Kristin Cavallari from “The Hills” is a fan of VBN and dons the “doleman.”
Greenista Girl Neha
Feeling pulled toward colorful duds. Skip the bland whites, creams, and taupes most organic clothes come in and go for bold hues with Vicarious by Nature. This sustainably organic clothing line gives eco-friendly clothing a contemporary edge us fashionistas can appreciate. With bold colors and unique designs VBN gives everyday eco-wear a little nudge in the trend direction. Their new fall collection includes bold pullovers and chic tops. VBN always strives to use organic production methods besides using 100% organic cotton and other recycled fabrics. The eco-friendly clothing line not only cares about the environment but VBN gives back to its community through partnerships with non-profit organizations like Eco Nation and Ocean Conservation Society.
Written by Greenista Girl Neha
Photos by Vicarious By Nature
During processing, conventional cotton is subjected to chlorine bleach, heavy metal dyes, and formaldehyde resins. Yuck!
My favorite site for affordable vintage pieces is Vintage Martini.
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As a professional shopper and lover of vintage clothing, I have come to realize how many of today’s fashions are borrowed from the past. It’s recycling in its most fashionable form … designers today are greatly influenced by ideas and eras from long ago (hello, Mad Men). Luckily for you, vintage clothing can be affordable, stylish, and one-of-a-kind. Being second-hand pieces, no new resources were wasted to create these items. Plus, vintage pieces can add to your wardrobe in a way that reflects your style without breaking the bank.
Vintage clothing is typically defined as either used or new clothing originating from a previous era (typically more than 25 years ago). This type of clothing can be found anywhere from thrift stores to high-end consignment stores to eBay. The popularity of vintage clothing has grown tremendously as style-savvy fashionistas search for unique pieces that represent their style and stand out.
Make sure when looking for these distinctive items that they really speak to your style sense, fit well, and can be easily combined with existing pieces in your wardrobe. Done right, you will be that stylish fashionista you always wanted to be … with a green conscience, of course.
Written by Bridget Boggess of Dress Marie
Photo by Catwalk Queen
Vintage clothing is healthier for you and for the planet. The dyes, chemicals, and processes used to produce wrinkle resistant, colorfast, soft, unshrinkable clothing are not what anyone would call eco-friendly.
Greenista Girl Brianne loves wearing socks around the house … in fact she’s never without a pair and even wears them to bed. Shhh!
Greenista Girl Neha
Want something impressive on your toots? Slide on a pair of ToeSox, the socks that give your piggies their own little compartment. They may look silly but your feet deserve the very best in comfort. ToeSox are made from 90% organic cotton with a bit of spandex for that extra stretch. Use them as your everyday lounge-around-the-house socks or put them to even better use and throw them on for your daily Pilates or yoga – each pair has no-slip grips on the bottom. Strategically positioned horizontal stripes indicate proper foot alignment with reformer, Cadillac, and mat workouts and the five-toe design promotes toe strength, balance, circulation, and flexibility. Think of ToeSox as comfy, versatile protective gloves for your feet. They even come in half-toe versions which let your piggies peep out. Ultra-comfortable and multipurpose, you can even slip them on with a pair of flip-flops for when you’re on your way to the yoga studio.
Written by Greenista Girl Neha
Photos by ToeSox
Yoga is possibly the only form of movement which massages all of the internal glands and organs of the body in a detailed manner, including the prostate. Throw on a pair of ToeSox and treat those internal and external organs to a day at the yoga-spa!
Hang your clothes outside to dry. Get a clothesline or drying rack and let the summer breeze do the work for you.
Greenista Girl Neha
Wanna take your wardrobe full circle? Rotate in Spun, an eco clothing line that fits the three F’s … it fits, it flatters, and it’s fashionable. Pick comfy yet chic tees, dresses, tops, tanks, skirts, and shorts from four collections: Black/Blue, Classics, Fanciful & Frilly, and Basics. Each style is totally multipurpose and can be dressed up or down. The line is proudly made in the United States using high quality 100% certified organic cotton which is dyed using an environmentally safe low–impact fiber reactive dyeing processes. The Greenista Girls love the Corsage Tank ($34) with an asymmetrical ruffle strap and the breezy, drop waist Tank Dress ($86). And did we mention the to-die-for accessories? Flower “pom pom” rings and headbands. Too cute!
Written by Greenista Girl Neha
Photos by Spun
Organic agriculture protects the health of people and the planet by reducing the overall exposure to toxic chemicals from synthetic pesticides that can end up in the ground, air, water and food supply, and that are associated with health consequences, from asthma to cancer.
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Schoolgirl uniforms may come with the requisite itchy pleated skirts and unsightly red ties, but Sheena Matheiken’s The Uniform Project is out to reinterpret the concept for us grown-up girls. Wearing the same little black dress every day for a year, Sheena made it fun and fresh by using recycled, donated, or borrowed accessories to spice up her style. From bright purple tights to crazy layering, she proved that wearing the same basic piece for 365 days straight is anything but boring – and extremely eco-friendly!
The Uniform Project, launched in May 2009, started out as a year-long fundraising platform for the Akanksha Foundation, which to date has provided funding for educational expenses (uniforms, books, etc) for 287 children living in India’s slums. Though “Year 1″ has passed, there are rumors that Sheena has a new uniform project up her upcycled sleeves. In the meantime, donations are still welcome and limited editions of her little black dress (made from sustainable materials) will be available online soon. So in honor of Sheena’s mission, challenge yourself to a personal uniform project and either select an existing item from your closet or snag one of the limited LBD … and commit to wearing it at least three times a week. If you’re feeling creative and want to further lessen your style footprint, order the Uniform Project pattern and sew up your own dress. Pick out cherry red fabric or stitch on some wacky buttons to make it uniquely yours. For inspiration, check out Sheena’s picture book or sites such as the blog New Dress A Day or sewing site Threadbanger, which make eco-chic style easy and fun for us Greenista Girls. Doing good has never looked so good!
Written by Greenista Guest Sasha
Photo by The Uniform Project and Limite Magazine
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