tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301057302024-02-28T12:54:50.109-05:00eco CoutureWhy should sustainability be stuffy, unaffordable, or overcomplicated? Here, I'll uncover trendsetting eco fashion and art, food and travel, trends and events that take us into the 21st Century and beyond mindfully.ecobabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245527286103779238noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30105730.post-84461463588605913012013-08-09T14:19:00.001-04:002013-08-09T15:02:45.729-04:00My Transformational Journey<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: small;">My project is realizing early
success with the help of the social media site Meetup.org where anyone can
found a grassroots group and find their “people.” I thank all fifty-two of our
pioneer “Changemakers” who were early and eager adopters of the Carbon Recovery
12.0 Step Program through <a href="http://www.meetup.com/Pittsburgh-Environmentalists-12-0/%E2%80%8E" target="_blank">PE12.0</a> and I’m grateful to all
of you who have been following this project for your helpful feedback throughout the
process. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(1)</span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=30105730#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" title=""></a></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Perhaps the most rewarding
outcome of these past weeks has been my own internal metamorphosis from eager
Pioneer to landing a strong foothold in the Transformational stage. The process
has been as valuable as the project’s results.
I was inspired to join the <a href="http://climaterealityproject.org/" target="_blank">Climate Reality Project Leadership Corps</a>
training in Chicago (July 30th – August 1st). <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(2)</span> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=30105730#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" title=""></a>Many of the messaging tools that our change agent speakers have discussed were
powerfully underscored during the conference. It was invigorating to be at a
gathering of 1,500 plus active change agents from all fifty states and seventy
countries worldwide, all working toward the breakdown of climate change
denial. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Creating a change agency as a
grassroots organization has uncovered one surprising result. Grassroots members
come from different experiences and bring with them diverse skill-sets, but they
also join the group at different levels along the Awakening -> Pioneering
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<span style="font-size: small;">As a change agent in the arena of
ecological sustainability, I’ve learned the importance of actively listening
and engaging with others as we tackle sustainability issues and promote
creative solutions to environmental challenges that shape our future world.
I’ve also uncovered several commonalities in the process of building a change
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Our responses and
actions are a result of a complex web of inputs that are both internal and
external; altering habits, choices and behaviors involves internal as well as
external prompts, influence and inputs.</span></li>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Founding a
change agency requires a high degree of organization, communication skills and
humility; staying the path takes transparency, dedication and openness to
feedback.</span></li>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-size: small;">When we predict
the results, we short change ourselves; change agents are hard at work, engaging
their workplaces, communities, social networks and inspiring others one on one
to join the challenge of working towards ecological sustainability.</span></li>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Small victories are
effective catalysts to systemic change; pilot projects offer hard proof of the
social, economic and environmental benefits of sustainable change.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></li>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Initiating change in foundling organizations, businesses and projects at the planning stages can activate core alignment with a sustainable core mission; engaging our schools can similarly instill sustainable core values in our future generations. </span></li>
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with a core mission to inspire and prepare change agents I would challenge my
students to learn through doing as this experience has given tools that I could
never have learned strictly through books and lectures. I would challenge my students to look deep within
themselves and explore the depths of their conviction, their willingness and
their vigilance as the road that change agents trudge is long, uphill and never
a straight path. That first step is always the most important and the toughest
to take, just as lacing up the running shoes is the toughest part of a
workout. The good news is that the
process and journey is well worth the hard work, both internal and external, as
no matter the project results, embarking on the challenge of becoming a change
activist brings enormous positive effects
on the "Changemaker" themself.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I will be continuing Carbon Recovery 12.0 as a pathway to increase personal awareness and responsibility over our own carbon and ecological footprint through working the Twelve Steps of Carbon Recovery. The abridged steps are: <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(3)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">My hope and vision for the program is that it will be utilized as a blueprint toward growth, breaking down denial and activating personal responsibility as we grow a community of ecologically sustainable "Changemakers".<br />
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(1) Pittsburgh Environmentalists 12.0 currently has fifty-two “changemakers” and is
continuing to grow organically. We are currently active in working this twelve
step program, making changes to lessen our personal carbon footprints and
adopting ecologically sustainable lifestyles. We are planning several “Green
Team” actions to spread awareness into the community at large. Out of the
thirteen attendees present at the first event, four have stepped up to take on
facilitation roles in the group. </div>
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(2) Trained by former Vice-President Al Gore, Climate Leaders are frontline agents for change, engaging their communities with "Acts of Leadership." </div>
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(3) For more go to Climate Reality Project (<a href="http://climaterealityproject.org/" target="_blank">http://climaterealityproject.org</a>).<br />
(4) To learn more about Carbon Recovery 12.0 and how to start a group to work this twelve step recovery program in your area and/or to receive the long version of the twelve steps please send your inquiries to <a href="mailto:ecocouturemagazine@gmail.com" target="_blank">ecocouturemagazine@gmail.com</a>. Thank you.<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<br />
Pittsburgh Environmentalists 12.0’s (PE12.0) events have been
well attended, engaging, and effective at fostering deep social connections rapidly. Our diverse group of event participants were asked to think about
three things that they have personally done or are thinking about doing to
reduce their carbon emissions prior to our first meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
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<br />
At the first event I shared with the group my joy in knowing that there
are others out there who share my passion for the environment and willingness
to become more active in working to reduce carbon emissions. The event began
with a brief “meet and greet" and was followed by a short hike. We then sat
down at an outdoor café and began our shares over a cool drink beside the
beautiful Allegheny River.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a
facilitator my goal is to assist members to connected with each other, to the
group as a whole and to share what personally moved them to become members. They were asked what they are doing to reduce their own environmental footprint.
The conversation was lively, yet controlled enough to stay on track.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Active listening <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>facilitating techniques helped reveal the
following: <br />
<br />
<b>Short list of things our group members have done in the past year to reduce
carbon footprint:</b><br />
<br />
1. Exploring sustainable construction methods such as “Earth Bag” construction.<br />
2. Driving an efficient electric car, motorcycle bicycling or walking.<br />
3. Organic gardening and permaculture restoration.<br />
4. Joining non-profits that promote sustainability of the earth’s resources
such as the Sierra Club.<br />
5. Downsizing and moving closer to work to reduce carbon emissions and increase
time outside as we walk or bike to work.<br />
6. Continuing education in the fields of sustainability, environmental science,
etc.<br />
7. Becoming more self-sufficient and less reliant on modern conveniences and
consumer driven lifestyle.<br />
8. Exploring possible sociological connections between the disconnect with
nature and greater societal problems.<br />
9. Using social media to share with friends new ideas we have to live
sustainably, reduce toxins and shrink our carbon footprint. <br />
10. Bringing sustainability into our workplaces by finding alternatives to
harmful, wasteful and unsustainable tools and habits.<br />
<br />
I began to develop a short list of action projects that the group expressed
interest in initiating. Our meeting offered several ideas and I posted a
discussion online to generate more ideas from group members who were unable to
attend. My goal is to gather this list prior to the next meeting where we will
will prioritize the ideas into 2-3 initial action initiatives.<br />
<br />
1. It was suggested that the group present an educational presentation at the
upcoming (Sept 6-8) Pittsburgh Encounter to be held at the University of
Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning. <br />
2. It was suggested that the group might be interested in working to combat
mountain top removal. Several of the group members are also members of the
local chapter of the Sierra Club where this as a major issue on their agenda; this
connection may provide some local opportunities to act.<br />
3. GMO was mentioned at the meeting. The group is interested in developing a
list of resources where folks can find non-GMO food items in our area.<br />
4. We also discussed developing a public school presentation on Climate Change.
This could be piloted at a local school that one of our members has a
relationship with.<br />
5. A bike collection, repair and distribution project was suggested; we would
collect unwanted or broken bikes, repair them and distribute them free to inner
city kids.<br />
<br />
Finally we discussed the “Challenges to Change.” As I just shared, change is
largely an inside job. I shared with the group that I have been personally examining my own
roadblocks to change and actions. This process is not only is self-revealing, but
also enlightens me to the internal roadblocks that may be in place within those
I want to reach.<br />
<br />
Here is a list of challenges or roadblocks to change that our group came up
with:<br />
<br />
• Convenience<br />
• Disinformation: active effort to dis-inform<br />
• Incentives are not there for change<br />
• Inertia (or lack thereof)<br />
• Lack of Community<br />
• Structure of Society<br />
• Consumerism<br />
• Lack of Nostalgia: forgetting the shoulders that we stand on<br />
• Lack of feeling of personal responsibility<br />
• Feeling that others will offer technological advances to deal with major
problems<br />
• Feeling of being seen as not sophisticated and social pressures to just fit
in with the norm<br />
<br />
The question was asked: How do we translate the mission of PE12.0 to a larger
audience? Here are some ideas we came up with:<br />
<br />
1. Governmental Actions: Taking actions such as calling community groups,
speaking with local representatives , polling, lobbying<br />
2. Write letters to the editor on one topic from different viewpoints to reach
more people.<br />
<br />
Three references were shared and recommended at the meeting:<br />
Documentary: “Who Killed the Electric Car”<br />
Documentary: “King Corn”<br />
Book: “They Fired the First Shot 2012”<br />
<br />
I have been posting discussions on the page in order to generate social
interaction. I have also asked other members to post discussion topics, and directly
requested that several members become more involved as a “Changemakers.” I reached out to two members that expressed interest at the first meeting in working on social
media and educational programs are now more active and we are moving into the
Transitional stage.<br />
<br />
Feedback from the Meetups have been channeled back into future Meetups, for
example it was revealed that one of our members is not comfortable with the
walking portion of our events. The events have options now for those who are
not able to walk; they “meet up” at the café. <br />
<br />
The key decisions that have to be made by our Meetup thus far that are
important to the project success are:<br />
<div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Group members expressed unanimously that they want the
meetup to perform real actions and not just talk about climate change.</div>
<div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>The group is moving towards solidifying 2-3 action
items that will be our first victories, and is jumping right in to begin the
actions. An example of this is one member posted in our discussion forum that
there is an opportunity on August 3<sup>rd</sup> to volunteer or participate in
Pittsburgh’s “ReuseFest,” a one day collection and educational event focused on
the importance of material reuse. A meetup is being formed by this meetup
member for volunteering at the event. Volunteers will:<br />
• Participate in a brief training session prior to the start of the event<br />
• Perform tasks such as set up, directing traffic, handing out educational
materials, unloading vehicles</div>
<br />
The decision making processes relevant to making this project a success is
grass roots community participation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
bottom up organizational structure allows for members to initiate projects and
group discussions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My role in the
project is as active listener and facilitator. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Uncertainties regarding the project are:<br />
<div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Will the Meetup continue to gain momentum</div>
<div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Will members continue to step up into leadership roles</div>
<div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Can our Meetup eventually transition into a more “formal”
community organization and would this be beneficial</div>
<br />
Our
membership mix includes members with diverse skillsets that include marketing,
social media, community activism, environmentalism, art, teaching, and
gardening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of our members already are active in community activism, environmental
groups and eco businesses. These connections offer opportunities for the group
to extend reach into the community.<br />
<br />
One of the members offered to introduce me to the founder of a local group that successfully
translated from a grass roots group into a formal not for profit statewide
organization.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the project
initially requires a lot of time and expertise in social marketing and there
are no initial costs involved with the actions that I have discussed above. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I am confident that we are on the right track and feel energized to move forward. Thanks for being a part of the process.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">eco Couture
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step". (Tao Te Ching, 604 B.C.) The intent of this statement seems fairly
clear. Simply stated, no matter how large the task, no matter how far, how big,
how insurmountable something seems, it always starts with the first step. When
something seems impossible, insurmountable or undoable, we can make a decision to
embark, concentrate on the present, and take the first step. By breaking challenges
in tiny doable tasks, change is possible. The ultimate challenge is in making
the decision to take that first step.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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The challenge to becoming a “Changemaker” is largely an
inside job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our “big assumptions” about
ourselves and others condition us to avoid vulnerable situations and what we
may view as insurmountable challenges.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
therefore proceed defensively, never aware of the underlying fears that
keep us from committing fully to action. There are, however, ways to become
more mindful of these unconscious, hard-wired drivers of behavior.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And with knowledge comes power.</div>
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<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><br /></span></div>
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What are the major underlying roadblocks to action?
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll share with you my personal
roadblocks (Feeling vulnerability here).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Two major competing commitments that I’m feeling as I proceed forward
with the 12 Steps to Green Program (new working title) are:</div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>A personal commitment to being well-prepared
for my challenges. I am a self-starter and am also very self-reliant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can also be pretty tough on myself when I
do not meet my own expectations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I therefore have an unconscious need to have
all of my “ducks in a row” before embarking on that thousand mile journey. It
seems silly now that I see it in writing, as it’s impossible to be fully
prepared for a challenge. If I wait until I feel fully prepared, I will never
take that first step.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>I
have a personal commitment to maintaining balance in life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is certainly healthy, however it can
prohibit me from taking that first step.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I am afraid of overcommitting and feeling overwhelmed. Feeling
overwhelmed can lead to negative consequences such as burn out. Lack of balance
in my life can also lead to feelings of frustration, inability to act (deer in
the headlights), and depression.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>
</li>
</ul>
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How can the self-knowledge of my subconscious fears help me
plough through?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course I am not
trying to build Rome single-handedly<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in one
day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I embark on the small steps and
share the journey with a community of travelers, willing to share the load, I
can maintain balance. It will also make the journey more FUN!</div>
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Others that share a stake in the
outcome of a challenge also proceed into the journey with their own “Big
Assumptions.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Understanding that others
are also hard-wired with fears and competing
commitments enables you to better support them in their journey, just as
they support you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By actively listening,
a diverse group sharing a common goal can work together to understand one
another’s vulnerabilities and provide a more supportive and “safe” environment.<br />
<br />
An example of this concept in action might be a situation where you invite
several guests to a party who do not know anyone else at the party.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It would be important to help these guests
feel at home by learning about them, introducing them to other guests that
share commonalities and checking back to ensure that these guests feel
comfortable and are enjoying themselves. It seems simple, however when the
concept applies to big challenges, we are often so caught up in the end game
that we forget that there are little steps and a community that come first.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Establishing supportive
partnerships between community members (just like when you connect those folks
at your party) is a great way to build a solid working community. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s being present in the dialog, respectively
listening, asking for clarification and supporting one another's thought
process. By asking questions that can support progress you can lend support
of the individual community members. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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When we look at the enormous challenges
ahead of us as we search for ways to mitigate climate change and adapt to these
changes, that inside job seems insignificant. Self-examination reveals that
change begins as an inside job; know thyself!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;">Recent
reports have shown that climate change is occurring faster than scientific
estimates had predicted. Despite repeated warnings over the past 50 years we
have not managed to curb our addiction to carbon. In fact we have barely started
to take any real action. In the next several weeks I will be developing and
sharing with you a 12 Step Carbon Recovery Program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like so many things in life, most of us have
to hit bottom before we are ready to make real life changes. Will hitting
bottom require us to go through major environmental crisis or can we take
charge of our own carbon addiction after careful scrutiny of our carbon
footprint? </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thomas
Berry coined the term Ecozoic Era for the challenging era we are confronted
with as a result of our addiction to the burning of fossil fuels. Berry
compares the current climate change challenge before us with Earth’s two
greatest mass extinction eras: the Paleozoic Era and the Mesozoic Era, and proposes
that a “degraded earth produces degraded people.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are challenged to take personal
responsibility in climate change and enact positive changes that will
contribute toward mitigation of, and adaptation to this new climate. </span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is me enjoying nature at Big Bear, California.</span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;">I
have decided to step up and make personal changes in my life that will lessen my
carbon footprint and to reconnect with the natural world. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These changes are not simply a matter of acting
on a minor scale by recycling, carrying my reusable coffee mug to Starbucks and
turning off the lights as I leave the room. It’s time to make a more personal systemic
change to act mindfully in mitigating climate change. </span></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;">I
have chosen the 12 step recovery framework as developed by successful addiction
recovery groups to model the Carbon Recovery 12.0 Program. The steps will
include coming to realization about the depth and breadth of carbon addiction, reconnecting
with the environment, taking a carbon footprint inventory, identifying who, what,
when, where and how carbon addiction causes harm, making amends in real ways through
mindful systemic change, and spreading the word through local “Meetups”, social
media sharing of personal stories, and starting local 12.0 groups. Intervention
will also be touched on as a way to push heavy carbon users and climate change deniers
towards taking a real look at the scientific evidence that unequivocally shows
that burning fossil fuels is the major contributor to current changes in our
environment. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;">This
week I will share the first three steps along with my own personal
journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please also join the new
Meetup, <a href="http://www.meetup.com/Pittsburgh-Environmentalists-12-0/" target="_blank">Pittsburgh Environmentalist 12.0</a>, to participate in the program and
check back in the next weeks as the journey continues. I will begin at a grass
root level with a website and will employ social media to build base support. This
program is being offered as a pilot project to local environmental
organizations and civic groups of which I am an active member. I encourage you
to go through this process with me, or simply follow my journey. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Step One:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We admitted that we were addicted to carbon-based energy and our lives
have become un-sustainable.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;">When I read
the latest report on the state of global warming I have to admit that my first
and second emotions were fear and helplessness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>How can one person make a dent in the major climate change issues our
world now faces?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It feels rather akin to
attempting to turn back the hands of time; an impossible task.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But once the deer in the headlights stage
passed, I began to pull up my bootstraps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I began to look at my personal contributions on a daily basis to the
problem; I saw that just like the layers of an onion, my own mindless carbon
addictions are multi-layered. Once I peeled one layer back, I exposed yet
another.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can see that I am living as a
“taker” on this earth, and as Ishmael wrote so insightfully, <i>"The Takers'
story is 'The world belongs to man.' ...The Leavers' story is 'Man belongs to
the world.'"</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How often have I
thought to myself, "I am running late, and although I had planned to walk
or bike to my next appointment, I will have to drive in order to be on time?"<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These cop outs do not allow me to take
personal responsibility for my footprint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Step Two:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Came to believe that Mother Nature will
continue to provide for us on planet Earth if we learn to walk lightly again.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;">When I look
at scientific evidence of evolution, it is clear that living beings can adapt
to environmental changes IF those changes occur slowly over time. The Gaia Theory,
developed by James Lovelock proposes that all living organisms and the
inorganic environment evolved together as a single living system and the
interconnectivity of these greatly affects the chemistry and conditions of
Earth. Earths ecosystem is intricate, balanced, and malleable; when humans tilt
the weight too heavily in their direction, all of the other elements on Earth
tilt, too. Isn’t it time to return to a balanced harmony with our environment?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the essence of sustainability:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to meet the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (World
Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), the Brundtland Commission).</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Step Three:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Made a personal daily pledge to walk lightly
in harmony with Mother Nature.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;">So I have
decided to make personal changes in my life that will lessen my carbon
footprint and pass on this idea to others. How can I maintain these changes
over time?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I see that it will take a
daily commitment to be more mindful. I will also have to connect with Nature on
a daily basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“The Natural Wildlife Federation”
suggests that everyone get outside for an hour a day through its One Green Hour
program. This seems so simple, and the benefits of an hour outside are so
great.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;">Evolving a relationship
with nature reconnects us to the natural world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Environmentalist Aldo Leopold wrote about the mind, nature, body
connection in his 1940 publication, <i>A Sand County Almanac</i>. “A land ethic
… reflects the existence of an ecological conscience,” he wrote, continuing, “This
in turn reflects a conviction of individual responsibility for the health of
land.” </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thank you
for joining me on this journey and I look forward to your feedback.</span></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Resources:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: small;">Berry,
Thomas, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Ecozoic Era,</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: x-small; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eleventh Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures</span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: small;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">October 1991, Great Barrington,
Massachusetts</span>.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Quinn,
Daniel, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ishmael: An Adventure of Mind and
Spirit, </i>1992, Bantam Turner Books, USA.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">World
Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), the Brundtland Commission, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Our Common Future</i>, 1987, Oxford: Oxford
University Press.</span></span><br />
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<br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: small;">Leopold, Aldo, <i>Sand County
Almanac, </i><i><span style="font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">1949,
Oxford University Press, New York</span>.</i></span></div>
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It’s no secret that I’m a vintage vixen, however
the pickings are pretty paltry now that retro is trending both as an
inspiration for new design as well as a tool for reworked design. I know girls
and guys who spend hours digging their way through the clothes racks of op-shops
and resale boutiques only to find that the gems are picked clean and only
tarnished tanks and tees remain. </div>
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Personally I love reworked vintage fashion and am
happy to share my recent finds. I’ve compiled this list of my TOP Reworked
Retro Sites of the moment for you to look at. You can click on all the links
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<a href="http://www.makeamend.com/">Make Amend</a>
is a fashion label from independent designer Cassandra Pons that embraces a mix
of redesigned vintage and handmade garments from 100% recycled materials that
are cute, quirky and totally one-of-a-kind! Cassies creations are available in
sunny Townsville, Australia at Katelyn Aslett Artisan Couture as well as
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<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/">ModCloth</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In case you have been living under a rock,
this online boutique offers both inspired vintage as well as vintage fodder for
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<a href="http://spanishmoss.com/">Spanish Moss</a> founded in 2006 by
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vintage collections, artisan designers, and an in house ready-to-wear, American
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<a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?id=VINTAGE_ONEOFAKIND" target="_blank" title="Urban Outfitters">Urban Outfitters</a> has introduced an
exclusive online collection, One-Of-A-Kind, which boasts one of a kind vintage pieces following the success of their in
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For me, there's nothing like a nice relaxing session of yoga to get my day started or to unwind at the end of the night, but sometimes, the cold weather gets in the way of going to a yoga class, which gets in the way of relaxation. </div>
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A big open space, like a garage or a spare room, is great for yoga.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a little effort any space can be your yoga space, even a small one. While it's important to choose a spot that is uncluttered and free of any distractions, all you really need is a mat. You can practice moves you learned in class for increased benefits, exploring your own body on a more personal level by tailoring the yoga routines to your own needs, or you can use an instructional DVD and YouTube videos if you're unsure of how to begin a practice and need a little inspiration. </div>
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While you may not get the same structure that you get from attending a studio yoga class, you will have the benefit of being able to practice yoga whenever you need, along with having the benefit of a practice that is solitary and personal, which may be even more enjoyable.<br />
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I have explored Etsy's website in the past because I think it's a cool place to look for one of a kind items to purchase and a place to get creatively inspired for my own projects. Recently I have had more time to look at the offerings available on the site and have found myself pleasantly surprised to see that among the many crafts made with traditional supplies, there are also many people using upcycled materials to make intriguing stuff, "trashion" that is. They even have an <a href="http://etsytrashion.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Etsy Trashion Blog</a> that is composed of Etsy sellers who focus on recycling and upcycling found and discarded materials, according to their site.</div>
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While there are many people online selling items they call "trashion" (some of which are less than fashionable or creative to put it nicely) there are also creative individuals using re-purposed items and traditional "trash" items to make very cool and very chic products, many of which are sellers on this site.</div>
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For those into trendier, bolder looks, something in fuchia will set you apart from the crowd: <br />
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For a laid back nod to the season, a Valentine's themed screen tee requires minimal effort but is still fun:<br />
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For those who don't love Valentine's Day, there are fashionable tee's to spread your message as well:<br />
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Why should sustainability be stuffy, unaffordable, or overcomplicated? Here, I'll uncover trendsetting eco fashion and art, food and travel, trends and events that take us into the 21st Century and beyond mindfully.</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30105730.post-4679069687382482082012-11-12T10:42:00.000-05:002012-11-12T10:42:59.663-05:00Visual Inspiration For The Week <div style="text-align: justify;">
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I love clothing-inspired accessories almost as much as the real thing and I'll be searching antique stores and thrift stores to find more favorites to add to my collection. </div>
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The piece, <em>Prehistoric Societies </em>was one of the many interesting book inspired exhibits at my schools recent gallery show, Re-ConTEXT: Book as Object. As an extreme reading junkie and book lover, it not only gave me a nice chance to take a break from studying and enjoy art, but also to re-imagine the way I see books and to think about the transformations an object can make (especially important as a lover of all things upcycled and repurposed!)</div>
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I often collect old saucers and cups for the sheer prettiness they evoke. Aside from a few that serve as catch-alls or jewelry holders, most don't get a lot of use. These pieces, done by local crafters really have my mind turning, thinking of new ways to re-use those pretty old plates that would otherwise end up as unwanted clutters on the thrift store shelf, or mismatched settings that would remain unused. </div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">eco Couture
Why should sustainability be stuffy, unaffordable, or overcomplicated? Here, I'll uncover trendsetting eco fashion and art, food and travel, trends and events that take us into the 21st Century and beyond mindfully.</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30105730.post-17846128560904073652012-10-16T20:08:00.001-04:002012-10-16T20:08:25.529-04:00DIY Inspiration: Fall Festivals <br />
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One of my favorite things to do is to explore local fall festivals. I love to bundle up in a snug knit sweater and long scarf and mill around looking at the displays, watching the Autumn leaves as I pass by. </div>
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Although I don't usually buy a lot at the festivals, they are a great place for me to find ideas and inspiration for my own DIY projects. A few weeks ago, I went to Applefest in Franklin, Pa, and saw a few displays that really have me thinking about craft projects and upcycling projects I can try out this fall. </div>
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One thing I saw was a series of shadow boxes featuring different insects and butterflies, which were odd but quite striking at the same time. I don't think I'll be making any insect art of my own any time soon, but I really like the idea of bringing the outdoors inside when choosing decorations for fall.</div>
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Glass bottles-turned birdfeeders were another project I saw, and things like these are definitely a favorite of mine. I like these, because they are fairly simple to construct and make use of bottles, which people seem to discard frequently. Glass bottle upcycling projects are quite trendy right now, and they really make for some chic accessories.</div>
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I also really like these cutting boards made from old glass bottles, though a project inspired by this craft would definitely be the most challenging. For those of us without kilns or other glass cutting tools, finding another use for our glass bottles is probably the best bet. </div>
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There are lots of ways to re-use those bottles that don't include major construction issues, such as turning them into a vase for flowers, a hair band holder, or using them in an art project. But if you're really enticed by the upcycled cutting boards, you can always head out to a fall festival and try your luck at finding a well-crafted one, or head online to purchase one from the shops on Etsy. </div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">eco Couture
Why should sustainability be stuffy, unaffordable, or overcomplicated? Here, I'll uncover trendsetting eco fashion and art, food and travel, trends and events that take us into the 21st Century and beyond mindfully.</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30105730.post-90052684982736447952012-10-15T10:29:00.001-04:002012-10-15T10:29:57.449-04:00 Chic Chalkboard Wall Hanging You Can Make On The Cheap<div style="text-align: justify;">
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In planning dorm room decorations for my senior year at college, I wanted to keep it sparse so that end of the year packing and clean-up would be a breeze. In my attempts at minimalism, I overlooked the fact that an undecorated dorm room can be quite ugly on the eyes; not at all a good environment for a creative and crafty person like me. </div>
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Using just paper scraps, old cardboard, chalk and tape, I created a cute Chalkboard-Inspired wall hanging that ads a personal touch to my boring white wall above my desk; a simple project that can be done by anyone looking for a cheap update or to create some decoration in a temporary space. </div>
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Why should sustainability be stuffy, unaffordable, or overcomplicated? Here, I'll uncover trendsetting eco fashion and art, food and travel, trends and events that take us into the 21st Century and beyond mindfully.</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30105730.post-68713175255503659822012-09-18T01:00:00.000-04:002012-09-18T01:01:20.256-04:00Easy Eco: Simple Upcycled Projects You Can Do This Week<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Use your old bottles and jars for something new.</div>
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The easiest thing to do is to clean out old glass beverage bottles, mason jars, and canisters and use them to store something new. My favorites are mason jars and Starbucks frappucino bottles, because I have plenty of them lying around and they are super versatile. </div>
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I especially like this milkaholic bottle idea from <em>Half Baked: The Cake blog</em>, which helps you to transform old bottles into adorable milk bottles in a matter of minutes.</div>
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Another easy project is making drinking glasses out of old mason jars. This craft idea seems to be everywhere from DIY blogs to stores. The cheapest and probably easiest way to get your own set is to make them yourself. </div>
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Using hot glue or rubber cement, you can glue the bottom of an old jar to a candlestick base and have an almost instant wine glass.</div>
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Another thing you can do is use old scarves or fabric scraps to make upcycled lingerie, throw rugs, or even clothes. </div>
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Things like shirts, lingerie, and scarves are easy to make out of old clothes and materials, because they don't require much fabric to create. I like the idea of this paisley bikini set from <a href="http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/16/diy-easy-eco-lingerie/" target="_blank">Crafting a Green World,</a> because it's fairly simple in construction. </div>
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Inspired by Free People's BLDG 25 blog, I experimented with my own scraps to make an easy eco project:</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I really liked the idea of rug composed entirely of blue jean scraps. I also found that mixing textures and patterns can create a really cool effect when creating upcycled pieces. </span></div>
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Both her fashion choices and her relationship decisions land reality television star Kim Kardashian in a consistent slew of media headlines. Whether or not Kim is in love with Kanye West or is just having fun really doesn't matter much to me, but what I do find really interesting is her choice of accessories. Her initial displaying earrings are small, but make a bold personal statement and the simple gold is really chic, so much so that it inspired my most recent do-it-yourself project. </div>
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1. First I gathered supplies: hot glue, foam letters, gold acrylic paint, craft crystals, and old earrings. </div>
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9. For a finishing touch, I added small craft rhinestones, using tweezers and hot glue to place the stones. </div>
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The project worked out great: it gave me a trendy accessory that allows me to make a statement, to share the one I love, or even to show some self-love by displaying my own initials if I decide to make another pair. And if you change boyfriends more than you change earrings, this project is perfect because the earrings cost less than ten dollars to make and you are left with extra supplies in case you need to switch up the letters. </div>
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Recently I learned of something called the evil eye bracelet. I have always heard the phrase "Don't give me the evil eye," but I had no idea that people wore bracelets to ward off this look.<br />
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In ancient times people carried around different types of talismans to protect themselves from enemies or people who wished them harm by giving them the evil eye. Supposedly, one look could cause sickness and misfortune. Even those who were most superstitious believed compliments could cause physical or mental harm. Depending on their location and culture, the talismans usually had a small blue (or green) and white oval shape in the center, otherwise known as the evil eye. It was thought that these talismans would deflect the bad energy and send it back to the source.<br />
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It is easy to understand why people took these measures so many years ago, especially considering they had no answers for sickness or couldn't comprehend the real cause of "bad luck." Even now I understand why people have bought into this practice, but while I believe it is really just a case of mind over matter, others do need something tangible to hold onto. Regardless of my beliefs, I searched around online to learn more about the evil eye and the jewelry that has developed from this idea. I came across some very unique collections that go beyond bra. Even if they are designed for protection, you can't help but recognize that they are also statement pieces.<br />
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Why should sustainability be stuffy, unaffordable, or overcomplicated? Here, I'll uncover trendsetting eco fashion and art, food and travel, trends and events that take us into the 21st Century and beyond mindfully.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30105730.post-69753464076610967902012-07-06T20:01:00.002-04:002012-07-06T20:01:32.706-04:00From Old Shirt to Stylish Something New: Updating Basics for a New Look<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br />A basic black suit jacket is always in style, but it is always fun to update the classic look with new twists on the traditional black blazer each season. This classy black ensemble from Chloe Pre fall 2012 has me once again remembering why blazers are such an integral part of my wardrobe and thinking of ways to update some of the less than streamlined versions I have in my closet from years past.</div>
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Recently, I found an interesting way to update an old black blazer, cropping the top and using and old textured t-shirt trim to jazz it up. I even made a chic textured pillowcase from the same old t-shirt, and it all started with a trip through my mother's closet.</div>
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There have been plenty of times when I have rifled through my own closet and thought to myself, "Why on Earth did I buy that outfit". I had a similar reaction when I came across a shirt like this green one below in the back of my mother's unwanted things:</div>
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My mom's version of the shirt was black, and slightly less unattractive, still it was a shirt that I couldn't imagine looking good on most people. The material felt nice and I could see how it might be appealing on a mannequin, but not on a real body. I thought maybe it would be a nice fabric to reuse for a craft project.</div>
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The ruffled texture, which seems to be the most appealing part of the shirt, makes any woman's chest look strange, no matter what size she is. The silky fabric's texture however, makes it perfect for repurposing an old pillow and adding some texture to a neutral toned room.</div>
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I had a previously purchased thrift store suit jacket that I was adjusting to make more wearable and I found a clever use for the extra ruffled fabric from the previous project, as an accessorizing material for the jacket. I had already taken the old jacket, cutting out shoulder pads and altering it to have a form fitting appearance. The addition of the ruffled fabric to the ends of the sleeves made a nice final touch. </div>
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<br />6. Finally, I had my mom model the finished look: an updated blazer with a ruffled trim on the end of quarter-length sleeves. The lightweight material and the open blazer fit make it perfect for covering up a summer dress on chilly nights. </div>
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A chic clutch is always in fashion. With this season's brights and fringes, and furs for the upcoming fall season, a Neon Fur Clutch is the perfect diy project for crafting a trendy accessory. Upcylced and thrifted materials in neon colors are perfect for making a fast, diy clutch with few materials and a few minutes of spare time. </div>
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This pink fur clutch is an upcylced version of the Prada fur clutch I like so much.</div>
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The first step in making a clutch is to find a suitable material. The best places to look are often thrift stores that have fur for cheap or carry smaller scraps of fabric that don't have much other use but are good for small upcycling projects.</div>
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I stumbled upon this piece of pink material for less than a dollar at the thrift store a while back and its small size and interesting color made it perfect for a clutch project. Fortunately for me, it already had a nice backing, so sewing on a lining to the inside of the material was not necessary. Since the clutch is a smaller, hand held purse, it is fine to use most materials in construction but if looking to create a purse that is carried by a strap, it is important to choose a more durable fabric or one that can be fitted with a lining. </div>
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This piece of thrifted fabric was already craft-ready, but if you can't find something ready for use, the next best thing is an old coat or outfit with fur features. These tend to have nice lining and are ready for crafting after only the most basic of steps.</div>
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Once you have found a good fabric or put in a liner, you are ready to assemble the clutch.</div>
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You can sew the fabric as is, or cut it to a particular size depending on your personal tastes. My fabric was about six inches of length and four inches of width, so it was already in a nice rectangular shape for a clutch. Once it is cut to a preferred size, simply fold in half and pin two of the remaining sides, leaving the top open for a zipper. </div>
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Starting on one of the pinned sides, sew down towards the folded side and continue to sew until you have gone over the other pinned side and now have three sides sewn together (excluding the top). </div>
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Make sure that you are sewing with the fabric inside out, as to hide the stitches. Once all three sides are sewn, you should have something that resembles this, a pouch with an open top.</div>
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The next step is to turn your bag right side out and determine where you want to place the zipper.</div>
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I pinned my zipper on the front of the fabric to get an idea of what my finished clutch would look like, but it is best to flip your material inside out for pining the zipper on and for sewing purposes. </div>
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When finished attaching the zipper, your project begins to take on the look of an actual clutch:</div>
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In order to complete the look, I wanted to accessorize the zipper with something shiny.</div>
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<br />I rooted in my craft supply box to find both pliers (handy for creating a unique zipper pull) and old charms that would serve as finishing touches for the small clutch.</div>
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A charm from an old necklace made the perfect pull-tab for the newly attached zipper. </div>
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Once the zipper tab was finished, I decided to add one smaller thing to make the purse more versatile: an old necklace chain that would serve as a strap for converting the clutch into a piece that can be carried like a handbag. </div>
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While my version is not nearly as fabulous as the Prada version, it's definitely a nice substitute. At less than $2.00 and only a few minutes to make, it was not only worth it, but also a fun way for me to use old fabric and supplies that I had sitting around. </div>
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Why should sustainability be stuffy, unaffordable, or overcomplicated? Here, I'll uncover trendsetting eco fashion and art, food and travel, trends and events that take us into the 21st Century and beyond mindfully.</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30105730.post-17974392322999887352012-07-02T14:22:00.000-04:002012-07-02T14:22:28.428-04:00Feeling a little Red, White, & Blue<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="background-color: white;">The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate America's independence and with that comes the usual celebratory tradition of cooking, baking, drinking, repeat. I don't partake in that tradition as much as others, mostly because my talents fall outside of the kitchen, but this year I'm feeling a bit more festive and want to contribute my own homemade goodness to the bunches of food that will surely be had. Since one of my favorite summer treats is ice cream, I wanted to try my hand at making it rather than just serving ice cream that I bought at the grocery store. </span><a href="http://www.organicvalley.coop/recipes/show/homemade-vanilla-ice-cream/" target="_blank">This recipe</a><span style="background-color: white;"> seemed pretty foolproof and vanilla ice cream is a classic dessert that goes along nicely with other desserts. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Even though I'm more of a chocolate ice cream kind of gal, I can't deny that the right vanilla ice cream alone can sometimes do the trick. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Most of the feedback on the recipe was positive, but I'll have to wait and see if my end result is as scrumptious as the picture above looks. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">While I may not enjoy spending my holiday in the kitchen or standing behind a grill, I love the spirit and togetherness that comes with it. If this recipe didn't get your patriotic wheels rolling, here's some other inspiration to get you in the mood to celebrate America's birthday...</span></span></div>
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days of the year are upon us. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Midsummer
is celebrated around the day of the summer solstice. The actual date for the
celebration varies year to year between 19 to 25 June since it is always
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Summers in Scandinavia are
especially memorable as the sun never sets leaving long hours to fest. Think Maypole dancing, lots of “Skåling” with
Schnapps and Aquavit, eating gads of food, and perhaps some skinny dipping too!</span></div>
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style? Crisp white cotton is always the
perfect choice, and if you are a “Fröken” top it off with a handmade crown of
flowers. The Midsummer Pole is also decorated in fresh flowers and birch bouquets.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Midsummer is a festival of love and
fertility. More babies are conceived on this day than any other day of the year
in Scandinavia. Why not with magical
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Girls will pick seven different kinds of flowers
for their crown which is placed under their pillow to dream about their future
partner. If you roll around naked in the
fields on the Midsummer morning, you’ll have a great marriage. If you gaze into
a pond water under the moon’s glow during the Midsummer night, you’ll see a
reflection of your one true love. (Best to bring that love along for the gazing
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boiled new potatoes, herring and fresh strawberries. Don’t be surprised if you
are called to share a song or a joke followed a down the hatch shot of schnapps. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Gravlax</span></span><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> This is easy to make at home! </span></i></h3>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Mix together salt, sugar, and
cracked peppercorns in a mortar and pestle. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rub it into both sides of a
beautiful skin-on cut of fish</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Completely cover the fish with a
thick layer of fresh chopped dill.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Wrap tightly in plastic wrap</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Place in container large enough to
fit (I purchased a professional oversized cake pan just for gravlax making)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Place weights on top (Go into your
garden and start collecting stones, bricks etc)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Refrigerate for 24 - 36 hours turning every 6
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There is nothing I enjoy more than taking an old piece of clothing and upcycling it into something new, fun, and fashionable to wear. One of the easiest ways to change a piece of clothing is to dye it a new color, and an interesting twist on that is tie dying.</div>
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The great thing about the tie dye trend is that it is extremely versatile and can be worn in anything from a full-length tie dye dress to purses and crop tops that are smaller but still pack a powerful punch. There are options to create color from fruit and vegetable dyes and also tie dye products that are more environmentally friendly than traditional tie dye kits, which make this kind of diy project a fun, no-brainer.</div>
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I like tie dying because it offers a lot of options for change; you can do any number of designs, from the traditional spiral to more open designs like scrunching and free hand painting. You can take clothes that no longer work for a number of reasons like size, style and color, and use a few colors of dye and a few snips of the scissors to create something totally new. You can even use the dye to cover stains or colors that simply no longer meet your taste preferences. </div>
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I found that dying a basic white tank is really fun, because it can be made into a colorful top that is fits well in many different types of outfits. I really like the combination of a tie dye top with a solid colored, classically shaped bottom, because it helps to work the tie dyed accessory into the outfit, without overdoing it or creating a look that is unflattering. </div>
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My most anticipated project of the group was this piece, the purple tie dyed pants. I've been loving the tie dyed skinny jean look and other runway pieces and I wanted to try for a similar look. I decided to dye a pair of flared leg white jeans, because I didn't have a white straight legged pair to spare, and I wanted to use only clothes I already had in my closet, and I really like how the jeans turned out. </div>
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<br />Another outfit that I really like involved a simple tank top coloring. A basic white tank makes quite the statement paired with classic white pants and colorful accesories. The bright colors and sunny accessories make the perfect daytime look for any summer occasion.</div>
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You can even use your tie dye creations to create an outfit for a night on the town. Throw a newly dyed top over a body con dress with a single color and add a neon waist-cinching belt for a look that is both funky and fun. I used another one of the many tanks I dyed to create this nighttime look.</div>
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<br />For a more office appropriate outfit featuring tie dye, here is another one of the basic tanks I dyed. It turned out a lot simpler and less aesthetically pleasing in my opinion than some of the other pieces, but I found that you can pretty much make an of your tie dyed pieces work as part of a fashionable ensemble, as long as you create the right mix. For pieces like this, I find it most important to match them with structured, well tailored pieces to get the right look.</div>
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I found my favorite outfit in this last piece. An unused, oversized or slightly long white t-shirt was the perfect piece for upcycling. Not only can you color it however you like, you can also use cutting and sewing to utilize the excess fabric for creation of something totally different. My shirt was on the shorter side, so I chose to create a cut-out mini dress. The cut-outs on the sides and on the back of the dress make it the perfect way to play with the cut out trend, without investing in a major piece. </div>
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<a href="http://littersf.com/" target="_blank">Litter</a>, a company based in San Francisco, prides itself in making body jewelry by repurposing jewelry pieces found at flea markets and thrift stores. What I like about this company is that not only do the owners have an eye for finding ordinary jewelry and making it into something extraordinary, but also how they photograph their designs. So often do I look at jewelry which has been photographed against a white backdrop and it's looks so unappealing. In the case of Litter, they almost have no other choice than to create inspiring photos so potential buyers know how to wear the jewelry and their items come off as appealing as opposed to a ball of chain.<br />
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Even though some of the pieces might look like they were made from heavier materials, the end product doesn't come off that way when worn. Instead, the construction of each piece make it appear delicate and more unassuming than loud and in your face. While most of the pieces are primarily silver, gold, or bronze, I think adding subtle colors would add another dimension to an already dynamic line. </div>
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These Patterned Bamboo Plates are perfect for creating a warm eating environment and allow for a more minimalist setting. For a nighttime get-together, add some candles or hang bamboo lanterns to complement the colors and designs. </div>
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Just like the bamboo plates, these cups and pitcher are sweet for a casual lunch, but can be romantic when used in a different atmosphere. </div>
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There is also a to-go option with these whimsical thermoses, which are great for picnics or just taking your coffee or tea to work. </div>
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But my favorite find might be the <a href="http://www.vivaterra.com/dining-kitchen/dinnerware/agate-plates-and-coasters.html" target="_blank">Agate Plates and Coasters</a>. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"<span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Cut and polished from raw Brazilian stones, these exquisite agates form when water flows through lava holes, depositing silica that adds to their shimmering beauty and stunning luminous colors."</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18px;">Even if throwing dinner or lunch parties is not your forte, there is no reason not to fill your kitchen cabinets with kitchenware that makes you feel good and you like to look at. Most of the plates and teacups I see on my shopping trips or ones that have successfully made it back home don't even see my kitchen and instead are used to sit my rings and other jewelry on. They are just too pretty to put food on...</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">Wedge sneakers are the latest trend for summer 2012. For a funky and affordable option, try out the </span><b><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.infinityshoes.com/Miz-Mooz-Womens-Takia-Wedge-Boot-2881.html" target="_blank">Miz Mooz Takia Wedge</a></span></b>. I am also just loving the floral peeptoe wedges by <a href="http://www.irregularchoice.com/" target="_blank">Irregular Choice.</a> <b><span style="color: red;"></span></b>The femine Rococo-inspired designs by Irregular Choice are a great Vegan choice for summer. The UK brand is one of my favorites and is known for funky and unusual heels. <br />
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One trend that I can't get enough of is the color blocking and bright colors of spring. The playful dresses and funky color pairings continue to impress me and inspire my summer wardrobe choices. I really like the bold pieces and pairings that seem to perfectly capture the boldness of summer fashion. Eye catching pieces like these by Martha Streck suggest an adventurous fashion that involves statement pieces and bright colors that are perfect for summer.</div>
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Since I just donated a ton of clothing to Goodwill and my closet is still overflowing, I decided this look would be perfect for a quick diy project. </div>
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I had a lot of brightly colored pieces to choose from but I finally settled on an old t-shirt from my crafting supplies and a pink skirt from a few seasons back. I spent five minutes on the t-shirt: making a triangular cut-out, cropping the top, and adding a bow. The skirt was still in good condition and needed no adjustments to create a comparable look. For a final touch, I added a low-cost, store-bought hat to protect my face from the summer sun.</div>
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Ever since I first saw <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/17/movies/baz-luhrmann-puts-the-great-gatsby-into-3-d.html" target="_blank">this photo</a> in the <i>Times </i>way back in January, I have been anxiously awaiting more images to surface of Baz Lurhmann's remake.<br />
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The winged eyeliner look - something I am still in the process of mastering.</div>
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I wish I could see an extreme close up of Carey Mulligan's dress. Even from far away it looks so detailed and beautiful. </div>
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Although previous <i>Gatsby </i>films might have inspired fans with their releases, I think this remake will stun audiences and has the potential to be the best out of all <i>Gatsby </i>films. The glitz and glamour have been magnified and the actors and actresses brought on are some of the best, in my opinion. The trailer was just released this past week:<br />
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I will surely be in "<i>Gatsby </i>Mode" all summer long, satisfying my craving for intricate dresses in subtle colors and trying my best to create delicate hair pieces (that don't weigh down my head), but with that, are you as excited as I am about this movie? </div>
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Why should sustainability be stuffy, unaffordable, or overcomplicated? Here, I'll uncover trendsetting eco fashion and art, food and travel, trends and events that take us into the 21st Century and beyond mindfully.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30105730.post-70497397801989833042012-05-19T16:03:00.000-04:002012-05-22T22:07:39.825-04:00Multi-Purpose Prom Dresses<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For young girls, it’s hard to get to this time of year without thoughts of prom on the horizon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though proms are a thing of the past for some of us, it’s fun to look back on those formals and think about what really mattered: the dress. I know that was the case for me when I went to prom in high school, and I look back at I what I chose to wear with a few thoughts in mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a young adult, I can’t help but wonder if I could’ve done better in the dress department, picking a dress that was more mindful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Often, girls search for months ahead of time and parents shell out hundreds and even thousands of dollars for a dress that is typically worn just once. I too was one of these girls, and for years I had old prom gowns sitting in the closet gathering dust.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prom dresses made out of sustainable materials were not the first thing I considered when finding a prom gown, but there are other ways to be mindful when searching for the perfect prom dress that would have been good to consider.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">One of my proms dresses was a flourescent orange, floor length gown and while it was a really fun choice at the time, it didn't really leave a lot of room to be worn again. </span>Choosing a dress in a classic style with elegant details will make your dress more than just a treasured keepsake: it will remain a beautiful dress that can be worn again and again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> With the right choice, a dress could be used again for college formals, receptions, or maybe even a night out with friends. </span>If going this route, it is important to consider certain things that make a dress long lasting, such as fabric quality and cut. A dress with trendy details may be fun, but one that has classic details and a trendy color may be more flattering and worthy of looking back on fondly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Another option is to consider choosing a shorter dress. A shorter dress will have more longevity than a big, poufy Cinderella gown and it is both functional and fashionable. With dancing and dining and all of the other activities that go along with prom, strutting around in a floor skimming gown isn't always the safest or or most comfortable choice. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Still, i</span>f a long, elegant gown is more of your thing than there is still possiblities for making your dress multi-purposeful. You can ha</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ve the dress altered by a tailor so it can be worn again, in a shorter more wearable style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Or you could consider</span> convertible dresses that feature the length of a regular gown with the added versatility of removable features that make a dress both formal and fun. like this piece from </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And if you're spending a lot on a prom gown, it may serve you better to look at other couture gowns instead of just limiting it to prom styles. Many prom gowns are priced similarly to designer dresses and offer quality that will last. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can even use rent a dress services, in which a dress is returned after the prom, avoiding the problem of having a dress that sits in a closet or is thrown out after the big day. <o:p>Sites like <a href="http://www.renttherunway.com/" target="_blank">Rent the Runway</a> allow users to rent designer accessories at a fraction of the cost.</o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><o:p>Other </o:p></span><o:p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">options include shopping for a vintage dress or making your own with
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those seeking an extra challenge, there are prom dresses and accessories made out of unusual materials. When I was in high school, there were prom dresses made out of duct tape and other strange materials, but none seem as intriuging to me as those made of upcylced or reused matterials, worn by a Wisconsin teen in 2011.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Crafting and funky creations are not everyones cup of tea, and just as I did, you end up with a dress you won't use again. A nice option is donating your dress to a charity, or giving it to someone you
know who is less fortunate. Many areas have their own Prom Closet's or other
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giving them to the less fortunate. </span><a href="http://donatemydress.org/"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Donatemydress.org</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is a good place to start. </span></span></div>
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