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050			_aTT 515 .B53 2007
100			_aBlanchard, Tamsin _eauthor
245			_aGreen is the new black / _cTamsin Blanchard
260			_aNew York : _bWilliam Morrow, _cc2007.
300			_a278 pages ; _c22 cm.
504			_aIncludes index.
505			_aForeword / Lily Cole -- Introduction : the challenges of dressing green, a closet confession and why you are what you wear -- Getting the look: the foundations of sustainable style: from eBay to jumble to haute couture -- I shop, therefore I am ethical: High street heroes, designer campaigners, and shopping without the guilt -- Occasion wear: Dressing (and undressing) for the new season: plus a green wedding that won't cost the earth -- DIY style: get creative, save cash and look cute, with DIY designs from Cast Off, Junky Styling, Antoni & Alison and many more -- Can celebrities save the world?: Red carpet, green glamour, chic versus cheap celebrity icons, and how to shine like a star -- How to paint the town green: Stella's ethical makeover, swishing with friends and an A-Z of good nights out (and in) -- Great escapes: From cool riads to hot festivals, from happy camping to 'slow and low' global travel: ten of the hippest, eco holidays -- Get a life, get a hobby: Turn off the box, go on a carbon diet, and make your own fun: from napping to knitting, from guerrilla gardening to growing your mind -- Bags and shoes: lots of lovely shoes and bags, plus the evils of plastic, advice from Mulberry, and Anya's confession -- All that glitters: Sparkle in the greenest gems: discover ethical bling without the ethnic carving, or the clunky brown, wooden beads -- Little green book: a stylish and sustainable shopping directory, green reads, and a letter (or two) to adapt and send
520			_aFor girls who care about global warming, and next season's hot looks, Green is the New Black is a must-have accessory. Does our shopping addiction contribute to climate change? What's so special about organic cotton? Who are the real fashion victims behind the £3 jeans? From the truth about fast fashion to the best biodegradable shoes, from guilt-free spending sprees to the joys of swishing parties, Tamsin Blanchard is your guide to all things fairtrade and fabulous. She explains the principles of ethical fashion, from why it matters to how to do it. Offers tips for the aspiring green goddess: including how to knit your own scarf, seduction in eco-couture, the best places to shop for vintage sunglasses, and ethical bling. And includes fun facts and essential directories on every aspect of sustainable stylish living. With fashion secrets from celebrity friends, Green is the New Black is the chicest, greenest survival manual around. If you want to change the world, and your wardrobe, don't go shopping without it.
650			_aGREEN PRODUCTS
650			_aFASHION -- ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
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