We got sent these free samples from Dentaburst. What? A tooth-brushing alternative? I gave the mint flavor a whirl and recorded the experience with my handy MacBook Photo Booth.


Read on to hear the Styledash verdict on Dentaburst.

We love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.

Today's interview is with Candice Gwinn, owner and designer of Trashy Diva, a vintage-inspired line of dresses and separates. What started as a vintage-only clothing store in 1996 has grown into three New Orleans boutique locations, a thriving wholesale business, and a successful e-commerce website. Today the Trashy Diva collection is carried in boutiques around the world, it has been featured in the pages of Elle and Lucky magazines, and has been worn by numerous celebrities.

Want to wear this? You can! Brace yourself for an outrageously chic Styledash Giveaway. Ready?

This is the Drop Waisted Ruffle Dress and Tulle Petticoat from My Little Empire, a beautiful online shop of unique, handmade clothes by designer Katy Goy.

We love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.

Today's interview is with Pam Swider, owner of Women for Hope, a site that focuses on women's issues and features an online shop filled with products made by female artists. 10% of the proceeds from the shop are donated to one of the national non-profits that Women for Hope works with.

Why, what's this? It's an Mettevangso "Organic Herbal Buckwheat Pleasure Pillow."

That's right. Pleasure pillow. And they certainly look pleasurable! Our favorite design here at right is called "Primadonna."

Who? Roman Savell. What? This big, bold, classy, bright red bag.

We're not kidding around, people. We have this bright red bag in our possession, and it is so much more than you see in this photo! Read on so we can maybe give it to you (or don't, and we'll maybe keep it).

Men and women alike can be sustainably stylish. Here are the must-haves:

1. The reusable bag. It doesn't have to be Anya Hindmarch's bag you see at right (which we've all seen about enough of, frankly), but re-usable bags are eco-friendly and can say a lot about you. You read? Get one at a bookstore. In fact, you probably already have one. They're called tote bags. Use them when you go to the farmer's market (or the drug store) and feel good about yourself.

Want to save the Earth and still look good doing it? Check out Eco-Tobi's full range of styles for men & women, featuring earth-friendly clothing & accessory brands like Edun, Loomstate, Envirosax and more. Organic beauty products are also available, and all purchases are shipped in 100% recycled materials. They've also joined forces with Carbonfund.org to completely offset the emissions of their operation, so you don't have to feel too guilty about shopping here. Did we mention how much cute stuff they have? Just check out some of their offerings below:

Face Boutique creates products specifically for young skin. Finally, a luxurious feeling skincare line that will not attempt to lift things that are not sagging or smooth wrinkles you don't yet have.

How pretty are the bottles? (Answer: "SO.") Well, there's more.

Why haven't I heard of Carla Braccialini? I walked by the store in Soho and did a double take. Their window was stocked with bold, bright, matching patent leather shoes and bags. It was so cool I had to stop in for a gander.

Look at this stuff on their great flash site! These lines don't even include the bright red and multicolored items I saw in their window. Look at the classy Looney Tunes stuff! I can't believe I just said that!

Do rugby-style shirts ever go out of style? Yes, but they always come back.

And they're back! Rugby Ralph Lauren has just released their summer collection, which includes both classic and nouveaux styles in some great colors!

Ladies and gentlemen, witness our favorite item at right. This dress is the perfect cover-up for your tired skin after a long day at the beach, or on the boat when that cool air starts to come off the water. Throw out your sweatshirts, ladies. They're ugly.

Um, did we mention there's a His and Hers Giveaway? Read on for info on that, and on their online make-your-own feature!

Last night I partied like the Warhol muse that I think I am at Fred Segal in Santa Monica. The event celebrated Fred Segal's new pop-up store, which exclusively carries the collection by Damien Hirst in collaboration with the Warhol Factory and Levi's.

The scene was not your typical fashion-event-going crowd; it was very (very) hipster -- lots of grungy boys and girls wearing hoodies, sneakers and jeans (which of course was fitting considering the collection was based on those pieces). DJ's were spinning, drinks were being mixed, and photographers were snapping away -- Warhol would have been proud.

The collection itself was pretty darn cool too! Amazing skull bedazzled jeans, skull printed short-shorts, tee shirts, and one of my favorite pieces were the shiny leather jackets. In fact, I liked the jacket so much that I got one of the hipsters to model it for me.

Check out the store at Fred Segal in Santa Monica on Broadway and 4th Street (420 Broadway).

Earth Day isn't happening until April 22, but in preparation for it, Banana Republic will launch its new eco-friendly line on April 5. The collection will have 50 pieces made from renewable or sustainable fabrics like bamboo and organic cotton for women and men and pieces. Pieces will range in price from $24 to $150. The store will also donate 1% of all in-store sales from April 22 to April 27 to Trust for Public Lands, a nonprofit national land conservation organization.

[via: Nylon and WWD]

After Stella McCartney, Karl Lagerfeld, Viktor & Rolf and Roberto Cavalli comes Comme des Garcons.

Yes, H&M has announced its next collaboration with a couture designer -- it's Japanese avant-garde design house, Comme des Garcons.

We may not be totally familiar with Comme des Garcons, and we're definitely not sure what to expect, based on recent styles we've seen on the runways. However, we are sure that the collaboration will do famously when it debuts its collection of menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, accessories, and a unisex fragrance in Tokyo in November of this year.

[via: Vogue]

Inessah and Tara are two New York ladies who found each other through Craigslist as subletter and sublet-ee in college.

"Two years later, after having worked traditional careers, Tara and Inessah missed the spontaneous community, independence and creativity they felt when subletting. So over lunch one day, they decided they would create their own permanent sublet through Sublet Clothing."

--Subletclothing.com

I'm not sure how logical that is, but I don't care. Look at this dress! A sweet, curve-skimming cut with an unusual non-halter-style bow at the back. It's made of organic cotton, spandex, and bamboo. Sixty-seven percent bamboo!

In fact, all of their simple, elegant clothing is made with bamboo. How exotic! How perfect for the Retro Princess! You could slay a black and white party, a garden party, or even just a nice dinner in any of their items. The only place I wouldn't recommend wearing these clothes is the zoo. 'Cause, you know. Pandas.

(Carnage.)