Category archives: Vintage

Angelina Jolie Shows Off Her Green Side

20Jun07

Angelina Jolie created a buzz Sunday night when she wore a $26 vintage frock to the New York premiere of her new film “A Mighty Heart”. Jolie gushed on camera to Access Hollywood about the “G” fashion find–a black, crushed velvet gown bought on the cheap by a friend at Wasteland, the longstanding vintage mecca on L.A.’s famed Melrose Avenue. Anyone would agree that she looks like a million bucks–even if she hadn’t worn her $1000 Christian Louboutin heels.

Jolie’s televised confessional immediately sent style bloggers into a frenzy. Most were amazed and impressed that she dared to walk the Red Carpet in a Walmart-priced gown of unknown origin. But Jolie told Access Hollywood that she enjoys finding a vintage bargain now and again. Celebs gone thrifty and green–could this be the beginning of a Hollywood trend?

You can check out more pics of Angie wearing her hot, black number at Just Jared. California-based fashionistas looking to score a fabulously green bargain of your own may want to check out a Wasteland shop near you:

Wasteland-The Flagship
7426 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90046

Wasteland
1338 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Wasteland
1660 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Via my post at G Living

Fabulously Green reports on the latest eco-friendly products that blend style, sustainability and social responsibility. A resource for designers and shoppers alike, we showcase daily green style finds in fashion, furniture, decor pieces reflecting eco-modern chic.

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Boho Chic | Bags by Piece Lily

05May07



These gorgeous boho chic purses and clutches by Piece Lilly are crafted from recycled and vintage fabrics. Designer Jennifer Farrington and business partner April Kline launched the label in 2004. They source fine fabrics from estate sales, flea markets and thrift shops and piece together ingenious pattern-on-pattern styles. Available at Piece Lilly’s Etsy Shop.

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Sunday's "It" Store: Revival Boutique

29Apr07

revival_boutique
Ok, I’m not a gal who fawns over a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes but if you are, here’s a way to take a greener turn the next time you indulge in a little retail therapy: Revival Boutique. This charming New York atelier brims with gently worn, of-the-moment, high-end designer shoes, bags, gowns, suits and accessories. New consignment items arrive daily and Revival ships worldwide. Opting for preloved pieces not only lightens the landfill load, but saves a little “green” for you too.

Who: Revival Boutique
What: Source for of-the-moment, lightly worn designer duds
Where: 1374 Old Northern Boulevard
Old Village of Roslyn, NY
516 299 4556

Picks from the Online Catalog:

Christian Dior Halter Dress, Size 38/4, $895
Circa 2005 this sunny stunner fits right into this Spring’s “hello, Yellow” trend.

Richard Tyler Gown, $895
Classic silhouette, Grecian-inspired draping at the waist. Simply timeless.

Did You Know: Buying preloved pieces actually helps reduce energy use. Huh? It’s true. Buying new involves energy to manufacture a product (called “embodied energy”). Since a second hand piece has already been manufactured so you are actually making fashion at least 50% energy efficient by giving it second life.

Fabulously Green reports on the latest eco-friendly products that blend style, sustainability and social responsibility. A resource for designers and shoppers alike, we showcase daily green style finds in fashion, furniture, decor pieces reflecting eco-modern chic.

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Designer to Watch: Use UK

18Apr07


Use UK is the brainchild of designer Nicola Prodromou, a “recycled interiors company” that transforms old textile sample books, fabric remnants, and recycled cardboard into elegant, high style lampshades, throw pillows, wall art — even bookmarks for bibliophiles (that’s me).

The studio’s raw materials are gathered from Nicola’s day job as a design technician, “I got the idea looking at an old sample book, thinking how beautiful the material was, and wouldn’t it be good if I could make something out of it…the samples are small so each cushion cover is made from four hand-sewn pieces of material.”

The lampshades are digital prints on recycled cardboard. Over 20 styles in all: from modernized Baroque to clean stripes. Gorgeous color palettes. Some samples are currently on sale (£25-35) directly through Use UK. Read more about Use UK and other eco-chic British designers in this article in the Telegraph.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jewelry and bags have followed as well. Use UK would probably be better named re:Use UK. Yes?

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A Quick Shopping Tip on Craigslist

17Apr07

Taxes. Work deadlines. Press deadlines. You get the picture…I’ve been trapped under something heavy.

So as to not leave you empty-handed for too long, I’m passing on a tip I just discovered over the weekend. It will make your vintage, second-hand shopping much, much easier. And the reuse of pre-loved pieces is one of the best ways to express your personal style and go fabulously green. Are you ready?

Listpic.com – This is a real-time image browser of everything sold on Craigslist. Enter your location to whittle down the options. Choose your favored category like “furniture” and CLICK.

Drumroll please…


An instant feast of photos of sofas, chairs, sideboards, lamps each listed with a price and location. Mouse-over that Eames-period plywood chair and the actual text listing will pop up like a Pop Tart from a toaster.

This works everywhere…as an experiment I typed in “Israel” and in the Art category were some paintings.

You’ll never have to click through each little listing again. It’s like–magic.

Enjoy!

Fabulously Green reports on the latest eco-friendly products that blend style, sustainability and social responsibility. A resource for designers and shoppers alike, we showcase daily green style finds in fashion, furniture, decor pieces reflecting eco-modern chic.

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Fab Friday | Fashion Finds

23Mar07

TGIF…Here are some fabulous fashion finds to cap off your week…

LACE EMBRACED

Daphne Dress by Pearl Lowe, RRP £695.00
Made with vintage lace, handmade in the UK
Spotted at ecobtq

A HOT LITTLE DISH

Necklace by The Broken Plate
Made from recycled dishware
Spotted at Modish

ARMED & FABULOUS

Lady Olive Bag by jack&marjorie
Refashioned from military surplus materials and vintage brocade
Spotted at StyleHive

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Fab Friday | Fashion Finds

10Mar07

Sorry for the late posting! Here are some of my favorite high-style, guilt-free fashion finds from around the web this week:

ETHICALLY ENTRENCHED

Multi-Stitch Trench by Myth & Ritual, $290
Sweatshop-free Cotton
Spotted at Beklina

A WARM WEATHER WEDGE

Vulcan Wedge by Mink Shoes, $400
vegan and eco-friendly cork
Spotted at Haute*Nature

SHINY, HAPPY PEOPLE

“People” Barrel Bag by aGainNYC
made with vintage fabrics, suede straps

A SEXY SATCHEL

Doorknocker Vegan Satchel by Chinese Laundry, $63
Spotted at Alternative Outfitters

Enjoy your weekend!

Fabulously Green reports on the latest eco-friendly products that blend style, sustainability and social responsibility. A resource for designers and shoppers alike, we showcase daily green style finds in fashion, furniture, decor pieces reflecting eco-modern chic.

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Vintage Modern Wallpaper | Second Hand Rose

06Mar07

Lovers of vintage print and pattern wallpapers will find much design inspiration at Secondhand Rose, New York-based boutique that stocks over 1000 original vintage wallpaper patterns and collectibles (including the occasional Frank Lloyd Wright print). They sell online and will ship to anywhere in the world.



Don’t be put off by the overabundance of Victorian prints and cabbage roses, there are some modernist gems to be found. The Geometric Collection features a range of modern designs from deco to Vienna Secessionist to the 70’s. The Mylar Collection features lots of seventies retro pop designs. Mylar is also recyclable.

Secondhand Rose
138 Duane Street
New York, NY 10013
212.393.9002
The store is open by appointment only.

Fabulously Green reports on the latest eco-friendly products that blend style, sustainability and social responsibility. A resource for designers and shoppers alike, we showcase daily green style finds in fashion, furniture, decor pieces reflecting eco-modern chic.

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N.E.E.T. Magazine Hearts Fab Green

02Mar07

It’s always nice to be loved. Thanks N.E.E.T. Magazine for giving Fabulously Green a shout out in their March issue:


“These days looking good doesn’t have to get in the way of doing good as Fabulously Green proves. This eco-friendly blog effortlessly rounds up style finds from vegan to vintage for those who believe the Devil wears Prada.” — Kirsteen Connor, N.E.E.T.

This month’s issue features some great vintage finds such as: a 1940’s Yellow Bakelite pin, an Adjustable Felt Necklace, and a vintage garden inspired tanktop:


N.E.E.T. Magazine is the brainchild of Stephanie J, who is based in the UK. Everything in the magazine is handpicked, designed and organised by her, the editor. We love that it showcases a global network of indie designers and vintage finds and is sprinkled throughout with illustrations by emerging artists. It’s also a non-profit venture run purely on passion for grassroots style creativity. Bravo Stephanie!

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twenty gauge | vintage steel furniture

21Feb07

If you appreciate the raw, clean lines of industrial style furnishings but wish they didn’t feel so “cold,” then these restyled vintage steel pieces by twenty gauge might just be the thing. A Los Angeles favorite for 12 years, twenty gauge rescues industrial storage and furniture and transforms into clean, classic, funky and functional pieces.

Architectural File Coffee Table How ingenious is this? Slide your favorite fabric, print, map, paper, artwork, ephemera, virtually anything underneath the glass top to create multiple looks.

Basket Locker 4-Wide Console in Light Blue
Amazing what a facelift a coat of color can do. They will paint them in any arrangement of colors you choose.
Basket Locker 3-Wide in Pretty in Pink
Basket Locker 2-Wide on Casters, Multicolored
Perfect for office.
Sadly, powder-coated paints aren’t necessarily non-toxic and green, but you are rescuing classic furniture from the landfill. You might try asking them if they could use a low-VOC paint or if you’re crafty, how about experimenting with decoupage, or paint it yourself!

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