Readers' Choice Winners for TreeHugger's Best of Green Awards - Fashion and Beauty

For this year's second annual Best of Green awards, the TreeHugger editors spent months picking their favorite movers and shakers in the world of fashion and beauty--from clothing lines and haircare products to Twitter feeds and behind-the-scenes books. But then they gave you a chance to vote on your favorites, too; here, we've highlighted the Readers' Choice winners and the unique qualities that make them stand out from the rest of the crowd.

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Best Casual Brand (US Based): American Apparel

Every fashion guru knows it's all about the basics: classic tees, simple tanks, sleek sweaters, and other foundation pieces that make the rest of your wardrobe stand out. American Apparel's sweatshop-free versions of these must-haves—frequently made with certified organic cotton—are casual, durable, and (most importantly) affordable, for a no-fuss style that's also eco-friendly.

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Best Casual Brand (Non US-Based): People Tree

The Fair Trade fashions at People Tree are sourced from groups in more than 15 countries, and from workers who put their own stamp on everything from growing and dyeing to weaving and embroidering. The result? Fun and fresh dresses, sweaters, tees, pants, and more (for women and men)—and the newest line from actress Emma Watson, which also won a Best of Green award.

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Best Online Fashion Shop: The Greenloop

Wanting to buy green fashion isn't enough: You also have to be able to find it. That's where Greenloop comes in, with a closet full of designers and styles that make it easy to green your wardrobe. With pieces from established designers like Stewart + Brown, Linda Loudermilk, and Edun alongside fashions wares from up-and-comers, shoppers can find something for every style, taste, and budget.

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Best Fashion Website or Blog: Eco Chick

Keeping up with the fashion world isn't always easy&madsh;even for the most dedicated followers. But with Eco-Chick, you can follow the latest trends, tried-and-true products, and must-have fashions—plus news and notes from the beauty, style, and art worlds—by checking a few times a week with the smart and witty voices keeping eco-friendly fashion accessible.

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Best DIY or Crafting Site for Style: Etsy

To really stand out from the crowd, take your next shopping spree at DIY site Etsy, where artists and crafters from all over the country sell their one-of-a-kind goods—which, for fashionistas, means dresses, jackets, shorts, skirts, sweaters, underwear, and even maternity clothes that aren't like anything you'd find in the stores. If you want to put your own handmade spin on things, look for sellers that also offer patterns for your own use.

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Best Personal Care or Skin Care Line: Burt's Bees

The all-natural ingredients, environmentally-friendly packaging, and humanitarian contributions from Burt's Bees are reason enough to look for the bright yellow hive when you're choosing beauty products—but the effectiveness of the moisturizers, balms, cleansers, and cremes (made with essential oils and non-toxic materials) mean you'll look as good as you feel.

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Best Style Twitter Feed: @uniformproject

If you look in your closet each morning and think everything looks the same, then you should take your inspiration from Sheena Matheiken of The Uniform Project, who has been wearing one of seven identical short, black dresses each day since May 2009. WIth only a few weeks of her year-long project left, see how she's made getting dressed each morning an exercise in accessorizing—and proven that, when it comes to style, quantity doesn't always mean quality.

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