Working For The Weekend

That song by Loverboy is going to be playing in my head over and over and over again.

I’ll be in Malibu the entire weekend working on a catalogue shoot for Time Out clothing. Be back next week. x
T

Lady Gaga Dons Kermit To Denounce Fur

Never one to shy away from being outrageous, Lady Gaga wore this get up during an interview on a German TV show.

Inevitably, the interview took a turn towards Lady Gaga’s unconventional fashion choices in recent European interviews, specifically a coat made up completely of plush Kermit the Frog puppets.

“The Kermit the Frog outfit is by an incredible designer by the name of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, and he does a lot of museum art fashion pieces,” said Gaga. “I really loved this one in particular because I thought it was commentary on not wearing fur, ’cause I hate fur and I don’t wear fur. We were all laughing at the house because it looks like a pile of dead Kermits.”

Umm..is it just me or does she kinda resemble Janice?

Source Ecorazzi

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Leila Hafzi

Leila Hafzi presented her first collection in Stavenger, Norway, in 1997. With this, she introduced the idea of organic- and ethical trade to the high end fashion industry. During the past ten years, the designer has built a network which represents the very best Nepal has to offer in tailoring and fabrics. Since then, her goal has remained unchanged: to introduce and represent eco-and ethical trade in the fashion industry on a global basis, and in the future to develop an entirely environmental friendly production style.

I’ve used Leila’s dresses in several shoots and they’re stunning. The vibrant bright colors are created with AZO free dyes and the paler colors with herbal Ayurvedic dyes. Each piece is handmade and utilizes fair trade practices.

Definitely a dress to wear down the green carpet.

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Coco Eco Magazine Resort Issue

Cover and inside story of Rachel Leigh Cook styled by Michelle Llanos.

Below is the resort shoot I styled. I never knew that eco-bathing suits could be so hot! Check it.

Swimsuits and clothing:

• emobiswimwear.com
• eco-panda.com
• kellybcouture.com
• niksters.com
• beccaswim.com
• lalesso.com
• eleanagarciastudio.com

• iwoodecodesign.com
• alexandani.com
• hoveylee.com
• minkshoes.com
• olsenhaus.com

See the rest in the new issue of Coco Eco magazine.

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Autonomie Project Ethletic High-top

Classic, old-school style high-top sneaker made with 100% Fair Trade-certified organic cotton canvas upper and tough rubber sole. Sole is produced and stamped with Forest Stewardship Council-certified all natural and sustainable rubber. 100% vegan and entirely cruelty-free! Imported from a Fair Trade certified workshop in Pakistan.

I like them better without the Chuck Taylor star.

Available at Nimli

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Stella McCartney X Bambi

Famed animal lover and animal friendly designer, Stella McCartney shows her playful side in her Autumn/Winter ’09-’10 Campaign. Seriously, who doesn’t love Bambi, Thumper and Flower?

Stella, will you marry me? I know you’re already married and that you don’t swing that way but if anything should change, you know where to find me. And maybe by then it will be legal!

A girl can dream, right?

Thanks for blasting this Pauline. Visit The Lipstick Diaries for more good ting tings.

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Coco Eco Shoot With Maria Menounos

I was beyond excited for the Coco Eco magazine shoot yesterday for several reasons:

• Subject: Maria Menounos (Access Hollywood)= HAWT!
• Location: Marrakesh House (21st century remodeled green residence.) Check out those solar panels!
• Sexy electric sports car: Tesla
• All the beautiful eco-friendly clothes and accessories that were pulled by moi (with the help of Anna and Sarah Griffin.)

Clothes used:
LIV GRN
Linda Loudermilk
Leila Hafzi
Sarah Shepard

Accessories by:
Hovey Lee
Nola Singer
Caleen Cordero
Brooke Benson
Olsen Haus
Mink Shoes

And there just happened to be another Tesla in the garage charging up. The owner: filmmaker Chris Paine (Who Killed the Electric Car?)

Isn’t she lovely? Especially in Leila Hafzi, who is one of my favorite designers at the moment.

Thanks again to Anna and the Coco Eco crew for another successful shoot. New issue dropping soon!

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Reuse That Brown Paper Bag

Paper bag + Sharpie + chain = Chanel bag

Source Jak and Jil

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Decades Two

Decades Two is an upscale consignment store that carries vintage couture. I’ve been there several times shopping for styling jobs and each visit is pure torture. The prices are sky high but definitely worth the investment if you’re into recycled chic fashion.

8214 Melrose Ave. LA, CA 90046

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Nike Reuse A Shoe

The Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program collects worn-out athletic shoes of all brands at Nike stores and other locations worldwide.

The shoes are recycled into Nike Grind, a material used to help build sports surfaces and playgrounds. Nike is also working to incorporate more Nike Grind and other environmentally preferred materials into consumer products like shoes and apparel.

Learn more at Nike Reuse A Shoe

Since 1990, they’ve collected more than 21 million pairs of athletic shoes and countless pounds of manufacturing scrap, giving new life to what is viewed as trash.

It’s all part of Nike’s journey toward a closed-loop business -– where waste at different stages of their operations, from their contract factories to transportation and eventually the product at the end of its life — can be recycled into new Nike products. Learn more about Nike’s environmental vision here.

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Breakin’ It Down: Soy Fabric

Soy fabric is luxuriously soft and comfortable, often likened to silk or cashmere. Besides being softer than cotton, soy fabric is more durable and long-lasting (and it keeps getting softer the more times you wash it). It dries quicker than cotton and is extremely easy to care for.

Soy fabric is eco-friendly and sustainable because of the way it is made. Soy fabric is manufactured from the by-products of soy food products, like tofu and soybean oil. Since the process uses materials that would otherwise be waste, it is considered to “close the loop” on soy.

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Hovey Lee Jewelry

In 2005 Hovey Lee launched her first jewelry line and captured the attention of the fashion and art communities. Since then her jewelry has been selected by fine art exhibits and featured in jewelry shows and boutiques around the nation and overseas.

Hovey Lee implements the principles of socially and economically responsible business by working with Fair Trade vendors and eco-friendly material producers.

I just used Hovey Lee in the last Coco Eco Magazine shoot and I was loving the line. Especially the gold bracelet above- very Christian Lacroix- without the expensive price tag.

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Coco Eco Magazine July/Aug Swimwear Shoot

Just finished with the July/August swimsuit shoot for Cocoecomag.com. Surprisingly there were ALOT of eco-friendly bathing suit lines and they were all super cute! I loved the jewelry from Hovey Lee and Alex and Ani as well as the shoes from Olsen Haus and Mink Shoes.

Stay tuned.

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Gucci HOME T-shirt/Bag

Gucci recently announced their support for HOME, the unique cinematic environmental film directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, produced by Luc Besson and funded by Gucci parent company the PPR group.

In honor of the film, Gucci creative director Frida Giannini has designed a special, limited edition t-shirt, which will be sold in select Gucci stores worldwide and on Gucci.com. extending the message of sustainability, Giannini designed the t-shirt using 100% organic cotton and natural dyes in recyclable packaging.

The design features the official HOME logo in which Giannini has integrated the iconic Gucci “GG” symbol, while the back includes the names of each country featured in the film. A white canvas bag with the HOME logo in gold accompanies the t-shirt. on sale from may 25 the t-shirt will be available in both men’s and women’s sizes, with all profits donated to goodplanet.org, a non-profit association created by Yann Arthus-Bertrand in 2005.

The set can be found at select Gucci stores for $195. Unfortunately that’s not a typo. It’s Gucci so of course we couldn’t expect it for anything less.

Watch the HOME documentary here.

Source High Snobette

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Watch HOME Documentary Online For Free

HOME is a 2009 documentary by Yann Arthus-Betrand (photographer of “Earth from Above” book.). The film is entirely composed of aerial shots of various places around Earth. It shows the diversity of life on Earth and how humanity is threatening the ecological balance of the planet.

The movie was released simultaneously on June 5th (World Environmental Day) in cinemas all over the world, on DVD, TV and on YouTube. Released on the same date in 50 countries is a world record for any film release in history. The film is 100% free, and no profits will be made from its release or future showings.

Making this movie was an unusual risk for its financial backer, one of the planet’s biggest retailing conglomerates, France’s PPR SA. PPR, the maker of Gucci handbags and Puma shoes, paid PPR, the maker of Gucci handbags and Puma shoes, paid 10 million euros ($20.55 million) of the 12 million euro production budget to create HOME.

Laurent Claquin, senior vice-president of corporate social and environmental responsibility at PPR, said the company took a chance on the film.

“It’s true we’re putting ourselves at risk in a way,” said “We’re not perfect yet. We’re never going to be perfect. But we have a duty to act.”

Watch the entire documentary here for free and in HD.

Pics below are from the screening of HOME this past Friday night at the Stella McCartney store.

Photos by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

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Louis Vuitton: Your Wish Is Their Command

Louis Vuitton is happy to create almost any custom piece, if you’ve got the cash. Last year Karl Lagerfield bought a custom LV trunk to hold his 20 iPods. And now a Chinese gentleman has commissioned something a little more grandiose, and just a little more strange.

The client “wanted to be able to watch television and offer coffee to his friends wherever he traveled in the world, including the remotest desert,” Louis Vuitton’s Patrick-Louis Vuitton recounts. “We agreed to put two solar panels linked to a battery for the flat-screen TV and DVD player, two-way radio, tuner and coffee machine.”

The one-of-a-kind trunk, which is covered in the label’s iconic Damier canvas, took a year to complete and costs tens of thousands of dollars.

One person who probably won’t line up for an exclusive LV trunk is the brand’s creative director, Marc Jacobs. He commented at the recent Met Costume Institute Gala that he doubts trunks will ever make a comeback.

“I don’t think there’s anything practical about traveling with a trunk,” he said. “Luxury travel is traveling with a toothbrush. That’s it, end of story. The people who really live luxurious lives don’t need to pack. They’ve got stuff wherever they go.”

I can’t knock anything with a solar cause but I’m totally laughing at the image of homeboy on a deserted island with this trunk. Seriously?

Source Earth First

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Celebs For H&M Fashion Against Aids

OMG. How cute is Cyndi Lauper!

H&M’s campaign for Fashion Against AIDS is partnered with Designers Against AIDS with the goal of raising youth awareness of HIV/AIDS. This year’s campaign lists an impressive array of heavyweight ambassadors from the entertainment, fashion, and music communities including Dita von Teese, Yoko Ono, Katy Perry, Estelle, N.E.R.D., Cindy Lauper, Robyn, Moby, Dangerous Muse, and more (many of which are pictured above wearing their FAA creations.) Going graphic with the designs in various racer-back cuts, easy tees, body suits and t-shirt dresses, the collection is sure to please fashionistas/os equally while 25% of the sales will be donated to projects helping raise youth awareness of HIV/AIDS.

What’s more, the collection is very reasonably priced for consumers and boasts 100% organic cotton, making it that much sweeter for those of us supporting a greener fashion world.

Visit Designers Against Aids for more info.

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Pink Thinks Ye Is An Idiot

Singer-PETA activist Pink is fiery and disgusted about sitting next to Kanye West and hearing him whine about the absence of fur during a Stella McCartney fashion show..

Pink told Australia’s FHM, “Kanye West is the person pissing me off right now. I was at Stella McCartney’s fashion show with the vice president of PETA, Paul McCartney and Kanye.”

“The entire time Kanye was going, ‘They need more fur in this show.’ He just wouldn’t shut up about how much he loved fur. I mean, he’s saying this to me, the PETA guy and Paul McCartney! I was just grossed out by him. I’m like, ‘You’re an idiot’. There are so many people who are a waste of skin and he’s up there. I should wear him. Go on, donate yourself Kanye. People can wear your fur.”

FUCKING DUH YEEZY! SOUNDS LIKE A CERTAIN FASHION INTERN NEEDS TO DO SOME MORE STUDYING!! HOW COULD THE SELF-PROCLAIMED LOUIS VUITTON DON NOT KNOW THAT STELLA MCCARTNEY, PINK, PAUL AND THE HEAD HONCHO OF PETA HATES FUR!?!?

Damn, I hope your eyes are ok. Needed to give Martin Louie King Jr. a taste of his own medicine. If anything, I think I’ve only made myself nauseous typing with the caps-lock on.

Kanye West – I’m A Gay Fish

Source Dlisted

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Coco Eco Magazine Promo

Check out some live action from past shoots for Coco Eco featuring Summer Rayne Oaks, Josie Maran, and Elizabeth Mitchell.

Congrats to Anna Griffin, the founder of the magazine that I am so very proud to be a part of.

Go to Cocoecomag.com to see my styling contributions on the Desert shoot and the Lost… in Elizabeth Mitchell story (which was actually co-styled by Anna herself!) Read Elizabeth’s interview here.

Bravo Anna!

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Tap The Bottle And Twist The Cap

Yoav Kotik is a jewelry designer who refuses to toe the line. He regards the taking of everyday raw materials and their molding into an item of artistic value as a challenge.

Kotik explains: “Gold and diamonds have their own intrinsic value as raw materials. But metal bottle caps, which are basically transparent and common, offer infinite possibilities to design beautiful jewelry.”

Source Highsnobette

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Coco Eco Magazine Gets LOST With Elizabeth Mitchell

I was really excited when I found out I was going to be styling Elizabeth Mitchell from Lost for the cover and inside story of CocoEcoMag.com. She was very down to earth and genuine about her commitment in doing her part for the planet. Just another day at work that made me realize how much I love my job.

Once again, everyone one of us were in awe of working with beautiful eco-friendly clothing and accessories. Pieces used in the shoot came from the following brands:

Clothing

• Leila Hafzi
• LTR Brands
• Linda Loudermilk

Accessories

• Romp
• Love Heals
• Brooke Benson
• Colleen Cordero
• Heather Hyde

Christian Louboutin Gets Trashy

Christian Louboutin has designed a trashy version of his famous 140mm peep toe pump. Since the materials are made up of a selection of Barney’s used materials, each shoe is utterly unique.

Louboutin’s ‘Trash’ is selling exclusively at Barney’s for $995.

Source Ethical Style

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Pocketflops

Pocketflops are foldable flip flops for women that are made with 95% recycled tire rubber and come in a carrying case made of either recycled or organic fabric. Their durability and thin design make them ideal for yoga bags, purses and backpacks.

Check out the other designs at Floc Designs.

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Summer Breeze Shoot For Coco Eco Magazine

The newest issue of Cocoecomag.com is out now. We shot this story in the desert using dresses from Leila Hafzi and jewelry by Andean Collection and Ten Thousand Villages.

The stunningly beautiful, flowing dresses were perfect for the desert wind. And since May 9th was World Fair Trade Day, we used jewelry that came from companies that practice fair trade.

Thanks again to the amazing team I worked with.

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A Recycled Um…Blowup Doll Hoody

Ok, I thought I had seen it all with the recycled dildos and butt plugs but this right here is taking it to the next level. Recycling blow up dolls into hoodies? Love it. And if you look closely you’ll see all the different parts of the dolls are used…the boobs, the ‘gina, taint hole, everything but the bush please.

Jizz not included.

Click the link to see the rest by Sander Reijgers.

Source Lost In A Supermarket

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Shop The Cobra Shop

Thanks to Mark The Cobrasnake for letting us in on the arrival of his online vintage shop- The Cobra Shop.

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Betsey Johnson Taco Tuesdays Is Back

To my NY peeps, Taco Tuesdays is back for the summer! Every Tuesday people from two posh organizations (usually a magazine and a fashion company) go head to head in a bartending competition. Whoever raises the most money, wins the competition and the proceeds are then donated to the chosen charity.

This week the money will go to the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund. Now this, party people, is the true meaning of a party with a purpose.

Upcoming:

5/26 – Joseph Abboud
6/2 – Blackbook Mag vs. Dolce & Gabbana
6/9 – The Frame Store
6/16 – Barneys
6/23 – The Fader Mag vs. Adidas
6/30 – Spin Magazine

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Barracuda X Lovemade Sunday Patio Sale Grand Opening

Free haircuts too? Get there early!

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Check Your Foot Work

I once laughed at one of my guy friends when he got hella mad at a girl for scuffing his pearly white Air Force 1′s with her stilettos. Big mistake. Ladies, watch where you’re walking while drunk because homies don’t play that!

Now all you sneaker heads can clean the tramp off your shoes while being eco-friendly by using the freshness known as the Jason Markk Premium Sneaker Cleaner.

Read what Jason Markk said when asked on Sneaker Files how much research and development went into the production of his special concoction.

With my team of chemists, we set out to engineer a cleaning solution with the sneaker enthusiast in mind. Meaning, we took into consideration several factors that were important to that of a sneaker enthusiast. Factors such as types of common stains, application on various materials, various types of soil conditions, yellowing, etc., but most important was making the solution effective and safe to use. We went round after round after round of R&D and finally created a precise formula that is 98.3% natural, does not contain any harsh abrasives or chemicals, is completely biodegradable, is safe to use on all colors and materials, and is super effective.

JM and his little team of chemists just won major granola brownie points in my book.

I wonder if it will get the Long Island Ice Tea off my vintage heels that the Affliction shirt tool spilled on them last night? I’m sure anything that comes in a box with Koi fish on it is going to work wonders.

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Nothing Over $20 Sale At Barracuda This Sunday

♥ LOVEMADE presents BARRACUDA PATIO SALE!!!♥
$1, $5, $10 BINS- NOTHING OVER $20-*Right across + walking distance from Sunday Fairfax/Melrose Flea Market!!!

Come out and enjoy live music, scenery,food/ drinks while shopping ^_^ !

*CASH ONLY
*NOTHING OVER $20
*Open to public
*Rotating DJS weekly
*Rotating food/ drink sponsors
*Free event
*12-5PM

FEATURING NEW, USED, VINTAGE, AND/OR ONE OF KIND ITEMS BY

♥BARRACUDA CREW

♥VANESSA CHIUU from Insight (personal & vintage being sold)

♥LINDA LOVEMADE (personal & vintage being sold)

♥MARY TROUNG (vintage)

♥STEVEN SHEIN (jewelry)

♥BOOS AND BOSITOS (vintage +new accessories/clothing)

♥BIRDS OF A FEATHER (vintage)

♥BAZAARDELAMONTAGNE (jewelry)

♥SHADOWSCENE (clothing + accessories)

♥UBIQUITY RECORDS (music + clothing)

♥Ekiisfamous

♥FRECUENCIA MONDULADA

♥HVYW8 GALLERY
+ MORE!!!

PHOTOS BY SHADOWSCENE!

ATTENTION DESIGNERS/FRIENDS:

Great opportunity for spring cleaning, sell your designs, and/or get rid of some inventory in a community and fun atmosphere!

INTERESTED IN SELLING? EMAIL HEART [at] LOVE-MADE [dot] COM OR CONTACT LINDA.

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Pink Floyd Gets Recycled

I desperately need this tshirt by Fergus Purcell. Unfortunately the website for the brand Tonite is no longer valid.

Source Lost In A Supermarket

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Sell Your Goods At Barracuda This Summer

Just got word from the ladies of LOVE♥MADE that they’re starting a summer patio sale in the courtyard of Barracuda on Melrose Ave. If you have new/used goods that you want to sell to all the cool kids in LA, here’s your chance.

[Overview of Event]

Barracuda hosts a weekly Sunday sale outside in the patio of the shop. We are welcoming designers, family and friends to bring their stuff to sell. Vendors are welcomed to sell items ranging from Clothing, Shoes, Accessories, Music, Gadgets, Electronics, Collections, food/drinks and books new or used. Attendees can come enjoy music, scenery & food while shopping.

Great opportunity for spring cleaning, sell your designs, and/or get rid of some inventory in a community and fun atmosphere.

*Open to public
*Rotating DJS weekly
*Rotating food/ drink sponsors
*Free event
*Right across the street from Sunday Fairfax Flea Market

[EVENT TYPE]

Market/ Outdoor Sale
Weekly- Sundays Summer Season only.

[RULES]

*CASH ONLY: BRING YOUR OWN CHANGE/CASH
*COST: $30 PER BOOTH-PAY CASH DAY OF EVENT BEFORE SETTING UP
*PRICEPOINTS OF ITEMS: WE STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU BRING ITEMS NO MORE THAN $20 DOLLARS. WE ARE PROMOTING THE EVENT THAT WAY AND DON’T WANT TO CONFUSE CUSTOMERS. (THIS RULE APPLIES TO FIRST EVENT ONLY TO DRIVE TRAFFIC)
*SIGN UP WITH LINDA WITH CONFIRMED DATES
*SET UP TIME: 10AM (BE READY BY 11:30) EVENT STARTS AT 12PM
*VENDOR SPACE: FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
*SPACE SIZE: ABOUT” 8 X 8 FEET SPACE
*BRING YOUR OWN DISPLAYS/TABLES/RACKS/SIGNAGE
*GET CREATIVE!

[POSSIBLE MEDIA COVERAGE BY]:

SHADOWSCENE

VIMBY

[ADDITIONAL SPONSORS]

LOVEMADE

[DRINK SPONSORS]

REDBULL

[VENUE] BARRACUDA

[DATE] March 17th and every SUNDAY for the rest of the Summer

[EVENT TIME] 12:00pm-5:00pm

[ATTENDANCE] PUBLIC EVENT

PROMOTIONAL STRATEGY:

The E-flyer will be distributed to over 7,000 people via email, event sites, myspace, facebook, twitter, blogs, craigslist and printed posters that will be displayed outside of the shop on Sundays to bring in traffic from flea market across the street. This does not include any of the other sponsor’s contacts/lists. Our combined database consists of Lovemade’s personal & business contact list ranging from the fashion, music, media, and entertainment industry.

Contact Linda [at] love-made [dot] com

Photo Shadowscene

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You Got Me Hangin’ On The Telephone

Loving these fair trade bracelets made out of telephone wires.

The Zulu women making these beautiful bracelets are dedicated to helping themselves by gaining the skills and knowledge they need to support themselves and their families. Generating income to be able to receive basic education, health education, and HIV/Aids support is a key part of their innovative program.

Cop them at Original Women

source ecofabulous

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Alife Gets Organic

Everyone’s doing it. Even the streetwear scene.

Warning: To all you guys on Fairfax, if I see you wearing one of these, I will probably run up to you, jump in your arms and declare my love for you.

Go to Alife to purchase.

Found this on my new obsession Lost In A Supermarket.

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Shop Local At Unique May 2/3

SATURDAY, MAY 2—SUNDAY, MAY 3
WHO: Unique Los Angeles
WHAT: Independent Design & Gift Sale, featuring 200 local designers, artists and merchants, including Humble, Sub_Urban Riot, Rojas, Good Friday and many others; $5 donation at the door
WHERE: California Market Center, 110 East Ninth Street, Downtown, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm (Saturday); 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday).

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Coco Eco Magazine Gets LOST With Elizabeth Mitchell

Just wrapped up another shoot with COCO ECO Magazine and Elizabeth Mitchell from LOST. I cannot wait to see the next issue! Stay tuned.

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Jungle Gurl And GG&S On VIMBY

VIMBY – Green Grown and Sexy Ep. 1: Jungle Gurl

Check out the video we did for Vimby.com, showcasing Natalie Golonka’s one of a kind, eco-friendly swimwear line, recycled from vintage garments called Jungle Gurl.

Thanks to the Vimby Crew and Natalie!!

Stay tuned for more.

xoxo Thuy & Jen

“Out Of The Ordinary” Earth Day With Shades And Dita Von Teese

We’re heading down the green carpet and you’re invited! Celebrate Earth Day with Shades at THE WAY WE WORE in Los Angeles. Preview the “Out of the Ordinary” fashion collection featuring reworked, recyled vintage pieces curated by legendary green advocate Doris Raymond. Hair by Shades and makeup by Paige Padgett. 100% of the night’s proceeds support green charities.

“Out of the Ordinary” fashion event with host Dita Von Teese

Wed, April 22, 2009 from 6:00-9:00pm

The Way We Wore Boutique 334 S. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles CA 90036

RSVP to Shades All Natural: shadescolorstudio [at] gmail [dot] com

I got this listing from Your Daily Thread. Visit their events section to see their calendar. They have a gazillion Earth Day events posted!!

Source YDT

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Lauren Pierce

Eco-Conscious socialite, and famed designer of the Feed burlap bags, Lauren Bush, has added clothing to her repertoire. Her new line is called, Lauren Pierce (Pierce is her middle name) and is an environmentally friendly ready-to-wear line that uses handcrafted fabrics from artisans around the world.

A portion of its proceeds aid causes that affect women around the world. The Spring line, incorporates fabrics that have been hand-dyed by women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ten percent of proceeds will go to Women for Women International, a non-profit that helps women in conflict and post-conflict environment.

Source fabsugar

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The Row By The Olsens

Animal lovers you’ll hate this because of the disgusting amount of fur in the vid.

Fellas you’ll love it because of the pretty girl changing into numerous outfits.

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Shop Recycled ‘Til You Drop

This is a sale you don’t want to miss. A movie wardrobe house will be selling it’s goods and I can tell you from experience in the biz- the clothes are no joke. You’ll be in designer and and period piece heaven.

And my very stylish gf Mo will be selling her goods there as well.

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Another Amazing Shoot With Coco Eco Magazine

While some of you were getting drunk off mimosas and filling your faces with Peeps on Easter, I was kicking up dust in the desert while shooting another stunning spread for Coco Eco magazine.

We used dresses from Leila Hafzi and fair-trade jewelry from Ten Thousand Villages and The Andean Collection. The bright, bold colors used against the backdrop were gorgeous and I can’t wait for the May/June issue to come out.

Thanks to our amazing team for everyone’s hard work and positive energy throughout the day. And many thanks to Anna Griffin for allowing us all to create our vision through hers.

Of course I’ll be letting you know when the issue drops, but for now, here’s a peek. Check out the last issue to see our previous shoot with Josie Maran.

Shot out to the random ice cream truck for plowing through the dry lake bed and wetting our taste buds with frozen treats.

www.cocoecomag.com

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Topshop Targets Breast Cancer

Topshop has launched a limited edition T-shirt, modeled by Jourdan Dunn, in support of the charity initiative Fashion Targets Breast Cancer in 2009. The T-shirt will be available in-store and online and will retail for $44, with 30% of the proceeds going to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

“Fashion Targets Breast Cancer is the flagship fashion campaign of Breakthrough Breast Cancer, the UK’s leading charity committed to fighting breast cancer through research, campaigning and education. Since the campaign launched in the UK in 1996 it has raised over £9 million for Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s vital work.” (Via Nitrolicious)

Source nitrolicious

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DIY: Lika Volkova

Lika Volkova, the designer behind SANS clothing line says there is no such thing as an eco-friendly clothing line. Fashion, no matter what it’s made out of or where it comes from, makes waste. Factories produce pollution as does the transportation it takes to get the clothing to the stores.

In response to their concerns about over-production, SANS deviced a bold refreshing strategy. Instead of making pieces of clothing, producing, distributing and selling it, they now sell downloadable patterns on their website. Prices range from $6-$20, which, Volkova says, is no less than what a designer can expect to make on a conventional piece of clothing. The patterns are digital and can be printed out on a conventional printer.

For the not-so-crafty, she recommends taking the pattern to a local tailor to have it made. Regardless, the result is a locally-made-to-fit garment that the owner will inevitably be emotionally attached to — and less likely to throw away — after being involved in the entire process of creating it. In Volkova’s words “When you have a piece that you made yourself, you relate to it differently. You value it differently.”

These aren’t your typical McCall patterns. I think it’s time to bust out my sewing machine.

Thanks Alex!

source Treehugger

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Richie Rich’s Muse

Richie Rich, one half of crazy design duo, Heatherette, is teaming up with buxom babe and PETA spokesperson, Pamela Anderson to collaborate on a vegan line, called Muse.

The Muse line will consist mostly of T-shirts and bathing suits and will launch this summer. The line will contain no fur or leather, which according to Rich, will be a challenge.

Given Anderson’s and Rich’s penchant for outrageous outfits and skimpy clothes, I’m interested to see how this conscious line will turn out.

Source nymag.com

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Lockheart Vintage Benefit

SATURDAY, APRIL 11
WHO: Lockheart Vintage Pop-Up at The Reformation
WHAT: Benefit celebration honoring memory of Monisa Moreno, featuring cocktails, DJ Rockwell, and shopping tons of vintage with proceeds going to the Monisa Moreno Memorial Fund
WHERE: 142 North La Brea Avenue, 323-203-1102, 7pm-10pm

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Modern Day Pin-up

Brazilian designer Mana Bernandes makes jewelry from discarded everyday household items such as toothpicks, phone cards and my favorite, hair pins.

Check out a few of her other pieces at Munique.

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Propr

It’s nice to see that even despite these times we’re in, people are still moving forward and dropping eco-friendly lines. But these aren’t just any ol’ people. Nope, it’s David Arquette, Ben Harper and David Bedwell (former Penguin vice president,) debuting their new line, Propr, their mostly organic new line for women and men.

I saw two dresses I would rock so that’s a good thing.

Here’s an invite for a viewing of the spring collection, this Friday night at My House. Enjoy!

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Transparent Fashion

Loving these windbreakers made out of re-deployed military parachutes. Check out the rest at Christopher Raeburn.

Thanks Lexie!

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All Hail The Queen… Of Punk

Words of wisdom from one of our fave designers, Vivienne Westwood.

If you ask me what I think people should be getting next season. I’ll tell you what I’d like them to buy—nothing. I’d like people to stop buying and buying and buying…There’s this idea that somehow you’ve got to keep changing things, and as often as possible. Maybe if people just decided not to buy anything for a while, they’d get a chance to think about what they wanted; what they really liked.

AMEN!

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