eco fashion

While those who are passionate about Eco-fashion often scout every nook in order to find the perfect duds, a full wardrobe leads to one outcome-lots to do on laundry day.

I advise Eco-women to use greener detergents, especially those that are phosphate-free. In addition, switch entirely to a cold wash, which will save hot water-and decrease one’s bill at the end of each month.

Also, cold water decreases wrinkles in your clothes which means less ironing. Save energy in the long run by using the least amount of water as possible.

There’s no better time than the present to adopt an entirely Eco-chic lifestyle. After folding one’s laundry and hanging up one’s clothes, consider heading out to an organic restaurant to enjoy some locally-grown food.

Earth Day is April 22, what will be your gift to Earth? Remember my previous post of sustainable jeans; well most people don’t understand that although organic denim eliminates the use of pesticides, it consumes much more water and land.  It can also cost as much as 50% to 100% more than traditional cotton and consumes more than 30%-50% land.

By recycling of regenerating the cotton, we limit the need to grow new cotton. We don’t have to plant or harvest raw cotton, therefore eliminating fuel for machinery, the use of pesticides and herbicides and wearing away of the land through tilling and watering the new cotton fields.

The land can then be converted to other productive uses like planting trees for oxygen or grain to feed the hungry and ultimately lessening our carbon footprint on the planet.

Denim is made of cotton, which causes great harm to our environment both in terms of water consumption and in terms of poisonous substances and insecticides. Cotton fields stand for 25% of all insecticides worldwide, more than any other single major crop.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generated more than 11.8 million tons of textile waste in 2006 alone, amounting to a remarkable 10 pounds per person. In our world of overflowing landfills and global warming, recycling is more relevant than ever. Recycled jeans help offset the human effect of the disposable fashion industry, while contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable Earth.

Remember, a pair of organic and non-organic jeans is equivalent to running a garden hose for 106 minutes, driving 78 miles and powering a computer for 556 hours.

Now can you see that organic denim is not so Eco-chic? As your fashion consultant, let me share with you a wonderful alternative.

Recycled, describes the material that has been separated from the waste stream, reprocessed into a new product and then brought back to the consumer as a new item.

Reuse Jeans is one of the first companies to do so; by no means are they perfect. They have experienced some issues on their quest to be green; their CEO is having trouble searching for recycled or Eco-friendly zippers and buttons.

This is an issue now, but in five years from now, it won’t be an issue at all if we all do our part. Our part is to support both recycling and recycled products. This creates a demand for more Eco-fashion goods, which decreases waste and makes a healthy Earth.

As your Eco-friendly wardrobe stylist, I have a wonderful gift for you; Reuse Jeans is offering all VOF readers an exclusive offer for Earth Day…..for a limit time, April 19-25 get 50% off everything with the promo code EARTH.

Thank you Reuse Jeans for that great offer and for leading the fashion industry the right Earth-friendly way!

I would love to hear from all of you Eco-women, please leave your comments! Happy Earth Day!

Many people see jeans as a wardrobe staple. As your fashion consultant, I must confess that I’m not a jean lover. Even though I’m a wardrobe stylist, I only have two pairs of jeans.

Do you know why?

In WWD was an article by Ross Tucker that shared the results on what went into making one pair of iconic Levi’s 501 style.

According to Tucker, Levi’s found that making one pair of 501’s requires almost 920 gallons of water, 400 megajoules of energy while expelling 32 kilograms of carbon dioxide.

Levi’s said, “this was equivalent to running a garden hose for 106 minutes, driving 78 miles and powering a computer for 556 hours.”

OUCH!

That’s what it take to make a pair of jeans regardless of the name brand! Now you know!

If you want to be more Eco-chic and be part of the Eco-women movement. My fashion advice is to wear jeans that are sustainable. One of my favorite Eco-fashion jean lines is REUSE!

You don’t need to be an environmental expert to understand that it’s easier on the planet to wear clothes you already own than it is to buy new ones.

Yet, all the newest Eco-fashion, from organic cotton jeans to bamboo dresses to hemp sneakers, scream “Buy me!”

There’s no doubt about it: Green is the new black. But the influx of earth-friendly options is no excuse to overhaul your entire wardrobe-or your budget.

Disposing of items before the end of their useful life in order to replace them with organic products is not going to save the planet!

The most Eco-friendly and economical approach is to phase in high-quality, long-lasting organic and recycled pieces as your old clothes wear out. In addition to satisfying ones urge for new fashions, the most Eco-friendly way to freshen up your closet with a little something new is clothing swap!

Who say you need to get up at 4:00am for the best Black Friday? Shop the best Black Friday in your pajamas, in the comfort of your home and with your cup of coffee!

Time is money, save both and give the best! The best Black Friday is at your finger tips, find something for everyone in your list!

Give the BEST this holiday season! The best skin care products, the best Eco friendly products, the best Eco fashion, and the best dietary health supplement!

Happy shopping ladies! Please leave your comments if this was useful for you!

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A winner will be contacted on November 30, 2009 and asked for full name, along with their mailing address. If no response is given within 48 hours, a different winner will be chosen, so please be sure to check your email. Must be 18 or older to enter. Contest open to USA and Canada!

Before you lose yourself in a maze of thigh-highs, velvet and sequins. As your fashion consultant,let me give you a fashion tip; wardrobe extenders which will direct your new-season fashion in a different direction.

Lurking on the basics rails at a high-street store near you, they are the unsung heroes of autumn fashion. Key garments that, when layered over, under or paired with some of the summer’s prettiest pieces, take your summertime wardrobe and make it wintertime fabulous.

This is eco chic & easy on the wallet;helping breathe new life into your old favorites, making them wearable way past their seasonal sell-by dates. Here’s a couple of fashion secrets:

• Summer dresses have a shelf life that lasts longer than your tan lines. Pair them with a three quarter sleeve tee-for extra value, warmth and texture. Then invest in a long cardigan and studded belt to layer up further and complete the look. Keep your accessories tough, and you have a dress that will work through until Christmas.
• Invest in lace pieces to cover your modesty in plunge-necked dresses, glam up your knitwear by layering it with your shorter-sleeved sweaters, and sport it with jeans, over a cami for a sexy take on denim.

Wardrobe extenders are eco fashion, giving clothes a longer mileage and its easy on your wallet! Thank you for leaving your comments and stay tune for more fashion advice!

The fashion industry has green designers and offers green fashion for all in all price points. Are you doing your part in Eco fashion? Have you analyzed your wardrobe and see what percent of it is green clothes?

Someone asked me what does a green wardrobe consists of? The following determines what a green is about.

• Buying green clothes made of sustainable materials like bamboo, and organic cotton. Also, shopping at thrift/vintage shops and giving clothes a second life.

• Washing your clothes after 2-3 wears in a energy efficient washer and dryer. Also, using a biodegradable laundry detergent. If your clothes are dry clean only please go to a Eco-friendly dry cleaner and take a reusable garment bag.

• When your clothes are old don’t throw them away, turn them into cleaning cloths or into quilted pillow cases! If you get tired of your clothes recycle them by taking them to a goodwill store or salvation army.
• The hangers in your closet should be Eco-friendly made of recyclable/sustainable materials.
• Last but not least, remember to only buy Eco friendly products and green fashion that you need. Stay away from fast fashion even if it claims to be Eco fashion.

Are you crazy about green? Learn more about green at hartofgreen.com!

About the author: Miguel G. Who is a renowned fashion expert from the San Francisco Bay Area with over eight years of international design and fashion experience, who’s mission is to teach people how look and feel their best!

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With clothing consumption hitting an all-time low, it was only a matter of time before the clothing swap concept really took off.

Clothing swaps satisfy ones urge for new fashions, it’s the most Eco-fashion way to freshen up your closet with a little something new.

Thousands of shoppers are going guilt-free, Eco-fashion route by meeting online and in person to exchange clothes and accessories.

Participants can clear the unwanted clutter in their closets while saving a pretty penny by reusing someone else’s outfits.

Clothing swaps protests against textile waste, which some contend makes up 4.5% of residential waste, or 8.75 billion pounds per year. Whether sustainable, economical or ethical, the exchanges have seen a boom in interest recently.

• ClothingSwap.org was launched more than a decade ago to help fashionistas stay hip the Eco-fashion way. All unclaimed clothes are donated directly to local nonprofit shelters and charities.

• WhatsMineIsYours.com instructs users only to pay for postage. The credit crunch has helped boost the number of swaps, doubling the site’s unique visitors to 60,000 per month.

• Once participants add clothes to British site BigWardrobe.com, they begin receiving offers to swap or purchase from other members.

• Clothing, accessories, cosmetics, shoes, even books are up for grabs at SwapStyle.com.

Have fun clothes swaping eco women, and let me know your experiance so we can feature you here in VOF to inspire others to go the Eco-fashion route of clothes swaping!

How to be Eco-fashion forward without breaking your budget. You don’t need to be an environmental expert to understand that it’s easier on the planet to wear clothes you already own than it is to buy new ones. Yet, all the newest Eco-fashions, from organic cotton jeans to bamboo dresses to hemp sneakers, scream “Buy me!”

There’s no doubt about it: Green is the new black. But the influx of earth-friendly options is no excuse to overhaul your entire wardrobe-or your budget.

Disposing of items before the end of their useful life in order to replace them with organic products is not going to save the planet.

The most eco-friendly and economical approach is to phase in high-quality, longlasting organic and recycled pieces as your old clothes wear out.