Celebrate Being a Green Fashionista on Earth Day

Today marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Although we should try to be Eco-Friendly all throughout the year - It's nice to have one day where we can celebrate and recognize that we have to take care of the planet we have! :) But being a fashionista and green is definitely possible - especially in 2010. There are many options to keeping your wardrobe and beauty products a friend to Mama Earth. I told you a few weeks ago about the H&M Garden Collection that debuted with all sustainable materials. My mom and I went to the mall last week and there were still plenty of items available (Hint - especially at the H&M in Raleigh!!) Give Earth and yourself a little gift and head down there today to purchase something green. People Tree is another brand that is trying to be totally eco-chic. Though it's mainly offered in the UK you can still check out their products here. Many beauty products of today strive to use natural ingredients keeping our bodies and landfills free from processed and toxic materials. Burt's Bees is probably a part of every woman's lip regime (I know I love it!) but did you know they now make toothpaste? Yeah! Check out that and other eco beauty products here. Also other everyday tasks you can do: refrain from using the dryer (A favorite of mine!), wash clothes in cold water, open windows instead of running A/C, take re-useable bags to the grocery and try to buy a few clothing items that are using non-synthetic materials. One of my favorite ways to take care of our planet? Buy Vintage! If you can't make it out to the amazing stores in your area (trust me there are hidden gems everywhere) check out EBay.

On a side note - The brand I intern for, C.Z. Falconer, will be participating in the Sassy City Chick's Fashion Bash happening tonight! Come out to the Petersen Auto Museum off Wilshire Blvd to get major labels (including us!) at major discouts. Find out information and buy advanced tickets here.

And the Project Runway Finale is tonight... Will you be watching? I have my DVR ready for when I get home! Can't wait to see who's going to win! (maybe it will be my early prediction??) xoxo

image via Wonder Clip Arts

H&M's Garden Collection

My girlfriend Amanda and I have been waiting for this day for a while now. H&M's Garden Collection fully launchd in stores yesterday. I'll admit this week I've been creepily going to a few H&M stores around town waiting for these pieces to be put out. And finally yay!! But not only is the line fantastic, colorful and totally a nod to 60/70's fashion (and we all know how much I LOVE that!) but the whole entire line is made from organic, recycable and sustainable materials! Recycled PET-bottles, fishing nets and organic linen grown without hazerdous chemicals are just a few of materials that make up this eco-friendly collection. (You can read more about their materials here) Plus with the afforadable price tags it's hard not be a fashionista and green. :) Here are a few of the amazing pieces - including the one above. Flutter sleeves and water color print. Say no more I am hooked!

I was in love with this hippe shirt the second I put it on. The floral pattern isn't overbearing at all and it's super comfy.

These are mine and Amanda's coveted choices. How gorgeous are they? Who knew that Recycled PET bottles could look so chic? I'm already obsessing where I can wear my fabulous white dress. Oh and now that I am getting a closer look at Amanda's bright colorful choice... I think I may have to go track it down ASAP! Super cute! :) Tell me what you think about the collection? Have you bought any pieces yet? You better hurry up before they're all sold out. Oh and for all my readers from my hometown (Raleigh) - They just opened up a brand new H&M in Crabtree. :) xoxo

images via H&M