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Ecouterre
14 Eco-Friendly Valentine's Day Gifts for Him and Her
by Jasmin Malik Chua
Save your angst for your relationship, not your Valentine's Day shopping. For the perplexed planet-hugger, we've gathered 14 hot-blooded tributes for every kind of guy, gal, relationship level, and budget.
read more and see the guide here

lullie vintage clothing and everythingstyle

Why Buy Vintage?

Shae Acopian Detar
Founder Of Lullie Vintage Clothing &
Everything Style.com

the uniform project

The Idea
Starting May 2009, I have pledged to wear one dress for one year as an exercise in sustainable fashion. Here’s how it works: There are 7 identical dresses, one for each day of the week. Every day I will reinvent the dress with layers, accessories and all kinds of accoutrements, the majority of which will be vintage, hand-made, or hand-me-down goodies. Think of it as wearing a daily uniform with enough creative license to make it look like I just crawled out of the Marquis de Sade's boudoir.

The Uniform Project is also a year-long fundraiser for the Akanksha Foundation, a grassroots movement that is revolutionizing education in India. At the end of the year, all contributions will go toward Akanksha’s School Project to fund uniforms and other educational expenses for children living in Indian slums.

The Story of Uniforms
I was raised and schooled in India where uniforms were a mandate in most public schools. Despite the imposed conformity, kids always found a way to bend the rules and flaunt a little personality. Boys rolled up their sleeves, wore over-sized swatches, and hiked up their pants to show off their high-tops. Girls obsessed over bangles, bindis and bad hairdos. Peaking through the sea of uniforms were the idiosyncrasies of teen style and individual flare. I now want to put the same rules to test again, only this time I'm trading in the catholic school fervor for an eBay addiction and relocating the school walls to this wonderful place called the internet.

The Dress
How do you design a dress that can be worn all year around? The mastermind behind the uniform dress is my friend and designer, Eliza Starbuck. We took inspiration from one of my staple dresses, improving upon the shape and fit to add on some seasonal versatility. The dress is designed so it can be worn both ways, front and back, and also as an open tunic. It’s made from a durable, breathable cotton, good for New York summers and good for layering in cooler seasons. With deep hidden pockets to appease my deep aversion for carrying purses. More photos of the dress and the dressmaking process coming soon to the Uniform Blog.

The Accessories
The hats and plumes, the dickeys and drapes, the shoes and slips, the belts and brooches – much of what you will see are byproducts of my cyber-slacking on eBay and Etsy, backed by visits to the many local vintage boutiques, thrift stores and flea markets of New York. I am also collaborating with other designers and friends to create original pieces. If you are looking to purge some of your old accessories or if you would like to design a piece or concept an ensemble for The Uniform Project, see Donate Accessories.

sprout chicago

Sprout Chicago is a fresh addition to Chicago’s
sprouting green scene. A collaboration between
local ecoverts Irena Djuric and Lydia Krupinski,
Sprout Chicago takes you into the heart of
good and green life in Chicago.

Irena and Lydia first joined forces in the seventh grade,
when they produced an interactive, underground
magazine called The Blob. It was a runaway hit that was
eventually confiscated – but not before its first three issues
reached hundreds of Gemini Junior High pupils. Years later,
with the help of the worldwide web, the two have
once again conspired to bring their words and vision to the masses.

From local news and restaurant reviews, to interviews
with green go-getters and profiles of eco-events,
Sprout Chicago is your source for sustainability in the city.
For instant eco-updates, follow them on Twitter,
or join the Facebook group!

lost at E minor

Lost at E Minor is an Australian Newsletter
dedicated to Art in all forms from sound,
visual, design, events, and reading.

"We hope you're enjoying your time on Lost At E Minor,
but it’s not over yet. Got something to share?
Tell us about it and we'll look to publish it.
If you want to have your work featured on the site,
we'd love to hear from you. Or if you’d just like to talk
amongst yourselves, that’s cool too. Pssst, we also have
an online store stocking some of the goodies
we feature on the site."