Fashion Pulse Daily

October 1, 2009

Green Chic Links of the Week

Factio Magazine goes to The Green Tie Ball XVIII – Over 1,500 guests attended the “greenest” event of the year that supports Chicago’s Gateway Green!
Fashion Pulse Daily finds out that it’s easy to go eco and fashionable with ultra-hip brand Degree 6.
Buying vintage designer duds from the Decadestwo Pop-Up store in NYC is a great way to be eco-chic advises (a sorta tongue-in-cheek) Fashiontribes.
Looking Sharp! found a new Pittsburgh t-shirt line that is using green practices and giving back to the community!
My Beauty Bunny is celebrating October with 31 days of cruelty-free giveaways! Over $3,000 in prizes!
Posh Swaps checks out the recycled fashion at New York Fashion Week
Who wants to Party? Learn, chat, network, WIN and PARTY? Come see about Prissy Green’s Twitter Party for Sibu Beauty!
Runway To Retail: A Video Fashion Story of Blake Standard’s Fall 2009 Look Book.

October 1, 2009

Degree 6 Clothing: Eco-Style for the Concious Human

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You’ve seen these new eco-friendly fashion lines and products right? All promising that they’re saving the Red Woods and Polar Bears but we found a line that isn’t trying to save the world, they’re only trying to “produce the highest quality clothing possible while making conscious choices to minimize [the] impact to the planet.” Sounds pretty good to us! Degree 6 Clothing, is a sustainable apparel line for men, women and children that focuses on two of the world’s pressing environmental issues: water conservation and carbon emissions.

That’s why Degree 6 refuses to manufacture their T-shirts with cotton because of the excessive waste of water, and instead uses bamboo fabric, conserving almost 35 gallons of water in the process! Not to mention that dense bamboo forests absorb 35% more carbon monoxide than equivalent stands of trees. But other than materials, Degree 6 also uses recycled shipping materials and hybrid delivery vehicles. More than their eco-friendliness Degree 6 produces effortlessly sexy pieces, like the Bamboo Boyfriend T, $92, that has the slouchy, off-the shoulder neckline that you crave. Since Degree 6 Clothing is taking its steps to reduce their carbon footprint, the rest is up to you.

-Jaimie Sanita

September 30, 2009

Rocker Inspired Fur Vests

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Via our friends at thefind.com:

Fur vests are a functional and fun accessory for fall. A fur vest, real or faux, can add a layer of luxurious warmth. This has been one of my ‘uniforms’ for cool weather dressing, and this year I’ll be pairing my faux fur vest with black skinny jeans and my black cashmere Stella McCartney sweaters. There are many shades and styles of fur vest, many inspired by the glam rocker trend. Some are long and can be belted. Others are shorter and zip or buckle up the front. Look for embellished and beaded fur vests as well.

From 3.1 Phillip Lim, this black dyed lamb fur vest (top left, $1,500.00 at NeimanMarcus.com) is a gorgeous splurge. Made in Italy the v-neck vest is embellished with rhinestones and takes this whole fur vest trend to a new level of luxe wintertime style. The asymmetric and artfully crafted knitted lamb fur vest from Karl Donoghue (top right, $1275 at Intermix.com) is knit with individual fluffy curls of lamb fur. The wide folded collar can be left open or folded up and buttoned to keep you warm and cozy during the chilliest of days. Gryphon’s “Rocker Vest” (lower right, $725.00 at Shopbop.com) is made of faux fur, has an open front and is cut to fall above the waist. Accentuated at the neckline with metal beads, this vest makes a nice contrast to an all black outfit or simple black t-shirt. Inside this vest you’ll find striped lining. Reasonably priced at $198, French Connection’s “Fast Big Foot” Faux Fur Vest, from Bloomingales.com gets you the most faux fur for your dollar. Long with an open placket this lined vest looks great worn open or belted. Pair with a simple tee, dark sweater or black leggings and platform booties.

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September 29, 2009

Get the Retro Runway Look via Modcloth.com

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Let’s face it – the 80s are back. Accept it – the 90s are in too. What’s a gal to do in order to update her wardrobe to throw in accents of retro chic? Heading to Modcloth.com is a start, with vintage-inspired and one-of-a-kind finds! I’ve pulled some pieces from the site that can easily be incorporated into your current apparel and accessories without going 80s or 90s overboard. Check out the recommended Fashion Pulse Daily selections and remember: the right mix is always one that includes both modern and vintage-inspired pieces.