Conscious Fashion: Denim Dilemma

Conscious Fashion: Denim Dilemma

We’ve all got a favorite pair of jeans.  Some of us have more than one favorite. I, for one, have closer to ten favorites. But they aren’t my favorites forever. My jeans have died many deaths: Everything from stains, to rips, to holes, to wear-and-tear and even 

Character Wear: Helga Pataki

Character Wear: Helga Pataki

Leave your tweezers at home ladies, Helga Pataki from Hey Arnold! is back in town and she’s got a whole new look. Capture Arnold’s heart with a bright pink tank dress paired with a lace undershirt. Natural make-up and Helga’s signature over-sized bow are essential 

Conscious Fashion: Alternative Apparel

Conscious Fashion: Alternative Apparel

Alternative Apparel has been a go-to for online shopping for me for a while now. They have so many cute, simple and eco-friendly pieces for both men and women. When I’m not at work, I am almost always in something comfy. Cotton V-necks, cotton dresses, 

Character Wear: Debbie Thornberry

Character Wear: Debbie Thornberry

Debbie Thornberry; the uber-rad, chilled out, sassy teenager from The Wild Thornberrys. Who wouldn’t want to emulate the cool swag of Debbie?   To capture the grunge essence of Debbie but in a more refined look, try a plaid button-down paired with some destroyed denim 

Conscious Fashion: Carrot Crazy

Hallelujah, it’s Rainin’ Vegetables I’ve always thought that healthy, glowing skin is the beginning of every great outfit. That being said, one of my favorite pastimes is searching for and experimenting with skin care products. I love spending my money on face washes, exfoliators, lotions 

Character Wear: The Little Mermaid

Character Wear: The Little Mermaid

How many times did you want to be ‘Under the Sea’ with Ariel when you were little? Emulating Ariel’s style for today’s fashion-forward ladies is significantly easier than growing legs to walk on land. ASOS top, $14 Sunbijou cotton skirt, $38 Shoes, $118 HUSAM EL ODEH crystal jewelry, 

Conscious Fashion: Fighting for Fashion

Conscious Fashion: Fighting for Fashion

Them’s Fightin’ WordsIn our society, labels are a big deal. In high school people are labeled, in the workplace, people are labeled; we put labels on our resumes, on our business cards. For better or worse, labels are part of our identities. One label, ‘endangered’, 

Character Wear: Kim Possible

Character Wear: Kim Possible

What’s the sitch? Kim Possible- She’s our favorite crime fighting, naked mole rat lovin’, bad-ass chick. For those of you who don’t have a Club Banana near you, I’ve come up with some ‘Possible’ wearable alternatives to looking like Kim. American Apparel raglan sweater, $36 Free 

Conscious Fashion: Alternative Textiles

Conscious Fashion: Alternative Textiles

Mission: Alternative Textiles This week’s column was inspired by a fan of Carbon who asked me about bamboo clothing.  As I said last week, I am no fashion expert and I had no idea bamboo clothing even existed!  I now had a mission: alternative textiles. 

Character Wear: Doug Funnie

Character Wear: Doug Funnie

Who doesn’t have fond memories of Douglas Yancey Funnie? This Nickelodeon-turned-Disney character touched our hearts with his tales of growing up. Translating Doug’s look into a wearable ensemble for today’s stylish ladies is actually quite do-able and in fact, a pretty rad look if you