March 2010
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Eco-resource: be so naturally beautiful
I am a huge advocate of the very minimal make-up look, especially when the weather warms up and you are already sporting a lovely glow from the sun. ;)
So, to get a slightly enhanced look that is still very natural all you need is the following:
1.) Tinted Moisturizer- I was recently exposed to Juice Beauty’s Mineral Light Moisturizer at Aspen Fashion Week and I love the weight, coverage...
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Join the Twestival and change the world.
Twestival is a global initiative born out of the inter-webs and desire to use social media for social good. By rallying tweeps around the globe, Twesitival provides a platform for people to come together in their local cities to donate to local charities. This year the theme is Education.
Partnering with Concern Worldwide, Twestival is seeking to lessen the number of 72 million children who...
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Limited edition FEED bag for Aspen Fashion Week.
Aspen Fashion Week was the place to be last week- with collaborations like the Ralph Lauren and FEED Foundation event exhibiting a limited edition FEED bag. Lauren Bush was there with her founding partner Ellen Gustafson to help raise support and funds for their relief efforts in Haiti.
Word on the street is that Lauren Bush is launching a clothing line that is organically sourced…...
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Great Expectations.
Recently, I read an article on optimism and pessimism. The basic point carried across was that typically people fall into one category or the other and the best way to tell is to see how you react to situations. So, if you are a pessimist the less than desired outcome of a situation will be accompanied by your thought that, ”Well, I didn’t expect it to be that good...
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The Weekly Wear: Upcycled Jewelry Contest Winners!
Thanks to all you fashion-conscious and sustainable style readers for participating in the Weekly Wear giveaway from Jae C Maie Jewelry last week! Jolie Maimone, the creative director behind the re-fashioned line was so generous that she decided to award a bracelet to not one, but two of the GretaGuide readers- thank you Jolie!
So, congrats to Sara and Candy for winning a truly unique and very...
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Words of working wisdom.
During a dinner with fellow fashion media friends at Aspen Fashion Week, we naturally fell into the conversation of working in the industry and what we have all learned over the years. It was a wonderful sharing of knowledge, truths and lessons learned.
One thing that really caught my attention was this idea of building a platform for yourself. Today, it really doesn’t seem to be enough to...
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Aspen Fashion Week 2010: best dressed- street...
For the past week I have been a lucky fashion blogger placed right in the thick of Aspen Fashion Week. There have been some amazing looks coming down the Snowstage, but I wanted to help give a sense for what the people attending all these fashion events are wearing (think we are all dying to know!).
Armed with a camera on the streets of Aspen, I found quite a lot of style and definitely some...
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Eco-fashion resource: beso boldly bare.
The weather is heating up and so are the make-up trends for Spring and Summer! The bold and smokey eye is here to stay, and slightly updated. Using greens and purples work well with any eye color and are a bit more fun than the standard grays or blacks. Keep the smokey eye contained and for a more polished look like Blake and Taylor, apply the dark shadow only to the lid and don’t blend...
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Aspen notable: Tenet.
This past weekend Josh Spear joined me in Aspen for a little ski town vaca before Aspen Fashion Week kicked-off. That boy seriously does have an built-in ‘cool radar’. In about 10 minutes he picked out what we are both deeming the coolest shop in Aspen- Tenet. Chatting with the sales associate, and it all came together- the owners are originally from New York. Yep, starting to make...
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Plastics for Fashion.
Plastic as a sustainable fashion source has long been a discussion amongst those in the eco-fashion industry. On the one hand plastic is viewed as a man-made and not so natural fiber source, but on the other hand it is very durable and therefore usually has a longer life cycle… Yep, you can see how this debate goes round and round in circles.
Well, whether or not you view plastic as a...
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Steep & Chic Fashion: Aspen Fashion Week!
For the next week I will be in Aspen- where the beer flows like wine, and the one-suits have made an astonishing comeback! An amazing ski town that has fashion as steep as its slopes, I’m here for the second annual Aspen Fashion Week.
There is a line-up to lust over- complete with a Snowstage to showcase high fashion ski apparel, fundraising parties for the FEED Foundation, on-mountain...
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The Weekly Wear: Upcycled Jewelry.
I was overjoyed when Jae C Maie Jewelry reached out to me to tell me about her upcycled jewelry line! A line that brings a bit of the past straight into the future through re-fashioned charms, beads and chains.
I am wearing a piece called “Fortune”- you can see the dove charm along with sweet little pops of orange and a crystal ball that hangs at the bottom. This necklace oozes...
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Eco-fashion resource: beso organic.
GretaGuide is pleased to announce the partnership with super shopping site, beso.com, to showcase eco-fashion and non-toxic products. Green fashion is growing and, luckily, so are the resources! Not sure where to look? I’ve got you covered. Each week I will highlight a sustainable fashion label or beauty line available through beso.com to help show you the eco-ropes. ;)
Today I am...
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Fake fur- no longer a hairy situation.
At the Chanel Fall 2010/2011 Preview, Karl Lagerfeld shocked the fashion world by showcasing a collection chalk full of fake fur. “Fake fur has changed so much and has become so great now,” stated Karl Lagerfeld.
A trend that is all to familiar to PETA spokeswoman and designer, Stella McCartney- the faux fur trend seems to be gaining momentum. Lagerfeld took it one step further, building a set...
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WatchModel On Duty: Market Publique Spring 2010 Look Book Photo Shoot.
A behind the scenes look at one of the hippest online vintage marketplaces- Market Publique. Follow me to the shoot and get a sneak peek of what they are offering for spring as well as an insider’s tour of their Brooklyn studio. Vintage has never looked so fresh!
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Must have Moxsie.
What is better than shopping a well-curated group of indie designers…? Shopping them on a site that takes a percentage of the profits and donates it to a charity of your choice. And it gets better, not only does Moxsie do all of these things, but they are quickly becoming an eco-conscious label destination with their eco-shop. That means you can shop designers who are producing their...
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Time to Get Smitten!
I have to take a minute to rave about the super sweet and sustainable accessory line: Get Smitten. Skillfully crafting uniquely embellished bobby pins, called hair candy- this line stole my heart. Using re-claimed fabrics, the line is everchanging and insures that you get a limited edition piece.
Visit Get Smitten now to shop their spring sale and maybe store something away for Mother’s...
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And the bride wore... organic cotton and hemp.
Spring and summer weddings are right around the corner and if you are in the market for a unforgettable and eco-friendly dress, I have just the one for you!
Leanne Marshall, the winner from Project Runway Season 5 has an eco flair I never knew about. Apparently, she sources mainly sustainable fabrics for her line and is moving towards a fully eco-label. Brilliant!
It gets better. She is having...
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How Nowness.
An essential reference point and resource, setting a new standard for experiencing high-end fashion, culture and global events digitally, Nowness is a new site dedicated to an evolving online experience.
Curated by an international team of contributors and editors, Nowness is an exciting new way to experience luxury lifestyle online, featuring daily content from the most respected and...
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WatchThe NOW Showcase, NYFW A/W 2010.
A well appointed and intoxicating selection of eco-conscious designers showcased during New York Fashion Week. Catch the recap in this video with previews of the A/W 2010 collections from Linda Loudermilk, JAI, Rebecka Froberg, SUST and Feral Childe.
www.nowshowcase.org
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Brighten up: natural skin peels for fresh faces.
Do you feel like your skin is looking a bit dull or ashy?… You are certainly not alone, but you don’t have to go spend loads of money on products and treatments to brighten your skin, and you can do it naturally.
A lot of products out there that are designed to help you with skin cell turnover- to reveal a more vibrant and youthful skin underneath- use natural plant based...