Years of overstuffed New York closets bore the idea of stitch’T… Where one of a kind, handmade compositions for duvet covers, pillowcases and t-shirt quilts using vintage tees make for a unique and, well, awesome way of putting to use what already exists!

I kept it under wraps until the first post went up and now it’s official, I am the newest edition to the EcoSalon team and will be writing a weekly eco-fashion trending column! Eh hem, to use one of my favorite isms to express my elation, I will simply say “Happiness is!”

EcoSalon is an eco-lifestyle site that dishes out all the goods on how to be green in style! Check out my first post and be sure to keep coming back weekly to see what trendsetting eco-friendly fashions I come up with! ;)

So many super fun things to talk about in this post! First, my lovely sister Natalie gave me a Canon Powershot Pro camera and so the quality of my pictures has ratcheted up quite a lot! Second, I am in in sunny Southern California at the moment and I must say the extra dose of Vitamin D definitely agrees with me.

Ok, so more about this week’s Weekly Wear. As many of you know, I am on a mission to show that sustainable style is obtainable and a fulfilling journey. Each week I showcase an outfit that has at least one ‘sustainable’ fashion piece paired with existing articles that are already in my wardrobe. 

On that note, here is this outfit’s breakdown:

Dress: vintage, from Goldmine Vintage

Handbag: Tods

Sunglasses: Tom Ford

Sandals: Eddydanielle 

Location: La Costa Resort, California

Vintage is one of the easiest ways to engage in sustainable fashion. Don’t be put off by sizes- this dress says 16 on its tag and is more like a 4! Pamela Castillo from Market Publique says the best way to shop vintage is to know your measurements and then take the measuring tape with you to measure garments if you don’t have time to try-on or are ordering online. Happy vintage hunting!

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 and protection. It is a brilliant blend of everything your skin needs with light coverage to even out your skin tone and not look like you are wearing make-up.

2.) Mattifying Powder- I like to use Mineral Veil from Bare Escentuals. It is super light and takes away shine while setting your base. Perfect.

3.) Mascara- I cannot leave the house without mascara, and all I need is one swipe and I feel that much better! Kiehl’s recently released their Marvelous Mineral Mascara which has Jojoba oil, and I swear that my lashes have grown since using it this past month! :)

4.) Tinted Chapstick- Chapstick is the way to go when you want the sheerest color that is subtle yet noticeable. I always have a Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer chapstick floating around in my bag. I like to use the color on the apples of my cheeks and lips.

Et, voila! Four little non-toxic pieces of make-up are all you need for a naturally radiant look that is perfectly balanced.

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… Can’t wait for that collection!

(Photos by Riccardo Savi.)

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 Greta! My outfit is what I would call one of my typical London looks- leggings, layers and dainty jewelry that subtly catches the eye.

Here’s the official break down:

top- Twenty 8 Twelve

leggings- Arden B

sweater- Anne Taylor

boots- Old West, from my mom’s closet!

necklace- courtesy of Jae C Maie

Absolutely in love with the Jae C Maie collection, yet?… I thought so, and that is why we are doing a giveaway on GretaGuide. Leave a comment below and a winner will be chosen at random to receive one of Jae C Maie’s stunning original pieces (make sure you enter your email so I can get a hold of you- it is privately displayed, so don’t worry). Good luck!

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 featuring John Masters Organics- one of my great loves in life! This line is beyond amazing. Before I went back to London for the month of January, my stylist at the John Masters Organics salon in Manhattan gave me a month’s worth of samples to try the line. That is when my crush started. Gradually it really did grow into love. It outperforms any of the other products that I used before my non-toxic changeover. Erm, if I were truly British I would shout ‘Brilliant’ right about now!

If you have normal hair, opt for the Lavender Rosemary Shampoo- it cleanses without stripping your hair of its natural oils and lets you go a day or two before another washing. I also really love their Blood Orange and Vanilla Body Milk. It is fresh and sweet without being too fragrant. What is your favorite John Masters Organics product?

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 a sale on her Etsy site, featuring a customizable 100% eco-friendly wedding dress. Made from an organic cotton, hemp and silk blend- the dress is as ‘good’ as its fabulous design. So, if you want a dress that keeps your guest talking for weeks afterwards, this one definitely hits the mark.

The 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

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 clothing.

The rest of my outfit is pre-owned, as in, it was already a part of my wardrobe:

Leggings- Arden B.

Blazer- J. Crew

Coat- BCBG

Boots- Tory Burch

Tote- Longchamp

Sunglasses- Marc by Marc Jacobs

Don’t forget that you can enter the ‘To Love With Haiti’ customize your tee contest here on GretaGuide! I am getting ready to break out the scissors myself and give this tee some signature style.