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Archive for July, 2009


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In this age of low economies, turbulent times, and alternative EVERYTHING, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the hottest trend this year is reusing items. A style known as Zero Waste has swept through the country and our own nature-loving minds with a vengeance. What is Zero Waste Fashion? It’s like recycling for your clothes. A few examples are turning your frayed, high-water jeans into cutoffs or a cute miniskirt (need help? Here are some instructions: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-jean-skirt-out-of-jeans./ ). Or you could turn an old, oversized t-shirt you never wear into a flowing, feminine skirt to wear at the beach (check out the how-to video: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1698670/turn_a_t_shirt_into_a_top_and_skirt_outfit/ ). To read more about Zero Waste Fashion, visit the website. J http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/waste-eco-fashion-innovation.html