Robin Fisher’s Editor’s Picks
Check out these beautiful Baggu bags and all of Robin’s Picks in the Spring Issue of Eco-Beautiful Weddings Magazine!
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Something Blue…and Green
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue. That old adage really lends itself to being green! After all, Somethings Old and Borrowed are often heirlooms, leaving the Somethings Blue and New.
How can you be eco-friendly and add that Something Blue? The sky (pardon the pun) is the limit! You can go the very simple route by pinning a piece of vintage blue ribbon to the inside of your gown, or you can find your own something blue and start a tradition. We’ve found blue fabric repurposed into shoe clips, vintage embroidered hankies, eco-fabric garters, an organic gown with a blue sash, and vintage jewelry in every cerulean hue!
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Aged and Opulent Jeweler – Vintage broach
Hanky Lady – Vintage embroidered hanky
Little of Everything – Vintage necklace
Garter Girl by Julianne Smith – eco fabric garter
Hanky Lady – Vintage embroidered hanky
Thread Head – Organic fabric wedding gown
Bedouin – repurposed fabric bouquet
Cultivar – repurposed fabric shoe clip flowers
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Here Comes Your Man
Your groom and his entourage should be just as green and fly as you and your ladies! There are so many ways to kit out your sweetie. Sweet bowties cleverly upcycled from men’s dress shirts, cufflinks created from maps, scrabble tiles, washi paper, and repurposed Los Angeles bus tokens. Green can even be custom with handmade, screenprinted ties using non-toxic ink. Though no one looking at your party could ever know they are green, you’ll know you are doing your part to be eco-fashionable!
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Bridal Trend Watch Fall 2010 from NY Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week closed last week and left us with a flurry of new trends to be on the lookout for. Here are a few guesses as to what we might see coming in bridal fashion this Fall and where the sustainable bride can spot them among current eco-savvy bridal gown designers.
TREND #1: All Over Texture
Badgley Mischka had a running theme in New York Fashion last week: texture. From oversized flowers to sequence to tightly cinched mini ruffles, wherever texture appeared it happened all over. Tip: Watch for gowns that use repeated texture from head to toe.
WHERE TO GET IT
Threadhead’s Callie dress flaunts texture from top to bottom with a ruched bodice and tiered hemp and silk blend fabrics. The gown is proudly made with chemical-free grown hemp, peace silk and organic cotton.
TREND #2: Stacked Skirt Gathering and Layers
Diane Von Furstenberg is drawing all eyes downward with the focus on bunched layers and bulky fabrics sitting at the hips and thighs. This is fantastic news for the straight-framed bride, as this style creates a feminine hour glass effect.
WHERE TO GET IT
Puridee nails it with their adorable “Shanda” convertible bridal gown (above) crafted from organic fabrics and peace silks.
For brides wanting the focus to fall lower on the skirt, try an attention-grabbing floral dress by Deborah Lindquist (below), made of organic linen and vintage lace.
TREND #3: Higher Necklines
Reserved for high fashion, creeping necklines were all the rage. Brides looking to model this vintage-inspired runway style can keep an eye out for gowns with jewel, high rising and bateau necklines.
WHERE TO GET IT
The Justin Alexander Pure Collection featuring organic fabrics, includes this show-stopping jewel neckline embellished with mother of pearl beads. In person, its a stunner!
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Getty Images Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
Threadhead Creations
Puridee
Deborah Lindquist
Justin Alexander
Guest Blogger, Kathy from Green Diva eco bridal jewelry
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Winter 2012 Issue
