Eco-friendly Party Dresses for Spring

1. Black Halo, made in the USA, $375
2. Lela Rose, made in the USA, $40 from Rent the Runway
3. Vintage from Etsy seller Maeven, $98
4. Wayf, made in the USA, $58

As spring galas and events get underway, it's time to start thinking florals and party dresses, amiright?

The DC Ecowomen have their 10th Anniversary Gala coming up on April 24, and as a guest blogger, I've put together a guide for them on how to dress to impress the eco-friendly way.  From Rent the Runway to Etsy to Nordstrom, the options are endless, and I hope you'll stop by to see the full post.

At the very least, I encourage you to click over to my Pinterest collection of eco-friendly party dresses to see dozens and dozens of ethical options for your own special spring event, whether it's a wedding or an Easter brunch.


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Eco-friendly Fall Essentials

Two things are pretty clear when you consider my latest guest posts for the DC EcoWomen and Sweet Lemon Magazine:

1. I'm obsessed with oxfords, brogues, lace-ups, or whatever you prefer to call them.
2. I'm particularly obsessed with these tortoise shell print ones by AGL. 

But can you blame me? Aren't they purdy? So shiny, so luxe, so ready for autumn!

If you'd like the 411 on the eco-friendly fall items I rounded up, I cordially invite you to check out the full posts, here and here.


Happy eco-shopping!

A Guide to Secondi for the DC EcoWomen

You can find me over on the DC EcoWomen blog today, my friends, highlighting some of the hot items in stock right now at Secondi. The sampling above is just the beginning, so click on over to see the full post.


Above: tangerine Manolos, Tory Burch skirts and a Michael Kors bag from Secondi.

My Fair Calendar: Spring Things

There are so many fabulous and fair things to look forward to this spring, guys! Here are my top 5:



(1) Girl Rising: April 19-25 Nationwide



I can't wait to see Girl Rising, which was recently given a limited run in Regal cinemas across the nation April 19-25. If that trailer didn't get ya, I don't know what will, but I can also tell you that the film tells the stories of 9 extraordinary girls from 9 countries around the world who have risen above dire circumstances.

With voice work from powerhouses Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Selma Hayek and more, this film is not to be missed. If you don't live near a Regal cinema, you can find a screening near you or captain one yourself. 


(2) Green Festival: April 19-20 in NYC



If you're planning a trip to NYC or already live there (lucky!), definitely stop by the Green Festival. I've discovered some of my favorite brands at this festival, and dude- SO MANY DELICIOUS FREE SAMPLES. Need I say more?


(3) Building a Sustainable Career: Saturday, May 18 in DC




Image is from a guest post on sustainable work-wear, which you can find {here}.

The DC EcoWomen are holding their very first conference entitled I'm Here, What's Next? Building a Sustainable Career on Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 8:30 am - 4 p.m.

Join like-minded, passionate eco-women like yourself for sessions on Public Speaking, Green Investing, Running for Office, Salary Negotiation, Harnessing your Entrepreneurial Spirit, and more, followed by a networking happy hour from 4- 6 pm. Priced at just $40 including lunch, this conference is a steal, and the connections you'll make will be priceless. If you want to skip the sessions, there are special tickets just for the happy hour. For more information, visit http://dc.ecowomen.org/conference.

 (4) Japanese Street Festival: Saturday, April 13 in DC (tomorrow!)



You thought the cherry blossom celebrations were over? Nope! Not until the conclusion of the largest Japanese cultural festival in the United States, featuring food from local restaurants, handmade goods, live J-Pop performances on four stages, martial arts demonstrations, and THOSE TWO GIRLS. I took that photo at a past Japanese Festival, but let me just say that they probably aren't even the coolest thing you will see. Pay your $5 and enjoy, my fair friends.

 Bonus: the festival begins  at 10:30 am right after the Cherry Blossom Parade, which is the same day! More info here.



(5) Your Local Farmer's Market: Anytime!





Now that the sun is shining, Farmer's Markets all over the country are open and ready for business-- visit yours this weekend and I promise you won't be disappointed. For a little extra inspiration, check my last post on DC's own Dupont Circle Farmer's Market.


All photos by me, except for the one of me, which was taken by Victoria Corkhill.

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Here Comes the Sun

Soooo...here comes the sun, right? RIGHT? Seriously, spring, where is the warm? I can't take much more. First you give me a winter plague and then you follow it with cold windy days?

I was hoping to post something springy for you guys but let's be honest, we're all still walking around in knit hats and scarves in April.

This was one of my go-to outfits this year, and I wore it most recently to a networking event hosted by the DC EcoWomen. It incorporates my favorite (vegan) Stella McCartney boots, my favorite clutch (gifted to me in Egypt), and my favorite bracelet from Secondi.

What warm and cozy faves are you still wearing?

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Eco-friendly Office Attire: A Style Guide for the DC EcoWomen

Hello, my fair friends! The folks over at DC EcoWomen have asked me to be a guest blogger today, and I have happily obliged. I hope you'll hop over to check out the two new looks I've styled for them along with a few tips on using Etsy and Ebay.