Even though I skipped Ben’s season (can you say snoozefest?) I adored Emily when she was on the Bachelor, and I’ve been waiting what feels like eons for the premiere of this season of The Bachelorette.

If there was ever a Bachelorette who I feel most represents my own style, Emily Maynard is it. As far back as high school my friends have asked why I’m always so dressed up and my answer is always “I’m not – this is just what I like to wear!” I have never needed an “occasion” to wear a dress – I own more dresses than anything else – and I live in high heels. I have always felt it’s better to be overdressed than underdressed – and I suspect Emily Maynard feels much the same way. Maybe it’s the fact that we are both from the South but whatever it is – I wholeheartedly approve. My favorite thing about Emily Maynard’s style is that she can effortlessly mix in her Christian Louboutin pumps with a Forever 21 dress and make it look elegant. Of course, now that she is The Bachelorette, I suspect the price tag for her fashion will not be as much of an issue (any designer in their right mind would be throwing clothing at Bachelorette Stylist, Cary Fetman) but I can’t imagine it will vary much from the uber feminine style that we have come to know and love.

A while back I saw a few tweets about Emily shopping at Towne and Reese in her hometown for some fun accessories, and with the official promo photo that was released we are already seeing one of the pieces that she chose – the Brooke Earrings from Towne and Reese in Mint. I am dying to order these earrings – they are totally affordable at $30 a pair but sadly they are on backorder until July. I think I’ll order them anyway.

Emily Maynard’s other Bachelorette promo shot has also been making waves because of the amount of people searching for her sheer pink and green tie-dyed top. Turns out it has been worn by quite a few in Hollywood and is the Gypsy05 Gili Silk Sheer Top in pink and green. It is currently being restocked as well due to high demand! It retails for $132.

I literally stalked this episode online so that I could grab a screencap of Emily’s long sleeved blue shirtdress – how great is it? Another one of her affordable looks – this dress can be snatched up (on pre-order right now) at Solow for only $90.

While I thought this pink tie-dye shirt was cute on Emily, I instantly knew that it wasn’t a part of a pajama set – turns out it’s another piece by Solow. You can find the Solow Tie-Dye Dolman Tee sale right now at Bloomingdales for $63.

I’m totally in love with Emily’s jumper that she is wearing in the promo video for this season where she is holding Ricki. Turns out it is the Silk Sweetheart Jumper by Whitney Eve – you can snatch up the same jumper until tomorrow (May 17) at Haute Look at a major discount – normally $97 dollars down to $35. I have searched high and low for this daggum jumper – trust me, this sale is your best bet of snatching it up. I couldn’t resist buying one for myself for our honeymoon in September.

I knew that Emily was a girl after my own heart – I love all things sparkly and from the looks of this dress – so does she! I’m sorry to say that Emily’s glamorous first night gown is not available online – if you want your own version of this $6,300 couture gown you’ll have to put in a custom request with Jean Fares Couture because the gown is not currently available in the United States. I loved this dress on Emily, but I have to say my favorite “first night” dress in Bachelorette history is still the one that Ashley Hebert wore last season.

I hope that you enjoyed this weeks guide to Emily Maynard’s Bachelorette Fashion. I’ll be back next week with more clothes and more IDs for you!

Read the original Ultimate Guide to Emily Maynard’s Bachelorette Fashion: Week 1 on Chic Shopper Chick.

“He changed the way everyone looked at hair. Before Sassoon, it was all back-combing and lacquer; the whole thing was to make it high and artificial. Suddenly you could put your fingers through your hair!” — Grace Coddington, Creative Director, Vogue

An avid soccer player as a child, Vidal Sassoon turned to hairstyling after his mother revealed to him that she had a premonition that he would become a hairstylist. She brought him to a local shop where he was accepted as an apprentice, and he never looked back. All of the hairstyles introduced by Sassoon were very modern and incredibly low-maintenance. His hairstyles focused on dark, straight, and shiny hair that was totally free of product and cut into geometric, yet very organic shapes.

Of course, who can forget his iconic commercials in the 1980′s and the ultimate tagline – “If you dont’ look good – we don’t look good!”

I personally grew up with Vidal Sassoon products lining the walls of my shower, so I felt it was appropriate to remember Mr. Sassoon with a post. I admire him for being such a visionary, yet an incredible business man as well. Thank you Mr. Sassoon – you were and still are an inspiration.

“When I looked at the architecture, the structure of buildings that were going up worldwide, you saw a whole different look, in shape. My sense was hairdressing definitely needed to be changing. To me hair meant geometry, angles. Cutting uneven shapes, as long as it suited that face and that bone structure.” — Vidal Sassoon

Read the original Vidal Sassoon, Remembered on Chic Shopper Chick.

What? Boardshorts from RVCA, O’Neill, Lost, Hurley, Volcom and more.

What’s Chic? Fixed waist boardshorts wear more like shorts than the trunks you wore as a kid. Shorter lengths and classic looks make this year’s boardshorts winners.

What’s Weak? If you’re used to paying $19.99 for your Speedo, you might experience some sticker shock with these bad boys. Mostly in the $40 – $60 range.

When I moved to California one of the first things my new friends did was drag me to the local surf shop and get me to trade in my waist-hugging elastic waist suit for a pair of boardshorts. They were on to something. The fixed width waist and lack of lining make the shorts much more comfortable than a typical bathing suit, and more stylish to boot. I’ve been a devout believer in them ever since. If you haven’t tried them you owe it to yourself to make the switch this summer. Ladies, help your man out and pick up a pair of boardshorts when you’re out shopping for him for the summer. In fact, they could be a perfect Father’s Day gift.

Here are seven of my favorite boardshorts for the summer:

	Volcom Dredge Boardshort – $55 Comes in yellow (shown), red and turquoise.
	Billabong CLAS SIC – $59.50 18″ length means more leg. It’s in this year, trust me.
	Hurley Phantom 60 Kings Road Mens Boardshort – $62 Multiple colors available. Plus Hurley now has a “create your own” boardshort where you pick the styles and colors.
	Lost Blim-Blam Borwn Boardshort – $37
	Rusty Undertow Boardshort – $39.50Comes in all sorts of colors.
	O’Neill Jack O’Neill Makala – $65 Also available in Navy and White.
	RVCA Barry Boardshort – $64

So there you have it – my top boardshorts of the summer. If you see any out there that you absolutely love, be sure to share with us in the comments. And if these are your first pair, welcome to the club!

Kelly Slater photo credit: I wish I knew.

Read the original 7 Great Boardshorts for Summer on Chic Shopper Chick.

Honestly, I’d like to declare every week pajama week. Hey, it’s like college all over again!

You already know that I’m a milk drinker. In a major way. I’m tempted to go over to my fridge right this second and take a photo of the 4 cartons of organic milk that are currently hanging out in there, waiting to be consumed. I only say that I’m tempted because while I’d like to show you, if I do then you’d have to also bear witness to the disaster that is my refrigerator, and while I live most of my life publicly on the internet, some things just have to be off limits, you know? Like leftover Chinese food. Too personal.

Where was I? Oh! Yes, we love milk. I say we because my kids love it too. (Proud mom bragging moment in 3…2…1…) I don’t even have to flavor it for them to drink it (though I’ve never seen them turn down a glass of chocolate milk) they just love milk. And rightfully so, it’s just good.

If that isn’t reason enough for you, look, Salma Hayek starts her day off with milk, too!

In honor of Pajama Week my awesome friends with Milk Mustache sent me these super cool cow “PajaMOOS” (though I think “MOOjamas” works equally as well), a cozy Breakfast Project t-shirt, a breakfast cookbook (that my family is desperately hoping that I read – it came with a picture of Eggs Benedict on the front cover which set the bar needlessly high), a breakfast tray, some fun recipes, and a cow spotted milk frother. Oh and they sent me COW SLIPPERS. I have officially declared myself the coolest mom in this house.

Because everyone knows that what goes on the internet is not searchable forever and really simple to remove, I decided that I should model my “PajaMOOS” for you.

How great are those cow slippers? I like to call them “MOOshoes”. Kind of like the Chinese food in my fridge!

And one more photo of me in cow pajamas because, well, why not?

How awesome are those? Would you like to win your very own pair of “PajaMOOS”? I’ve got a fun gift basket to give away just like the one I received thanks to the folks who reign over everything Milk related. The winner will receive:

• A Breakfast in Bed Tray
• Breakfast recipes from MilkMustache.com
• A breakfast cookbook
• A mug and milk frother to perfect your morning latte
• A pair of PajaMOOs (Cow pajama pants & a Milk Mustache shirt)
• Cow slippers

To enter to win, just leave a comment below! I’d love to hear how you incorporate milk into your daily routine if you want to share. In your latte? In your cereal? Do you sneak sips of the kids’ chocolate milk? Share your thoughts in the comments and you could win a Milk Mustache breakfast basket!

Don’t want to wait to see if you’ve won? Follow @MilkMustache on Twitter – they’re giving away more “PajaMOOS” all week long. You can also check out Salma, The Breakfast Project, and our friends at Milk Mustache on Facebook!

Fine print: Contest ends May 7th at 11:59 pm PST. Winner will be chosen at random and you must leave a valid email address so that you can be contacted should you win. Winner has 72 hours to respond to my email before another winner will be chosen. 18 and older only, void where prohibited, be a nice person. Thanks!

Disclosure: I was provided a prize pack for this post. Opinions are my own. I really do drink milk. I really do drink tons of milk. You should too, it’s good for you!

Read the original I’m wearing Cow Pajamas in this Post. Happy Pajama Week! {A Giveaway!} on Chic Shopper Chick.

In my case, my two Maids of Honor and one Matron of Honor (I couldn’t bear for them not to be of equal standing), also known as my sisters and soon-to-be sister-in-law, totally lucked out. Not only do I have a self-proclaimed awesome sense of style, but I also like clean, classic looks that will hopefully give my 3 favorite girls in the whole wide world a great dress that they can wear over and over again.

Which is why, when Ann Taylor offered to dress all three of the MOH’s for our wedding, all four of us squealed with excitement. I may have even danced a little bit. Ok, a lot.

I don’t think I’ve shared our color palette for the wedding here yet – it’s called “French Riviera”. To reflect this, we decided to go with navy dresses for the women, and either navy suits or navy ties for the men. Then, I had the absolutely amazingly fun task of sifting through all of the Ann Taylor Bridesmaid Dresses to decide what styles I loved the most. I settled on 3 very different favorites, all in Navy. We will either choose one of each dress for each girl, or everyone will wear the same dress, but I feel like we can’t decide until everyone tries them on.

Here are the three bridesmaid dresses that Ann Taylor is sending the ladies so that we can choose a favorite:

Dress #1: Ann Taylor Silk Dupioni Scoop Neck Bridesmaid Dress

I personally love dupioni silk and when I saw this dress I instantly fell in love with its classic silhouette. Classy, and feminine, this dress has a self-tie chiffon sash, a hidden side zipper and, bonus, even has pockets at the seams. Perfect to carry a lip gloss and some powder, and maybe even a small camera for the reception.

Dress #2: Ann Taylor Silk Georgette V-Neck Bridesmaid Dress

My sister Danielle put it perfectly when she said that this dress has a grecian goddess type feel to it which is really romantic. I love the shirred, fitted bodice with the soft, ethereal skirt. This dress is completely different from the first, and I love them both equally.

Dress #3: Ann Taylor Silk Taffeta Strapless Tea Length Bridesmaid Dress

This might be my favorite dress out of the 3. Like the first dress, it also has nice deep pockets – if my MOH’s can’t find something to fill them with I’m sure I’ll have a few requests of my own (tissue? blotting papers? lipstick?). I’m in love with the fitted bodice and full skirt, plus the strapless neckline would look amazing on all three women.

So there you have it – I have a major decision to make here but I want to wait until all three women try them on because I think that will make a difference – so I’m trying not to get attached to one in particular. I’ll be sure to keep you posted but in the meantime please let me know – which one is your favorite?

Disclosure: Ann Taylor is sending all three of my MOH’s dresses to wear in the wedding, but no additional compensation was received for this post. I’m a huge fan of Ann Taylor and am thrilled that they want to be a part of my wedding day. All opinions are 100% my own, but you already know that – I wouldn’t settle for anything less than perfect on the big day, anyway!

Read the original Ann Taylor Makes Finding The Perfect Bridesmaid Dress A Breeze on Chic Shopper Chick.

The countdown to our wedding is officially on, as we now have less than 5 months until Morgan and I tie the knot and live happily ever after in wedded bliss. In the meantime, our life is virtually overrun with wedding preparations – rings, the dress, hotel, food, out of town plans, etc. So what’s the one thing that I refuse to have when I walk down the aisle?

Tan lines!

I usually wear halter-style bathing suits, but being that I’m half Italian, I tan in no time. One hour in the sun and I would create tan lines that wouldn’t go away all summer, no matter how much I tried. So, back in March I decided that any and all swimwear for this summer would have to be strapless – or bandeau style – so that I could avoid those pesky tan lines.

It makes me nervous shopping for a bathing suit online, but when I spotted the women’s swimwear line from Macy’s 2012 Fashion Collection I knew I had to have this adorable and colorful bandeau swimsuit from ABS Swimwear.

I may have a bit of a swimwear addiction (and, let’s just be honest, and overall general shopping addiction as well) so I’ve bought a few swimsuits in my day. This spring alone I’ve already purchased 3 – so a few things about this suit definitely stand out:

1. The suit is very well made. With all of the different colors being incorporated into the suit, there has to be a lot of stitching. That also means that the suit could sit funny when I put it on – but instead it looks sturdy, and there is no bunching or irregularity around the seams.

2. The material is thick. You can tell this is a high-quality swimsuit because the material is thick, unlike the flimsy suits that they sell in some other stores.

3. The top is well reinforced. I’m a bit busty, and I find that bandeau tops are one of the hardest styles for me to wear because of the lack of support. The top is incredibly well made, with a durable lining to help it hold its shape.

I’m not brave enough to post a photo of myself wearing this suit, even though I do think it looks great on. My daughter did just look over and say “hey mom – is that you? You have that suit and it looks like your hair too!” I thanked her profusely for her kindness. Out of the mouths of babes, eh?

Have you gone shopping for your swimwear this year yet? If not, be sure to check out Macy’s for great swimwear – I was honestly stunned by all of the great selections and prices, to boot!

Disclosure: I received this swimsuit free of charge from Macy’s to facilitate my review, however no further compensation was received. Opinions are and always have been my own.

Read the original Stylish Swimwear for Summer at Macy’s on Chic Shopper Chick.

After a few weeks of laying-low, I’m so excited that the Duchess is making another public appearance today at the UK premiere of Disney’s'African Cats’ at the British Film Institute. William is a Royal Patron of the Tusk Trust conservation charity which supports conservation efforts in Africa. You may remember photos of the Duchess meeting Reese Witherspoon at the launch of Tusk USA’s Patron Circle last year during the royal tour of North America.

The documentary, made by Disney, is the story of a family of cheetahs and a pride of lions – and the Duke and Duchess hope to raise awareness and funds for the Tusk Trust with their attendance at this event.

Kate is stunning, as usual, in a pre-fall 2012 peplum dress by designer Matthew Williamson. We are being told that Kate ordered the dove-grey dress in January and requested that Williamson add the beading around the neck to match that which is on the sleeves. The dress is not available to order yet, but will be priced at $1,695.

Here is a photo of the original dress, before Kate’s customization:

The Duchess is also wearing the Kiki Classic Peridot, Blue Topaz, and diamond earrings from Kiki McDonough. I am a huge fan of these earrings, they are stunning yet elegant and understated. They were the perfect choice for her dress.

Some were surprised that HRH the Duchess of Cambridge didn’t chose an evening gown for this event, but I feel this is a most appropriate choice considering they are attending as patrons of one of the Prince’s charities. It has been a while since we have seen photos of the couple together, though Kate was busy in his absence playing field hockey with the National Olympic Team and attending art openings with Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla.

We should have another post on Kate Middleton’s fashion coming again this week – tomorrow the Duke and Duchess are scheduled to attend a reception at Goldsmith’s Hall celebrating the Scott-Amundsen centenary race to the South Pole and another reception to launch the Imperial War Museum Foundation’s First World War Galleries: Centenary Campaign.

Read the original Duchess Kate wears Matthew Williamson for Disney’s African Cats Premiere on Chic Shopper Chick.

I was there to shoot some video for Unilever’s newest North American product, CLEAR Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy. It was so much fun. I love my job.

I wish I could get my hair and makeup done every day. This is Clark. He rocked my hair and makeup for me today. He was also wearing some super cool bright blue kicks and capri pants and I pretty much wanted to be his new best friend.

Then there was some of this going on – sitting in to have the lights adjusted and waiting to get my mic put on. There is not a single photo where I’m not totally washed out because those lights were that bright. Also, how crazy red does my hair look in this photo?

And then, it was go time. I’m not gonna lie. My hair looked amazing. It doesn’t look like that this morning. So sad.

On top of that I got to see some of my favorite, long time friends and fellow Walmart Moms – Colleen, Christine, Caryn, and Amy. I big puffy heart them and loved spending time with them – it had been too long since I’ve seen Colleen and Amy especially.

I really loved the product for this shoot, I mentioned it above, and I’ll get to share more about it with you shortly. I can’t wait!

Read the original On the set: CLEAR Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Video Shoot on Chic Shopper Chick.

What? Gentlemen Square / Prices range from $45 – $99 per item

What’s Chic? A personal stylist sends you a case of fresh, sharp new gear every month. You pay for what you keep and return the items you don’t love.

What’s Weak? Invite only right now means you’ll have to wait before you get access. To keep your wallet looking as good as you will, you’ll have to be diligent about returning items you don’t love.

I wrote earlier about JackThreads as a secret to staying stylish. And while I love JackThreads for my casual wear, my job requires that I be in front of clients on a regular basis. I have to look professional, but I can’t look like a banker. My clients expect that I’m ahead of trend and looking forward. What I wear is a big part of that image.

This is where Gentlemen Square comes in. When you sign up, you take a quick style quiz that helps Gentlemen Square’s stylists to understand the types of clothes and style you like. They’ll also ask for your sizes. The best part? Once you complete your registration you’re connected directly to the stylist who will be curating your monthly cases of awesome. They’ll get to hear direct from you about your likes, dislikes and tastes, and all of this information will go into creating the custom style cases sent to you each month.

Once you receive your case, simply try the items on and keep what you want, return what you don’t. You’ll be billed only for what stays with you. So what comes in the case you ask? Great question. You’ll get a combination of dress shirts, polos and ties that are hand selected to match your style profile. Try them on, keep what you love and send back the rest. It’s that simple.

Does Chic Dad Recommend?

Does Chic Dad recommend a service that saves time, takes the guesswork out of style, and let’s me try on clothes hand-picked just for me in the comfort of my own home? Do our kids like candy? Gentlemen Square is a great way for the busy professional dad to stay looking sharp without eating up valuable time trying to find, try and buy the items that make up a polished wardrobe. If there’s a downside it’s that your wallet might take a beating, but with some self-control, and Gentlemen Squares’ reasonable price range you should be able to find some great pieces that fit your style and your budget, all while giving you your time back. Now that’s something the Chic Dad can recommend any time.

Disclosure: Chic Dad used to work with the founder of Gentlemen Square, but I was not compensated for this post, and I do not hold any equity in the company.

Read the original Gentlemen Square Keeps You Looking Sharp Every Month on Chic Shopper Chick.

JackThreads.com is like Gilt Groupe, but just for men’s clothes, and features just the casual, street-wear and business casual attire that you’ll actually wear. (Have you seen some of the guy’s stuff on Gilt Groupe? Who wears that stuff?)

What? JackThreads.com / Flash Sales for Men’s Clothing / A Thrillist Co.

What’s Chic? Great brands and designers with big discounts on the newest looks. It’s perfect for the spend-thrift hipster in all of us.

What’s Weak? As with any flash sale site the good stuff goes quick, so you have to be on your toes.

What I love about JackThreads is that there are a ton of items, with designers and products changing every day, most items are under $100 with many under $30, and they have big brands like RVCA, Rusty, Members Only and more. You can shop on the Web or via their app with super-easy checkout and returns. Plus, they’re owned by Thrillist so they’ve got guys down pat. And unlike Esquire or GQ, if you see a shirt you like, it’s probably $29.99 instead of $249. Which is important, because as much as I like my clothes, I like my money more. So I’m all for skipping the big price tags and saving on stuff that still looks good.

My style is a mix of classic men’s fashion with a dash of hipster tossed in for good measure — hipster-lite if you will — that is full of vintage tees, skinny jeans, adidas tennis shoes and includes a serious man crush for Warby Parker spectacles. And if that style sounds like you, or your husband/fiance/boyfriend, then you’ll love Jack Threads as much as I do. Definitely check it out and skip paying $130 for your skinny jeans and $80 for your button downs. It’s a great spot to shop for him as well (hint, hint Erika) even if he’s hard to shop for.

Does The Chic Dad Recommend?

I’ll admit, I’ve got a bit of an addiction to JackThreads and I think I know why. For years my mother tortured me by only letting us shop at Marshalls and TJ Maxx. She’s the ultimate Maxxanista; but their styles aren’t always fit for wannabe hipster geek teens like I was back in the day. But year after year of shopping at Marshalls has ingrained an acceptable price point for clothes that is firmly set in the sub-$50 range. JackThreads gives me the style I want at a price that makes my brain and wallet happy.

I definitely recommend heading over to JackThreads. You can dress like you spent a ton, but having the satisfaction of knowing you’re not only stylish, you’re also smart.

Read the original Chic Dad’s Secret to Staying Styled: JackThreads on Chic Shopper Chick.

I’ve also paired these same red jeans with a black tank and a 3/4 length sleeved black blazer for a business meeting in LA. Currently I’m on a quest to find a turquoise top to wear with these pants, because I love color-blocking and I think it could make for a really fun, bold look. My next purchase is definitely going to be these same exact jeans, but in bright blue. I’m obsessed. (Pardon the grainy iPhone photo).

I actually went into my local Lucky store to grab these next pair of jeans because I wanted to be able to look around at all of the different styles, and try on a few different pairs before I made a commitment. I immediately picked up a pair of the Lola Skinny Jeans (don’t be fooled by the name, they are actually a “curvy” fit) and when I tried them on, it was love at first sight. The dark wash made them very flattering on me, and they even had a bit of a stretch to them. Interestingly enough, I had to go a size down in these, but hey, I won’t complain.

I love these jeans because the dark wash makes them so versatile – I can wear them with a fancy-schmancy top or I can just go with a t-shirt and jeans. I kind of mixed the two here – I styled them with a black v-neck t-shirt, a black knit cardigan, a purple scarf, and my L.K. Bennett Maddox Wedges. What do you think?

Even better – the new summer line hit the website as of today – so there are all kinds of new items to check out over there. I’ll be on my honeymoon in Bora Bora at this time in 6 months, so all I can think when I see the new line is “Oh, how perfect would that be for the honeymoon!” Like this silk Dale Hope Corrine Dress – how gorgeous is this?

I’ve been drooling over some of the awesome accessories like the floppy straw hat, turquoise necklaces, and colored skinny belts. I’m also really excited to see the colored denim trend move into shorts – they have lots of brightly colored shorts now gracing the pages of their site as well.

So what do you think? Are you as obsessed as I am?

Disclosure: Lucky Brand provided me with some clothing to facilitate this review – but opinions are 100% my own.

Read the original Rockin’ Colored Denim with Lucky Brand on Chic Shopper Chick.

So armed with my gift card, I hurried to my local Walmart to check and see if was possible to find great quality clothing for my kids at an awesome price. And oh boy, was there ever. Actually, there were so many great outfits that we had trouble choosing. I settled on this adorable white and pink tulle Easter dress for my daughter, and a 3 piece set including shirt, vest, and pants, for my son. They both look so adorable that I bribed them with stickers to come to the park with me in their Easter best so that I could take their photos.

I seriously have such cute kids. I mean, clearly everyone thinks that their kids are cute.

The thing is that mine really are.

And of course, here they are, with the Easter Bunny – the classic shot!

Audrey Grace’s dress was just over $16, and Bank’s 3 piece set was $16 on the nose. I was amazed (and thankful). Have you checked out the clothes in the kids section lately? There are a ton of cute options – my daughter LOVES Hello Kitty, and they had so much Hello Kitty stuff that it made my head spin. They also had lots of cute outfits that included the matching one for the doll – my daughter loves dressing up her doll just like her.

So if you’re in need of an outfit for Easter, be sure to check out Walmart!

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Walmart but all opinions are my own.

Read the original Easter Style – Adorable and Affordable at Walmart on Chic Shopper Chick.

Read the original Duchess Kate Wears Orla Kiely At The Dulwich Art Gallery on Chic Shopper Chick.

More photos of Kate and her two equally adorable and chic outfits after the jump.

Read the original Duchess Kate Plays Field Hockey At Olympic Park (In Skintight Jeans) on Chic Shopper Chick.

Hanes cares about others, hence the sock drive. They also care about the environment and have made leaps and bounds in their efforts to create more sustainable products, and also conserve energy while they do it. And don’t just take my word for it, they have been lauded again and again for their efforts – just last week it was released that they earned the coveted EPA Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award. And well, I hate to brag but it’s not the first time – it’s the third year in a row that they’ve received this honor.

See? I told you they rock.

As part of its sustainability commitment, Hanes created a line of EcoSmart™ products, including Hanes hoodies, socks, sweats and T-shirts that stay incredibly soft, wash after wash. Hanes EcoSmart products are made with fabric produced in part from recycled plastic bottles or recycled cotton. Hanes EcoSmart products will save the equivalent of more than 57 million plastic bottles from going into landfills this year. Additionally, Hanes EcoSmart Socks contain either some recycled cotton fiber or alternative flax fibers, while the fabric in 67 percent of Hanes men’s and boys’ undershirts is made using renewable energy.

Rock on Hanes, and congratulations. I’m honored to be a part of the Hanes Comfort Crew and can’t wait to see where we go from here! For more information, you can check out Hanes Green, or come hang out with the Comfort Crew over on the Hanes Facebook page.

Disclosure: While I do have an ongoing relationship with Hanes, it’s not a paid relationship. I really am just in love with this awesome brand and so proud to be involved with the Comfort Crew. So this post? It’s all me, baby.

Read the original Hanes Is Green And I’m So Proud on Chic Shopper Chick.