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Vintage at the SAG Awards

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

After two slip-ups (at the Emmys, in poorly-fitting Louis Vuitton, and at the Golden Globes, in gold Alexander Vauthier) Michelle Dockery (“Downton Abbey”) finally got it right in her sleek “vintage” Chado Ralph Rucci gown. The press went crazy over … Continue reading →

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Vintage at the Golden Globes

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

I have such respect for celebrities who are bold enough to wear vintage clothing to awards shows. Not only is it the right thing to do for the environment, but it shows a great sense of confidence, style and individuality. … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Practices in the Age of Fast Fashion

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Last Wednesday, I had the pleasure of attending a symposium about “fast fashion” and its impact on the environment, the economy and our buying habits. The panel included Elizabeth Cline, author of “Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion,” … Continue reading →

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Ghana is Green

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

My boyfriend is on the board of Relief International, and I’m in Accra, Ghana with him while he attends RI’s board meeting. Ghana has the fastest growing economy in Africa due to its wealth of natural resources, yet in rural … Continue reading →

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Shame on Ralph Lauren, the US Congress and Us, Too

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Ralph Lauren, who was awarded the contract to design and manufacture the opening ceremony uniforms for the US Olympic team, admitted last week that the uniforms were made entirely in China. The announcement was a surprise to oblivious, seemingly naive … Continue reading →

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Indian Wrap Skirts

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

I’ve always loved Indian wrap skirts from the 70s. They’re made of that thin, soft cotton that feels like it’s been washed forever (but is actually just finely loomed) and they look great with a tank and flat sandals or … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Boots: A Social Experiment

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

There’s no footwear that epitomizes America like the classic boot originally worn by cattle drivers in the 1860′s in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Influenced by the “vaquero” tradition imported from Spain, boot makers like Justin and Hyer (who still make … Continue reading →

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May Day March

Posted on May 1, 2012 by
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Vintage Trawlin’ in N’awlins

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Ruby and I visited New Orleans this past weekend to check out Tulane, her first choice school, and of course no visit to any city is complete without scoping out the vintage clothing stores and thrift shops. Here’s my review: … Continue reading →

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Thrifting With Ruby

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Most of my wardrobe comes from thrift stores, vintage stores, and eBay. I do buy new clothing from time to time (jeans, for example, since vintage ones just don’t fit me properly) but avoid it when I can. The items … Continue reading →

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