Sustainable style news from EcoSalon’s West Coast Fashion Correspondent
Runway Rumble – Enjoying fashion as a creative process is an earth-friendly way to get your style fix. Throw in some fierce designer competition and lively audience participation and you’ve got Fashion Feud 2011. Fashion Feud is an entertaining and interactive “Project Runway” style show where fashion designers compete live on stage. Designers are given an hour to create a design to prepare for a runway show on stage which based on audience cheering deems the winner. Race down to watch the San Francisco final competition tonight at the Rickshaw Stop and on Thursday, catch Portland’s final face off at the Bossanova Ballroom. Be part of a live fashion experience and support the West Coast’s up and coming local designers.
Designer Inspirer – Vintage fashion is all about the thrill of the hunt. Hone your skills this weekend at one of the Bay Area’s best vintage rummages, the Alameda Point Vintage Fashion Faire. Held this Saturday, April 16th from 10 a.m. – 4pm. Browse more than 50 booths showcasing a wide array of women’s & men’s clothing, couture, jewelry, accessories and textiles. Skip the mass-market stores for this season’s 70’s revisit and dig out an original, or if you’re really lucky find the perfect deco 30’s piece that inspired the sultriest of Biba babes back then. My advice: Sharpen your elbows and get there early!
Style Me Nasty – Did last week’s Spring thaw prompt you to think about your Summer wardrobe? Though it sounds the opposite of fun, a carefully thought out game plan is the key to keeping your wardrobe lean and green. With access to some of the best vintage in the country, San Francisco-based retailer NASTY GAL vintage is one of the few spot-on online places to put all the pieces together. A mix of vintage and modern labels with just the right amount of sass to update your timeless vintage pieces, the easy- to-navigate site also features an extensive selection of heavy-soled shoes essential to anchoring a daring look. Check out their current sale while also getting some ahead-of-the curve inspiration on their blog.