If you’re like most people, then you likely spend a fair amount of time shopping for bargains. Heck, we’ve all done it at some point; seeing a sign that says “60% off” causes many of our hearts to quicken. However, shopping for bargains may not be all that it’s cracked up to be, and I [...]
Filed under: Eco Fashion on May 3rd, 2012 | No Comments »
Last year I wrote a post on how to dye fabric with natural dyes. And there’s no doubt that using natural dyes is one of the safest, most environmentally-friendly ways to add some wonderful color and character to your clothes and fabrics. For instance, the marigold pictured above is common in many yards and gardens, [...]
Filed under: Eco Fashion on April 18th, 2012 | No Comments »
I’d be remiss if I didn’t talk about last night’s Oscars, and the actresses that took up Livia Firth’s Green Carpet Challenge.
Now, I’ve written about Ms. Firth several times on this blog; she’s the wife of actor Colin Firth. But she’s also just as well known for her commitment to sustainable fashion.
For the Oscars, Ms. [...]
Filed under: Eco Fashion on February 27th, 2012 | No Comments »
I know it’s only mid-February. However, lots of you are taking your winter vacations right now (congratulations!). And…Spring Break is coming up really quickly!
I wanted to do a post this week on eco-friendly beach bags because not only will it be beach season soon, but I’ve been on the Gulf the past several months and [...]
Filed under: Eco Fashion, Fair Trade Bags on February 13th, 2012 | No Comments »
If you’re at all into the green movement, then you likely have a pile of reusable shopping bags in your kitchen. I know I do. Some of mine are so cool that I actually hang them on the wall in my kitchen; not only does this decorate the wall, but it also helps me remember [...]
Filed under: Eco Fashion on January 6th, 2012 | No Comments »
I love it when people find new ways to upcycle and reuse material that would otherwise go to waste. And, one of the most innovative ideas I’ve heard of yet is in the picture above.
Just take a good look. It’s a standard leather belt, right? Wrong. That belt used to have another life as a firehose. [...]
Filed under: Eco Fashion on December 30th, 2011 | No Comments »
Ok, before I start to gush about this amazing scarf/necklace I just got, just take a look at these pictures so you can see what Necklush is all about.
Are you dizzy with desire yet? I know I sure was when I first stumbled onto these amazing pieces. Here’s the skinny…
First, Necklush was created by two [...]
Filed under: Eco Fashion on August 3rd, 2011 | No Comments »
I’ve written quite a bit about the prevalence of disposable fashion. Most big box brands like H&M, the Gap, Target, and Old Navy create ultra-cheap clothing made using cheap labor. This kind of “trendy” fashion is meant to be worn for a season, and then disposed of for the next “hot thing”. It’s all about [...]
Filed under: Eco Fashion on July 20th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I’ve written several times here on the importance of thrift store shopping and buying used whenever possible. But I just stumbled onto this amazing Brooklyn designer who is living this philosophy to the fullest.
Her name is Jesse Arrington, and she writes the funky, colorful blog, Lucky So and So. She also was just featured at [...]
Filed under: Eco Fashion on July 6th, 2011 | No Comments »
If you’ve tried to shop for jeans that are not made in a sweatshop, and made with organic and/or fair trade materials, then you know that they’re not easy to find sometimes. Unless you live in a fashion mecca like New York or Paris, you’re going to have the roll the dice and buy a [...]
Filed under: Eco Fashion on June 29th, 2011 | No Comments »
