November Earthy Style Picks!!!

Every time you buy or wear vintage clothing instead of newly manufactured clothing you are recycling. That clothing is getting a second chance and being saved from the landfill every time you wear it. With an average of 11.8 million tons of clothing per year getting thrown away, you can rest easy knowing you won’t be making a 68 pound contribution to that number like the average American does.

 For every new item of clothing that is made, there is a substantial carbon footprint left behind by its manufacturing. There's the fuel used to manufacture materials, fuel to transport materials to factories, fuel to power the factories machines, fuel to ship the finished product; it all adds up to a pretty large amount for something so small. The amount of energy needed to produce vintage clothing is zero. Plus, since most vintage retailers buy wholesale in bulk from rag houses , the cost to transport those items ends up being only a fraction of a cent.

I have had many styles in my last 33 years of life, some may I add that I am not that proud of I.E my midriff bearing days, nike cortez craz, and for a minute dabbling in the ever so popular homemade cut up bringing back flash dance minute in time...  Mmmm yeah!  To be clear although dabbling the one consistent thing that I have been is a thrift-er, I have always loved baggy and silly clothing that others throw away.  The styles always recycle back so I am super happy that from my mom I learned to buy things I like and not what is in, because soon enough it will be.  My Grandmother Marylin who I actually lived with for awhile always had the most cute style.  Looking at pictures of her when she was young to knowing her now I have always been in love how she can seriously lay down some serious style.  Be it her jewelery on her long lady fingers to her shoes, she has always been someone I thought was stylish.

  
 Since now I have child bearing hips and an extremely larger bust then I used to have pre children, separates don't really work for me.  Sometimes I find cute blouses and skirts.  But for the most part I wear a dress just about every single day.  When people say gosh you are dressed up Mel, I say I wear a dress everyday and throwing on a dress takes a ton less time then matching clothing!  And they are far more comfy.  I don't know if it is because my thighs are bigger or what, but I can not stand wearing pants...  Like can not stand it.  The only time you will see me in pants is when I am doing yoga or if I am camping and steal my husbands jeans to be extra warm ;)  I am a vintage prairie looking gal and I like it, I would be surprised if my midriff ever saw sun again.  As well as my legs or arms... ;)  It is just not my style anymore, but I think us conservative dressers can do some damage in the cuteness department just the same ;)  This months earthy style picks in honor of my Grandmothers and my birthday month are more my style, the vintage style.  The items that are in this post are all vegan, fair trade, vintage, organic cotton, conflict free items.  Hope you like...  If you are interested in anything please message me so that I may hand off the link to you for where to purchase!!!!

 November Birthday Earthy Style Pick:

This is a cutie dress that can be worn out to dinner and dancing with friends, or if you are hosting a party!  Vintage dress, and sweater paired with vegan shoes, and purse.  I am a wear tight kinda girl, but if you like going bare that would be cute tooooo!

November Charity Event Earthy style pick:

I am a fan of charity events, I am a silent auctioning wiz kid ;)  I know how to place my bids and hover just enough to win a few, it is my form of gambling for a good cause ;)  I love this dress because it is organic cotton and cute.  It can be worn for a fancier event to a dancing with the girls night.  Vintage shawl and vegan bag and shoes means you have a all earthy, cruelty free look.....

November Bridal Shower:

Vintage skirt, coat, and blouse with vegan shoes and bag.  I love this little ditty because it is comfy and pretty!  Jewelry is made by a stay at home mom v.s a huge supplier such as forever 21 meaning that the stress on the environment is less, and you are supporting artists ;)

 November Sunday Shopping Earthy Pick:

Because November is my birthday I usually do a splurge shopping trip where I get my favorite things like lush cosmetics, and a kitchen gadget or 2 ;)  I usually end up doing more x-mas shopping then shopping for myself but whatever the case I do a shopping trip.  Here is a cutie outfit for a shopping trip to the City!  Vegan, vintage, and fair trade items....
















  November Thanksgiving Dinner Earthy Style Pick:

If you are hosting or attending it really doesn't matter this outfit is cute!  Stick on an apron if you are hosting.  Love this sweet vintage dress, a tad pilgrim esque kinda fitting. ;) Cruelty free accessories, and vintage sweater this is a super sweet warm and comfy outfit to spend time with the family in.  And you have extra room for if you eat a few too many potatoes and pumpkin pie ;)

November Christmas Tree Hunt:

My favorite thing to do is getting all bundled and go up the mountain to pick a Christmas tree.  Literally the day after Thanksgiving....  I love it!!!!!  Like Love love it.!!!!  We celebrate all holidays in our home and we love our trees!!!  This is a warm cute little number for a Christmas tree hunt.  Vintage, cruelty free and super comfy and warm!!!!






I hope you like the Earthy Style picks for November and if something catches your eye please message me.  Try vintage, you would be surprised how on trend it can be.  What goes around comes back on around in this little game of style ;)  Tread Lightly!!!