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

Mary Kincaid on 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.

Tags : zuburbia , wrap , white , vintage

Vintage Fashionista: Get Ready for April Showers With Vintage ...

Mary Kincaid on 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.

Tags : zuburbia , wellies , weather , vpow

6 Alligator Bags Perfect For Spring Outfits

Mary Kincaid on Feb 29, 2008 11:16 AM PST

We all have different budgets. What's inexpensive for one person is three months take-home pay for someone else. Sometimes, when it comes to fashion, you have to remind your wallet to think like Goldilocks. When searching for a vintage treat, it's important to find an object you love at a price that's not too cheap, not too expensive, but "just right" for you. Fortunately, there are options for every price range. To see what I mean, click the slide show to view a selection of fabulous vintage alligator and crocodile handbags with price tags from $150 to $4999. Any one of them would be perfect for your Spring wardrobe and, with some tender loving care, they'll continue to look good for at least another decade or two.

Tags : zuburbia , vintage pick of the week , vintage , judith leiber

StyleSlides: Eco Cashmere for Vintage Fashionistas

Mary Kincaid on Dec 27, 2007 4:27 PM PST

Unlike some vintage purists who cringe at the thought of deconstructing a vintage garment, I'm a huge fan of restructured vintage items. Well, within reason. No one wants to see a Fortuny or Worth gown ripped to shreds. But there's plenty of non-valuable vintage garments that could benefit from the hands of a talented designer. And the best recycled vintage cashmere designers are at Burning Torch, Inc. Founded in 1999 by Karyn Craven, her line can now be found online at Burning Torch Boutique as well as in 200 boutiques and department stores in 35 states and 8 foreign countries.

These designs are all constructed from recycled cashmere and reflect the company's commitment to recycling as well as its belief that "the energy of all time and history is in each and every garment."

They're fabulous eco-cashmere finds for vintage fashionistas. Check out three of my favorites in this mini-slideshow!

Tags : zuburbia , womens , vintage. , styleslides