Green Daily

With the long Memorial Day holiday weekend, summer has arrived (even if it doesn't officially begin until the solstice on June 21st) Since I'll take any excuse to go bag shopping, let's go bag shopping! Socially responsible, green bag shopping, that is.

(Photo by NY Historical Society)

NY Historical Society Bags, $35
You know those giant vinyl banners that announce exhibitions? The New York Historical Society has found a way to put them to good use once they are out of date. Working with Urban Samaritans, they're recycling them into sturdy, waterproof totes. Keep your computer or gym clothes safe, even in a summer thunderstorm!

Edun Rosetta Stone Denim Bag, $50
The casual chic of denim says, "Who me? I'm not even trying, I'm just cool." In alignment with edun's other products, this bag is made of 98% organic cotton in Tunisia. Take it to the beach, the grocery store, or on a date to a BBQ.

(Photo by Claire V)

Kelly Starfish Bag from Claire V $57.50
I love a straw bag, and I love a black straw bag even more -- it gives the summery style a little more of a city vibe than the usual, beachy beige. This one is woven from corn husks, a renewable and naturally bio-degradable resource. The perfect accessory for a rooftop fireworks party in July!

You came, you saw the fabulous Matt & Nat vegan bag, and you commented! This was one of our biggest contests ever.

We picked a winner at random, and now Veronica is the lucky reader who gets to go out on town, looking hot with the grey Hamburg bag.

Veronica told us about her favorite vegetarian snack:

I love all kinds of veggies. Edamame are my total fave, just with sea salt in a bowl. Yum!

She will look stylish and social responsible at the farmer's market when she's picking up some vegetable snacks and stashing them in her vegan handbag!

I don't really want to give this bag up, but you know you want to win it! This week the Green Daily giveaway is an amazing Matt & Nat vegan bags "leather" bag.

The design is the so-in-style Hamburg, in the perfect shade of grey for spring. And it can be yours, if you get on over to the original post and leave a comment telling us about your favorite vegan snack.

Then, because it's one of our awesome double giveaways, go to StyleList and leave a comment there to win the equally gorgeous Camden in magenta.

You have until 5pm ET to get your comments in, and as always, use your real email so we can tell you when you win!

You came, you commented, and told us your favorite spots for yoga. And we picked a winner at random, who gets to pick her favorite Yogoco yoga bag of her very own!

Our winner, Charlene, shared where she loves to do downward dogs:

I go to the clubhouse near the lake, where members get together and practice our yoga techniques.Lots of fun!

Now she'll look great -- and be the most organized yogini at the lake!

Even if you didn't win this contest, you can still get in on this week's great giveaway: Matt & Nat Vegan Bag, the gorgeous Hamburg style in grey

Vegan and omnivorous fashionistas- alike all agree: Matt & Nat bags are to die for. Looking through the fashion-forward, all vegan line of accessories, you'll want to order one in every color!

Lucky for you, this week we're giving away the gorgeous Hamburg in grey from the Japanese Paper collection. This vegan "leather" bag is lined with 100% recycled grey faux suede lining. It is perfectly sized, with a zip pocket, cell phone and PDA pockets on the inside.

Even better? This is another one of our "more chances to win" giveaways -- you can also enter to win a different Matt & Nat bag on sister-site StyleList!

Want to give this bag a good home? To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us about your favorite vegan snack. Then go to StyleList, and enter over there, too!

• The comment must be left before 5pm Eastern Time on Friday, April 3, 2009.
• You may enter only once on each site, for a total of two entries.
• One winner will be selected from each site in a random drawing, for a total of two winners.
• Each winner will receive one Matt & Nat bag bag (valued at approximately $275).
• Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

Click here for complete Official Rules.

Winner will be notified by email, so make sure to check next week to find out if you're the winner!