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 Responsibility (CSR) and quality- I am seeking to engage in sustainable fashion. This is as much a journey as it is a destination. My hope it that I can help show you how to start becoming more sustainable in your fashionable lives along the way.

This week I am featuring a pair of fantastic high-waist vintage trousers that I scooped up this weekend from Zachary’s Smile in NYC.  I had been lusting over a pair ever since I saw the Spring spreads in Grazia and the FT’s ‘How to Spend It’. You can see my inspiration photos below.

The key here is to really embrace the high waist and dress it up with silk or sheer tops, or dress it down with a graphic tee. I like finishing the outfit with a blazer- sleeves rolled for a more relaxed feel, or a long boyfriend cardigan to balance the proportions.

Final details include short layered necklaces that don’t compete with the high waist but add a nice accent. You can also see my signature one-off nail that my friend The Glamourai is calling ‘The Greta’ (hehe). As we move into the warmer weather this trend will transfer to light-weight shorts- I can’t wait for that one either!