Showing posts with label eco-style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eco-style. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Keep The Winter Blues Away -- Go Green!

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If you haven't already experienced the soft yummy goodness of bamboo knits then I invite you to consider Doie Designs as your introduction to sustainable style.

Designer Sara Kirsner loves fashion and it shows: feminine silhouettes that are comfortable and easy to wear with just the right touch of pattern and contrast.

Shop now and get 25% off current collection items, while pieces from previous seasons are marked down 60%.

Use code eco8 at checkout.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Summer Sale Items You Can Wear Right Now -- And They're Green!

The weather continues to throw me curveballs so dressing climate appropriate takes way longer than it should. Add to that the unstable economic climate and well...I'm not feeling the whole plunk-the-Amex-card-down for a $500 scarf thing either.

I'd normally turn a blind eye towards summer items right now but I really like the clearance sale goodies at Green With Glamour. I've talked about these folks before -- they're a wonderful source for chic and eco-friendly stuff.

Check out these "season-less" items (okay, maybe the tank isn't season-less but imagine it under a cashmere cardigan...mmmm yum):

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Friday, May 30, 2008

Target's Go International: Rogan

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After a post office boondoggle that required 3 trips, two frantic phone calls, and a lost Metrocard (please don’t ask) I was finally introduced to my latest Target acquisitions, namely two items from Rogan’s much hyped Go International Line.

And by golly was it worth the wait. Despite the grumblings from fellow bloghers whose critiques of the collection…how shall I put this delicately…range from ‘meh’ to ‘merde’ I was pleasantly surprised with my booty.

First, the striped waistcoat that has a total Kate Moss vibe that I so love. I’ll pair it with my Superfine skinny jeans and Thomas Wylde Egyptian tank for starters, but it does offer myriad wardrobe extending options. I was unable to find a pic of it in their store so I assume it has sold out. It’s been featured in every fashion rag in existence so I'm sure you’ve probably seen it.

I also took the plunge into romper territory with the “Black Sheep” jumper (how very metal – love it!), which I have to say looks miles better in person than it does online. There are subtle stripes in the fabric, cute buttons, and it’s got a flattering neckline. The only word of caution here is with the sizing – way off. Definitely go up a size if you’re unsure or risk a camel toe of epic proportions. Seriously, I nearly had to cut myself out of it -- it’s so wonky. Though I could stand to lose a few lbs before I attempt wearing this in public, I’m elated that I don’t look like a shop class flunkie.

Get yourself to a local Target or see the collection online here.

To those who’ve already checked it out do let me know what you think – I’m dying to know!

On a side note, how does the most stylish mass marketer in the biz manage to have the dowdiest website ever? I’m sending our very own Doris Pooser for a much needed makeover.

Have a wonderful weekend my lovelies.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Happy Stylish Earth Day!

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In commemoration of Earth Day us AIS gals ditched our Midtown digs and hit Bryant Park to reflect on Mother Nature and spend a luxurious lunch hour catching some rays and doing a little people-watching. (Purely RESEARCH we assure you!)

Turns out we weren’t alone in our jonesing for a little green; the Park was chock-full of stylish folks, some of whom you’ll see in upcoming New York Street Beats. In the meantime take a look at our Flickr page to see where Garment District fashionistas meet for lunch and gossip.

And since we’ve no intention of trading in our Manolos for a pair of Birkenstocks anytime soon, we were thrilled to stumble upon this website of eco-friendly wares that manages to blend high style and heartland brilliantly. Green with Glamour we’re officially hooked.