February 2010
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Think. Act. Vote. Now.
Think Act Vote is a campaign recently launched to inspire people to think about what they believe in and how they use their vote. Bridging politics, ethics and creativity this newly appointed campaign is searching for a winning design for its carbon-neutral t-shirt, to help support and bring awareness to the initiative.
“Thousands of people have died and are dying all over the world for the...
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Pareto's principle: the 80/ 20 rule.
Time really is our most valuable asset. When we are young summers last forever and that akward age of 13 seems like it will never end. Yet, as we get older time goes faster. Have you noticed that? It isn’t long before months and then years have gone by in what feels like a blink. It goes without saying that usually our lives fell like they are going faster because they also become fuller....
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New York Notable: Sakura- organic & non-toxic nail...
Having changed over to a non-toxic beauty regime I thought that my nail spa days were forced behind me. That was until I stumbled upon Sakura and had the option of selecting their organic nail care- manicure and pedicure.
A sweet little spa tucked into the East Village on 1st Street, Sakura lures the passer-by in with an enticing setting complete with wood floors, deep green walls and a...
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Dear GretaGuide: How do I break a habit?
I recently received this question from a reader and am really pleased that I feel I can offer some advice on the matter.
The first thing, after you have accurately identified that which you would like to change, is to make up your mind with unwavering will power that you are going to change this habit. The good news is, as humans, we are creatures of habit- so to go from one habit to another is...
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Curious about Couturious?
The internet is increasingly becoming a great way to share ideas, communicate, shop, organize, etc. One of my favorite new sites combines all of the above in a really stylish way. Couturious is an online outfit building site that allows you to compose outfits choosing different models and backgrounds with integrated applications like ‘tuck jeans into boots’ or ‘layer dress over...
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The Weekly Wear: 23 February 2010
The Weekly Wear is a post dedicated to showing sustainable fashion in action! This week I am wearing the CFDA ‘To Haiti With Love’ tee. The shirt is part of a relief effort to help rebuild the infrastructure in Haiti through the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. The tee is sustainable to me because it contributes to something I believe in supporting and goes beyond simply being a piece of...
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WatchThe Green Shows in NYC, A/W 2010.
After the huge success of the first Green Shows put on during New York Fashion Week last year, the second bi-annual Green Shows last week were a mark of how eco-fashion is here to stay. The runway shows exhibited 10 eco-minded desingers with collections inspired by edgy quartz, to 1940’s post war sentiment to the simple beauty and representation of nature.
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Back to the basics.
Some days I feel like I am fighting the beast of this wonderfully instantly interactive technology driven world we are now living in. It prompts me to sync my schedule and coordinate my contacts. To broadcast where I am and check-in for points. To shout out what is happening to me throughout the day and send cute emoticons to my friends.
The truth is, I actually really enjoy all of these ways of...
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Styles of the street during New York Fashion Week.
During NYFW, everyone is buzzing about what is being shown inside the tents at Bryant Park, however what is being worn outside is just as important. Street style has blown up and the Mercedes- Benz Fashion Week is eye candy Christmas for fashion lovers!
There are a few great sites that give the lowdown on what to wear and offer great inspiration. They feature fashion editors, models, stylists,...
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Blogger beta: keywords, tagging and SEO.
For those of you who weren’t able to attend the Independent Fashion Blogger’s Evolving Influence Conference this past Monday in NYC, I will be rehashing some of the crucial points that I found very helpful in pulling together a bunch of savvy bloggers to discuss the business of blogging.
Today, I focus on the importance of using keywords, tagging and paying attention to your Search...
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WatchHare + Hart.
The newest ethical leather label to hit the fashion scene- Hare + Hart is a fiercely designed line that is also considered. Advocating the entire use of free range grass fed cows, and a natural acetate biodegradable fiber sourced from a sustainable forest- this line is as eco as it is chic!
For those of you who aren’t ready to give up leather, but do care about where your...
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Friends first.
This past week in NYC it has been a whirlwind of fashion shows, parties and conferences- and I came away with one very important lesson: be friends first.
Business is a tricky area to navigate. You meet someone and you know they could help you, or you could help them- but stating that outright isn’t always the best policy. As a fashion blogger, and attending a couple of really great...
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Fashion for Haiti.
In response to the devastating January 12 earthquake in Haiti, the fashion industry has pulled together to organize a nation-wide effort to raise monies for the victims of the natural disaster. A $25 “Fashion for Haiti” T-shirt will go on sale February 16 at retailers across the country with proceeds benefitting the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, which is raising funds for immediate, high-impact relief...
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I'll have the "Abbey" please.
I used to change my hair every couple of months, and I have been tame for a very, very long time. So, now I am ready to mix it up again and add some style to my coiff!
I am pretty much in love with what is now being called “the Abbey” after super model Abbey Lee at the Balmain 2010 show- a strong bang that is longer, jaggedly cut and messy. It is the new take on the straight across...
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Rule of 2 for your To Do.
Do you ever find that your lists runs on and on, with endless ‘to do’s’ that you have the greatest intentions of doing? Well, I can certainly relate.
Swept by feelings of being utterly overwhelmed at the beginning of this month, I decided I needed a plan of action! So, I read lots of books, namely The Four Hour Work Week, talked to loads of people and here is what I have...
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J'aime Market Publique.
This week I had the great pleasure of being invited out to the studio of the online vintage site Market Publique. One of my favorite sites, I got the back story about how vendors undergo a strict approval process, styling tips for their photo shoots, and the true definition of vintage versus second hand.
I always love seeing the behind the scenes, and the MP studio space was every bit as...
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Pull yourself together!
Today the average person spends at least two hours managing two email accounts, two social networks and one instant messenger. Um, sounds about right. Vital tools for living in our digital world, but it does become a bit overwhelming…
Someone should create an online tool to help integrate all these feeds and monetize the data associated with your contacts! Well, someone has- Threadsy, and...
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The Weekly Wear: 9 February 2010.
Okay, so I have decided to start something new here at GretaGuide. On a personal level, I have been moving into a more sustainable fashion lifestyle making adjustments to my purchasing and use of my wardrobe. All of that has been going on behind the scenes and now I feel I should share it with all of you. By focusing on one of the following areas: source, manufacturing, Corporate Social...
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QualiTea.
Yesterday, I stumbled into a place that caused such bewilderment and excitement all at the same time- the barista read my face, smile and then talked me through the menu of a cafe devoted solely to tea called Argo Tea. This is not your average tea house either! Not only do they have a vast variety of teas on offer, they prepare them in the most titillating of ways.
Care for a Tea-ccino? Or an...
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The upside.
“Sometimes people are asleep in their lives and they don’t even notice it…” That is one of the many insightful quotes from the independent film “Lemonade”. A film about how getting laid off was the best thing that ever happened to a group of people who shared their stories of triumph.
What I liked most about this film is the way it challenges a person to look...
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The show of all vintage shows...
If you are in New York City this weekend, you MUST attend the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show! One of the best in the world with 90 different vendors, this show leaves nothing behind. So, make your list and bring it along to start scoring some unique pieces to update your wardrobe for spring.
It is this Friday (1pm- 8pm) and Saturday (11am- 6pm) at the Metropolitan Pavillion- 125 West 18th St,...
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Another twitter triumph!
I have to say, I give mad props to this TweetMyBag contest just launched my Rebecca MInkoff. What a great way to share your style, get inspired by others and potentially win a new bag. Nice work.
So, let’s see your favorite bag… enter here.
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WatchThe Key To ‘Shift’- a sustainable fashion conference in Berlin (January 2010). Awesome collaboration, amazing designs, inspiring individuals… check it out and join in next time!
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Simple luxury.
“Luxury is to have simple things.” That is the concept behind the recycled and sustainable clothing line by Daniela Pais called Elementum. The collection was on exhibit at the recent Key To ‘Shift’ conference in Berlin, and caught my eye immediately.
Clean lines, neutral colors, versatility- I am all about this one! Each piece has at least three different ways it can be...