittenhouse Square location)

Arcadia provides affordable fashion from emerging and eco-friendly designers and artists from Philadelphia and around the world while also intertwining clothes for the entire family, men and babies. Make this your eco-friendly one-stop shop.

Big Green Earth Store

934 South Street 

Looking for handbags, jewelry, and accessories crafted from repurposed materials? This is the perfect shop! All of the products sold here are made from recycled materials which so you can help reduce and reuse mother earth’s limited resources. Ask them about their selection of handbags made from recycled juice boxes!

Sazz Vintage

38 N. 3rd Street

Housing over one thousand vintage items, this consignment shop is vintage gold and would make for a perfect day for ethical shopping. With everything from dresses to jeans and estate jewelry, you’ll be sure to kick up the kitschy in your wardrobe.

Sweet Jane Vintage

1820 E. Passyunk Avenue

It’s all in the name when it comes to this vintage stocked gem in East Passyunk Square. The shop is sugar sweet and houses some of the most hard to find pieces! The owners pack the store with affordable finds in home decor, shoes, clothing and cute clutches. You’re guaranteed to be a vintage vixen after leaving!

Moon and Arrow

727 S. 4th Street

Located in an eclectically decorated space filled with vintage clothing, in house hand crafted jewelry and unique housewares, Fabric Row’s newest addition Moon and Arrow is fitting the bill. From upcylced wool capes to 70’s coats, you’ll be sure to be an echochic staple. Stop over to Fabric Row to get your hands on one of a kind pieces before it’s too late. This pop-up lasts until January 8, 2012.