Archive for October, 2010
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![In the same way that I want sustainable fashion to become the norm, a fully integrated part of all production and retail; I also want to see fashion embrace technology, in particular online presence. It would be a match made in heaven: beauty & the geek!
In a recent article Tarik Malak of SWELL [a creative fashion agency] said something that I am inclined to agree with...](http://www.slowfashioned.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/BeautyAndTheGeekFeature.jpg "Beauty and the Geek")
Beauty and the Geek
In the same way that I want sustainable fashion to become the norm, a fully integrated part of all production and retail; I also want to see fashion embrace technology, in particular online presence. It would be a match made in heaven: beauty & the geek! In a recent article Tarik… View Work:
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Street Style
On Saturday I had the pleasure of watching an amazing musician who’s vintage outfit matched her accordion. Not only were her voice and lyrics entrancing, but her look was quite unique. Hannah is possibly the only person I’ve seen who can comfortably pull off high-waisted shorts. Sadly, the… View Work:
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What is Sustainable Fashion?
Last week a friend asked me a really good question: “So, what is sustainable fashion?” I am so wrapped up in my own world of slow fashion and eco-lifestyle that I forget other people may not even know what the heck I’m talking about sometimes… To Me: Sustainable fashion is anything that… View Work:
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Street Style
This fashionista is Nicole, I met her at the bus stop. she has a great eclectic look from mixing new and old! I just adore the classic lines of her coat, and the fringe from her vintage-looking scarf is repeated with the fringe on the boots. My favorite piece is her amazing vintage bag, which… View Work:
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![I'm in love with my new fabric shaver [but not in a "latent appliance fetishist" kind of way]!
I've wanted one for one for years, but hadn't come across one in any store until recently...I was killing time while the bike shop replaced my brake when I found one for the ultra low price of $5.99 at Tuesday Morning. I snapped it up without hesitation, knowing just which sweaters I needed to shave first. After all it is sweater season!
In my opinion, a fabric shaver is an invaluable tool for making clothes last and after all, making things last is practically rule #1 for...](http://www.slowfashioned.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fabricshaverFeature.jpg "I'm in Love")
I’m in Love
I’m in love with my new fabric shaver ! I’ve wanted one for one for years, but hadn’t come across one in any store until recently…I was killing time while the bike shop replaced my brake when I found one for the ultra low price of $5.99 at Tuesday Morning. I snapped it up without hesitation,… View Work:
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Style, Naturally
Image courtesy of StyleNaturally.com A few weeks ago I came across the book: Style, Naturally in a local boutique. The author, Summer Rayne Oakes, is one of my biggest role models. She is an environmental scientist and advocate turned eco-fashion model who exclusively works for socially and… View Work:
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A Blog is Born
I can hardly contain my excitement at the creation of this blog! I found myself working feverishly on it for that last few weeks: planning my offerings, contemplating my voice, and designing the layout. I probably tried out 30 different themes before deciding on this one. I tend to do this… View Work:
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