The Big Swish Logo
Swishing is the next big thing for partying eco-fashionistas. Keep your calendars open for the Big Swish which starts on September 17, 2009 in Leeds. Check out the website: THE BIG SWISH for details. Expect to be at the hugest swapping clothes party in the UK completed with free haircuts, massages, and many eco-friendly stalls with fantastic garmets, cosmetics and jewelry. All accompanied with female DJs, food and coctails. Yay for Swishing!
Liz Clairborne
I am all about light holiday packing. No need to carry extra stuff, you make the most of your wardrobe and you never have to wait for luggage. After all the most necessary items for a beach vacation are a bathing suit, sunglasses and hat, flip-flops and sunscreen. Right? The thing is that even for the most efficient packer the suitcase is what matters most. Choose a nice stylish one – it is essential that you feel extra glamorous when you are trotting the globe. Avoid silly designs, unnecessary paisley patterns or weird clashing colors. When it comes to luggage less is more.
Also, when you travel light you shouldn’t carry anything else than your carry on and a handbag or your computer bag. Other extra bags will just spoil the look and your mood. Whatever you will need should fit in your carry on.
Salvatore Ferragamo
There is some nice hand luggage for every pocket and style. Here are a couple of examples to get your appetite wet. Happy Holidays!
For over a month now I have been looking around for the perfect summer canvas tote. As I am more of a weave basket kind of girl, so canvas versions were not the first thing that I scouted for in the shops. Until now that is. As a busy woman and mom, I need to have a canvas tote in hand at all times. The canvas option can travel easily along in the city, the office, the beach or anywhere one’s heart desires. It does not break and it does not lose its shape when placed in a suitcase or stuffed in another bag. My heart is currently beating for the Lylou bags. A little bit retro hip and very durable, is what I’ll be totting around this summer.
I love summer too much, and one of the reasons is that the warm good weather can simplify (in a good way) life including dressing for work. There is no need to try hard to figure out what to wear at work each morning, when there are all those fab dresses around. Just put on one a little number like the one featured here from Neiman Marcus, throw on a pair of nice heels (and yes they can be sensible – it is work after all), add some jewelry (essential and will make you feel like a million bucks), grab your bag and off you go.
If you are a pants and button down type of girl, but you want to wear a dress, try getting some darker hues, or the black and white combo which is a safer choice. Materials look more expensive when the clothes are darker and it is slimming. Nothing wrong with looking fabulous and slim right?
Happy Shopping!
French Connection
Oaksonline
When it comes to men’s trousers I absolutely love navy, blue or beige/white shades for summer dressing. The cut this year is straight and a bit narrow, or a loose fit. Choose what looks good on you and flatters your body. The pants need to come just under your belly button. Too low and you’ll look juvenile, too high and you’ll in grandpa territory.
This is how you can wear them:
• Smart-casual: paired them with dressy shirts and ties.
• Cool chic: You can wear them with a polo or a print T-shirt, a vest and a Havana hat.
As far as accessories are concerned:
• Dressed them up with smart shoes and a matching belt – black, grey or tan recommended.
• Dress them down with like espadrilles or walking sneakers.
There. Summer time and the dressing is easy…
Reiss
All Saints
If you are only buying one dress this season, I would suggest you go for the ‘new neutrals’. This palette is basically neutral colors with a twist: think of rich chocolate, the colour of wet sand, the colour of hay on a sunny day, or the color of olive tree leaves as they sparkle in the summer morning sun. How very poetic, no? But also very practical and versatile, as these hues can pop with a bright shoe or bag –like red, or raspberry- they can look very sophisticated with flesh toned shoes and accessories, and they can be transformed into evening wear with silver/gold accessories and sandals.
1 dress, 3 different looks…Not bad when one is keeping on top of one’s budget.
Happy shopping!
Banana Republic
Warehouse
Karen Millen
Marc Jacobs Quilted Memphis Bag
Tribal is the new black for spring/summer 09 season. It is funky, fun and a little risqué, but ultimately stylish and will uplift your daily outfits.
All rise for the Queen of the Urban Jungle!
Karen Millen Clutch
Miss Sixty shopper
Long cardi from Alternative Apparel
Even the most un-curable case of ‘fashionistaness’, can’t & shouldn’t ignore what is happening around her/him. Being eco friendly is not just fashionable, but is a necessity. We can’t keep on discussing and buying fashion without thinking of the consequences for the planet and how those will affect future generations. It is about time this Blog had a category focusing just on Eco Fashion.
The good news in the eco fashion segment is that more and more labels are becoming greener, eco-conscious at least. We can all afford to buy organic, vegan, ethical traded, or sustainable pieces that are as beautiful and trendy as any others on the high street. They are also more durable and unique which means we can keep them for several seasons.
For starters, check out www.fashion-conscience.com and www.alternativeapparel.com. The former, brings new talent and wonderful designers from all over the world and manages to shake off any leftover notions that eco fashion resembles a ‘sackcloth’ as they put it. If wonderful basics is what your heart desires try the latter.
Watch out this space frequently for more news. Fashion Saves the Planet!
Camilla Norback tulip skirt from Fashion Consience
Deconstructed Navy Jacket from NEXT
This spring snap up! A spring jacket that is. There different styles out there, but I suggest that you get something quite neutral and versatile. Dress it up with smarter trousers and a nice crisp shirt & tie, or down with jeans, a polo or a more casual top. Washed leathers, deconstructed or bit military designs are a safe bet to elegance with a contemporary twist. How refreshing!
North Coast at M&S
Almost Famous spring coat from www.oli.co.uk
Ooh! How I love spring. The flowers are in bloom, the sun feels warm and pleasant, and one can start enjoying outdoor coffee shops, which is one of my favorite pastimes after shopping of course.
Connelly Jacket from Urban Outfitters
Heavy coats can be put away for next winter and out can come the spring jackets. I get a new one every year, as a spring jacket can instantly update any wardrobe. This spring I’ll go for something a little bit special: maybe a floral print, or a bold colour or a funky design. Who wants to look all beige and boring, when one can look fresh & stylish? Check out these ideas for inspiration.
Revue Nylon Jacket from Neiman Marcus
