The Large Beetle Bag is the Critics' Choice

English Retreads is on its way to becoming one of Hollywood's favorite eco-friendly fashion companies! Known for their vintage handbags and accessories, English Retreads is making a bold fashion statement by using 100% recycled materials from reclaimed truck inner tubes.

English Retreads has announced that they will be a part of the 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards gift bag for the second year in a row! This year's gift bag will include the Large Beetle bag, which will be received by some of the hottest television stars and celebrities! Join the celebrities and fashionistas in having one of Hollywood's hottest by purchasing your own Large Beetle bag!

Michelle Obama is One of People's Best Dressed!

People Magazine just released their Top Ten Best Dressed List. Guess who made the cut? Michelle Obama!

People's Style Editor Clarissa Cruz says, "She has a look. She works it with confidence, and she knows what looks good on her."

Also on the list are Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson, Heidi Klum, Eva Mendes, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Charlize Theron, and Fergie. Yes, Fergie.

We can see why Michelle made it on the list. Just look at that necklace! In honor of Michelle Obama, we have dubbed this necklace the "Michelle Necklace." Get a fair trade version of her necklace at Hybridity!

- KT

Halle Berry Loves to Barack Her Bracelets

We recently posted on Halle Berry and the engagement rumors that sparked after she was photographed wearing a ring on her finger along with some beaded bracelets. Now Halle is seen making another statement when she was photographed wearing a "Barack the Vote" t-shirt and rocking her beaded bracelets once again. Halle really knows how to send a message!

Rock the vote and purchase a fair trade version of her beaded bracelets at Hybridity!

- KT
Photo courtesy of Fame Pictures

Hilary Duff is a Trendsetting Jetsetter

As noted earlier, scarves on purses is the new celebrity way to make your summer handbag into something fresh for the fall. It looks like Hilary Duff was one of the first to catch on to this trend!

Spotted back in April arriving at LAX airport with her boyfriend, Hilary was photographed carrying her Goyard handbag. She added some fun to her bag by tying one of her own printed scarves around a handle.

Get a fair trade scarf from Hybridity to spice up your summer handbag. We bet you'll be one of the first at school to wear this subtle trend.

- KT
Photo courtesy of GABO/MO/Miller; Bauer Griffin

Fall Fashion Trend: Autumn Hues

Just in time for the season, designers are putting out their fall collection and showing a lot of pretty autumn hues. Charmeuse and merino are just a couple of the favorites. Wear these colors alone to make a bold statement.

With the impeccable details seen in these specific fall pieces, there is no need for accessories! Look closely at these pictures and you'll see why.

- KT
Photo courtesy of Maria Valentino/MCV Photo

Fall Fashion Trend: Florals

Floral prints seem to be showing up everywhere these days! But this time they're more POW! in your face than the normal delicate flower print we're used to seeing.

Mix and match your flower prints with a bold, statement necklace. But don't add too much color to these strong florals! Pair them with solids from your own closet to balance out your outfit.

Solid, prints, and florals! Get them all sweat-shop free from Hybridity!

- KT
Photo courtesy of Maria Valentino/MCV Photo

Fall Fashion Trend: Fuller Skirts

Another one of this season's fashion trends is fuller skirts. Dressed up or down, a fuller skirt gives you more volume, which means more twirl for your buck! Throw in a cropped jacket or a simple cardigan to add some warmth to your outfit while you're walking down the street, enjoying the changing colors of falling leaves.

Get one of fall's key items by purchasing a fair trade fuller skirt at Hybridity!

- KT
Photo courtesy of InStyle

Fall Fashion Trend: Printed Dresses

The printed dress is one of this season's key items to have in your closet. With a looser fit and a flirty twist to it, this dress can be easily transitioned from summer to fall by adding a tailored jacket or long cardigan with a skinny belt wrapped around the waist.

Step into fall looking fab in this fair trade printed dress from Hybridity!

- KT
Photo courtesy of Time Inc. Digital Studio

Celebrity Trend: Scarves on Purses

Trend alert! Celebrity beauties Heidi Montag, Jennifer Aniston, and Eva Longoria Parker all turn their ordinary handbags into extraordinary accessories by adding a colorful scarf from their own closets. These women show us simple it is to spice up an old handbag.

Turn your summer handbag into your fall sidekick by adding a fair trade scarf from Hybridity to your purse!

- KT
Photos courtesy of Kushner/INF;Tom Vickers/Splash News;Eliot/Bauer-Griffin

Carrie Bradshaw is a Wonder Woman

Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) channels her inner Wonder Woman by wearing a bold set of gold bracelets as she locks eyes with her future husband, Big (Chris Noth). From a scene in the movie, Carrie shows her love for her golden boy and golden bracelets.

Don't forget to pick up a copy of the Sex and the City Movie out on DVD September 23rd!

Show your power at work and school. Get Carrie's look by stacking two gold bracelets from Hybridity!

- KT
Photo courtesy of Craig Blankenhorn / New Line Cinema