Become A Green Fashionista: Ten Tips

Many women spend thousands of dollars on fashion and makeup each year. Some women, especially those between the ages of 20 and 30 buy new designer clothes and accessories each week and run into huge debts. Often these clothes are eventually thrown away and end up in landfill, contributing to the world's huge environmental problems. There are ways, however, to be fashionable, save money and be 'green' as well. Here are ten helpful tips:
1. Buy Organic Makeup
True organic makeup does not contain chemicals and is pesticide free. It is better for you, kinder to the environment and less allergenic. Often makeup contains chemicals, preservatives and pthalates that may be dangerous. The cosmetics industry's definition of organic is any compound containing carbon. This includes almost anything so it is very important to check whether the company that you intend to buy from makes truly organic products. Elicina snail cream is truly organic and natural, and it is a renewable resource as the snails are not harmed and use again & again for their secretion. The snail feed on all organic matter. Elicina snail cream is the ideal choice as a face & neck cream. Elicina cream, Elicina pocket, Elicina PLUS with moisturizer and Elicina Aftershave Balm available at http://www.elicinausa.com/
2. Buy Organic Materials
These are grown without chemicals or pesticides which harm the environment. They are also less allergenic. Organic cotton and hemp are becoming more and more popular, and are excellent choices. Natural materials also allow the skin to breathe so they're much more comfortable to wear.
3. Buy Vintage
Vintage clothes are often better quality than today's clothes and more fun to buy. These clothes are recycled so no manufacturing is required - this means that they are not adding to pollution and carbon emissions. Choose from lovely beaded 'flapper' styles for an evening out, fifties-style prom dresses which are in fashion at the moment or psychedelic seventies patterns.
4. Swap Clothes
Clothes-swapping is becoming more and more popular. There are sites on the Internet where you can choose from other people's clothes in exchange for your own 24 hours a day and plenty of clothes-swapping events and parties. This is an easy and very inexpensive way to find designer or quality clothes and perhaps make new friends as well!
5. Rent Accessories
Expensive accessories are available as rentals from companies such as Bag, Borrow or Steal for very reasonable prices. No one will know that they're rented unless you tell them!
6. Buy Clothes And Accessories Made From Recycled Materials
Many new designers are making clothes, jewellery and even shoes from recycled materials. These are often very unusual and innovative, as well as being more eco-friendly.
7. Buy Fair Trade
Fair trade companies empower people in developing countries, ensuring their rights and conditions. As so many companies have blackened their reputations by using sweat-shops, it is good to see that these companies are growing and more people are becoming aware of them. Many of these companies can be found online.
8. Alter Clothes
Old styles can often become fashionable again with a few simple alterations. I had the hemline of an old shift dress shortened because I didn't want to part with it and it looks like a new dress! This is a very easy and inexpensive way of reviving old clothes.
9. Make Your Own Clothes
If you can sew, this is a very creative way to choose your own styles, impress people and avoid pollution and guilt.
10. Take Care Of Your Clothes
Wash and iron your clothes, keep them free from insects and get them ready for the next season a few weeks ahead. This will make them last much longer.
These are all excellent ways of becoming a greener 'fashionista'.