Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Thrift For The Earth


Wearing: Vintage Dress, Vintage Ralph Lauren Sweater, Sheer Tights, Braided Belt, Vintage Shoes

I absolutely love when just by coincidence everything I'm wearing is either vintage or thrifted. If I do say so myself it is the perfect type of outfit to wear on Earth Day when conserving the resources of the planet is at the front of everyone's mind. However, despite my caring for the earth, the earth did not care for my outfit. It was so windy that I ended up having to change to avoid a risk of  my skirt blowing up for everyone to see my behind. It was such a shame, I was really looking forward to wearing this all day. Oh well, at least I have pictures to remember what to wear on a not so blustery day.
How do you feel about earth conscious fashion? Is it more important to buy recycled clothing or buy new clothing made from sustainable materials? I suppose this could be an interesting debate!

15 comments:

  1. i love the cardigan and dress :)

    i love if you can get something vintage or second hand, definately more wardrobe friendly, and since trends go round and round clothing can be easily recycled!but sometimes its nice to get something new and beautifully made

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  2. Lovely outfit. I guess I'd choose recycled clothing because it already exists, if you get what I mean. We should wear pieces again and again to try and prevent them ending up in landfills!

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  3. Oh love this combination, that sweater is so so cute!

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  4. I love going thiftin' it give me a sense of adventure and i like i'm helping my community and the planet.

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  5. there's always a challenge when we go thrifting and it's fun and good for the pockets. hihi.

    i love the whole outfit. so chic!

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  6. I love your cardigan! I fail at thrifting though.. need to work on it!

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  7. great cardigan, the belt do the look and the shape is fine.

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  8. Just Letting You Know Thankyou For That Lovely Comment
    Im Glad I Made Your Day Sparkle That Little Bit More
    I Love Your Blog And I Think You Have Ridiculously Good Style
    xx Dana

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  9. Vintage clothing appeals to me most because it is eco-friendly! I love reusing something--there's enough clothes out there already! I also like to think about what the person was like that wore it and make up little stories in my head. To me vintage clothes are timeless and nostalgic.

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  10. vintage, vintage & vintage ♥ just lovely! i really luv the outfit (:

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  11. I lovelovelove your cardigan!
    & I'm not sure about that question. I like vintage clothes because they have a story behind them, and I like wearing something historical. Sometimes I think sustainable clothing can just be a marketing trick to get people into stores!
    xxx

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  12. Oooooooo lovely colour combination there!!
    My favourite outfit is one where I can combine a pretty dress with a cardigan and add some flair with a big belt ...it makes me very happy! I would do it every single day if my laundry-doing was a little more efficient!lol!

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  13. Love this outfit! Would you be interested in exchanging blog links? Let me know x Sushi

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