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As you try to lead a greener life, do you ever wonder if turning off the water when you brush your teeth really makes a difference? Or if carrying a reusable grocery bag in your car can really save the planet?
It’s easy to lose sight of the big picture but I assure you that all of your little baby steps can add up to a…
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Written on
June 28, 2010 by
Mary Kincaid in
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Written on
April 26, 2010 by
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No time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just sneak a peek at my weekly eBay Roundup of Top Vintage Clothing Finds.
This eclectic mix of designer and non-designer vintage clothing & accessories have caught my discerning eye for their uniqueness, their contemporary feel or their highly collectible nature. As always, buyer beware! Be sure to read the listings closely and contact the sellers…
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March 22, 2010 by
Mary Kincaid in
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I tend to be a deconstructor. I take outfits and literally separate all the pieces. In my closet, skirts hang with other skirts and blazers hang with other blazers, even if that skirt and blazer were made specifically to be worn together. Separating my clothes this way makes it easier to envision new outfits with the individual pieces.
Of course, another reason I do this is…
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Cashmere, that downy layer of hair underneath a goat’s belly, is 1/16th the thickness of a human hair and eight times warmer than wool. Plus it’s super luxurious to the touch and oh-so-comfy to wear.
Of course, choosing vintage cashmere is the responsible option since the demand for new cashmere fashion items is creating devastating effects on the environment. And when you factor in these environmental…
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There’s a very fine line between being inspired by someone else’s designs and copying or knocking-off someone else’s work.
For instance, this 1950s vintage cashmere sweater is simply striking with hand-sewn appliques cut from an antique Chinese shawl. It was created by a talented home sewer who was most likely inspired by the work of Helen Bond Caruthers but without the means to purchase one…
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Cashmere is known as the “diamond fiber” in China and could be this vintage fashionista’s favorite eco-fabric. After all, quality cashmere garments can last forever with little to no pilling. They can be hand-washed requiring no chemical-heavy dry-cleaning. Plus they are about eight times warmer than wool and don’t wrinkle. But…
…China’s increased production of cashmere to meet our needs in the West is having a…
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Mmmmm…organic strawberries spooned over a fresh-baked scone with real whipped cream. So yummy and one of the best parts of summer! It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Of course, the same thing happens when I look at today’s VPOD.
This 1950s cashmere sweater by Pringle will bring the joy of fresh summer strawberries to those chilly winter mornings when there’s not a strawberry…
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