Tuesday 27 March 2012

Ethical Fashion Bloggers

I've just joined Ethical Fashion Bloggers. Very kind of them, I'm pretty thrifty and sometimes ethical... but 'fashion' is a bit of a stretch hahaha.

One of the reasons I'm so excited about the community is their fun challenges. I'm always up for a challenge and sharing fun style. Unfortunately, although this month has a fabulous competition, I just didn't seem to have my fashion-blog mojo on. I'm not one of those people who blogs every outfit, because a lot of my outfits look similar to each other and frankly, I'd rather go for quality and variety than outfits everyday.

So I decided to dress back up in my favourite vintage outfit of late, the one I wore to the launch of Style Me Vintage: Clothes. There are a few reasons why I love this outfit and feel it represents an ethical choice.






First, of course, it is both vintage and second hand. Indeed, depending on how you define vintage (and there are a few out there who stick to the pre-60s rather than 30-years-plus guide) it's not even that and just second hand. It was £2 on EBay from an individual not a shop, not a high end item but something from the attic at risk of ending up in the Salvation Army bin or worse, landfill. I rehomed it. Thrifty and almost recycling.

I resisted the urge to upcycle. This item is on the cusp of being properly old (early 70s) - so many items are changed in those hinterland years, and then we all moan we can't find a chest of drawers that hasn't been shabby-chic-ed or a floral prom dress of the right length. I decided to rock it as it was, in its not quite Biba glory. Being a maxi, it needed little accessorising or other items of clothing to make an outfit; again, thrifty and saving on the old consumption. And talking of the old consumption- this piece was hand made in its day; no labels and well fitted. Another gold star.

Which brings me to the fashion part. It's got a fricken gold lame Tudor design and leg-o-mutton sleeves. You do the maths. Oh, and it's also got a very narrow under bust, which gives an amazing retro silhouette. Sorted.

What do you think? Check out the other entries over at Style Eyes, there are still a few days to get your entry in too!

12 comments:

  1. wow it's stunning! What a piece I love it! Such a great find

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  2. I love the concept behind Ethical Fashion Bloggers. Good for you on supporting them!

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    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  3. Fantastic to have you join and thanks for entering the competition, a beautiful dress.

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  4. WOW, that's an incredible dress, I'm glad you said it was Tudor inspired, that's what popped into my head (am notoriously bad at eras). I am still debating entering but loathe having my photo taken. I will see how I feel at the last second before the closing date!

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  5. that dress is amazing! I hope you do well in the competition - this one is certainly a contender!x

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  6. This is a great posting I have read. I like your article.

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  7. Your hair and the top part of that dress are fab!
    That's my excuse, too "I'm saving it from landfill." xxx

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  8. sorry, glamorous, just had two glasses of wine,
    english spelling is a nightmare :)

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  9. I friggin love this dress! Good luck in the contest you look fantastic!!!

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  10. Wow! What a killer dress! It looks like matador chic meets haute couture! Such sparkle!

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  11. Your wearing my favorite golden Queen dress.
    I didn't win!
    besos

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Let me know what you think!