| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Oct 23, 2008 at 5:00 am by Allison McCarthy Corporate Style: not an Oxymoron Having survived for over a year as a freelancer, I forget what it’s like to be part of the corporate world. Thinking back to those years, I remember my constant struggle with dressing office-appropriate while still looking stylish. When faced with a business casual or off-campus event, one has to get creative. Thankfully, some of this season’s looks make it a little easier. You can never go wrong with high waisted – in the office or not – and I think this organic John Patrick number is the perfect solution. These cuffed plaid pants fashioned from recycled wool are both high waisted and wide leg, ensuring you’re office ready. Aim for feminine-masculine by pairing the trousers with a ruffled blouse, cropped vest, and the highest of eco-booties. You’ll turn heads from 9-5 and beyond. ($385) Related Posts ↓ |
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| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME May 5, 2008 at 9:43 am by Allison McCarthy 5 Essentials for Your Spring Look Spring is in the air. Or should I say pollen? Despite the itchy eyes and runny nose that accompany all this blooming, I cherish spring because - among many other benefits - it's the time to unveil a lighter style. Here are my picks to prepare for the season. 1. A Solid Foundation Now that ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Apr 23, 2008 at 9:33 am by Carlie Partridge Living in the Eternal Nau Jeans are the eternal American fashion emblem of sustainability. Above all, they're durable. Over time, denim has become the paradoxical icon of leisure and work, adventure, simplicity and relaxed sophistication. The Nau design collective is ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Apr 17, 2008 at 5:23 am by Allison McCarthy Yours Truly, Bermuda Back in the day when I traveled to the island, the staple Bermuda shorts worn mostly by men had not yet become an international symbol of casual chic for women. Nor did the shorts look like today’s counterpart. I must admit that I’m thrilled by the reinvention. I find that the longer look actually slims the thighs (while also strategically ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Apr 11, 2008 at 10:26 am by Allison McCarthy Stripe Two In my personal fashion guidebook, a sleek pair of striped pants is as essential as a perfectly fitted, hip-hugging pair of jeans. Years ago, I found my ideal striped pants and I simply wore them to death. Finally realizing that I couldn’t possibly repair another seam or obliterate another stain, I had to let them go. So, you can ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Apr 7, 2008 at 7:25 pm by Allison McCarthy Go For Gauchos With April's unfolding warmth, I'm dreaming about a lighter, more whimsical wardrobe. Linen pants are a season staple and I just love these grass green gauchos from Undesigned. Unrestrictive and über-chic, they're made of linen, which is both comfortable and breathable, and ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Apr 4, 2008 at 2:00 pm by Samantha Cabrera A Good Clean Jean Love raw jeans? I'm talking about rigid jeans that only you can break in and wear into the ground? Unlike jeans that contain stretch, raw jeans start out crisp, but with time, conform perfectly to your body. Now, there's a fantastic organic option for raw jeans and they're brought to us by the label ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Mar 28, 2008 at 12:26 pm by Allison McCarthy The Perfect Wide-Leg Weekend Pant (Even if You're Petite!) The extra wide-leg pant stylishly forgives a multitude of cookies, but it’s still a difficult look to pull off when you’re petite like me. Unless you wear sky-high heels, this style can make you appear shorter than you already are. And all that ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Mar 7, 2008 at 12:00 am by Allison McCarthy Sail Away or Stay Grounded, Denim Style You don't have to wait for Fleet Week to enjoy the seafaring vibe. Nautical style is always classically stylish and works for any age. In a search for the perfect sailor pant, I scooped these Marina Trousers by Del Forte. The brand is known for using 100% ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Jan 25, 2008 at 10:14 pm by Samantha Cabrera Sexy 70s, Sustainably. The era of ultra-low and oft-unflattering jeans may finally be coming to an end (notwithstanding the bleats of the thong underwear industry). High-waist, feminine, flowing jeans have made their biggest comeback since the ‘70s this spring, only now they're being done in ...Read MoreRelated Posts ↓ |