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02.03.12 |Style

Winter White is Right

Nothing quite does it for me like the color white. Brides wear it to their weddings. Babies wear it to their christenings. Back in the ‘70s, John Lennon and Yoko wore it almost everywhere. Not surprising. It’s the color of purity, the color of clouds, and in winter, the color of falling snow.

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06.12.11 |Style

The Return of Tribal Style

In a society where looking like everybody else and “fitting in” is often embraced over stepping out as an individual, it’s refreshing to see a unique fashion trend dominating the Paris, Milan and New York runways: tribal style. From ethnic fabrics to exotic prints, almost every designer has incorporated aspects of this look into their current lines.

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02.15.13 |Blog

The New Rules of Style

For centuries, fashion has been dictated by an elite handful of magazine editors, red-carpet critics and self-appointed trendsetters. With brazen authority, they tell us what colors to wear this season, which designers are hot and who is a fashion don’t. Keeping us in line, they’ve taught us how to dress like a lady, how long or short our hemlines should be and why wearing white after Labor Day is a no-no. With the best of intentions, they’re quick to point out whether we’re too pale, too kinky, too plump or flat-chested; what role we need to play in the world and how to dress the part to find love, acceptance, and success.

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12.01.12 |Blog

Making Conscious Holiday Makeup Choices

In this season of joy many of us gather to celebrate traditions with loved ones, whether enjoying the hospitality of others or acting the gracious host. Dressing up for parties is part of the excitement and anticipation of the fun to come. It is normal to apply more than the typical amount of makeup at these special times. Women who typically go bare faced will venture into unknown territory in search of the much bandied about term the “flawless face”.

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09.21.12 |Blog

Fall Steam Ahead!

Without even trying, one piece of clothing prevails in my wardrobe season after season. No matter the trend—retro, boho, or neon—it consistently reappears like a magic cloak. On a good day, it has the power to pull together a look, effortlessly. On a bad day, it can mysteriously camouflage any unfortunate mishap that may be lurking underneath.

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08.26.12 |Blog

Mad About Plaid

Perhaps it’s part of my ongoing fashion crush on the Mad Hatter, played by the lovable Johnny Depp in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. Perhaps it’s this season’s emphasis on mixing and matching colors, prints and textures from all walks of life. Or perhaps, like the inevitable turning of leaves, I’m simply in the mood for a fresh change. Whatever the reason, right now, I’m mad about plaid.

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06.12.11 |Style

The Return of Tribal Style

In a society where looking like everybody else and “fitting in” is often embraced over stepping out as an individual, it’s refreshing to see a unique fashion trend dominating the Paris, Milan and New York runways: tribal style. From ethnic fabrics to exotic prints, almost every designer has incorporated aspects of this look into their current lines.

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01.25.11 |Blog

Couture for a Cause: Runway to Green

At last, the fashion industry has responded en masse to consumer demand for ethical apparel. Last week, the global Runway to Green (www.runwaytogreen.com) initiative was launched in New York City to raise awareness about sustainable practices in garment design and manufacturing, and to generate funds for several leading environmental organizations.

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01.24.11 |Blog

Conscious Shopping Resolutions for 2011

Unconscious consumption is one of the biggest culprits responsible for over-pollution, global warming, and the deterioration of our planet and our pocketbooks. But in our modern society where most people don’t grow their own food or sew their own clothes, it’s unrealistic to just stop shopping all together. To do my part to shop more consciously this year, I’m resolving to vote with my spending dollars wherever possible. Here are a few of the ways I’m planning to do it:

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11.01.10 |Event

The Catwalk Will Never Be The Same

Vert Couture 2010: Sexy & Sustainable With a rising crop of designers around the world creating high-end, environmentally-friendly garments, gone are the days of choosing between high fashion and sustainability. Helping to bridge the gap between both worlds, last week, green TV production company Conscious Planet Media wrapped Chicago Fashion Focus Week with its second-annual Vert Couture eco-fashion show and benefit. With a theme of “Sexy & Sustainable”, this year's show debuted some of the top up and coming eco-friendly, fair trade designers in Chicago and beyond. Profits from this charitable event benefited Chicago Gateway Green, an environmental non-profit dedicated to planting 15,000 trees by the year 2015.

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10.01.10 |Event

Chicago Fashion Week Goes Green! Sunday October 24th

Mercedes Benz of Chicago Presents: Vert Couture, Sexy & Sustainable Eco-Conscious Fashion Show and Benefit. As part of Chicago’s commitment to becoming the greenest city in the U.S., Conscious Living TV, Mercedes Benz of Chicago and Chicago Gateway Green are pleased to present the second annual eco-fashion experience, Vert Couture, as a culmination to Chicago Fashion Focus 2010. Vert Couture is an eco-conscious runway show and charity event benefiting Chicago Gateway Green. The catwalk will feature the SS2011 lines of some of Chicago’s top sustainable and fair trade designers, including: Modahnik, 71Jules, Crescendo Apparel, Vintage Style by Bryant McLemore Smith and sustainable jewelry and accessories by Choosy Jewels by Manny B. & Susan Pool, Fanta Celah, and Sophia Forero. Mohop Shoes and Kailia Footwear will equip the runway with conscious, fabulous footwear. Karyn’s on Green, Chicago’s pre-eminent luxury vegan restaurant, will provide the cuisine for the VIP Reception, with sustainable, gluten-free, ultra premium cocktails by Krome Vodka. Kehoe Designs will provide sustainable and fabulous decor. Native Energy will offset all carbon generated from the event. Invited celebrities include: Oprah, Cindy Crawford, Christie Hefner, Anna Getty, Alicia Silverstone, Amy Smart, Vince Vaughn, Ginger Zee (confirmed), Joffrey Ballet's Fabrice, IL Governor Pat Quinn & Chicago Mayor Daley.

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10.01.10 |Blog

Balancing the Scales

The true cost of cheap fashion and the case for Fair Trade. According to the Department of Labor, over half of the garment factories in the United States are sweatshops. The popularity of sweatshops began at the turn of the 20th century, as consumer demand rose for trendy but inexpensive off-the-rack clothing. Given the difficulty of mechanizing the clothing manufacture process, cheap human labor was needed to produce more garments by hand. Manufacturers reacted by outsourcing production globally to countries like Asia for low-wage, union-free “sweatshop” contractors, allowing them to cut costs and increase profits at the expense of human labor.

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