Showing posts with label eco-friendly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eco-friendly. Show all posts
Friday, September 10, 2010
DIY T-Shirt Scarf Tutorial
I'm up-posting this tutorial for a DIY t-shirt scarf. Sarah and I will be leaving for Europe in February, and we've been purging our closets (and dorm room) of as much unwanted clothing, books, and misc that we can. We've got an abundance of t-shirts that we never wear, but we can't bring ourselves to throw them away. Instead, we'll be using the aforementioned tutorial to make scarves out of our old t-shirts.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Stuff We Like: Reusable Organic Sandwich Bags
Reusable Organic Sandwich/Snack Bags by BebelooshMini
Handmade...reusable...organic...and aren't they just so cute?
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Resale Shopping Tips
When you step through the doors of Goodwill, you suddenly feel very lost. The rows upon rows of clothing are daunting, and when you pull out a fuchsia top you think might have potential there is a giant stain on the front. You think to yourself, what am I doing here? I'd be so much easier to just go to the mall!
That is how I felt anyway when I first embarked on my quest to find inexpensive yet fashionable resale clothing. I have compiled a list of tips for the resale shopper...so that you don't become overwhelmed and head to the mall instead!
Problem: It takes such a long time to dig through all those clothes
Solution:
Look for labels. If you keep your eyes open for JCrew, Banana Republic, LL Bean, Express, etc you won't have to inspect every single garment. While a designer label won't guarantee a good find, it will at least narrow your options to clothing you know is well made.
Get a cart. Once you do, you'll have both hands free, making it easier and faster to check out that rack of sweaters.
Go to a resale boutique. Unlike Goodwill or thrift shops, a resale boutique has already picked out the good-quality, stylish clothing for you. Shopping in a resale boutique is a lot like shopping in the mall.
Secret Resale Finds (a few things I discovered):
-shoes and outerwear (they are classic pieces and are usually in better condition that tops and bottoms)
-purses (I found a Gucci leather bag for $2 at Goodwill. Enough said)
-go for the classics (like sweaters and button-downs) while shopping at Goodwill or a thrift shop. These stores typically sell a lot of outdated clothing, but sweaters and button-downs really haven't changed for years.
Angie
That is how I felt anyway when I first embarked on my quest to find inexpensive yet fashionable resale clothing. I have compiled a list of tips for the resale shopper...so that you don't become overwhelmed and head to the mall instead!
Problem: It takes such a long time to dig through all those clothes
Solution:
Look for labels. If you keep your eyes open for JCrew, Banana Republic, LL Bean, Express, etc you won't have to inspect every single garment. While a designer label won't guarantee a good find, it will at least narrow your options to clothing you know is well made.
Get a cart. Once you do, you'll have both hands free, making it easier and faster to check out that rack of sweaters.
Go to a resale boutique. Unlike Goodwill or thrift shops, a resale boutique has already picked out the good-quality, stylish clothing for you. Shopping in a resale boutique is a lot like shopping in the mall.
Secret Resale Finds (a few things I discovered):
-shoes and outerwear (they are classic pieces and are usually in better condition that tops and bottoms)
-purses (I found a Gucci leather bag for $2 at Goodwill. Enough said)
-go for the classics (like sweaters and button-downs) while shopping at Goodwill or a thrift shop. These stores typically sell a lot of outdated clothing, but sweaters and button-downs really haven't changed for years.
Angie
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Green is the Color for Fall: Our Top Picks for an Eco-Friendly Back to School
Green is the Color for Fall!
UA's top picks for back to school. All items are made from recycled materials, are re-purposed, vintage, or promote eco-friendly habits.
*Links for items are below
(from left to right)
CAMEL Supple Leather Backpack by floweronthewall
Weekly Eco Planner in Fuchsia and Sky - Rustic Vegan Hemp and Recycled Rubber with Biodegradable Pen by NaturesCubbyhole
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Sneak Peak: Resale and Vintage Crazy!
Want to know where we got these great outfits (and how little we spent!)? Check back tomorrow for a full length post.
Sarah
p.s. We're talking $2 designers bags, leather boots for less than $5, silk scarves and vintage dresses for under $20, and outfits that make you feel confident and stylish without breaking your bank!
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