Chic En Vert: Natalie Portman

The Black Swan star, Natalie Portman is known for her concern for the environment.

She is a vegan and a strong ec0-activist, but had a hard time converting these beliefs to the red carpet when it came to outfits.
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In 2008 she designed a vegan shoe line for Te Casan. Here's some information about it:
Portman worked closely throughout to maintain quality standards and an exceptional design aesthetic. Dazzling, playful, elegant and free of animal products, each shoe exudes the starlet’s own personal style. All of Portman’s proceeds will be donated to the Nature Conservancy, a non profit that works tirelessly to protect ecologically fragile lands and bodies of water.
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Now she relies on her stylist Kate Young to steer her away from leather, conflict jewels, and non-sustainable fabrics.
A dress from the HM line for Eco-conscious fashion put out last spring.

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Natalie sporting Aldo shoes.
There have been a few perks, like when Dior produced vegan clutches expressly for the star. She recommends labels like H&M’s new Conscious Collection for recycled-polyester and organic-cotton party dresses, Charles by Charles David and Aldo for leather-free pumps and strappy sandals, and Monique Péan and Tiffany & Co. for conflict-free fine jewelry.
We should all take a cue from this passionate star!

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Style Icon: Kanye West

We always knew Kanye West was a style icon.
For me it was the moment he tweeted "I jog in Lanvin" and "Clothes are my drug" in July.
But what do we think now that his style has grown to incorporate women's clothing now?

Here he is seen sporting the ubiquitous Celine print from her spring collection. The print is everywhere lately, so what's the harm in a rap icon wearing it?

Here Kanye is rocking a knee length Givenchy leather skirt over his pants for a spin on the skirt over leggings look. I personally dig both looks. I think Kanye is a very talented rapper who exudes coolness, and can make anything stylish.
The only question is, when will Lil' Wayne be seen in one?

Faboulous Fanning Sisters

From W magazine's tumblr, my new favorite site for beautiful pictures and fashion inspiration.
I love these two girls! They dress impeccably, and remind me of myself and my own sister.
Perhaps because my little sister is taller than me too...

Chic En Vert: Foam Party

This week I was more in a scrambling move for something green, there was no plan, just set out and plugged "green fashion" into my Google search bar.

I checked all of my favorite magazines and websites for the latest and greatest.
Nylon is one of my favorite magazines, it is young, hip, and always inspirational. They are aware of all the up and coming artists, the newest designer collaborations, and feature the it-girls of the month on their covers.
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In the end, I stumbled upon these hiking boots made of foam. They are called Fitzsimmons, from the Native brand.
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They are outrageous looking, come in neon colors, and I totally want a pair. They took the stereotypical heavy hiking boot and made it light. This special foam creates 0% waste, no carbon emissions, and a cushy waterproof bubble around your feet.
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Chic En Vert: Eco Sunglasses

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Designer sunglasses are the guilty pleasures of many people out there. However, with two top designers in the game going green, we might be able to feel less guilty. Both Gucci and Stella McCartney created a line of eco-friendly sunglasses so while you're looking at the sun through the glasses, you can be protecting the earth as well!

This bottom picture is of the line of the eco-sunglasses. Gucci collaborated with the eyewear line Safilo to come up with their designs. The glasses are made up of a new type of acetate "containing a much higher percentage of naturally occurring ingredients". The line is also claimed to include shield style glasses made from castor oil seeds and should be wrapped in eco-friendly packaging.

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Stella McCartney is following Gucci's lead with her own line of eco-friendly sunglasses.

The five style collection includes three acetate plastic pairs and two bio-injected plastic. Both plastics are made of 54% natural and renewable materials like castor oil seeds (just like Gucci) and natural plasticizers.

info from cocoperez.com