Megan, of the movie Bridesmaids, remembers the joy of just being yourself.

If you work from home, you often make interesting style choices. One choice could be a negligee tucked into yoga pants capped off by a plaid wool shawl purchased in 1991 Edinburgh (where it was terribly stylish at the time). Another choice could be an upturned ponytail, fresh from the shower, paired with frayed jeans and the “Save the Earth” t-shirt they were handing out free at yoga.

But when you leave the house? Suddenly, you’re Alexa Chung, matching your washed-out grey denim with a nude, textured clutch. You feel great and look amazing. But still, you might long for the comfortable moments swathed in your plaid wool shawl and frayed pony tail.

Or you could just be Melissa McCarthy in the 2011 blockbuster, “Bridesmaids,” and just express yourself, no matter what.

McCarthy’s Megan is the New Woman of Hollywood, the first widely-popular character in recent memory who is completely motivated by inner confidence. With her slacks, wrist guard, and spastic pony tail, Megan is a heroine of self-expression. Because sometimes, one just wants to shout out to the world, “See me, I think my hair is falling out!” Or maybe, “And I have a weird wart on my elbow that flakes!”

And if everyone acted like Megan, think of the consequences. Marilyn Monroe’s breathy sensuality could be replaced by the practical common sense of Megan. Angelina Jolie’s angles would have nothing on Megan’s curves. The world would realize in one giant, crystallized moment of Zen: no one will care if your hair is standing on end, or your teeth are filled with spinach, or your lazy eye is lazy. Because you don’t. More important things matter, like communing with an undersea dolphin or embracing the charms of a tall, middle-aged men.

Oh, what a wonderful world of Megan it would be.

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The top stories at EcoSalon for the first week of 2012. 

A new year is exactly the right time to question – am I in the right job? Here are 10 telltale signs you need to do exactly that.

Could you create just one canful of trash this year? This lady can show you how.

We show how you can strut your stuff like Alexa Chung.

…and start the year with the “big clean” called Oosouji.

Finally, if you’re heading further afield this year, these 40 Gorgeous Photos of Europe may give you a few ideas!

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How to knock off Alexa Chung’s style, in true eco-fashion.

We love this casual cool ensemble worn by TV personality/model/all around “It Girl” Alexa Chung to a Stella McCartney holiday party in London. Here’s how you can copy her look, with all sustainably savvy pieces.

Washed-out Gray Denim
For obtaining that perfect washed-out gray denim look you can either wear your black skinnies until they fade into perfection or pick up a pair of these Denim Street Girdle jeans by Prairie Underground. Made in Seattle by designers Davora Lindner and Camilla Eckersley.
$145, Juno & Jove or Prairie Underground

Navy Blue Knit Sweater
This silky merino wool sweater from Stewart + Brown strikes the same perfect balance between delicate and tough and is Fair Trade made. Do like Alexa and wear it over your favorite white tee.
$178, Stewart & Brown

Textured Nude Clutch
This limited edition clutch bag by designer Lina Rennell is ethically made by hand in Northern California, from recycled leather.
$145, Beklina or Lina Rennell

Parka with Attitude
This cool jacket is really the detachable inner of a parka by British designer Christopher Raeburn. It’s made from reappropriated German parka liners while the outer part that comes with it is made entirely from dead-stock cotton (i.e. factory waste).
Approx. $1557, Christopher Raeburn

Alexa Chung photo: Zimbio

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