Flesh It Out: The Leather Conundrom & Vintage Boots
Leather boots are in. Like, really in. For some of us, that poses a problem…the “it’s made out of cow” problem. There are a lot of things that can be made out of fake leather and still look respectable, but one thing that’s really hard to replicate is that “worn leather” look. Worn leather creases…and [...]
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American Design: Greenwashing…With a Flag!
Starting today, Gilt.com is celebrating Independence Day (US) by featuring sample sales by a number of long-standing and up-and-coming American Designers. Worn on The 4th of July “July 4th beckons, and with it comes backyard barbecues, lazy afternoons in the sun and, of course, casual clothing. We can’t help you perfect your BBQ glaze, but [...]
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Sustainable Sales: Melissa and Peter Lamas
Right now, Ideeli is hosting one of the biggest sample sales for Melissa shoes (Brazillian, recycled plastic, sexy, comfortable, sustainable) that I’ve ever seen: flats, wedges(!!), pumps, peep toes, childhood-reminiscent sandals…everything is on sale. Here’s the link to the sale, and here are my favorites: Hot Pink Campana: $79 $39 Green Desire IV: $69 $34 [...]
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Sustainable Sales: Coclico
Ooooh, a brand I haven’t heard of yet! (Kid. Candy store. Sue me.) Coclico The skinny, from Gilt’s website: It’s hard to believe shoes this chic are sustainably minded, but Coclico uses natural dyes and lightweight cork inside their swanky soles. Sandals with cutout details define this Spanish line’s style and there are plenty here [...]
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Sustainable Sales: Stella McCartney on Yooxygen
There are reasons that Lindsay (f/k/a Elle) is my best friend. Chief among them is our sense of balance with each other: I’m logical and controlled; she’s wild and unpredictable. My sense of style is classic; hers is trend-setting. I search for the balance point in almost every debate; she makes her stand and takes [...]
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New Eco-Markdowns, For Men & Women, at Tobi.com
All I can say today is: Mmm, shopping. I’m not sure why, but I’m definitely in “buy new stuff” mode, and keep having to review my personal wish lists to remind myself that not every great deal is worth giving up that new loveseat I want. Or is it? Prairie Underground Town Coat: $326 $195 [...]
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To Covet: Going Grey…as a Neutral
Sometimes, “covet” isn’t a strong enough word to suggest the impression a trend, or an untrendy “fashion idea,” has made on me. For the past few weeks, I’ve been obsessed with the color grey. Maybe I’m just copying Elle (who stopped wearing color for a few months in 2009), or maybe I’m exemplifying a subdued [...]
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Ethical Designer Profile: Beyond Skin
Exhibit A: Gorgeous grey pump (the Opal). Stats: Comes in charcoal (pictured), brown and fuscia(!); Has a wickedly-curved 3.5-inch heel; Is soft-looking enough for the office, but would dominate at happy hour; and Is made entirely of sustainable materials. Exhibit B: Cuffed bootie, aptly titled the Hendrix Boot.Stats: Comes in black and brown (pictured), the [...]
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Beautiful, Dirty, Rich
You know what I’m really, really into right now? Things that don’t go together. Not in the “stripes and plaid” way – or the “eighties and anything else please stop with the eighties” way…more in the “casually glamorous” way. It’s about being feminine and pretty, but still tough enough to get grit under your nails: [...]
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Sustainable Sales: 25% Off at Tobi.com
I hate it when marketing works on me. Online boutique Tobi sent me an email this morning, telling me to “get caught under the mistletoe in something extra special” by using their 25% off coupon code – CAUGHT25 – to buy some sort of pretty, romantic holiday wear. So, of course, my mind drifted off to a [...]
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