How gorg is this yellow wool blouse. “I need, I want!”

Livia Firth, wife of actor Colin Firth (The King’s Speech) wears eco-friendly garb so fabulously well.

Yellow repurposed wool Bette blouse, from a selection
By Karen Caldwell karencaldwelldesign.com
Clutch, from a selection
By Roger Vivier from rogervivier.com

Custom upcycled suit dress (one of her husband’s), £285
By Junky Styling junkystyling.co.uk
Fleur studs, £800
By Cred Jewellery credjewellery.com
Shoes, from a selection
By Roger Vivier rogervivier.com
Vintage brooch Livia’s own

Indigo Ahimsa silk and hemp gown, £2,200
By Prophetik at My Sugarland mysugarland.co.uk

Custom black open-back gown, £1,000
By Nina Skarra ninaskarra.com
Fairtrade “Livia Firth Heart Necklace” £55
Livia for Made at Eco Age eco-age.com
Clutch and shoes, from a selection
By Roger Vivier rogervivier.com

Images by Will Whipple via Guardian

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According to Amanda He, the gorgeous designer of Rocaille Jewellery, the name refers to “a whimsical, opulent and romantic artistic style that originated in 18th century Europe.”  Oh really? How fab! Fashion and art are one in the same and Amanda has created an artistic concept, that not only compliments your couture garb, but feeds your need for complete originality. Who wants to see someone else on the red carpet wearing the same “borrowed” necklace? Rocaille is comprised of two different collections, one of which is one of a kind! Not only that, but each reworked piece has a collectible signifcance and a story all its own.

Being the thrift-whores that we are, Fashion de arte HEARTS Amanda’s antique/heirloom statement pieces and we especially have the HAUTES for…

Boudica

This edgy necklace stars a bold Aries ram with large curled horns pendant by Celebrity NY (c 1970), hung from multiple gold and silver-tone vintage chains.  The ram pendant is an exquisitely crafted piece with fine facial and horn details.

Amalie

This dramatic bib necklace is opulent and edgy.  A heavy ornate choker (c 1950) is the frame of the necklace with multiple vintage chains layered below. A sparking rhinestone pendant c 1930 is featured in the center.

Agnes

This statement necklace is an array of faceted grey quartz and bold vintage embellishments – large silver tone chain interlaced with a gold tone woven chain and two Art Deco rhinestones necklaces, adorned with an ornamental flower earring c 1920.

In the words of Rachel Zoe…BA-NANAS! Ha.

Images and Descriptions via Rocaille

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Eco-Fashionistas! Reduce your water footprint!

Pssst….Did you know that the average pair of jeans uses about 42 liters of water in the finishing process (wash, dry, repeat)?  Levi’s new WaterLess collection reduces the water consumption by an average of 28%, with some new products by as much as 96%. The first WaterLess products will hit stores in January and will include over a dozen classics from 501s, 511s, to 514s.  The spring 2011 product lines will debut more than 1.5 million pairs of jeans made with the WaterLess method, saving more than 4 million gallons of water. Even better, the “old school” rigid finish Levi’s use virtually no water in their production. Now that’s ecoCHIC!

According to  Carl Chiara (Director, Levi’s Brand Concepts & Special Projects), “What’s cool is that we’re still using the same materials and techniques to create the same great styles and finishes our customers love – and that we love, too – but we’ve reduced water’s role.”

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Erin O’Connor is a model, turned fashion designer who recently launched a capsule collection (along with friend, Kate Halfpenny) of statement tees and bags called She Died of Beauty. We HEART the “She Died of Perfection” tee and even better, they are sustainable.  The homepage of their website, simply states, “there is no reason why style and conscience can’t co-exist!” We concur.

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Eco fashionistas, check out FDA’s bath and body must have’s in the green glam world of sustainability!

Luxe Orange Body Butter: A deep moisturizing blend of shea, cocoa, and mango butter enriched with 3 different organic oils with a hint of orange essential oil is 100% natural.

Luxe Orange Bath & Body Oil: This fabulous product is ideal for massages and features organic safflower oil with jojoba oil is the perfect combination to stimulate the mind, body and spirit.

Sweetwater Luxe Spa Set: The perfect green gift with the best from the spa collection including a Bamboo Boucle Robe and hair towel, packaged in a fashionable chocolate brown (yet recyclable) box. Bamboo is a renewable resource that is more absorbent than cotton, silky soft, and naturally anti-microbial & anti-bacterial.

What’s Haute?

Luxe Essentials’ products are made with pure, organic and natural ingredients. We utilize organic ingredients derived from the earth and grown free from synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, genetic engineering, growth hormones or antibiotics. Our products are free of parabens, petroleum and toxins that are known to disrupt the natural balance of our skin. Even better, a portion of the profit benefits a charity of your choice!

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