Vintage Style: 10 Eco-Friendly Vintage Finds Under $100!
by Mary Kincaid
Aug 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.
Vintage Fashionista: Get Ready for April Showers With Vintage All-Weather Wear!
by Mary Kincaid
Mar 28, 2008 8:16 PM PDT
It's time to gear up for the proverbial April showers, ladies. And if you want to be singing in the rain while those raindrops keep falling on your head, take a look at today's selection of vintage rainwear. There's no reason to arrive at your destination looking like a wet noodle! Each of these trenches, hats, boots, scarves and umbrellas is designed to weather the weather and keep you in a sunshine mood even under the darkest of skies. And yes, some of the items are packed with color--it's the perfect antidote to grey thunder-filled days. Just click SEE SLIDESHOW to browse the selection of fashionable waterproof items for vintage fashionistas.
