Celebrity stylist Jacqueline Rezak
recently worked with Kristin Cavallari for her Coco Eco
Magazine Cover. With Kristin's new-found appreciation for living a more
organic lifestyle after the birth of her son Camden, it was only natural
Jacqueline opted to dress the star in green and vintage
fashions for the shoot.
Below, Jacqueline gives
her top tips for how to easily incorporate eco-friendly finds into your
wardrobe.
How
vintage and green fashions were used in the Coco Eco
shoot
Many people think the ONLY
way to be eco friendly when it comes to your clothing is to buy items that are
made out of earth friendly materials. While this is a great way to remain eco
conscious when dressing, it is not the only way. When styling for Coco Eco, I
wanted to make sure we mixed sustainable materials with vntage, "re-used" items.
Re-using clothing and accessories is a great way to help the environment as it
means many people can get use out of just one item- saving the earth from all of
the harsh steps that go into making new clothing (i.e.: travel, energy, and
more).
What
to pair underneath?
When dressing in re-used or
recycled clothing, the fabric is often "worn in". When this is the case you
always want to have an undergarment on to make that area more flattering.
Recycled materials bunch or can be slightly see through, in this case I would
suggest something fitted from www.Hourglassangel.com like the AMIA Supreme Panty Shaper to help those problem areas. And because this shaper is
seamless, it insures that you're both comfortable and confident with no visible
garment lines.
How
to get similar looks from the Coco Eco feature, what to buy:
Several of the items I used
for this shoot came from online boutique Rad and Refined, where
there is a large selection of incredible vintage pieces- including
Chanel, Herve Leger and Manolo Blahnik. In
addition, I love to mix items made of eco materials with these designer items-
such as designer Lara Miller. www.radandrefined.com
How
to dress "green" - What to look for? How do you find those styles?
It is much easier to dress
"green" then one may think. One big thing to look for when shopping is - where
is your item manufactured (this by law must be printed on the care label). If it
is "locally" made then there is no travel required, where as items made in China
have to be brought to the United States - emitting horrible fumes into the
environment + using energy that could be saved by buying locally made items.
Another way to find a style that does not harm the environment is to shop
vintage, when wearing these items - it is as if you are recycling, the best way
to be eco friendly.
