Eco-Fashion 411
For all you fashionistas out there that may be skeptical of green fashions ,fear no more-- dressing green doesn't mean losing your fashion sense. Dressing green only makes your unique fashion that much better for yourself and the earth! Here are some easy tips for shopping and other fashion ideas:
Here is a place I recently discovered you can find recycled accessories and other things- www.thegreenloop.com
* Try to find things made of 100% certified organic cotton. ( T-shirts, dresses, pants etc.) It is made without fertilizers and pesticides which means no harmful chemicals getting onto you and into your body!
* Spend that extra on those organic timeless pieces of clothing you LOVE and you will get better quality. In the long run you end up spending less money than if you bought a lot of those cheap, trendy items that are sitting in your closet, unworn. Remember QUALITY not quantity <3
* Shop for vintage things. This is a great way to use 2 of the 3 R's ( reduce, reuse, recycle, if you forgot) You will be reusing a recycled piece of clothing, not to mention have a totally unique addition to your wardrobe.
Don't worry, there are always those things that a girl has to have and that is okay too. It may be that pair of true religions or those expensive designer shoes-- Go ahead, get them...As long as you know that you are actively trying to find other organic and green products, its all good.
What is organic cotton?
Organic cotton is cotton grown without pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, chemical fertilizers or any other chemicals. Regular cotton is chemically processed and a huge danger to our planet and the people that live on it! 20,000 deaths occur each year from pesticide poisoning in developing countries, many of these from cotton farming, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). By buying organic cotton and spreading the word you could save some of those lives. AT www.myorganictees.com you can find tee shirts for just $15. Not too bad considering you could be saving lives and keeping those harmful chemicals away from you!
Vintage
Vintage fashion is unique & fun! Not only is it eco-friendly because it is reusing and re-purposing old fashion , it is also a sure bet that you are getting something no one else will have.
Thrift shops all around the United States are focused on providing beautiful, good quality pieces from retro dresses to one-of-a-kind hats! Search online for a local shop near you and find hidden treasures that can have a whimsical past and for you to create it's future.
