Sustainable Star Style

No Grey Area for Zooey...

2009-05-20T04:29:00.000-07:00

Zooey Deschanel in black and white with a splash of bling. Need I say more?

Those of you who frequent my blog over at rejenerate.blogspot.com would already be familiar with my stalker like obsession for the cute and quirky Zooey, so I couldn't resist making her the subject of one of my posts.

So if you are overcome with the desire to swan around the pool in lingerie and jewels like Ms D, why not do the green thing and keep it vintage and handmade:

Handmade lingerie by Melbourne's Hopeless

Vintage Rhinestone Button Ring by Etsy's Wired Vintage $19

Swarovski Crystal and Silver Tennis Bracelet by Etsy's Charmedlets US$48.50

Pop Princess Ashlee Goes Pink...

2009-05-12T05:42:00.000-07:00

Ashlee Simpson. Not exactly hailed worldwide for her fashion prowess, but there's something irresistible about a pink coat, and that oversized clutch is undeniably cool.

Check out these finds from etsy.com and keep it vintage:

Pink Vintage 1980s Trench Coat By Etsy's StarletVintage US$75

1980s Black Minidress by Etsy's harbor district US$22

Vintage Black Oversized Clutch by Etsy's The Bag Basement US$16.25

Vintage 1980s Black Patent Leather Peep-Toe Pumps by Etsy's Half Caf US$20

Princess of Grunge

2009-05-06T18:51:00.000-07:00

If anyone knows how to rock a grungy black outfit, complete with fedora, it's Ms Moss. I know we've seen it a million times before, but it looks damn good every time!

Here's a collection of vintage and handmade items a la Kate, so you can get your grunge on...eco style.

One-off Handmade Black Grunge Low Back T-Shirt Dress Size 6-10, ebay

Vintage Boyfriend Blazer, ebay

Vintage Dark Brown Tall Knee High Boots from Etsy's Time Bomb Vintage, US$35

1950s Fedora by Dunlap NY, from Etsy's JessJamesJake, US$40

Handmade Floral Skull Sheer Jersey Scarf by Etsy's Rainbow Swirlz, US$18

Vintage Tan Boho Handbag, ebay

Nicole Does Vintage Glam

2009-05-04T06:23:00.000-07:00

Nicole Richie does vintage ladylike glam. Are we buying it? Probably not, but it's a pretty cute look anyway.

So check out my finds below and one up Nic by rocking this look and keeping it vintage, pre-loved and handmade.

'Vintage Summer Sunglasses - Made In France' by Etsy's ajpaul

'Black and White Polka Dot Cotton Headband Scarf' by Etsy's Anickascottage

'Large Swarovski Creamy White Pearl' by Etsy's jcjewelrydesign

Pre-Loved Country Road Shirt Size 10 from Ebay

A Gossip Girl's Nautical Necessities

2009-05-03T04:03:00.000-07:00

Ah Blair Waldorf. A famous fashion designer mother, a hefty trust fund and obvious genetic gifts. How could she not look gorgeous??

It's so easy it must almost take the fun out of it.

But never fear because you have me and I have used the infinite powers of cyber space to bring you an outfit that is just as show-stopping, is completely vintage and costs less than US$100 (not including postage) for the dress and accessories!!

Lil Sailor Girl Dress by Etsy's Schmoo 1515 - $US36

Vintage Straw Hat with Navy Gosgrain Ribbon by Etsy's Dear Golden Vintage US$32

Vintage White Leather Gloves by Etsy's Revival House US$9

Red Hat Bag by Etsy's Jessica Dawn Warren US$14

Sustainable Star Style

2009-05-03T03:07:00.000-07:00

This blog is all about easing a little guilt.

There's guilt associated with everything these days.

Shouldn't have had that chocolate cake.
Shouldn't have stayed in my warm, comfy bed instead of pounding the pavement.
Shouldn't have spent money on frivolous lingerie.
Shouldn't have left work at 5pm.
Shouldn't have opened the door wearing devil's horns when those biblical types came calling.
No? Just me?

Lately I've mostly been feeling guilty about my fashion addiction. Those of you who have read my other blog, ReJenerating Fashion will know that I have an eco fashion accessories label. Basically I take old unloved stuff, cut it up and make it into pretty new things, like handbags.

So needless to say, I'm a fan of recycling.

I'm also a fan of reducing waste and one of my most wasteful habits is fashion.

I ADORE fashion. I think it's such an amazing form of self expression. But I don't like to disrespect Mother Nature in the process. She could easily kick my arse so I'm keen to keep her on side.

So I dreamt up this blog, kind of as an antidote to the throw-away culture the fashion industry promotes these days.

Ok so I'm not quite ready to fill my wardrobe up with shapeless hemp outfits.
And I'm not ready to stop taking inpiration from impossibly gorgeous movie stars, models and 'it' girls. Baby steps yeah?

So in this space, I will pick an rocking celebrity look and make it sustainable.

I will use the outfit as an inspiration and then trawl the interweb for more sustainable pieces to create a similar look.

This might mean vintage, pre-loved, handmade, organic etc etc.

I will then link out to these pieces so you can nab them for yourself.

So if you love fashion but want to keep it a little more eco-friendly, you better keep a close eye on this blog as many of the pieces featured will be one-offs or in limited supply and you will NOT want to miss out.

Also stay tuned for other fun features like events, give-aways and competitions as the blog builds momentum.

Be sure to tell all your friends and help make fashion sustainable. And in the process, relieve a little guilt!