vintage

Time for fall/winter fashions and when it comes to staying warm in freezing temperatures, the eco-minded public feels left in the cold by more than the weather. There aren’t many choices beyond synthetics. So what’s the solution? The answer lies in one’s moral perspective on what constitutes a sustainably made garment. Some find it strange when a petroleum-based synthetic is praised while natural materials like fur and wool are condemned.

Recycled belts are fashioned together with waterbased glue and reconstituted leather for a chic, woodgrain finish like mat.  Reduces waste, recycles and creates a totally awesome home decor item.

Eco-Libris green books series present this week a book about some of the most beautiful and endangered places on planet earth and how we can and should tour them responsibly: Disappearing Destinations: 37 Places in Peril and What Can Be Do

 A unique and fascinating collection of eco friendly jewelry created from seemingly common objects. The site also showcases eco friendly art with a bizarre aesthetic. An intersting and different browse!

The pressure is on. Who will have the most perfect dress for prom? The average girl will spend up to $500 on her prom dress that will be worn once and then banished to the closet. Go green, save money and reclaim your prom.

Indie fashion offers an abundance of options from head to toe… almost! Cobbling , the art of making shoes, is not necessarily mainstream. Yet, I see no one walking around barefoot in public. I say, throw those misconceptions out the door about the difficulty of creating footwear. We can do better than plastic daisies hot glued to foam flip-flops.

Chicago artist transforms thrift, vintage and inherited jewelry into glamorous green treasures.  Sniffing out the diamond in the ruff, Broad Street creates one of a kind jewelry out of relics donated to the thrift and gives new life to historic pieces of the past.  No materials are new, everything in Broad Street is recycled from old items.

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Jewelry Stores yellow pages including jewelry directory. Searching to find jewelry stores by choosing states or category

The beauty of vintage and reclaimed clothing is that it's completely unique. While other people spot copies of their American Eagle T-Shirt at every turn, you'll be oh so chic in your one-of-a-kind and eco-friendly outfit.