The Uniform Project Update - September 2009

The Uniform Project has now received over $12,000 in donations and it's only been 4 months. Go, Sheena!! It's unbelievable the impact one person can have.

To find out more about the project and/or donate, visit TheUniformProject.com.

Now, for my favorite looks from the past month....












Pretty hot, huh?

The Uniform Project Update - August 2009

The Uniform Project has now raised over $7400! This is more than double the amount raised a month ago. It seems to be picking up some steam and gaining more exposure. Congrats to Sheena on that!

For more information, check out TheUniformProject.com.

As always, below I've included some of my favorite looks from the past month. What do you think?

iWood If I Could

Recently, I've been trying to maintain a semi-strict budget...of course, I have to leave some wiggle room for those weak moments experienced while "window shopping". So, when I discovered the website of iWood Eco Design, it took everything within me to not buy a pair of their fabulous sunglasses.












The wooden sunglasses are so eco-chic. The frames are handmade in the U.S. (Southern Indiana, to be exact) using exotic woods such as Bubinga, Macassar Ebony and Sapele Pommele. While, the lenses and metal temples are imported from Italy. Don't you just love when two countries unite for fashion's sake? These sunglasses go for a whopping $370 on iWood's site. However, if you have the time and/or patience for a little bargain-hunting, you may be able to find them on other sites for a fraction of the cost. Keep in mind, however, that the iWood site has the largest selection.

So, ramp up your sunglass collection with the unique, eco-friendly style of iWood Eco Design. Mother Earth will thank you for it.

The Uniform Project Update - July 2009

Thus far, Sheena Matheiken has raised $3,400 for the Akanksha School Project. Check out my earlier blog for more info (Fashion + Charity category) and be sure to support her cause. Philanthrophic fashionistas are the best kind!

Below are some of my more recent favorite looks. Let me know what you think.

The Only Uniform I'd Like to Wear

I recently learned about an inspirational concept called 'The Uniform Project'. It involves a woman who has agreed to wear the same dress (her designer friend created 7 replicas) for 365 days in an effort to a) explore the theory of sustainable fashion and b) raise funds for the Akanksha Foundation - a non-profit organization committed to providing quality education to the slum children in India.

Now don't get me wrong, when I first heard about it, I had the misconception that she would look exactly the same EVERY DAY for a year. It was something that I would've never considered doing UNTIL I saw her photo gallery. She is literally reinventing the same dress each day by simply adding accessories or additional clothing under or over the dress. I am extremely impressed by her level of creativity. She has taught me a valuable lesson that I will share with you free of charge. :) We have enough (if not TOO much) clothes in our closets currently and all it takes is a little creativity and imagination to extend the life span of our existing wardrobe.

She's only about a month and a half into it but I will definitely be following her throughout the year to see how it goes.

To see the daily pics and find out more, visit www.theuniformproject.com and donate something while you're there.

Now, run and tell that to all of your girlfriends!