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Web Gem: Celeb Style On The Set!

B B on авг 5, 2008 11:12 AM PDT

Gas prices are rising and driving a car is increasingly tapping into my fashion funds. In order to appease both my transportation and style needs I obviously look to Gossip Girl for guidance-- that would be your first move too right? People StyleWatch has caught Leighton Meester's character Blair Waldorf on two occasions ditching the town car for a beach cruiser bicycle, and looking just as chic as usual. While living in a city full of hills and traffic doesn't make biking everywhere feasible, a recent biking excursion while in France had me wishing that San Francisco was a bike friendly city, and yearning for my college campus where no doubt I will adopt this means of transportation. Check out People StyleWatch to see more of what's going on on the set of Gossip Girl and your other favorite shows that can't return soon enough.

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Vintage Style: 10 Eco-Friendly Vintage Finds Under $100!

Mary Kincaid on авг 1, 2008 9:23 AM PDT

Consider for a moment that, according to the EPA, four million tons of textiles are sent to landfills each year. Four million tons! Now we vintage fashionistas are already doing our part to alleviate this particular problem, but there's always something more we can do, right? Maybe it's time to check out that consignment shop on your way home. Or to make sure you keep some paper shopping bags in your car for your next department store visit. Or to find a tailor and re-fashion a dress you were going to trash. Being green and being chic are not mutually exclusive. And vintage fashions will always carry a lower carbon footprint than any of the new eco-fashion labels. Just click the SLIDESHOW to be inspired with ten fabulous finds under $100.

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Eco Style: Beat the Heat in These Sexy Earth-Friendly Bikinis!

meg donohue on июл 10, 2008 10:20 AM PDT

When it comes to shopping, I'm not usually a creature of habit -- I tend to shop when and where the mood strikes. I do, however, have three annual fashion traditions: I always buy something new to wear on my birthday and New Year's Eve (something about turning over a new leaf, I suppose), and I always buy a new bikini in the summer. This year, in the spirit of saving the world while perfecting my tan, I'm stoked to see there are lots of "green" bikinis on the market. Bikini designers are using eco-friendly materials like organic cotton, bamboo, soy, and even factory surplus materials from a factory that made Olympic speed skater outfits! I'm glad to see someone's thinking about responsible beach fun, complete with cute side-ties and ruffles! Check out my SLIDESHOW of 6 eco-friendly bikinis and hit the beach in savvy style...

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Eco Style: 10 Bamboo and Soy Products, I Mean Pieces, From Canada

Jennifer on июл 6, 2008 12:16 PM PDT

Eco-friendly fashion has made its mark with many top Canadian designers. Many fashion designers are reducing impact at the source by making conscious decisions to use more environmentally-friendly materials. Yes, we know...there's been a lot of hype about organic and sustainable fabrics. But wait, there's more! If you haven't actually felt the fabric bamboo or soy, now definitely is the time. Take a look at our SLIDESHOW of top 10 picks by up and coming socially responsible independent designers from Vancouver all the way to Montreal. Enjoy!

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Indie Style: Cool Outfits To Extend Your Summer Wardrobe

DIY thing on июн 29, 2008 12:16 PM PDT

Are you looking for a few cool and comfortable items to extend your summer wardrobe? We found 10 outfits from independent designers that fit the bill. Gaia Conceptions is a great place to start if you are looking for eco-chic outfits. They are all made with natural fabrics such as local organic cotton, raw silk, wool, and hemp. And there's no need to worry about finding the right size- Andrea will make custom orders. Our favorite is the Shell Collector - it has a specially designed pocket that will be great for those evening walks along the beach. Also check out the dresses by Urban Buzz - for sale at Stars + Infinite Darkness. And if you still need a great beach sarong check out Gogirlwrapperz, "No Tie" Sarongs. And Nichole Angelina Grazioli has a great white mini dress for sale at Smashing Darling. For your summer evening outings, Holly Stalder's off-the-shoulder Black Silk dress will be great to dress up or down depending on your mood.

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