Showing posts with label enviroment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label enviroment. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Mixing up the wardrobe

Courtesy of Urban Weeds.

Sometimes us girls (and boys, but probably not as much) look in our jammed-full-with-clothes closets and think "Crap, what am I supposed to wear today?  I don't have anything!"  This my friends, is an untruth.  We have plenty- more than plenty actually.  And while I will admit, I like shopping for new clothes (Anthropologie mhmm), I try to make a commitment a) to buy as few new clothes as possible (it's more sustainable, less materialistic, and that money (I like to think I do this at least) could be going to a better cause than my obsession with stuff)  and thus, I try to make a commitment 2) to learn how to mix up the clothes I already have for new looks so I don't feel so outdated.  That's why I love the blog Urban Weeds.  A photographer snaps photos of people (normal (read not high fashion) people ready for a magazine shoot) walking around Portland.  

Great things about this: practical (these people are walking around to work and such, not modeling--- they have on practical- move around clothes that are still stylish), reasonable (so many outfits list thrifted items), creative, and inspiring.  Take the above pic, blazer- got it, collared shirt- who doesn't?, boots- maybe not in that exact style, but yes, scarf- check, skinny pants- check and check. Surprise: you have a new outfit you never knew exisited!!

This blog helps me to revamp my wardrobe without making more purchases by inspiring me on how to mix up the clothes I already have.  Cheers to sustainability!

Monday, February 21, 2011

Vegan Gifts for Vegan Friends


 
If you have a friend or relative that is vegan or environmentally-conscious (yay!!), sometimes it can be hard to find great, unique, affordable gifts.  Well I have solved your woes and wanted to share that I found a WONDERFUL artist who makes beautiful vegan planners, calendars, and journals out of materials like vegan hemp and recycled rubber- shweet.  They also have the coolest cards for every occasion and from experience, I know they have incredible customer service.   
Snaps to Nature's Cubbyhole!!