Thrifty Thursday: Earth Day Edition

In honor of Earth Day, this week's Thrifty Thursday finds are not only affordable and effortlessly chic, but also eco-friendly. Purchasing any of the items featured below is a simple way to do your part to help protect our planet and it's limited and rapidly depleting resources.

Alternative Apparel is known for its lush fabrics and well-priced basics. However, the brand also features an eco-friendly line - Alternative Earth. Alternative Earth offers designs in three eco-friendly fabrics: organic cotton, eco-heather, and eco-fleece. At $50, this Rocky Eco-Fleece Zip Hoodie is one of the most expensive items in the line (talk about budget friendly?!). This hoodie comes in a wide array of colors and really, who can't use a good zip hoodie?

Dogeared has long been one of my favorite jewelry brands. I adore the whimsical little charms and the zen inspired messages associated with the different pieces greatly appeal to my inner hippie love child. Actually, I'm wearing this necklace (given to me as a Valentine's gift from my mom years ago) as I type. The bracelet featured above (for $36) is my absolute favorite of the earth-friendly pieces as it's made entirely of recycled saris from India!

By now, who hasn't heard of TOMS? For every pair of shoes sold, TOMS donates a pair to a child in need. This pair of TOMS is completely vegan friendly and made with recycled and sustainable materials. At $54, this particular pair of shoes is slightly more expensive than my usual Thrifty Thursday finds...but come on, it's Earth Day and what's an extra $4 anyhow?