HIGH HOPES

Hoofing it on stilettos is the quickest route to podiatric ruin. If flats are a sacrilege, try the stability of a wedge, instead. Coclico's T-strap platform, derived from vegetable-tanned leather, sustainably harvested wood, and biodegradable natural rubber, will stand you—and your toes—in good stead.

+ Chula Piombo $354

+ Coclico

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Cars, who needs them? It takes true grit to motor to work by mass transit. Keep your commute green and chic with nine of our favorite eco-friendly travel essentials. From woven linen pants that keep your perambulations unencumbered to cheery zippered pouches that sort and color-code your on-the-road paraphernalia, these planet-friendly selections will help weekday warriors strap-hang in style.

SHIRT Trina Turk Flora Silk Top $198 TRENCH Fin Oslo for ASOS Large Collar Jacket $71.72 PANTS Eileen Fisher Slim Trouser With Tie Belt $109 BAG Charlie by Cri de Coeur $239.25 EARRINGS Ronni Kappos $185 HANDKERCHIEF Lina Renell $54 POUCHES S Dots by BAGGU $8 SHOES Coclico Chula Piombo $350 AROMATHERAPY Tisserand De-Stress Roller Ball $8.10

This series is brought to you by Nordstrom.com: Think Less Buttoned-Up—It’s a New 9 to 5.

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WIDE ANGLE

With its oversized collar, cropped hem, and exposed zipper along its spine, Fin Oslo for ASOS’s organic-cotton jacket speaks volumes in an understated way come rain or shine.

+ Large Collar Jacket $71.72 at ASOS

+ Fin Oslo

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COLOR THEORY

Daubed with pale washes of amaranth, chartreuse, and cobalt, Trina Turk’s “Flora” blouse is the gray-day antidote you seek. Made in the United States from a blend of silk and spandex, the sleeveless topper slips easily over the head and fastens neatly at the neck with string ties.

+ Flora Stretch Silk Top $198 at Nordstrom

+ Trina Turk

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BOW TIED

Nothing says spring more than crisp white linen. Eileen Fisher offers a slim ankle trouser, cinched tidily at the waist, that’s modern and refined without appearing stuffy.

+ Slim Trouser With Tie Belt $109

+ Eileen Fisher

7 Responses to “9 Eco-Chic Essentials for the Mindful Commuter”

Yuka Yoneda says:

April 26, 2011 at 9:24 am

Those shoes might end up in my closet…
Jasmin Malik Chua says:

April 26, 2011 at 9:54 am

I’ve been eyeing that bag forever.
Kestrel Jenkins says:

April 26, 2011 at 9:56 am

Those shoes need to be on my feet!! Hot look for those on-the-go girls Jasmin!
Brit says:

April 26, 2011 at 11:25 am

As a New York City commuter I can’t EVER find a great bag to carry all my stuff that is stylish and practical, this one looks amazing! Thanks for finding it :)
MK says:

April 26, 2011 at 12:24 pm

you would have to “strap-hang”, you’d never want to sit anywhere on mass transit in white pants.
jessdailey says:

April 26, 2011 at 12:25 pm

I LOVE those shoes! Definitely going on my wish list…
ricklin says:

May 5, 2011 at 1:42 pm

Those would make a great gift