CHI Bite: Tote Eclipse of the Heart

June 29, 2009 Trouble viewing this email? Read it online... ECO BAGS AND HATS Tote Eclipse of the Heart If 10,000 Chicago Biters opt for a handbag made from repurposed rather than new fabric, we'll keep the weight of 58 Bonnie Tylers in usable material out of landfills. Every now and then does your bag literally fall apart? There's something you can do: Get a new one at Ecozini, which takes old jeans, retro tees, and logo sweatshirts, and stitches them into over-the-shoulder, hobo-style bags with a late '80s, early '90s vibe. Think perfect-for-the-beach Big Totes (with inside pocket for cell or sunscreen); clutch-size Mini Bags; and reversible hats (shady, floppy bucket style). If you need a bag now more than ever, try a denim one painted by a local graffiti artist - new this month. Opting for clothes and accessories made from reclaimed material keeps new resources out of production and old ones outta landfills. We've got our eye on a bright green denim tote graffiti-d, Fresh Prince style, with no-VOC paint (see photo). Ecozini, available at the Andersonville Galleria, 5247 N. Clark St. (773-360-7730). Graffiti Bags, $50 and up; Mini Bags, $15-$20. Map It Mention this tip when you buy at the Galleria, and get 20% off Ecozini stuff through Jul. 15. SPONSOR Bonnie Tyler's 1983 power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" was inspired by Emily Brontë's novel Wuthering Heights. SHARE           FORWARD TO A FRIEND           ADD TO MYBITES           BLOG WITH US           COMMENT ON THIS TIP EDITORIAL POLICY  |  PRIVACY POLICY  |  TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRESS KIT  |  ADVERTISE  |  CONTACT US Copyright 2009 Ideal Bite, Inc. 340 Brannan St. Ste 402 San Francisco, CA 94107