Sunday, May 9, 2010

Green+Fashion=WIN

Despite the prevalence of the green movement, its still pretty difficult for a girl who cares about not only where her clothes came from, but how they were made, to find frocks that are both fashionable and sustainable. Too often do the sufferings of the poor, the disenfranchised, and the planet go unnoticed for the sake of a garment. This creates the ethical dilemma on whether to be fair in the outdated or look fabulous in something that could have possibly been made unethically.

These sites are a few of my favorites that make it easy for me to be eco-chic. Check them out.

Ecouterre is a website dedicated to not only dispelling the myths that a "green girl" lives a totally unfashionable life in a cave, but holding those in the garment industry accountable.
These talented writers encourage and promote those in the fashion industry who are looking beyond the trend of "green" to the essence of sustainability, making them green winners in their own right. Take a bow!
http://www.ecouterre.com/

Boho Magazine is a monthly that focuses on the girl who cares about people and the planet... and looking amazing in sustainable fashion while saving the world. Also promoted are local shops and boutiques in your area that specialize in the handmade, the sustainable, or the vintage.
http://bohomag.com/index.html

EcoSalon is a fun and random site that literally posts about anything green... and I do mean anything. Though fashion and beauty is their focus, there are informative (and often hilarious) articles and musings on everything from literature to music to "Free Haircuts for the Unemployed" and "Things That Will Probably Kill You"... seriously didn't make up that last one.
http://www.ecosalon.com/



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