National Gallery of Art: East Building

The National Gallery of Art East Building is one of the most photogenic spaces in the world. Each time I walk in, I feel expansive, lit from within, and calm. The natural light floods in, dancing on the walls in an endless repetition of I.M. Pei's signature motif, and the art is always whimsical, graphic, and perfectly curated for the space.


I feel so grateful to live in a city where this kind of beauty is available for anyone with the desire to see it. My husband and I decided to spend our Saturday afternoon in the East Building to make sure we saw it once this season before it closes for renovtions in July, and you should, too!

Tune in later this week to see how to get this look fairly, and last, but most certainly not least:

 Happy Earth Day!

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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.

Workin 9 to 5

One of the greenest things you can do is stock up on basics and neutrals: nude, grey, black. When you buy something in any of these colors, from blouses to skirts to bracelets, you can rest assured they will work throughout all four seasons and never go out of style.

Bonus: wearing neutrals gives you an excuse to wear red lipstick. Not that you ever need an excuse.

The mauve shoes, Alternative Apparel shirt, both black cuffs, and the vintage pearl clutch were all purchased second-hand from Secondi. The lipstick is by Radiant Cosmetics, a very kind company that donates a portion of its profits to fight human trafficking.


P.S. I was so pleased to see IFB's project this week: What Does Sustainable Style Mean to You? While that's a topic I explore with each and every post here on My Fair Vanity, I encourage you to submit your own ideas to IFB! :)

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Tag it #myfairvanity

I've featured your fair styles a few times here on My Fair Vanity and I'm always bowled over by your fair, kind, rockin' ensembles, so I've decided to make it a regular feature.

Anytime you're wearing something fair, e.g.:

• made in the USA
• vintage
• organic
• second-hand
• fair trade
• upcycled or recycled

Snap a picture, tag it #myfairvanity on Twitter or Instagram, and mention which item of your ensemble is fair. 

At the beginning of each month, I'll share your pix in a post and show some link love to your social media account or blog.  And (obvi) I will be retweeting and reposting your awesomeness.

Above, for example, you are seeing the fair stylings of Waverly of Pich and Roor, the Amour Vert girls, Mode Marteau, Aaryn West, and Emily of Capital Style! Waverly is wearing a thrifted top and skirt; the Amour Vert girls' dresses are made in the USA; Aaryn is rockin some vintage pieces; Mode Marteau's skirt is second-hand; and Emily is wearing a thrifted sweater and trousers.

Here's my theory: I'd bet each one of you wears something fair and kind almost every day without even realizing it. Sharing a picture of your fair item and/or how your wore it will highlight for your friends and followers how easy it is to be fair, kind and fab.  

So tag those photos #myfairvanity and give yourself a pat on the back for your eco act of kindness. Then look for yourself here on My Fair Vanity at the beginning of each month!